Crops MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Crops - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Deoria and Gorakhpur.

Key Points

• Jute is one of the important natural fibers after cotton in terms of cultivation and usage.
• Cultivation is dependent on the climate, season, and soil.
• Almost 85% of the world's jute cultivation is concentrated in the Ganges Delta.
• This fertile geographic region is shared by both Bangladesh and India (mainly West Bengal). 

Important Points

• The suitable climate for growing jute is a warm and wet climate, which is offered by the monsoon climate during the fall season, immediately followed by summer.
• Temperatures ranging from more than 25 °C and relative humidity of 70%–90% are favorable for successful cultivation.

The correct answer is Deoria and Gorakhpur.

Key Points

• Jute is one of the important natural fibers after cotton in terms of cultivation and usage.
• Cultivation is dependent on the climate, season, and soil.
• Almost 85% of the world's jute cultivation is concentrated in the Ganges Delta.
• This fertile geographic region is shared by both Bangladesh and India (mainly West Bengal). 

Important Points

• The suitable climate for growing jute is a warm and wet climate, which is offered by the monsoon climate during the fall season, immediately followed by summer.
• Temperatures ranging from more than 25 °C and relative humidity of 70%–90% are favorable for successful cultivation.

The correct answer is Apple.

Key Points

• Almora and Nainital districts in the state of Uttarakhand, India, are known for their favorable climatic conditions suitable for apple cultivation.
• The cool temperatures and well-drained soils of these hilly regions provide an optimal environment for growing high-quality apples.
• Apple cultivation in these districts contributes significantly to the local economy and provides employment opportunities for many residents.
• The main varieties of apples grown in Almora and Nainital include Royal Delicious, Rich Red, and Golden Delicious.
• Horticulture is a key sector in Uttarakhand, and apples are one of the major fruit crops produced in this region.

Additional Information

• Climatic Requirements:
  • Apples require a temperate climate with cold winters and moderate summers.
  • They need a chilling period of about 1,000-1,500 hours below 7°C for proper bud development.
• Soil Requirements:
  • Apples thrive in well-drained, loamy soils rich in organic matter.
  • The ideal soil pH for apple cultivation is between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Major Apple Producing Regions in India:
  • Besides Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir are the leading apple-producing states in India.
  • These regions together contribute to a significant portion of the country's apple production.
• Economic Importance:
  • Apple farming provides substantial income to farmers and plays a crucial role in the rural economy of hilly regions.
  • It also supports various agro-based industries such as packaging, transportation, and cold storage.

The correct answer is Wheat.

Key Points

• The largest cultivable area in Uttarakhand is covered by the Wheat crop followed by the paddy crop.
• The net cultivable area in Uttarakhand is about 358.1 hectares with a productivity of 858.2 tonnes.
• Most of the area of the state is under forests and wastelands thus leaving only a small amount of land i.e. 7.41 lakh hectares (about 14%) for cultivation out of the total reported area of 56.72 lakh hectares.
• The organizational set up of agriculture in India started with the Department of Revenue and Agriculture and commerce in 1871 during the period of Lord Mayo (Governor-General of India).

Additional Information

• In the state of Uttarakhand, farmers adopt generally two types of agricultural practices i.e. the rainfed and the irrigated.
• The net irrigated area to net sown area for the state is 45%.
• Productivity of district Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar, Nainital (plain) and Dehradun (plain) is very high.
• The net area under cultivation of sugarcane is 109.9 hectares with a productivity of 6784 tonnes.
• Rice, Maize, Bajra, Ragi, Soybean, Groundnut, Cotton are all types of Kharif crops.
• Every year on November 9, Uttarakhand Day is celebrated. It is also called Uttarakhand Divas or Uttarakhand State Foundation Day.
• In Dec2020, CM Trivendra Singh Rawat launched Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana in Dehradun.
• The scheme promotes the self-employment of the youth. It also promotes the production of green energy.

The correct answer is Deoria and Gorakhpur.

Key Points

• Jute is one of the important natural fibers after cotton in terms of cultivation and usage.
• Cultivation is dependent on the climate, season, and soil.
• Almost 85% of the world's jute cultivation is concentrated in the Ganges Delta.
• This fertile geographic region is shared by both Bangladesh and India (mainly West Bengal). 

Important Points

• The suitable climate for growing jute is a warm and wet climate, which is offered by the monsoon climate during the fall season, immediately followed by summer.
• Temperatures ranging from more than 25 °C and relative humidity of 70%–90% are favorable for successful cultivation.

