MCQs on indian Impact of climate on agriculture (India)

Which climatic factor is crucial for the cultivation of rice, a staple crop in India?
A) Low temperatures
B) High temperatures
C) Moderate rainfall
D) Intense sunlight
Answer: C) Moderate rainfall

The cultivation of which crop is primarily dependent on the winter rains (rabi season) in India?
A) Rice
B) Wheat
C) Sugarcane
D) Cotton
Answer: B) Wheat

In regions with erratic rainfall patterns, farmers often adopt which agricultural practice to conserve water?
A) Crop rotation
B) Intercropping
C) Rainwater harvesting
D) Organic farming
Answer: C) Rainwater harvesting

The cultivation of which crop is adversely affected by excessive rainfall and waterlogging?
A) Wheat
B) Rice
C) Sugarcane
D) Cotton
Answer: B) Rice

Which climatic condition is conducive to the cultivation of cash crops like cotton and sugarcane in India?
A) High temperatures and heavy rainfall
B) Low temperatures and snowfall
C) Moderate temperatures and ample sunlight
D) High temperatures and drought conditions
Answer: A) High temperatures and heavy rainfall