Agriculture and Economic Activities Quiz
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What percentage of the global population is engaged in agricultural work?

  • 50% (correct)
  • 25%
  • 90%
  • 75%

    • Which of the following activities is classified as secondary economic activity?

  • Raising livestock
  • Fishing
  • Gathering
  • Baking bread (correct)

    • What is essential for successful agricultural activities?

  • Industrialization
  • High population density
  • Favorable topography and climate (correct)
  • Urban development

    • Which of the following best describes primary activities in economic terms?

    <p>Extraction and production of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which languages does the word 'agriculture' originate?

    <p>Latin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of farming involves the cultivation of multiple crops on the same plot annually in densely populated monsoon regions?

    <p>Intensive Subsistence Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of shifting cultivation practiced in forested regions?

    <p>Clearing and burning a plot for short-term crop production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes nomadic herding from other types of farming?

    <p>Seasonally moving livestock to find food and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes commercial farming?

    <p>Encompasses both animal rearing and crop cultivation for sale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of intensive subsistence agriculture?

    <p>Heavy labor input on small plots to maximize harvest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of shifting cultivation?

    <p>It involves clearing land by cutting and burning trees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following regions is nomadic herding primarily practiced?

    <p>Semi-arid and arid regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about commercial grain farming is accurate?

    <p>It typically produces crops like wheat and maize in large quantities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes mixed farming from other agricultural types?

    <p>It integrates the cultivation of both food and fodder crops alongside livestock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common result of soil fertility loss in shifting cultivation?

    <p>Farmers abandon the land and move to a new plot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What soil type is best suited for coffee cultivation?

    <p>Well-drained loamy soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions is NOT noted as a growing region for maize?

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crops requires a humid climate with heavy rainfall for optimal growth?

    <p>Jute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average number of frost-free days required for cotton cultivation?

    <p>210 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crop is primarily the raw material for the textile industry?

    <p>Cotton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crop thrives best in alluvial clayey soil that retains water?

    <p>Rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions is NOT known for plantations?

    <p>Northern Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for wheat to grow effectively?

    <p>Well-drained loamy soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crops can be grown on less fertile and sandy soils?

    <p>Millets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What climatic condition is essential for the production of rice?

    <p>High temperature and high humidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is the leading producer of rice?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of soil does wheat thrive best?

    <p>Well-drained loamy soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is classified as a fiber crop?

    <p>Cotton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of agricultural development?

    <p>To increase food security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method does Munna Lal NOT use to improve his farming practices?

    <p>Utilizing organic fertilizers exclusively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does agricultural practice differ between developing countries and developed countries?

    <p>Developing countries often practice intensive agriculture on small holdings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What alternative method for irrigation is mentioned as being used by some of Munna Lal's friends?

    <p>Traditional bullock methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to the need for agricultural development?

    <p>A growing demand due to a rising population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant challenge that farmers like Munna Lal face when selling their produce?

    <p>The inability to store their products effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which farming practice is NOT typically associated with US farmers such as Joe Horan?

    <p>Borrowing extensively from cooperatives for livestock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Joe Horan optimize his crop yield?

    <p>By taking soil samples and applying precision agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crop is mentioned as a major product of US farms?

    <p>Wheat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately contrasts the size of farms in India and the USA?

    <p>US farms average significantly larger in area compared to Indian farms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary reason that modern farming in the USA resembles a business model?

    <p>Farmers focus on maximizing profit and efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agricultural instrument is NOT commonly used by modern farmers?

    <p>Plows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are grains typically managed in modern agricultural practices?

    <p>Sent directly to market agencies or stored in automated facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the role of combined harvesters in agriculture?

    <p>They streamline the processes of harvesting and threshing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes modern agriculture from primitive farming methods?

    <p>Incorporation of advanced technology and mechanization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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