18 Questions
What are the estimated contributions of improved agricultural tools and equipment to food and agricultural production in India?
Time savings (20-30%)
What has become the predominant power sources on Indian farms, as mentioned in the text?
Tractors
How has mechanization of agriculture advanced in India compared to the past?
More regions have advanced levels of mechanization
Why is there a good scope of farm mechanization in India?
Improved irrigation facility in the area
What factor contributes to India being the largest manufacturer of tractors in the world?
Accounting for about one third of global production
How do improved agricultural tools and equipment contribute to increased productivity?
Time savings
Why is increased energy input in agriculture important?
To improve productivity
What is essential for maximizing the germination of seeds?
Good seedbed preparation
Which of the following is NOT a way to introduce mechanization in India?
Using large size tractors on small size holdings
What is one of the fields where mechanization is equally essential according to the text?
Shaping and leveling of farm fields
What is necessary for bringing more land under cultivation and improving productivity?
Introducing other sources of power like tractors
Why is the development of planting and fertilizing machines essential?
To supplement animal power source
What is the main reason why Indian farmers have the lowest earnings per capita?
Inadequate farm power
Why is mechanization considered the only solution for increasing farm production per hectare in India?
To improve the timeliness of operations
Which factor strongly influences the possibility of mechanization in Indian agriculture according to the text?
Small farm size
What is one of the major shortcomings in Indian agriculture highlighted in the text?
Underutilization of human power
Which operation in agriculture requires a significant amount of power according to the text?
Seed bed preparation
How can mechanization contribute to increased production in Indian agriculture?
By improving timeliness and quality of work
Test your knowledge on power sources in agriculture, including manual labour, animal power, tractor-based technology, and other sources of power like tractors and power tillers. Understand the impact of energy consumption on crop production and economic progress.
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