MCQ for geography-7-16th-march-2023

Consider the following statements with reference to soils:

1. High rainfall and temperature make laterite soil rich in organic matter and humus.

2. Black soils offer good agricultural yields due to high moisture retention capacity.

3. Podzols are found in areas with a cool and humid climate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to different systems of agriculture:

1. The major aim of subsistence agriculture is profit generation by adopting scientific farming methods.

2. Single crop specialization and cheap labour is often a feature of plantation agriculture.

3. Market gardening focus on the commercial production of vegetables, fruits, flowers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

“This is one of the most important crops among coarse grains. It is native to America and it grows best in areas having 18° to 27°C temperature and 60 to 110 cm rainfall. Loam to sandy loamy soil is best suitable for its cultivation.” This is the most likely description of

Consider the following statements with reference to the Taiga Ecosystem:

1. It is present in the northern hemisphere only.

2. Generally the trees in the taiga forest do not shed their leaves during winters.

3. It is the world’s largest terrestrial biome.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Black soil covers the largest portion of the total area of India.

2. Alluvial soils are poor in phosphorus but rich in potash.

3. Red and yellow soil retain moisture for a long time due to high clay content.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Biochars can be produced from only a limited type of agricultural waste.

2. A permaculture system requires a very high amount of energy and materials for its maintenance.

3. Soil mulch has the ability to insulate the soil from external temperature.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following species of trees are generally found in temperate deciduous forests?

1. Rubber

2. Maple

3. Oak

4. Rosewood

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which one of the following statements is not correct, with respect to cotton cultivation in India?

With reference to the ‘India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021’, consider the following statements:

1. Madhya Pradesh has the largest percentage of the total geographical area in terms of forest cover.

2. It reported a loss of forest cover in all of the north-eastern states.

3. It also counts private tea gardens and plantations as forests.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Zaid crops are grown in the winter season and harvested in the spring season.

2. Rabi crops require a warm climate for the germination of seeds and a cold environment for their growth.

3. Kharif crops are water-intensive in nature and also require hot weather for proper growth.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?