14000+ MCQs Indian Geography(Agriculture, Irrigation and Animal Husbandry in India)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 05/05/2026
1. The term ‘Evergreen Revolution’ has been used for increasing agricultural production in India by
2. Which of the following is not a Kharif Crop?
3. In which one of the following states is jute not significantly cultivated?
4. Which of the following states is the largest producer of groundnut in India?
5. On which river is the Hirakund Dam constructed?
6. ‘Golden Revolution’ refers to the development of
7. What is true about the Second Green Revolution in India?
I. It aims at further increasing the production of wheat rice in areas already benefitted from the green revolution.
II. It aims at extending seed-water-fertiliser technology to areas which hitherto could not benefit from green revolution.
III. It aims at increasing yields of crops other than those used for the green revolution in the beginning.
IV. It aims at integrating cropping with animal husbandry, social forestry and fishing.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
8. The main crop cultivated in India under plantation agriculture is
9. Which one of the following sets of conditions is necessary for good cultivation of wheat?
10. ‘Triticale’ is a cross between which of the following?
11. The Jute Industry in India is mainly concentrated in
13. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
15. Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture?
I. Reduced on zero tillage of the land.
II. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field.
III. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
16. Assertion (A) The dry zone of India has a predominantly agrarian economy. Reason (R) It has large potential for the second Green Revolution.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
17. Teesta Low Dam Project (TLDP)-III is proposed along the Teesta river. The site of the project lies in
18. The practice of growing crops without irrigation in areas which receive an annual rainfall of 750 mm - 500 mm or even less is called as
19. Which one of the following states of India is the largest producer of coconut?
20. ‘Rainbow Revolution’ is related with
21. With reference to chemical fertilisers in India, consider the following statements
I. At present, the retail price of chemical fertilisers is market-driven and not administrated by the Government.
II. Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas.
III. Sulphur, which is a raw material for phosphoric acid fertiliser, is a by-product of oil refineries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
22. ‘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 suitable for the cultivation of the crop.’ Which one of the following is that crop?
23. Arrange the following states of India in descending order of their maize production and select the correct answer from the codes given below.
I. Andhra Pradesh
II. Bihar
III. Karnataka
IV. Rajasthan
24. Co. 1148 is an important variety of
25. Maithon, Belpahari and Tilaya dams are constructed on the river
26. Which of the following crops has the largest percentage of irrigated area of its net sown area in India?
27. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the given codes.
I. Tea is the main crop of Assam.
II. Coffee is the main crop of Tamil Nadu.
III. Tobacco is cultivated on a large scale in Andhra Pradesh.
IV. Jute is the main crop of Chhattisgarh.
28. Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:
I. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
II. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cutting only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
30. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
31. What is the use of biochar in farming?
I. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming.
II. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms.
III. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it enables the growing medium to retain water for longer time.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
32. Assertion (A) Green Revolution Technology played a crucial role in gradually transforming traditional agriculture into a modern scientific one. Reason (R) It did not involve much of social and environmental cost.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
33. Which of the following is the oldest Hydropower Station in India?
34. The first Agricultural University in the country was set up in the year
35. Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the higher imports in terms of value in the last five years?
36. Which of the following is/are the modern agricultural equipment/s used in farming?
37. ‘Green agriculture’ involves
38. Maize crop can be grown during
39. How many cropping seasons are there in India?
40. ‘Yellow Revolution’ is associated with the production of
41. Which of the following wheat varieties has been developed through induced mutation?
42. The only state which produces saffron in India is
43. National Seed Research and Training Centre is located at
44. Zaid crops are mainly sown and harvested between
45. The ‘Father of Green Revolution’ in the world is
46. Consider the following statements:
I. Highest production of wheat in India is obtained from the state of Uttar Pradesh
II. Cropping pattern occupying the highest area in Uttar Pradesh is rice-wheat.
III. An extension worker does not need political competency.
IV. The most critical stage of irrigation in wheat is flowering stage.
Which of these statements are correct?
47. Which of the following crops occupies the largest area in India?
48. Which of the following dams is not related to the river Narmada?
49. Which state in India has the largest extent in irrigation (per cent)?
50. Double cropping in agriculture means raising of