Chapter 4: Agriculture
Geography • Class 10 • Class 10 Contemporary India II
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Agriculture
Geography • Class 10 • Class 10 Contemporary India II
Related PYQs (60)
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.21
With reference to 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the following statements:
1
Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2
This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
Economic and Social Development
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.24
Why does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?
Agriculture and Economic Development
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48
With reference to 'Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with cluster approach.
2
Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme.
3
An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and microirrigation equipment.
Agriculture
2016•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.66
In the above statement, the author implies that:
CSAT
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.71
Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture?
1
Reduced or zero tillage of the land
2
Applying gypsum before irrigating the field
3
Allowing crop residue to remain in the field
Agriculture
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.10
Consider the following statements :
1
The quantity of imported edible oils is more than the domestic production of edible oils in the last five years.
2
The Government does not impose any customs duty on all the imported edible oils as a special case.
Agriculture
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59
With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of "Conservation Agriculture" assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture ?
1
Avoiding the monoculture practices
2
Adopting minimum tillage
3
Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops
4
Using crop residues to cover soil surface
5
Adopting spatial and temporal crop sequencing/crop rotations
Economic and Social Development
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.82
With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements :
1
A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity.
2
Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle.
3
Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands.
Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.37
Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?
Agriculture - Rice export
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83
With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five years, consider the following statements :
1
Area under rice cultivation is the highest.
2
Area under the cultivation of jowar is more than that of oilseeds.
3
Area of cotton cultivation is more than that of sugarcane.
4
Area under sugarcane cultivation has steadily decreased.
Geography
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.63
Which of the following factors/policies were affecting the price of rice in India in the recent past?
1
Minimum Support Price;
2
Government's trading;
3
Government's stockpiling;
4
Consumer subsidies.
Agriculture
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.69
Consider the following statements:
1
In the case of all cereals, pulses and oil-seeds, the procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) is unlimited in any State/UT of India.
2
In the case of cereals and pulses, the MSP is fixed in any State/UT at a level to which the market price will never rise.
Economics
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.80
What is the use of biochar in farming?
1
Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming.
2
When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms.
3
When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it enables the growing medium to retain water for longer time.
Environmental Ecology
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83
What is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture?
1
Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of previous crop.
2
Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible.
3
Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible.
Agriculture
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.86
With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements:
1
Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crop.
2
Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production.
3
In the last three decades, while the production of kharif pulses has increased, the production of rabi pulses has decreased.
Agriculture
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.87
"The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop." Which one of the following is that crop?
Agriculture
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.89
With reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements:
1
A substantial saving in seed material is made when 'bud chip settlings' are raised in a nursery and transplanted in the main field.
2
When direct planting of setts is done, the germination percentage is better with single-budded setts as compared to setts with many buds.
3
If bad weather conditions prevail when setts are directly planted, single-budded setts have better survival as compared to large setts.
4
Sugarcane can be cultivated using settlings prepared from tissue culture.
Agriculture
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.90
In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture?
1
Crop diversification;
2
Legume intensification;
3
Tensiometer use;
4
Vertical farming.
Environment and Sustainable Development
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.91
What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture?
1
Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible.
2
Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible.
3
Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible.
4
Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible.
GS-III
2020•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.26
With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :
1
Structural and rural transformation is impossible when farms are mainly small and marginal.
2
A good price incentive can trigger investments in agriculture.
3
India needs to build value chains for high-value agri-products like livestock and horticulture.
4
Higher global prices of agricultural commodities are essential for India's poverty reduction.
Agriculture - Rural Transformation and Value Chains
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52
With reference to 'palm oil', consider the following statements :
1
The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.
2
The palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes.
3
The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel.
Economic Geography
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57
Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?
Geography
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.67
Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of
Agricultural Biotechnology (Bt cotton)
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62
Consider the following States :
1
Andhra Pradesh
2
Kerala
3
Himachal Pradesh
4
Tripura
Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.4
Consider the following statements :
1
India has more arable area than China.
2
The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China.
3
The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China.
Economics
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.24
Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022-23 :
I. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world.
II. More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India.
III. Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric producing States in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Agriculture
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.63
Consider the following statements :
Statement I
Of the two major ethanol producers in the world, i.e., Brazil and the United States of America, the former produces more ethanol than the latter.