The correct answer is Jowar.

Key Points

• Jowar is the main food crop in semi-arid areas of central and southern India.
• Maharashtra alone produces more than half of the total jowar production of the country.
• It is both Kharif and Rabi crops in Southern India.
• It is a Kharif crop in northern India.
• Other leading producer states of jowar are Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.​

Additional Information

• Ragi
  • ​'Ragi' also known as Finger Millet, is a popular food grain crop in India.
  • It is a Kharif crop.
  • It is called dry land crops, mostly cultivated by the people of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu & Kerala.
  • Grown in both tropical and sub-tropic regions.
• Maize​
  • In India, maize is the third most important food crop after rice and wheat. 
  • Maize in India contributes nearly 9 % to the national food basket.
  • Maize also serves as a basic raw material as an ingredient in thousands of industrial products including:
    •  starch, oil, protein, alcoholic beverages, food sweeteners, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, film, textiles, gum, etc.
  • The predominant maize-growing states are Andhra Pradesh (20.9 %), Karnataka (16.5 %), and Rajasthan (9.9 %), Maharashtra (9.1 %).
• Bajra​
  • ​In India, Bajra is an essential food crop in the millet category after Jowar.
  • It is cultivated in a warm and dry climate between June and October.
  • It is a Kharif crop.
  • Bajra requires light soil with proper water drainage.
  • However, it can be grown in all types of soils.
  • Out of the whole Bajra production in the country, 85% is grown in Rajasthan.
  • India is in first place in Bajra production in the world.

The correct answer is red seaweeds.

Key Points

• ‘Hypnea indica’ and ‘Hypnea bullata’ are types of red seaweeds.
• Marine biologists from the Central University of Punjab have discovered two new native species of marine algae, also called seaweeds, from the coasts of Gujarat, Diu, and Tamil Nadu.
• The species are named Hypnea indica and Hypnea bullata.
• Named Hypnea indica (after India) and Hypnea bullata (because of the blisterlike marks on its body – bullate).
• The seaweeds are part of the genus Hypnea or red seaweeds.
• The red seaweed species are economically important as:
  • They contain carrageenan, an important biomolecule that is used widely in the food industry.​​

Important Points

• Seaweed:
  • They are the primitive, marine non-flowering marine algae without roots, stems, and leaves, which play a major role in marine ecosystems.
  • Large seaweeds form dense underwater forests known as kelp forests, which act as underwater nurseries for fish, snails, and sea urchins.
• ​Seaweeds are abundant along the Tamil Nadu and Gujarat coasts and around Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

The correct answer is Bt Cotton.Key Points

• Bt Cotton is the only GM crop approved for commercial cultivation in India.
• It was first approved in 2002 for cultivation in six Indian states.
• Bt Cotton has been genetically modified to produce a toxin that kills bollworm, a major pest that affects cotton crops.
• The adoption of Bt Cotton in India has been controversial, with some arguing that it has led to increased farmer debt and decreased yields.

Additional Information

•  A crop used in agriculture that has had its DNA altered through genetic engineering is known as a genetically modified crop (GM crop).
• In GM crop, Agrobacterium can be used to transfer sequences hosted in T-DNA binary vectors, or one can physically modify plant genomes. 
• The goal is to give the plant a new characteristic that is not found in the species naturally.
• Mustard is currently awaiting approval for commercial cultivation in India.
  • It has been genetically modified to improve yields and reduce the country's dependence on imported edible oil.
• Bt Brinjal was approved for commercial cultivation in India in 2009, but the approval was later revoked in 2010 due to concerns about its safety and impact on human health and the environment.

The correct answer is Wheat.

Key Points

• Fine grain crops:-
  • These are those that have small seeds and are generally used for human consumption rather than animal feed.
• Wheat:-
  • It is considered a fine grain crop due to its small, hard seeds that are used to make flour for bread and other baked goods.

Additional Information

• Bajra:-
  • It is also known as pearl millet, is a coarse grain crop that is often used for animal feed or as a staple food in some regions.
• Ragi:-
  • It also known as finger millet, is another coarse grain crop that is commonly used in porridges and flatbreads.
• Maize:-
  • It is also known as corn, is a coarse grain crop that is used for animal feed, human consumption, and industrial purposes such as ethanol production. 

The correct answer is Groundnut.

