MCQs – Agricultural practices and major crops (India)
Which agricultural practice involves the cultivation of two or more crops simultaneously in the same field?
A) Monoculture
B) Polyhouse farming
C) Intercropping
D) Greenhouse farming
Answer: C) Intercropping
The Green Revolution in India primarily focused on the improvement of which crop?
A) Rice
B) Wheat
C) Sugarcane
D) Cotton
Answer: B) Wheat
Which of the following crops is known as the “Golden Fiber” of India?
A) Wheat
B) Rice
C) Sugarcane
D) Jute
Answer: D) Jute
Which agricultural practice involves the growing of crops in water without soil?
A) Aquaponics
B) Hydroponics
C) Aeroponics
D) Drip irrigation
Answer: B) Hydroponics
Which Indian state is the leading producer of pulses such as chickpeas, lentils, and pigeon peas?
A) Punjab
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Maharashtra