Agriculture And Soil In Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#181] The Green Revolution was most successful in
Correct Answer

(B) Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: Green revolution was most successful in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh as these states were abundant in water supply through well developed irrigation surmounted by highly fertile alluvial soil.

[#182] Which of the following are true with regard to coal in India? I. Coal is found in sedimentary rocks II. The best quality of coal is lignite III. The largest and oldest coalfied in india is known as the ruhr of india IV. The Damodar river valley is popularly known as the 'Ruhr of India'
Correct Answer

(C) I, II and IV

Explanation

Solution: The following that are true with regard to coal in India are Coal is found in sedimentary rocks, The best quality of coal is lignite and The Damodar river valley is popularly known as the 'Ruhr of India'.

[#183] The Step farming is performed on
Correct Answer

(A) Slopes of Hills

Explanation

Solution: Step farming is a technique which consists of different terraces on which cultivation is done. It is basically done to prevent soil erosion which is caused by flowing of water down the hill.

[#184] Which of the following is the major silk producing state in India?
Correct Answer

(A) Karnataka

Explanation

Solution: Karnataka is the major silk producing state in India. Raw silk produced in Karnataka was 9823 metric tonne during 2015-16. It accounted 34.44% of total production of raw silk in India during the year.

[#185] What is the name of the largest coffee producing state in India?
Correct Answer

(C) Karnataka

Explanation

Solution: Karnataka is the largest coffee producing state of India. It accounts for 71% production with total of 8,200 tonnes.