Key Points

• Kharif crops, also known as monsoon crops, are domesticated plants that are grown and harvested in South Asia during the rainy season, which can run anywhere from April to October.
• Rice, maize, sorghum, finger millet, ragi, bajra (cereals), arhar (pulses), soyabean, groundnut (oilseeds), cotton, etc. are among the kharif crops.

Additional Information

• In South Asia, rabi crops—also known as rabi harvest—are agricultural crops that are grown in the winter and harvested in the spring.
• Wheat, barley, oats, chickpeas and gram (pulses), linseed, mustard (oilseeds), and other crops are considered rabi crops.

The correct answer is Mahawat.Key Points

• Mahawat helps in the cultivation of rabi crops as it brings moisture to the soil and helps in the growth of crops.
• Southeast trade winds do not have a significant impact on the cultivation of rabi crops as they bring dry air and low humidity.
• Westerly jet streams are high-altitude winds that do not directly affect the cultivation of crops.
• Northwest winds can bring cold and dry air, which can adversely affect the growth of crops.

Additional Information

• Mahawat is a local term used in India to describe the southwest monsoon winds that bring rainfall to the country from June to September.
• Rabi crops are crops that are sown in winter and harvested in spring.
• Examples of rabi crops include wheat, barley, and mustard.
• Southeast trade winds are prevailing winds that blow from the southeast towards the equator.
• Westerly jet streams are fast-moving winds that blow from west to east in the upper atmosphere.
• Northwest winds are prevailing winds that blow from the northwest towards the equator.

The correct answer is 'October - December'

Key Points

• Rabi crops:
  • Rabi crops are typically sown at the beginning of the winter season, around October, and harvested in spring, around March or April.
  • The sowing period is crucial because the crops depend on the winter rains brought by the western disturbances.
  • Common rabi crops include wheat, barley, peas, gram, and mustard, which are suited to the cooler growing conditions.

Additional Information

• Kharif crops:
  • Kharif crops are sown with the onset of the monsoon in different parts of India, usually from June to July, and harvested from September to October.
  • These crops depend largely on rainwater and include paddy, maize, sorghum, and millets.
• Zaid crops:
  • Zaid crops are grown between the Kharif and Rabi seasons, typically sown around March and harvested by June.
  • This season includes crops like watermelon, cucumber, and other vegetables and fruits that are heat-tolerant and require short growing periods.

Explanation:

• There are mainly three types of crops produced in Jharkhand.
• Rice is the major crop of Jharkhand.
• Other major crops are Wheat and Maize.
• Minor Crops are Arhar, Urad, Moong, Gram, Mustard, etc.

Important Points 

Thus, rice is the major crop of Jharkhand.

Additional Information 

Soil found in Jharkhand

• Sandy soil, generally found in Hazaribagh and Dhanbad.
• The Black soil, found in the Rajmahal area.
• Laterite soil, found in the western part of Ranchi, Palamu, and parts of Santhal Parganas and Singhbhum.

The correct answer is Goa.Key Points

• Goa is not a major wheat producing state in India.
• Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana are among the top wheat producing states in India, along with Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar.
• Punjab is the largest wheat producing state in India, accounting for about 40% of the total wheat production in the country.
• Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are also significant wheat producing states, contributing about 17% and 11% of the total production, respectively.
• Goa, on the other hand, is a small state in western India known for its beaches and tourism industry.
  • It does not have a significant agricultural sector and is not known for wheat production.

Additional Information

• Punjab: Apart from wheat, Punjab is also a major producer of rice, sugarcane, and cotton.
  • The state is often referred to as the "breadbasket of India" due to its high agricultural productivity. 
• Uttar Pradesh: In addition to wheat, Uttar Pradesh is a major producer of rice, sugarcane, and potatoes.
  • The state is also known for its dairy industry and is the largest producer of milk in India.
• Haryana: Apart from wheat, Haryana is known for its production of rice, sugarcane, and mustard.
  • The state is also a major hub for automobile and IT industries.

Crop:

• When plants of the same kind are cultivated in one place on a large scale, it is called a crop.
• For example, a crop of wheat means that all the plants grown in a field are that of wheat.

 Key PointsRabi crops:

• The crops grown in the winter season (October to March) are called rabi crops.
• Examples of rabi crops are wheat, gram, pea, mustard and linseed (flax).
• Besides these, pulses and vegetables are grown during summer in many places.

Thus, flax is an example of a rabi crop.

Additional InformationKharif crops : 

• The crops which are sown in the rainy season are called Kharif crops.
• The rainy season in India is generally from June to September.
• Paddy, maize, soybean, groundnut and cotton are Kharif crops.​