Agriculture and Economy

1. Madhya Pradesh has been divided into how many agro climatic zones? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) 9
(b) 10
(c) 11
(d) 12

Correct Answer: (c) 11

Solution:Madhya Pradesh has been divided into 11 agro- climatic regions and 5 crop zones. Eleven agro climatic regions is follows as- Chhattisgarh, Plains, Narthern Hill Region of Chhattisgarh, Kymore Platuau and Satpura Hills, Central Narmada Valley, Vindhya Plateau, Grid Region, Bundelkhand, Satpura Plateau, Malwa Plateau, Nimar Plains, Jhabua Hills.

2. Growth rate in crop sector of Madhya Pradesh for the year 2016-17 is : [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) 28.12
(b) 04.85
(c) 39.85
(d) 34.14

Correct Answer: (d) 34.14

Solution:According to Madhya Pradesh Economic Survey 2019-20, the growth in crop sector in 2012-13 was 28.12% while the same in 2016-17 was 34.14%. Hence, option (d) will be correct answer. The crop Area has increased by 5.46 percent in the year 2022-23. When compared to 2021-22 the area under cereals increased by 1.11 percent in the year 2022-23.

3. The cause/causes of industrial backwardness in Madhya Pradesh is/are [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) lack of finance
(b) lack of energy
(c) lack of raw material
(d) all of the above

Correct Answer: (d) all of the above

Solution:The Cause of Industrial Backwardness of Madhya Pradesh are Lack of energy. Lack of finance and lack of raw material. So, option (d) is the correct answer.

4. The economy of Madhya Pradesh is - [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Agricultural dominant
(b) Capital dominant
(c) Industry dominant
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Agricultural dominant

Solution:The economy of Madhya Pradesh is agricultural dominant. Agriculture plays an important role not only in the economy of the state but also of the country. A major portion of the state's population is engaged in agriculture and allied sector. Approximately, two third of the state's population lives in villages.

5. 'Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana' of Madhya Pradesh is related to which sector? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Women development
(b) Agriculture
(c) Child development
(d) Industry

Correct Answer: (b) Agriculture

Solution:'Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana' of Madhya Pradesh is related to agriculture. It was started in the year 2017 with Kharif crops.

6. Madhya Pradesh leads in the production of - [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993, 2004, 2008]

(a) Soybean
(b) Pulses
(c) Cotton
(d) Wheat

Correct Answer: (a) Soybean

Solution:Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer of soybean. Soybean is a key Kharif crop in Madhya Pradesh. According to economic survey (2019-20) fourth advance estimate, 5.15 million tonne soybean produced in Madhya Pradesh which is 45.92% of the total production of India followed by Maharashtra (4.60 MT) and Rajasthan (0.52 MT).

7. Maximum Soybean is produced in which area of Madhya Pradesh among the following? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Malwa
(b) Bundelkhand
(c) Baghelkhand
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Malwa

Solution:Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh produces maximum soybean in the state. This region comprises of Ujjain, Devas and Shajapur.

8. Which area of Madhya Pradesh is known as the "Rice Bowl"? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Malwa
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Bundelkhand
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (b) Chhattisgarh

Solution:Rice was the most important crop of undivided Madhya Pradesh. It was grown mainly on the eastern side. This is the reason (Chhattisgarh is known as 'bowl of rice'. when this question was asked) Chhattisgarh was part of Madhya Pradesh. Therefore option (b) is the correct answer.

9. Which crop is sown in the largest area in M.P.? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

(a) Rice
(b) Wheat
(c) Soybean
(d) Jowar

Correct Answer: (a) Rice

Solution:When this question was asked, rice had the maximum cropped area in Madhya Pradesh. According to economic survey 2020-21, fourth advance estimate maximum rice produced by West Bengal followed by Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

10. Main crop of Madhya Pradesh is : [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Rice
(b) Wheat
(c) Maize
(d) Bajra

Correct Answer: (b) Wheat

Solution:Madhya Pradesh, famous as Soybean State. According to Agriculture statistics Madhya Pradesh is ranks 3rd in pro- duction of Wheat and 2nd in production of Maize. Wheat and Paddy are the main crops of M.P.. In year 2022-23 (ΑΕ) Wheat production is 35273 MT and Paddy production is 13187MT. Thus, option (b) will be correct answer.