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[#606] Area under rainfed agriculture in India is
Correct Answer

(A) 40 - 45%

Explanation

Solution: Rainfed farming is a farming type that depends on the rainfall for water. Rainfed areas in India are highly diverse, with approximately 40 - 45% of total agricultural land ranging from resource rich areas to resource constrained areas. Out of 329 million hectares of the total geographical area of India, around 150 million hectares are net sown area while 65 - 70 million hectares are rainfed.

[#607] The protein deficiency disease is known as
Correct Answer

(D) Kwashiorkor

Explanation

Solution: Protein is one of the basic nutrients required by the human body, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Proteins are also called building blocks of the body. The deficiency of protein lead to various disease, one of them is Kwashiorkor .

[#608] Rice crop needs
Correct Answer

(B) Hot and humid climate

Explanation

Solution: Rice is a Kharif crop, that needs a hot and humid climate. Best production occurs in areas of high humidity, prolonged sunshine, and an assured supply of water. The average temperature required is 21°C - 37°C, but it tolerates up to 45°C. Rice is semi aquatic plant as it grows in submerged fields and needs consistent irrigation all through the life cycle.

[#609] Durum wheat is
Correct Answer

(B) Tetraploid

Explanation

Solution: Durum wheat is a separate tetraploid species of wheat. Also called spring wheat and it is not much grown in India, despite that it is grown mainly in the central zone which includes the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, South Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Although durum wheat is known for its high protein content it is not so good to prepare chapatis, hence extensively grown for pasta production.

[#610] What is the estimated annual food production of India?
Correct Answer

(C) 316 million tonnes

Explanation

Solution: As per the 2 nd advance estimates for 2021 - 22, total food grains production in the country is estimated at a record 316.06 million tonnes which is higher by 5.32 million tonnes than the production of the last year 2020 - 21.