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MCQ for geography-3

by Vajiram & Ravi

29-08-2023

06:54 AM

1.

Consider the statements given below with reference to the Genetically Modified (GM) Crops: 

1. Genetic material can only be derived from plants only for developing GM Crops. 

2. GM Crops cannot be designed for Virus resistance. 

3. GM crops can be designed for herbicide tolerance. 

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? 

  • A

    1 and 3 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    2 only

  • D

    3 only

2.

Consider the following statements with reference to the water usage in India:

1. Agriculture sector uses approximately 85% of groundwater resources in India.

2. Western India has the most irrigated proportion in India.

3. Irrigation intensity reduces consistently as one move from North to South

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

3.

Which of the following is/are determinants of Minimum Support Price (MSP)?

1. Demand and supply

2. Inter-crop price parity

3. Cost of production

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

4.

Which of the following is not related to the Rainbow Revolution?

  • A

    Petroleum Industries

  • B

    Agricultural Industries

  • C

    Flowers

  • D

    Fruits

5.

With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements:

1. At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market-driven and not administered by the Government.

2 Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas.

3. Sulphur, which is a raw material for phosphoric acid fertilizer is a by-product of oil refineries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    2 only

  • D

    1, 2 und 3

6.

Consider the following statements regarding the Monsoon in India:

1. The South-West monsoon is considered vital for the cultivation of Kharif crops.

2. Early showers before the monsoon are critical for farmers in terms of planting crops like cotton, rice, pulses, and soybean.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

7.

Consider the following pairs with reference to different farming systems: 

Type

Feature

1.

Corporate Farming 

It is completely managed by the operating body of the corporate sector 

2.

Collective Farming 

Ownership of agricultural assets is invested in the society but not to the individual farmer 

3.

Joint Farming 

Agricultural operations are carried out by pooling agricultural resources. 

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? 

  • A

    Type

  • B

    1.

  • C

    2.

  • D

    3.

8.

Which of the following statements are correct with reference to advantages of Micro Irrigation?  

1. Easy installation and flexibility in operation 

2. Suitable to all types of land terrain  

3. Lesser weed growth in the fields  

4. Minimizes the extent of fertilizer leaching  

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    3 and 4 only

  • C

    1, 2 and 4 only

  • D

    1, 2, 3 and 4

9.

Which of the following are causes of low productivity in Indian Agriculture? 

1. Population Pressure 

2. Uneconomic Holdings 

3. Decline in Soil Fertility 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

10.

Consider the following statements regarding the term ‘Green Revolution’:

1. The term is coined by Dr MS Swaminathan.

2. If focuses on the sustainable agriculture.

3. It highlights the way to increasing agriculture production and productivity with mutually antagonistic goals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

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