83 + Interview Questions in INDIA AGRICULTURE IN GENERAL AWARENESS Page 2 InterviewSolution

51.	Where do we find coconut plantations in India?
Answer» We find coconut plantation in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andaman-Nicobar in India.

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52.	In the production of which of the following condiments is Gujarat first ?(a) Isabgul(b) Fenugreek(c) Mustard(d) Corriander
Answer» Correct option is (a) Isabgul

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53.	Which state is leading in the production of castor in India? Mention its percentage.
Answer» Gujarat is leading in the production of castor in India. It produces about 80% of total production of castor.

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54.	Which oilseed crop both kharifas well as rabi crop?
Answer» Castor is both kharif as well as rabi crop.

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55.	Which of the following pulses is a rabi crop ?(a) Udad(b) Mung(c) Gram(d) Math
Answer» Correct option is (c) Gram

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56.	Which pulses are Rabi crops?
Answer» Gram, Peas and lentil (masur) are Rabi crops.

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57.	Which pulses are Kharif crops?
Answer» Tuver, udad, mung, matth are Kharif crops.

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58.	Which oilseed crop is both kharif as well as rabi crop?
Answer» India ranks first, China ranks second and Brazil ranks third in the production of castor in the world.

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59.	Identify Jute produce from the following(a) Mat, Sacks, Ropes, bags(b) Jaggery, Sugar, Khandsari, Ethanol(c) Toran, Takiya, Pillow(d) Sickles, Poker, Needles
Answer» (a) Mat, Sacks, Ropes, bags

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60.	In which areas can wheat not be grown?
Answer» In the areas receiving rainfall more than 100 cm, wheat cannot be grown.

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61.	Name the major jute producing states of India.
Answer» West Bengal (Delta region of Ganga – river), Assam, Bihar, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh are the major jute production states of India.

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62.	Name the major tobacco-growing states in India.
Answer» Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka are the major tobacco-growing states of India.

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63.	Which crop is the most grown crop in the world after paddy and wheat ?
Answer» Maize is the most grown crop in the world after paddy and wheat.

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64.	Name the regions of Gujarat growing paddy.
Answer» Paddy is grown in districts like Surat, Panchmahal, Ahmedabad, Kheda, Anand, Valsad in Gujarat.

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65.	Name the main four countries which grow and export tobacco.
Answer» China, Brazil, India and USA are the main four countries which grow and export tobacco.

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66.	Name the states where crop of paddy is taken two or three times in a year.
Answer» In states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar.

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67.	‘Paddy’ is the most important crop of India. Explain.
Answer» Paddy is India’s most important crop. Majority of the world population and about half of India’s population use rice. In terms of paddy production, India stands 2nd in the world after China. Paddy is sown over 1/4 of our total sown area. Paddy is a crop of torrid zone.

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‘Paddy’ is the most important crop of India. Explain.

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Paddy is India’s most important crop. Majority of the world population and about half of India’s population use rice.

In terms of paddy production, India stands 2nd in the world after China.
Paddy is sown over 1/4 of our total sown area. Paddy is a crop of torrid zone.

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68.	Tea is grown on hill slopes. Give reason.
Answer» Tea is a plant of tropical as well temperate zone. It is grown on sloppy lands where the water does not get stagnant and can easily flow down. Moreover, the altitudes of the hills provide the plant with suitable cool or warm air. Hence, tea is grown on hill slopes.

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69.	What is the contribution of grains in total production of India?
Answer» The contribution of grains in the total production of India is 50%.

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70.	Which state of India ranks first in the production of sugarcane and the production of sugar?
Answer» Uttar Pradesh ranks first in the area sown of sugarcane in India. Maharashtra ranks first in the production of sugar in India.

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71.	Write a short note on sugarcane.
Answer» Sugarcane is a major crop of India. In terms of sowing, India stands first in the world, whereas in terms of production, India ranks second. Brazil is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world. Black fertile alluvial lava soil, hot and humid climate,21° C to 27° temperature, 75-100 cm rainfall are necessary conditions for growing sugarcane. In terms of sowing, Uttar Pradesh stands first, but Maharashtra leads in terms of production. In Gujarat, South Gujarat and Saurashtra regions produce more sugarcane. Sugarcane is used to produce sugar, gur, khandsari and ethanol.

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72.	Name the regions of Gujarat growing sugarcane.
Answer» South Gujarat and Saurashtra are major sugarcane growing areas of Gujarat.

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73.	Mention India’s place in the production of paddy?
Answer» India ranks second after China in the production of paddy in the world.

