Agriculture And Soil In Indian Geography - Study Mode
[#191] The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
Correct Answer
(C) Paddy and Jute
Explanation
Solution: The low and deltaic plains of the Ganges and Brahamputra rivers that is characterised by swamps and Sundarbans. So, the people out there grow Paddy and jute.
[#192] The share of food crops in India's total production is almost?
Correct Answer
(C) 70
Explanation
Solution: Under total cultivated area of India, food crops are produced on 70% area.
[#193] Following are the characteristics of an area in India: 1. Hot and humid climate 2. Annual rainfall 200 cm 3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres 4. Annual range of temperature 15° C to 30° C Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?
Correct Answer
(C) Pepper
Explanation
Solution: Pepper are most likely to be found in the area described above. Pepper requires hot and humid climate, annual rainfall 200 cm, hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres and annual range of temperature 15° C to 30° C.
[#194] How do the western disturbances affect the crops in north India?
Correct Answer
(C) They are beneficial to the crops by causing winter rain
Explanation
Solution: Western disturbances are beneficial to the crops by causing winter rain. The Western Disturbances lead to winter rainfall , which is beneficial for Rabi crop.
[#195] What is the main advantage of transplantation method in rice cultivation?
Correct Answer
(B) It is helpful in achieving an economical use of water and a higher yield of grain
Explanation
Solution: The main advantage of transplantation method in rice cultivation is that it is helpful in achieving an economical use of water and a higher yield of grain. Transplanting is a traditional method which provides a high and stable yield but it is laborious and expensive. Due to industrialization and urbanization in recent years, the shortage of labor in agriculture has aggravated the situation, resulting in an increase in labor costs in agriculture, which in turn threatens the sustainability of the traditional rice-planting system that requires large amounts of labor.