Agriculture Miscellaneous (Part-2)

Total Questions: 52

41. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer List-I (Crops) [I.A.S. (Pre) 1997]

List-IList-II (Geographical conditions)
A. Barley1. Hot and dry climate with poor soil
B. Rice2. Cool climate with poorer soil
C. Millets3. Warm and moist climate with high altitude
D. Tea4. Hot and moist climate with rich soil

Code:

ABCD
(a)2413
(b)3412
(c)2143
(d)3241
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:Crops asked in the question and their respective geographics conditions are given below -
CropClimate Requirement
BarleyCool climate with poorer soil
RiceHot and moist climate with rich soil
MilletsHot and dry climate with poor soil
TeaWarm and moist climate with high altitude

42. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. [I.A.S. (Pre) 1999]

List-IList-II
A. Cotton1. Rainfall 1000-1500 mm; Temperature 40°-60°C
B. Flax2. Rainfall 1500-2000 mm; Temperature 25-35°C
C. Sugarbeet3. Rainfall 600-800 mm; Temperature 5°-18°C
D. Jute4. Rainfall 500-1000 mm; Temperature 18°-22°C
5. Rainfall 500-600 mm; Temperature 18°-22°C

Code:

CodeABCD
(a)1342
(b)2354
(c)4521
(d)4352
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:The correct match of List-1 with List-II is as follows-Cotton-Rainfall 500-1000 mm; Temperature 18°-22°C Flax - Rainfall 600-800 mm; Temperature 5°-18°C Sugarbeet - Rainfall 500-600 mm; Temperature 18°-22°C Jute- Rainfall 1500-2000 mm; Temperature 25°-35°C

43. Which one of the following is cultivated by transplanting seedlings? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (c) Onion
Solution:Cultivation of onion is done by first rowing seeds on the ground. After rowing these seeds, small plants are grown which later are transplanted.

44. Which of the following crop cycle is considered best for eastern U.P? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (a) Paddy-Maize
Solution:Paddy, Maize and Wheat are considered as best crop cycle for eastern- Uttar Pradesh. These crops are part of the rice-wheat cropping system, which is the most important cropping system in the region.

The agriculture in eastern Uttar Pradesh is mainly rainfed. The region is prone to droughts, flooding, and soil salinity. The region has small and marginal land holdings.

45. Who is credited for initiating the cultivation of Rajma and potato in Bhagirathi valley- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) Wilson
Solution:The credit of starting the cultivation of Rajma and Potato in Bhagirathi valley goes to Fredrick Wilson. He was the first white man to settle permanently in Bhagirathi valley in the 19 century. He had been titled as 'Pahari' and the "Raja of Harsil".

46. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]

List-I (Board)List-II (Headquarters)
A. Coffee Board1. Bengaluru
B. Rubber Board2. Guntur
C. Tea Board3. Kottayam
D. Tobacco Board4. Kolkata

Code:

ABCD
(a)2431
(b)1342
(c)2341
(d)1432
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:Correct match of Board and its Headquarters is as follows-
BoardHeadquarters
Coffee BoardBengaluru
Rubber BoardKottayam
Tea BoardKolkata
Tobacco BoardGuntur

47. India's rank in vegetable production is- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (b) Second
Solution:India ranks second in the world after China, in vegetable fresh nes production. Important vegetable crops grown in the country are potato, tomato, onion, chillies, carrot, radish, turnip, beans, lady finger, guard, lettuce, brinjal, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, okra, and peas.

India's largest vegetable crop is potatoes, followed by Tomatoes. In area and vegetable production, India is second only to China and occupies the first position in the world in cauliflower production, second in onion production, and third in cabbage production.

48. Which of the following countries produces maximum vegetables in the world? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) China
Solution:India ranks second in the world after China, in vegetable fresh nes production. Important vegetable crops grown in the country are potato, tomato, onion, chillies, carrot, radish, turnip, beans, lady finger, guard, lettuce, brinjal, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, okra, and peas.

India's largest vegetable crop is potatoes, followed by Tomatoes. In area and vegetable production, India is second only to China and occupies the first position in the world in cauliflower production, second in onion production, and third in cabbage production.

49. Seedless variety of mango is - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (d) Sindhu
Solution:Indian scientists have developed a seedless mango variety named "Sindhu". This is the 'only' seedless variety of mango in the world. It is a hybrid of mango varieties. The Sindhu has a rich, sweet, and distinctive flavor.

It has less fiber than other mango varieties. It has a shelf life of about a week after ripening. It is grown mainly in western India, especially in the Konkan region of Maharashtra.

50. Which one of the following varieties has been developed as a result of a cross between Dasheri and of mango Neelam? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Amrapali
Solution:Amrapali was developed as a hybrid variety of Dasheri and Neelam in 1971 by Indian Agriculture Research Institute, Pusa, Delhi. It was developed by Dr. Pijush Kanti Majumdar at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Delhi.

The Amrapali mango is a dwarf tree that produces small to medium-sized fruit. The fruit has smooth, golden-yellow skin that turns orange when ripe. The Amrapali mango is sweet, juicy, and aromatic, with a mix of sweet and sour flavors. The Amrapali mango is in season from April to June.