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74.	Name the major tea exporter countries.
Answer» Sri Lanka, China and India are the major tea exporter countries in the world.

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75.	What is made out of sugarcane juice?
Answer» Sugar, Jaggeri (Gur), Khandsari and Ethanol are made out of sugarcane juice.

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76.	Write a brief note on groundnut oil-seed.
Answer» Groundnut is quite important oil seeds. India ranks 2nd after China in the world in groundnut production. Favourable conditions: Groudnut grows well on black, vital and a mixture of loamy and sandy soil, land which would not retain water, 20° to 25° C temperature and 50-70 cm rainfall. Although groundut is a Kharif crop, if proper irrigation facility is available then it can also grow during summer as a Zaid crop. Producing regions: Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra are major producers of groundnut. Gujarat is the largest producer of groundnut in India. Junagadh, Gir, Somnath, Amreli, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, etc. are major producers of groundnut. Gujarat makes maximum use of groundnut oil as edible oil.

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Write a brief note on groundnut oil-seed.

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Groundnut is quite important oil seeds. India ranks 2nd after China in the world in groundnut production. Favourable conditions: Groudnut grows well on black, vital and a mixture of loamy and sandy soil, land which would not retain water, 20° to 25° C temperature and 50-70 cm rainfall. Although groundut is a Kharif crop, if proper irrigation facility is available then it can also grow during summer as a Zaid crop.

Producing regions: Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra are major producers of groundnut. Gujarat is the largest producer of groundnut in India. Junagadh, Gir, Somnath, Amreli, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, etc. are major producers of groundnut. Gujarat makes maximum use of groundnut oil as edible oil.

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77.	Mention India’s rank in the production of groundnut in the world.
Answer» India ranks second after China in the production of groundnut in the world.

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78.	Which districts of Gujarat are known for the production of cotton ?
Answer» Surendranagar, Rajkot, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Sabarkantha, Mehsana, Botad, Bharuch, Surat, Panchmahal, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Patan etc. districts of Gujarat are known for the production of cotton.

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79.	Which state of India ranks first in India in area sown, productivity, total production and quality of cotton? Why?
Answer» Gujarat ranks first in India in area sown, productivity, total production and quality of cotton because the farmers of Gujarat have accepted B.T. cotton seeds.

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80.	Mention India’s position in the world in the production of sugarcane.
Answer» India ranks second after Brazil in the production of sugarcane.

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81.	State India’s position in the production of tea.
Answer» India ranks second after China’in the production of tea.

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82.	By which other name is cotton known in India.
Answer» Cotton is known as ‘White Gold’ in India.

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83.	State India’s position in the world in the production, usage and export of cotton.
Answer» India ranks second in the production, usage and export of cotton in the world.

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Where do we find coconut plantations in India?

In the production of which of the following condiments is Gujarat first ?(a) Isabgul(b) Fenugreek(c) Mustard(d) Corriander

Which state is leading in the production of castor in India? Mention its percentage.

Which oilseed crop both kharifas well as rabi crop?

Which of the following pulses is a rabi crop ?(a) Udad(b) Mung(c) Gram(d) Math

Which pulses are Rabi crops?

Which pulses are Kharif crops?

Which oilseed crop is both kharif as well as rabi crop?

Identify Jute produce from the following(a) Mat, Sacks, Ropes, bags(b) Jaggery, Sugar, Khandsari, Ethanol(c) Toran, Takiya, Pillow(d) Sickles, Poker, Needles

In which areas can wheat not be grown?

Name the major jute producing states of India.

Name the major tobacco-growing states in India.

Which crop is the most grown crop in the world after paddy and wheat ?

Name the regions of Gujarat growing paddy.

Name the main four countries which grow and export tobacco.

Name the states where crop of paddy is taken two or three times in a year.

‘Paddy’ is the most important crop of India. Explain.

Tea is grown on hill slopes. Give reason.

What is the contribution of grains in total production of India?

Which state of India ranks first in the production of sugarcane and the production of sugar?

Write a short note on sugarcane.

Name the regions of Gujarat growing sugarcane.

Mention India’s place in the production of paddy?

Name the major tea exporter countries.

What is made out of sugarcane juice?

Write a brief note on groundnut oil-seed.

Mention India’s rank in the production of groundnut in the world.

Which districts of Gujarat are known for the production of cotton ?

Which state of India ranks first in India in area sown, productivity, total production and quality of cotton? Why?

Mention India’s position in the world in the production of sugarcane.

State India’s position in the production of tea.

By which other name is cotton known in India.

State India’s position in the world in the production, usage and export of cotton.