10 + Interview Questions in MAJOR CROPS IN GENERAL AWARENESS Page 1 InterviewSolution

1.	The photograph here shows an important feature of an agricultural movement.Identify the agricultural movement.
Answer» This picture shows the Green Revolution which came to India in 1960‘s under the supervision of Dr. Norman Borlaug.

2.	What are the main areas of tea production in India and in the world ?
Answer» In India the main tea-producing regions are Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Other tea growing regions of India are Sikkim, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and the Kangra Hills in northern India. The finest quality tea is grown on the hill slopes of Darjiling in West Bengal. China and Sri Lanka produce the best quality tea. India is the second largest tea producer in the world after China.

3.	What are kharif crops ? Give one example.
Answer» The crops which are grown in july and harvested in November are called Kharif crops, eg. rice, maize, etc.

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Match the columns1. cereals(i) are cash crops.2. zaid crps(ii) is the oldest fibre known to mankind3. oilseeds(iii) is the largest producer of jute in the world.4. cotton(iv) are food crops5. India(v) are grown between march and june

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A	B
1. cereals	(iv) are food crops
2. zaid crps	(v) are grown between march and june
3. oilseeds	(i) are cash crops.
4. cotton	(ii) is the oldest fibre known to mankind
5. India	(iii) is the largest producer of jute in the world.

5.	Give any three climatic conditions most suitable for growing rubber.
Answer» Rubber is a tropical tree that requires a hot and humid climate. It requires rainfall between 200 cm and 300 cm annually and plenty of sunshine. The ideal temperature should range between 20° C and 34° C. Rubber requires high humidity above 80 per cent. Rubber trees are planted on slopes to avoid water stagnation.

6.	Write a brief note on the cultivation of wheat in India.
Answer» Wheat is mainly grown in winter months as it requires a temperature between 10° C and 15° C during growing season and 20°C to 25°C to ripen. Uttar Pradesh is the leading wheat producing state in India.

7.	What are cash crops ? Give two examples.
Answer» The crops mainly grown for making profit are called cash crops, eg. sugarcane, oil seeds, etc.

8.	What are the climatic conditions required for growing tea?
Answer» Tea—Tea is a perennial plant that grows well in both tropical and subtropical regions. It requires a moderately hot and humid climate. Temperatures between 13° and 32° C are ideal for growing tea. Tea requires frequent and well-distributed rain of 200 cm or more throughout the year.

9.	The photograph here shows an important feature of an agricultural movement.List any four demerits of this movement.
Answer» The main demerits of this revolution were. 1. It leads to over dependence on fertilizers and pesticides. 2. Unemployment, as new machinery replaced manual labour. 3. It was confined to rich farmers as the cost of fertilizers, hybrid „ seeds, pesticides was high. 4. The farm water polluted with fertilizers and pesticides is affecting human health.

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The main demerits of this revolution were.

1. It leads to over dependence on fertilizers and pesticides.

2. Unemployment, as new machinery replaced manual labour.

3. It was confined to rich farmers as the cost of fertilizers, hybrid „ seeds, pesticides was high.

4. The farm water polluted with fertilizers and pesticides is affecting human health.

10.	What climatic conditions are suitable for the cultivation of cotton ?
Answer» Cotton requires a long frost-free period of 6-8 months in a year. It requires plenty of sunshine and dry weather during harvest.