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What percentage of the country receives more than 1250 mm of annual rainfall?
What percentage of the country receives more than 1250 mm of annual rainfall?
How much rain water falls on agricultural land annually in India?
How much rain water falls on agricultural land annually in India?
Which crop category is cultivated the most as rainfed despite irrigation development?
Which crop category is cultivated the most as rainfed despite irrigation development?
What is the approximate amount of rainwater available for harvesting in small scale water harvesting structures?
What is the approximate amount of rainwater available for harvesting in small scale water harvesting structures?
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What proportion of total food grain production does dry farming contribute?
What proportion of total food grain production does dry farming contribute?
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Which statement accurately reflects the resource management problems in irrigated regions?
Which statement accurately reflects the resource management problems in irrigated regions?
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What is a significant concern for small and marginal farmers engaged in rainfed farming?
What is a significant concern for small and marginal farmers engaged in rainfed farming?
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What percentage of the livestock population is supported by dry land agriculture?
What percentage of the livestock population is supported by dry land agriculture?
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What is the primary agricultural system that supports over 800 million inhabitants in the Semi Arid Tropics?
What is the primary agricultural system that supports over 800 million inhabitants in the Semi Arid Tropics?
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Which crop contributes to more than 50% of the groundnut production in dry land agriculture?
Which crop contributes to more than 50% of the groundnut production in dry land agriculture?
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What percentage of the world's agricultural lands is occupied by rainfed farming systems?
What percentage of the world's agricultural lands is occupied by rainfed farming systems?
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In which region does the highest percentage of farm land rely on rainfed agriculture?
In which region does the highest percentage of farm land rely on rainfed agriculture?
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For how many months does rainfall generally exceed evapotranspiration in dry semi-arid regions?
For how many months does rainfall generally exceed evapotranspiration in dry semi-arid regions?
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What percentage of pulses is produced by farmers in dry land regions?
What percentage of pulses is produced by farmers in dry land regions?
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Which area has the lowest percentage of agricultural land classified as rainfed?
Which area has the lowest percentage of agricultural land classified as rainfed?
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What is a consequence of low rainfall in dry land agriculture?
What is a consequence of low rainfall in dry land agriculture?
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What type of climate is associated with Sholapur in Maharashtra?
What type of climate is associated with Sholapur in Maharashtra?
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Which crops are primarily grown in Indore, Madhya Pradesh?
Which crops are primarily grown in Indore, Madhya Pradesh?
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Which of the following regions has the highest average rainfall according to the content?
Which of the following regions has the highest average rainfall according to the content?
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What crop combination is mentioned for Bijapur in Karnataka?
What crop combination is mentioned for Bijapur in Karnataka?
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Which of the following statements correctly reflects the agricultural patterns in Ahmednagar and Nasik?
Which of the following statements correctly reflects the agricultural patterns in Ahmednagar and Nasik?
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What is the secondary crop mentioned for the Rewa region?
What is the secondary crop mentioned for the Rewa region?
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What type of soil is found in Solapur, Maharashtra?
What type of soil is found in Solapur, Maharashtra?
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Which crop is predominantly intercropped with groundnut in the Bijapur region?
Which crop is predominantly intercropped with groundnut in the Bijapur region?
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Which state has the largest area under arid tropics in India?
Which state has the largest area under arid tropics in India?
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What is the total area under semiarid regions in India?
What is the total area under semiarid regions in India?
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Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as having arid tropics?
Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as having arid tropics?
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Which state has the second-largest area under semiarid tropics?
Which state has the second-largest area under semiarid tropics?
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What is the area (in sq km) of the semiarid region in Maharashtra?
What is the area (in sq km) of the semiarid region in Maharashtra?
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Which region has the smallest area under arid temperate in India?
Which region has the smallest area under arid temperate in India?
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Which Indian state has the highest percentage of total area classified as arid?
Which Indian state has the highest percentage of total area classified as arid?
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Which state has an area of 64,230 sq km classified as semiarid?
Which state has an area of 64,230 sq km classified as semiarid?
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What is the primary significance of dry land agriculture in India?
