Agriculture, Soil and Crops (Uttar Pradesh)

11. Red soil is found in the district - [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Spl.) (Mains) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2004]

(a) Agra and Mathura
(b) Etah and Mainpuri
(c) Mirzapur and Jhansi
(d) Sitapur and Barabanki

Correct Answer: (c) Mirzapur and Jhansi

Solution:Red soil is found in Jhansi, Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts of Uttar Pradesh.

12. In which of the following districts Mar soil is found? [U.P. R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Kanpur
(b) Pratapgarh
(c) Sitapur
(d) Jhansi

Correct Answer: (d) Jhansi

Solution:This type of soil found in Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh and it can be divided into two types -

(1) Black soil and

(2) Red soil

Black soil is of two kinds Kavad soil and Maar soil. Kavad soil is good for food grain production. Maar soil is also fertile and is suitable for wheat and cotton. Maar soil is found throughout Bundelkhand in Jhansi, Lalitpur and Banda district.

13. The extent of 'usar' soil in Uttar Pradesh in million hectares is around: [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2004]

(a) 0.2
(b) 0.7
(c) 1.2
(d) 2.4

Correct Answer: (c) 1.2

Solution:

In the question period Alkaline or barren soil extends over 1.35 million area in Uttar Pradesh. Thus, option. (c) is most appropriate. At present above 0.6 million hectares.

14. The cropping intensity of Uttar Pradesh is about [U.P.P.C.S. (Main) 2013]

(a) 110%
(b) 135%
(c) 160%
(d) 185%

Correct Answer: (c) 160%

Solution:As per data provided by Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Directorate 2012-13, crop intensity in Uttar Pradesh is 155.89%. Thus, the closest answer is option (c). As per stastical diary 2022, the cropping internsity of Uttar Pradesh in year 2018-19 is 162.4% (Provisional).

15. Kharif crops are sown in Uttar Pradesh during- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) January-February
(b) April-May
(c) June-July
(d) October-December

Correct Answer: (c) June-July

Solution:The Kharif crop in Uttar Pradesh is sown in the month of June-July Rice, maize, cotton are the major Kharif Crops.

16. Which of the following pulse crops occupies the largest area in U.P? [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Moong
(b) Pigeon-pea
(c) Pea
(d) Gram

Correct Answer: (d) Gram

Solution:As per 2013-14 data, the crops given in the options and area under cultivation was as follows-

Crop	Area (Lakh Hectare)
Gram	5.58
Pea	3.57
Arhar	2.87
Moong bean	0.88

As per stastical Diary 2022, major pulse crop and its occupied area (in lakh hectare)-

Crop	Area (Lakh Hectare)
Gram	6.08
Urad	5.61
Arhar	2.90
Moong	0.85

17. Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of which crop in India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Pre) 2008]

(a) Food grain
(b) Oilseeds
(c) Pulses
(d) Spices

Correct Answer: (a) Food grain

Solution:According to Economic survey 2022-23 data, Uttar Pradesh produces 17.77 percent of the total food grain production in India. Uttar Pradesh is at the first place in terms of foodgrain production, Madhya Pradesh is at second place.

18. Uttar Pradesh ranks second in India in the production of- [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008]

(a) Sugarcane
(b) Paddy
(c) Potato
(d) Wheat

Correct Answer: (b) Paddy

Solution:As per Economic Servey 2022-23, Uttar Pradesh is at the top position in the production of wheat along with total food grain production. Uttar Pradesh is at second place in terms of paddy production. Among cash crops, Uttar Pradesh is the top producer of potato and sugarcane. Uttar Pradesh is top in the milk production also. Thus, option (b) is the correct answer.

19. In which of the following crops, Uttar Pradesh is the leading producer in the country? Select the correct answer from the codes below: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009, U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008]

1. Potato

2. Rice

3. Sugarcane

4. Tobacco

Code:

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 3

Correct Answer: (d) 1 and 3

Solution:As per Economic Servey 2022-23, Uttar Pradesh is at the top position in the production of wheat along with total food grain production. Uttar Pradesh is at second place in terms of paddy production. Among cash crops, Uttar Pradesh is the top producer of potato and sugarcane. Uttar Pradesh is top in the milk production also. Thus, option (d) is the correct answer.

20. Which of the following statement (s) is/are true for Uttar Pradesh? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2021]

1. India is the biggest hub of sugarcane production.

2. It is the highest milk producing state of India.

3. It is the largest producer of rice in India?

(a) Only 1 is correct
(b) 2 and 3 are correct
(c) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
(d) Only 1 and 2 are correct

Correct Answer: (d) Only 1 and 2 are correct