Miscellaneous (Indian Geography) Part-II

Total Questions: 20

1. Which of the following states of India produces maximum silk yarn? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Karnataka
Solution:Karnataka is the largest producer (2021-22) of silk yarn. However, India has the unique distinction of being the only country producing all the five kinds of silk namely Mulberry, Eri, Muga, Tropical, Tasar and Temperate Tasar.

2. Which of the following pair is correctly matched-

Silk TypeState
(a) Eri-silk1. Assam
(b) Muga silk2. Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Mulberry silk3. Jharkhand
(d) Tasar silk4. Karnataka
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:The correct match of given silk varieties and their relation with the states is as follows : (Production in 2021-22)
Silk TypeStateProduction (%)
Mulberry SilkKarnataka42.75%
Tasar SilkJharkhand66.24%
Eri SilkAssam74.66%
Muga SilkAssam80.84%

3. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below: [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2010]

1. Karnataka is the largest producer of raw silk in India

2. Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of mulberry silk in India.

3. Jharkhand is the largest producer of Tasar silk in India.

4. Meghalaya is the largest producer of Eri silk in India.

Code:

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Solution:The correct match of given silk varieties and their relation with the states is as follows : (Production in 2021-22)
Silk TypeStateProduction (%)
Mulberry SilkKarnataka42.75%
Tasar SilkJharkhand66.24%
Eri SilkAssam74.66%
Muga SilkAssam80.84%

4. National Horticulture Board was established in the year: [U.P.P.C.S.(Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) 1984
Solution:National Horticulture Board was established in the year 1984, under the Society Registration Act 1860 as an independent society. Its headquarters is located in Gurugram (Haryana).

5. Which Indian state is the largest producer of Coffee? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A.(PRE) 2006 M.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 2006 U.P.P.C.S.(Spl) (Mains) 2004 U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (d) Karnataka
Solution:In India, two main varieties of coffee are produced: Arabica and Robusta. India produces only 3.56% (in 2022-23) of total coffee produced in the World and Karnataka is the largest coffee producing state in India.

Due to its better taste, there is a high demand in foreign countries. The average temperature of 15°C to 18°C annually is required for better growth of coffee plants with an essential average rainfall of 150 to 250 cm.

For the cultivation of coffee of coffee, slopy mountainous region and lava or loamy soil is best suitable. According to the 2022-23 data for coffee production in India, Karnataka accounts for 70.46%,Kerala (20.58%), and Tamil Nadu (5.31%) of total production of coffee.

6. Which of the following Indian states has been the largest coffee-producing state? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A.(Spl) (Mains)2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Karnataka
Solution:In India, two main varieties of coffee are produced: Arabica and Robusta. India produces only 3.56% (in 2022-23) of total coffee produced in the World and Karnataka is the largest coffee producing state in India.

Due to its better taste, there is a high demand in foreign countries. The average temperature of 15°C to 18°C annually is required for better growth of coffee plants with an essential average rainfall of 150 to 250 cm.

For the cultivation of coffee of coffee, slopy mountainous region and lava or loamy soil is best suitable. According to the 2022-23 data for coffee production in India, Karnataka accounts for 70.46%,Kerala (20.58%), and Tamil Nadu (5.31%) of total production of coffee.

7. Largest producer of coffee in India is: [U.P.P.S.C.(GIC) 2010 U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2003 U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (b) Karnataka
Solution:In India, two main varieties of coffee are produced: Arabica and Robusta. India produces only 3.56% (in 2022-23) of total coffee produced in the World and Karnataka is the largest coffee producing state in India.

Due to its better taste, there is a high demand in foreign countries. The average temperature of 15°C to 18°C annually is required for better growth of coffee plants with an essential average rainfall of 150 to 250 cm.

For the cultivation of coffee of coffee, slopy mountainous region and lava or loamy soil is best suitable. According to the 2022-23 data for coffee production in India, Karnataka accounts for 70.46%,Kerala (20.58%), and Tamil Nadu (5.31%) of total production of coffee.

8. Which of the following states of India produces more than 70 percent of the coffee in the country alone? [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Karnataka
Solution:Karnataka produced 70.46 percent of coffee (2022-23) production in India.

9. Which of the following has the largest area under coffee cultivation? [U.P.P.C.S.(Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (b) Karnataka
Solution:According to data for 2020-21, Karnataka has the largest area under coffee cultivation. Kerela is at second place with area Tamil at the third place with area under coffee cultivation.