What is the primary significance of dry land agriculture in India?
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What is a major constraint for crop production in dry lands?
What is a major constraint for crop production in dry lands?
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What percentage of total food grain production does dry land contribute to in India?
What percentage of total food grain production does dry land contribute to in India?
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Which of the following aspects does not relate to the conditions of dry land farming?
Which of the following aspects does not relate to the conditions of dry land farming?
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What is a potential future trend regarding the reliance on dry farming?
What is a potential future trend regarding the reliance on dry farming?
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Which statement best describes dry land farming?
Which statement best describes dry land farming?
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In terms of food production, what role is expected from scientists and policymakers regarding dry land agriculture?
In terms of food production, what role is expected from scientists and policymakers regarding dry land agriculture?
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What does the term 'drought' refer to in the context of agriculture?
What does the term 'drought' refer to in the context of agriculture?
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What is one key benefit of intercropping?
What is one key benefit of intercropping?
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How does intercropping help with pest control?
How does intercropping help with pest control?
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Which of the following is NOT a strategy for successful intercropping?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for successful intercropping?
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What does intercropping primarily aim to achieve in terms of yield?
What does intercropping primarily aim to achieve in terms of yield?
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What is one approach to maximize the benefits of intercropping?
What is one approach to maximize the benefits of intercropping?
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Which aspect of resource use efficiency does intercropping improve?
Which aspect of resource use efficiency does intercropping improve?
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Intercropping can be most beneficial in which type of farming?
Intercropping can be most beneficial in which type of farming?
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of intercropping?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of intercropping?
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Study Notes
AGR 302: Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management (1+1)
- Lec. No. 1: Dry farming in India, significance and scope, history of dry land agriculture. Dryland agriculture is crucial for India for food, fodder, fuel, and fiber production,
- Lec. No. 2: Dry farming and rainfed farming: definitions, characteristics, and distinctions . Arid regions have less than 750mm annual rainfall; dryland farming has 75-120 growing days and requires moisture conservation practices; and rainfed farming has more than 1150mm rainfall and more than 120 growing days, focusing on water disposal.
- Lec. No. 3: Distribution of arid and semi-arid regions globally, in India, and Tamil Nadu. Arid regions are categorized by their thermal and moisture regimes (tropical or temperate). In India, arid regions include portions of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and parts of other states; semi-arid regions are characterized by alternating wet and dry seasons, with varying levels of rainfall.
- Lec. No. 4: Major crops of dry lands in India and Tamil Nadu. Important crops grown in dryland areas include sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet (millets), mustards, rapeseed, groundnut, pigeon pea, gram, and lentils (oilseeds and pulses).
- Lec. No. 5: Characteristics of dry land farming and major constraints for crop production. Constraints include vagaries of monsoon (variable rainfall, late and early withdrawal, and prolonged dry spells), high atmospheric temperatures, low humidity high evaporation, various soil properties (shallow, alkaline, and degraded soils), and socioeconomic factors (small and marginal farmers, low capital, and lack of access to resources).
- Lec. No. 6: Drought definition, classification, and effect on crops. Drought is defined by various factors including intensity and duration (permanent, seasonal, contingent). Different classifications (meteorological, agricultural, hydrological) exist. Drought has significant negative impacts on crop production due to water stress at different crop growth stages.
- Lec. No. 7: Drought management strategies and contingency crop planning & mid-season correction. Contingency planning is crucial. Management tools include appropriate crop selection, timely sowing, water conservation. techniques, and mid-season adjustments in response to drought conditions.
- Lec. No. 8: Mulching, anti-transpirants, in-situ soil moisture conservation techniques and approaches. Soil moisture conservation techniques include mulching, anti-transpirants, and in-situ soil moisture conservation techniques that can help to increase water availability in the soil. These approaches are necessary to improve crop yields in dry land agriculture.
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This quiz covers essential concepts in rainfed agriculture and watershed management, focusing on dry farming practices in India. It addresses definitions, characteristics, and the importance of dryland agriculture, along with global and regional distributions of arid and semi-arid regions. Test your knowledge on moisture conservation and farming techniques critical for food production.
