Large amount of labour is applied on small-sized holdings under the system of
Correct Answer:
(D) Commercial Horticulture
Fruits, spices, vegetables, shrubs, flower and turf are cultivated under commercial horticulture. Tea, coffee, sugarcane, rubber etc. are also cultivated under commercial horticulture. Large amount of human labour is required in commercial horticulture than other agriculture practices as continuous supervision of commercial crops (tea, coffee etc.) is an essential factor of commercial horticulture.
Ques: 2
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the Lists :
List-I List-II
(Crop) (Region/Country)
Rubber 1. Mauritius
Coffee 2. Italy
Olive 3. Colombia
Sugarcane 4. Malaysia
Code :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(B) 4 3 2 1
The correct combination of crops and concerned production countries is as follows:
(Crop) (Region/country)
Rubber – Malaysia
Coffee – Colombia
Olive – Italy
Sugarcane – Mauritius
Ques: 3
Which of the following countries has the maximum production of milk per cow?
Correct Answer:
(C) New Zealand
While India is the world's largest milk producer overall, New Zealand has the highest milk production per cow.
Ques: 4
Consider the following statements associated with Plantation agriculture and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Mostly Tropical plantations are located in lowlands.
Tropical plantations are found in bunches along the sea coast.
Favorable physical conditions for Rubber plantation occur in Amazon Basin but lacks workers.
Code :
Correct Answer:
(B) 2 & 3 are correct
The tropical plantation is one of the world’s oldest systems of commercial agriculture. Plantation crops are usually raised on large estates, of more than 40 hectares (100 acres) each, though the success of such crops has often encouraged other farmers to grow them so small holdings also exist side by side with the large estates. It is always a monoculture over a large area , e.g., coffee in Brazil, Tea in India, Rubber in Malaysia, etc. Some of the main plantation crops are Rubber, Palm oil, Cotton and Copra, Beverages like Coffee, Tea and Cocoa, Fruits like Pineapples and Bananas, as well as Sugarcane, hemp and jute. Although these crops require heavy rainfall for its growth, stagnant water is injurious to its roots. It is, therefore, grown on hill slopes where water drains away easily and water-logging does not take place. However, it grows equally well in the valley if the drainage is good. Thus, statement (1) is wrong but statement (2) is correct. Till 19th century, Amazon Basin was a major producer of Natural Rubber. Favorable conditions for rubber plantation existed in Amazon Basin and rubber plants even grow spontaneously. Now, Rubber production is not salient characteristic of South American Countries because of the lack of workers and many other reasons. Thus, statement (3) is correct.
Ques: 5
A cropping system where crops are grown in the inter spaces between rows of planted trees is called
Correct Answer:
(D) Alley cropping
Alley Cropping is planting rows of trees with wide spacings. A companion crop is grown in the alleyways between the rows. Intercropping is a wide multiple cropping practices involving growing two or more crops in proximity which includes Relay cropping, mixed cropping and alley Cropping methods.
Ques: 6
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : A plant which has Nitrogen deficiency will show symptoms like stunted growth and pale green and yellow leaves.
Reason (R) : Nitrogen is responsible for green leaf growth.
Code :
(A) and (R) are individually true, and (R) is the correct explanation of
(A).
Correct Answer:
(A) are (R) are individually true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of
Nitrogen is an essential element for the growth and development of the plants. It is a major constituent for the formation of cells and tissues. Due to a lack of nitrogen, the development of plants gets blocked. The chlorophyll content of the plant leaves is reduced which results in a pale yellow color. Older leaves turn completely yellow. Flowering, fruiting, protein and starch contents are reduced. Reduction in protein results in stunted growth and dormant lateral buds.
Ques: 7
Under the international agreement on agriculture the Green Box includes economic assistance for
Agricultural Research
Fertilizer
Irrigation
Plant Protection
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes :
Correct Answer:
(D) 1 and 4
The Green Box provides for the continuation (and enhancement) of programmes such as research, including general research, research in connection with environmental programmes, and research programmes relating to particular products; pest and disease control programmes, agricultural training services and extension and advisory services; inspection services, marketing and promotion services.
Ques: 8
The correct descending order of the leading producers of milk is:
Correct Answer:
(B) India, U.S.A China, Russia
The correct descending order of the leading milk producers (2024) is– India, U.S.A., China, Russia. According to data USDA FAS 2024. Top 5 milk producers are 1. India, 2. USA, 3. China, 4. Russia 5. Brazil.
Ques: 9
Which one of the following is NOT a major Coco producer country?
Correct Answer:
(A) Latvia
Cocoa beans are produced from the cocoa tree, which is dried to make chocolate. Apart from this, its oil is also used for applying to the skin and hair and for cooking. Ivory Coast, Ghana and Indonesia are at the top of the 3 largest producers of cocoa in the world. Cameroon is also a major producer of cocoa. Alternatively, Latvia is a country that produces less cocoa.
Ques: 10
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Correct Answer:
(A) 3 1 4 2
The correct match is as follows :
Economic Activity / Agricultural region Country
Commercial dairy farming Denmark
Commercial grain farming Argentina
Commercial plantation farming Malaysia
Commercial fruits production France