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Q1Consider the following statements about oilseeds in India: 1. Oilseeds cover approximately 12 per cent of the total cropped area of India. 2. Groundnut is a kharif crop and accounts for about half of the major oilseeds produced in the country. 3. Linseed and mustard are kharif crops. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because NCERT states that linseed and mustard are rabi crops, not kharif crops.
Q2Consider the following statements: 1. Per Drop More Crop focuses on enhancing farm-level water-use efficiency. 2. Per Drop More Crop promotes micro-irrigation systems such as drip and sprinkler irrigation. 3. The scheme promotes only canal irrigation and excludes farm-level technologies. 4. Large-volume sprinkler systems or rain guns are preferred for nurseries and leafy vegetables only. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: the official guidelines define PDMC around farm-level water-use efficiency through drip and sprinkler micro-irrigation. Statement 3 is therefore incorrect. Statement 4 is incorrect because rain guns are described for larger areas, while micro-sprinklers are the ones associated with leafy vegetables and nurseries.
Q3The White Revolution (Operation Flood) in India was launched by:
Dr. Verghese Kurien (1921-2012), the 'Father of White Revolution' and 'Milkman of India,' launched Operation Flood (1970-1996) through the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The three-phase programme made India the world's largest milk producer. The Amul cooperative model (Anand, Gujarat — Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation) became the backbone. India produces over 230 million tonnes of milk annually.
Q4Consider the following statements: 1. Rice requires waterlogged conditions during its growing season. 2. Alluvial soil with high clay content is suitable for rice because it retains water. 3. Kharif crops are sown at the onset of the southwest monsoon and harvested in September-October. 4. Sugarcane is a short-duration Rabi crop harvested within three to four months. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because rice or paddy requires standing water or waterlogged conditions during growth. Statement 2 is correct because clay-rich alluvial soil retains water and is suitable for rice paddies. Statement 3 is correct because Kharif crops are sown with the southwest monsoon in June-July and harvested in September-October. Statement 4 is incorrect because sugarcane is generally classified as Kharif but is a long-duration crop of about 10-12 months, not a short Rabi crop.
Q5Consider the following statements about desert and saline soils: 1. Desert soils are mainly found in western Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab. 2. Desert soils are generally sandy, saline and low in organic matter. 3. Saline or alkaline soil develops where precipitation is always greater than evaporation. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct about the distribution and properties of desert soils. Statement 3 is incorrect because saline or alkaline soils form where evaporation exceeds precipitation and drainage is poor.
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6The National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 aims to provide:
7Consider the following statements: 1. The Golden Revolution is linked with horticulture and honey production. 2. India is recorded in the fact bank as the second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world. 3. The Green Revolution primarily benefited pulses and oilseeds rather than wheat and rice. 4. The Yellow Revolution is associated with fish production through marine fishing and aquaculture. Which of the statements given above are correct?
8Consider the following statements: 1. Karnataka is India's largest coffee producer, with Coorg and Chikmagalur as major areas. 2. Shifting cultivation is mainly practiced in north-east India and parts of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, with cultivation commonly continuing for 2-3 years before the community shifts. 3. Operation Flood was led by M. S. Swaminathan and was mainly a wheat production programme. 4. Modern drip irrigation was developed in Israel in the 1960s and is promoted in India under Per Drop More Crop. Which of the statements given above are correct?
9Operation Flood is related to:
10Laterite soil gets its name from:
11Consider the following statements about crop seasons in India: 1. Kharif crops are sown with the onset of the south-west monsoon. 2. Rabi crops are generally sown in October-November and harvested in March-April. 3. Zaid crops are winter crops grown after the kharif harvest. Which of the statements given above are correct?
12Consider the following statements: 1. Rabi crops are sown after the withdrawal of the monsoon in October-November. 2. Zaid crops generally require warm weather and irrigation. 3. Kharif crops are winter crops grown from November to April. 4. Wheat, barley and gram are examples of major kharif crops. Which of the statements given above are correct?
13Consider the following statements about maize in India: 1. Maize is used both as food and fodder. 2. Maize is mainly a rabi crop in all parts of India. 3. Maize grows well in old alluvial soil. Which of the statements given above are correct?
14Which state is the largest producer of wheat in India?
15Peaty soil (organic soil) in India is found in: