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Economic Geography Part-2

📆 October 28, 2024

Total Questions: 48

11. Two largest producers of beets in the world are- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) France and Russia
Solution:

When the question was asked option (b) was correct. According to data of FAO 2022, Russia and France are the largest producers of sugar beets in the world.

12. Which one of the following countries produces sugar from sugar-beets only? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Ukraine
Solution:Ukraine produces almost whole of its sugar production from Sugar beets only. Russia Is a significant sugar beet producer, with FAOStat reporting that in 2017, 16% of the world's sugar beet production came from Russia. France Is a major sugar beet producer in Europe and the world, with a substantial portion of its sugar beet production used for domestic consumption and export.

Other Major Producers:
Besides Russia and France, other significant sugar beet producers include the United States, Germany, and Ukraine.

13. Which is the largest cotton producing country in the world? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) USA
Solution:The leading producer of cotton in the world was the USA after China at the time when the question was asked. According to recent (2022) data of FAO, India is the largest cotton lint producer followed by to China, USA, Brazil & Pakistan.

14. Which of the following countries has the highest per hectare production (2014) of cotton in the world? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Australia
Solution:When the question was asked option (d) Australia is the correct answer. According to the latest update FAO 2022, China has the largest productivity of cotton seed (60406 hg/ha) followed by Australia (51034 hg/ha) and Turkiye (47974 hg/ha).
  • China: China consistently ranks high in cotton yields, with an average of 9080 kg per hectare.
  • Australia: Australia has a high yield, with an average of 5340 kg/ha.
  • Turkey: Turkey also has a high yield, with about 5 tonnes per hectare.
  • India: India, while a major cotton producer, has yields below the world average, with an average of 1380 kg per hectare.
  • World Average: The world average seed cotton yield is around 2610 kg per hectare.

15. The highest per acre yield of cotton among the following countries is recorded in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) China
Solution:When the question was asked option (b) China is the correct answer. According to the data of FAO 2022, largest cotton seed productivity was 60406 hg/ha in China, followed by Australia (51034 hg/ha) and Turkiye (47974 hg/ha).
  • China: China consistently ranks high in cotton yields, with an average of 9080 kg per hectare.
  • Australia: Australia has a high yield, with an average of 5340 kg/ha.
  • Turkey: Turkey also has a high yield, with about 5 tonnes per hectare.
  • India: India, while a major cotton producer, has yields below the world average, with an average of 1380 kg per hectare.
  • World Average: The world average seed cotton yield is around 2610 kg per hectare.

16. Which of the following countries is the largest producer exporter of castor-oilseeds ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above
Solution:According to FAO 2022 data the largest producer of castor oil seed is India, but largest exporter is Myanmar. Within India, Gujarat is the largest producer, followed by Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

Gujarat contributes a large portion of India's total castor seed production, with some estimates suggesting it accounts for over 80%. Other states like Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha are also significant castor-producing states in India.

17. The largest producer of coconut in the world is : [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) Indonesia
Solution:According to data of FAO 2022, the three leading producer of Coconut in the world are as follows:
CountryCoconut Production (Thousand Tonnes)
Indonesia17190.32
Philippines14931.15
India13317.00

18. To whom does the credit goes for the development of coconut and sugarcane agriculture in Philippines? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) Spanish and Americans
Solution:The credit for the development of coconut and sugarcane agriculture in the Philippines goes to the Spanish and Americans.

During the Spanish colonial period, which lasted for over three centuries (1521-1898), the Spanish introduced and promoted the cultivation of crops such as coconut and sugarcane in the Philippines. They established plantations and implemented agricultural practices that led to the growth and development of these industries. Subsequently, after the Spanish-American War in 1898, the Philippines came under American colonial rule. The American period (1898- 1946) saw further advancements in coconut and sugarcane agriculture. The Americans introduced modern agricultural techniques, improved infrastructure, and established markets for these crops, contributing to their continued development.

19. What is the rank of India in the world as a fruit producer? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Second
Solution:According to FAOSTAT 2021 India ranks second in the production of fruits. India is a major producer of various fruits, including mangoes, bananas, papayas, and citrus fruits. In 2021-22, India produced 107.10 million metric tonnes of fruits. The area under fruit cultivation in India stood at 7.09 million hectares in 2021-22.

India is also a significant producer of vegetables, with 204.61 million metric tonnes produced during 2021-22.

India's food processing sector, particularly in fruits and vegetables, has significant export potential, with South Asian and Middle Eastern countries being major destinations. The Indian government has various initiatives, like the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), to improve the production and productivity of horticulture crops, including fruits and vegetables.

20. Which country in the world is the largest producer of tobacco? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (a) China
Solution:According to FAO ( 2022), three largest producers of tobacco in the world are-
CountryTobacco Production (Thousand Tonnes)
China2188.10
India772.15
Brazil667.29
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