Statement II
Unlike in the United States of America where corn is the principal feedstock for ethanol production, sugarcane is the principal feedstock for ethanol production in Brazil.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
GS-III
2017•Mains•GS-I•Q.7
Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulses because of which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations.
GS-I
2017•Mains•GS-III•Q.14
What are the major reasons for declining rice and wheat yield in the cropping system? How crop diversification is helpful to stabilise the yield of the crops in the system?
Agriculture
2018•Mains•GS-III•Q.13
Assess the role of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in boosting the production, productivity and income of horticulture farms. How far has it succeeded in increasing the income of farmers?
GS-III
2018•Mains•GS-III•Q.14
How has the emphasis on certain crops brought about changes in cropping patterns in recent past? Elaborate the emphasis on millets production and consumption.
GS-III
2019•Mains•GS-III•Q.3
How far is Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production?
Agriculture
2019•Mains•GS-III•Q.4
Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas.
Agriculture
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.3
What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural produce in India?
Agricultural Marketing
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.6
How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by the science-based technologies?
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.13
What are the major factors responsible for making rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success how has this system become bane in India?
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.14
What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide an opportunity for crop diversification?
Economy & Agriculture (GS-III)
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.15
Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.
GS-I Geography
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.14
What is Integrated Farming System? How is it helpful to small and marginal farmers in India?
GS-III
2023•Mains•GS-I•Q.17
From being net food importer in 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons.
Economy
2023•Mains•GS-III•Q.3
How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it.
Agriculture
2023•Mains•GS-III•Q.13
Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions.
Agriculture
2024•Mains•GS-III•Q.4
Explain the role of millets for ensuring health and nutritional security in India.
GS-III
2024•Mains•GS-III•Q.13
What are the major challenges faced by Indian irrigation system in recent times? State the measures taken by the government for efficient irrigation management.
GS-III
2025•Mains•GS-III•Q.3
Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India.
Agriculture
2026•Mains•GS-III•Q.13
How Indian agriculture has been transformed from food scarcity to food surplus level? Explain the various government policies implemented for diversification of Indian agriculture.
GS-III
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.64
Consider the following crops:
1
Cotton
2
Groundnut
3
Rice
4
Wheat
Agriculture
2013•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.5
According to the passage, malnutrition in children can be reduced
CSAT
2013•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.6
According to the author, poverty is not the main cause of malnutrition, but the fact that
1. taking care of younger ones is not a priority for working mothers.
2. awareness of nutritional needs is not propagated by the Public Health authorities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
CSAT
2013•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.7
The need for policy intervention to mitigate risks in agriculture is because
CSAT
2013•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.8
Which of the following observations emerges from the above passage?
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.1
What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'?
1
Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2
Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3
There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4
The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
Agriculture
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.4
Consider the following pairs: Programme/Project : Ministry
1
Drought-Prone Area Programme : Ministry of Agriculture
2
Desert Development Programme : Ministry of Environment and Forests
3
National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas : Ministry of Rural Development
Governance and Policy
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.69
Consider the following pairs: Region : Well-known for the production of
1
Kinnaur : Areca nut
2
Mewat : Mango
3
Coromandel : Soya bean
Indian and World Geography
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.73
Consider the following statements:
1
Maize can be used for the production of starch.
2
Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel.
3
Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
Economic Geography
2014•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.14
According to the passage, why is it important to promote agricultural research in India?
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.69
Consider the following pairs: Region : Well-known for the production of
1
Kinnaur : Areca nut
2
Mewat : Mango
3
Coromandel : Soya bean
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.73
Consider the following statements:
1
Maize can be used for the production of starch.
2
Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel.
3
Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
CSAT
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.97
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?
Agriculture
2015•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.2
By 2050, the Earth's population will likely have swelled from seven to nine billion people. To fill all those stomachs while accounting for shifting consumption patterns, climate change, and a finite amount of arable land and potable water—some experts say food production will have to double. How can we make the numbers add up? Experts say higher yielding crop varieties and more efficient farming methods will be crucial. So will waste reduction. Experts urge cities to reclaim nutrients and water from waste streams and preserve farmland. Poor countries, they say, can improve crop storage and packaging and rich nations could cut back on resource-intensive foods like meat.
Which one of the following statements best sums up the above passage?
CSAT
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