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Read the source given below and answer the questions by choosing the most appropriate option :There has been a gradual shift from cultivation of food crops to cultivation of fruits, vegetables, oil-seeds and industrial crops. This has led to the reduction in net sown area under cereals and pulses. With the growing population of India, the declining food production puts a big question mark over the country’s future food security. The competition for land between non-agricultural uses such as housing etc. and agriculture has resulted in reduction in the net sown area. The productivity of land has started showing a declining trend. Fertilisers, pesticides and insecticides, which once showed dramatic results, are now being held responsible for degrading the soils. Periodic scarcity of water has led to reduction in area under irrigation. Inefficient water management has led to water logging and salinity.(i). One can infer from the above given information that marginal and small farmers have been pushed out of cultivation. Which one of the following is the prominent cause? A. Food and fruit crops are expensive in market B. Shift to multifarious crops according to demand C. Periodic scarcity of water in many regions D. Soil degradation and extensive Green Revolution(ii). Read the following statements and find the correct from the given options : I. Indian farmers are diversifying their cropping pattern. II. They are shifting production from cereals to fruits, vegetables, etc. III. Jute is in high demand in the Indian market.A. I & II B. II&III C. III Only D. II Only(iii). According to the information given above, there has been reduction in the net sown area under cereals and pulses. Identify the reason. A. Lack of markets to sell cereals and pulses B. Earn more income from non-agricultural sector C. Need of huge labour in cultivating cereals and pulses D. Availability of more profits from commercial crops(iv).‘Fertilisers, pesticides and insecticides, which once showed dramatic results, are now being held responsible for degrading the soil.’ Infer the positive effects of these inputs noticed earlier from the following statements. A. These inputs have shown increased outputs and productivity. B. These are integral to the process of reducing agrarian losses. C. These inputs can cut the amount of harvestable produce. D. These are the leading causes of mortality and health problems.(v).There are states in India which are using fertilisers, pesticides and insecticides at excessive level to increase their agricultural production. Identify the states which are at prominent level from the following options. A. Karnataka and Kerala B. Haryana and Punjab C. Punjab and Gujarat D. Haryana and Telangana(vi). Food production provides the base for food security and is a key determinant of food availability. Why is this trend shifting towards industrial crops? Choose the correct option in reference to the context. A. To improve the land use pattern B. To use intensive farming techniques C. To improve the fertility of soil D. To fetch more income and high earnings |
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Answer» (i). D.-Soil degradation and extensive Green Revolution (ii). A- I &II. (iii). D. Availability of more profits from commercial crops (iv). A. These inputs have shown increased outputs and productivity. (v). B. Haryana and Punjab (vi). D.-To fetch more income and high earnings |
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