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Q1The 'Green Revolution' in agriculture is primarily associated with the development of which type of seeds?
The Green Revolution (1960s–70s) was driven by the development and widespread adoption of High-Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds — especially dwarf wheat and rice varieties. Norman Borlaug developed semi-dwarf wheat in Mexico, while MS Swaminathan led the effort in India.
Q2Consider the following pairs of farming types and their defining characteristics: 1. Intensive subsistence farming — High labour input, small land holdings, mostly in densely populated Asia 2. Extensive commercial farming — Large farms, low labour per unit area, mostly mechanized, found in temperate grasslands 3. Mixed farming — Combines crop cultivation with livestock rearing, common in Western Europe and North America 4. Mediterranean agriculture — Specializes in single crops, dry summer conditions, olive and vine cultivation Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Pairs 1, 2 and 3 are correctly matched. Pair 4 is not fully correct: NCERT classifies Mediterranean agriculture as highly specialised commercial agriculture supplying citrus fruits, grapes (viticulture), olives and figs. Single-crop specialisation is a defining feature of plantation agriculture, not of Mediterranean agriculture, so the characteristic stated for pair 4 is misattributed.
Q3Which country is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world?
Brazil is consistently the world's largest producer of sugarcane, accounting for roughly 38–40% of global production. Brazil uses sugarcane not only for sugar but also extensively for ethanol (bioethanol) fuel. India ranks second.
Q4Consider the following statements about the Food and Agriculture Organization: 1. FAO has its headquarters in Rome, Italy. 2. FAO was founded on October 16, 1945. 3. FAO has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: FAO identifies its headquarters in Rome, Italy, and gives its founding date as October 16, 1945. Statement 3 is incorrect because Geneva is not FAO's headquarters.
Q5Consider the following statements about the Corn Belt of the United States: 1. Midwestern states such as Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Ohio are often called the Corn Belt. 2. A large share of Midwest agricultural land is under corn and soybean. 3. The Corn Belt is mainly known for rice cultivation in the Arctic region. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The USDA Climate Hubs page identifies several Midwestern states as the Corn Belt and notes that much of the region's agricultural land is in corn and soybean. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Corn Belt is a Midwestern maize-soybean region, not an Arctic rice region.
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6Which of the following correctly describes precision farming?
7The EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been criticised on which of the following grounds? 1. It artificially depresses world agricultural prices, hurting developing-country farmers. 2. It encourages overproduction through price supports and output subsidies. 3. It violates WTO Agreement on Agriculture by providing trade-distorting domestic support. Which of the above is/are valid criticisms?
8Consider the following statements about agricultural systems and crops: 1. Transhumance involves seasonal movement of livestock between complementary pastures. 2. In transhumance, routes and destination pastures are fixed, unlike nomadism. 3. Qanat is a gravity-fed underground aqueduct system that uses gently sloping tunnels. 4. Coffee originated in Mexico and spread from there to Arabia. Which of the statements given above are correct?
9Consider the following statements about the rice-fish system of China: 1. FAO lists Rice Fish Culture, China as a GIAHS since 2005. 2. In the traditional rice-fish system, fish can provide fertilizer to rice. 3. Rice-fish culture means only alternate production of rice and fish, never simultaneous production. 4. The FAO page mentions six native breeds of carp grown within the system. Which of the statements given above are correct?
101. Precision farming uses technologies such as GPS, GIS, remote sensing, sensors and data analytics. 2. It aims to manage spatial and temporal variability within fields. 3. Its goal is to optimise inputs such as water, fertilisers and pesticides at a micro level. 4. Precision farming rejects satellite-based monitoring because it depends only on traditional visual inspection. Which of the statements given above are correct?
11Which of the following statements about drip irrigation is correct? 1. Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the root zone of plants, reducing evaporation losses. 2. Israel is considered a pioneer in developing and deploying drip irrigation technology. 3. Drip irrigation is also known as trickle irrigation or micro-irrigation. 4. Drip irrigation is suitable only for orchard crops and cannot be used for field crops like sugarcane. Select the correct answer:
12Consider the following statements about drip irrigation: 1. Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the root zone of plants. 2. Drip irrigation is suitable only for orchards and not for field crops. 3. Drip irrigation reduces evaporation and runoff losses. Which of the statements given above are correct?
13Consider the following statements about the Corn Belt of the United States: 1. It is primarily located in the Midwest. 2. It is mainly known for rice cultivation in the Arctic region. 3. Iowa, Illinois and Indiana are included in the Corn Belt region. Which of the statements given above are correct?
14Consider the following statements about drip irrigation: 1. Drip irrigation applies water close to plants so that mainly the root-zone soil is wetted. 2. Drip irrigation is also called trickle irrigation. 3. Drip irrigation normally wets the whole soil profile like surface and sprinkler irrigation. Which of the statements given above are correct?
15Consider the following statements about sugarcane production: 1. Brazil is the world's largest producer of sugarcane. 2. India ranks second in sugarcane production. 3. Brazil accounts for only about 10% of global sugarcane production. Which of the statements given above are correct?