1. Which of the following statements are true regarding the diversity of Indian agriculture?
1. India has a uniform climate across all regions, suitable for limited crop cultivation.
2. The country is a leading producer of rice, wheat, and spices.
3. India’s diverse climate supports the cultivation of a wide variety of crops.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
2. Which of the following statements about small and marginal landholdings in India is true?
1. Over 86% of farmers in India are small and marginal.
2. These small landholdings enhance productivity.
3. Fragmented landholdings require government support for productivity improvement.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
3. Which of the following are true about food crops in Indian agriculture?
1. Food crops occupy a significant portion of agricultural land.
2. Pulses, wheat, and rice are major food crops grown in India.
3. The focus on food crops hampers diversification into cash crops.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
4. Which of the following statements are correct about monsoon dependency in Indian agriculture?
1. Around 60% of agriculture in India is rainfed.
2. Monsoon dependency leads to stable agricultural output.
3. Climatic variability poses risks to agriculture.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
5.Which of the following statements about mixed farming and intercropping are true?
1. Mixed farming integrates livestock rearing with crop cultivation.
2. Intercropping increases land productivity and reduces risks.
3. Intercropping is only practiced in high-tech farming regions.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
6. Which of the following is correct regarding labor-intensive practices in Indian agriculture?
1. Indian agriculture relies heavily on manual labor.
2. Mechanization has replaced labor-intensive methods in most areas.
3. A gradual shift to modern technologies is observed.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
7. Which of the following are true about agriculture’s economic contribution in India?
1. Agriculture contributes about 18-20% to the GDP.
2. The sector employs approximately 42.6% of the workforce.
3. It is the largest contributor to India’s GDP.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
8. Which of the following is true about agriculture and food security in India?
1. Agriculture ensures food security for over 1.4 billion people.
2. The Public Distribution System relies on agricultural production.
3. Food security in India does not depend on agricultural performance.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
9.Which of the following statements about agriculture’s export potential are correct?
1. India is a major exporter of rice and spices.
2. Agricultural exports contribute to foreign exchange earnings.
3. Agriculture is not significant for India’s export economy.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
10.Which of the following statements about sustainable practices in agriculture are correct?
1. Organic farming promotes sustainability.
2. Agroforestry helps in combating climate change.
3. Sustainable practices decrease long-term productivity.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
