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What is the main environmental requirement for growing rice?
What is the main environmental requirement for growing rice?
Which crop is primarily grown as a kharif crop?
Which crop is primarily grown as a kharif crop?
What is a major wheat-producing state in India?
What is a major wheat-producing state in India?
Which millet is specifically known for its high iron, calcium, and micro nutrients content?
Which millet is specifically known for its high iron, calcium, and micro nutrients content?
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Which of the following conditions does not favor the growth of maize?
Which of the following conditions does not favor the growth of maize?
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What irrigation method has facilitated rice production in less rainfall areas?
What irrigation method has facilitated rice production in less rainfall areas?
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In which Indian states is ragi primarily grown?
In which Indian states is ragi primarily grown?
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Which of the following statements about jowar is true?
Which of the following statements about jowar is true?
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Which climate condition is essential for the growth of jowar?
Which climate condition is essential for the growth of jowar?
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Which state is NOT listed as a producer of bajra?
Which state is NOT listed as a producer of bajra?
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What is the primary benefit of pulses in agriculture?
What is the primary benefit of pulses in agriculture?
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What type of soil is ideal for the growth of rubber trees?
What type of soil is ideal for the growth of rubber trees?
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Which of the following is NOT a major pulse grown in India?
Which of the following is NOT a major pulse grown in India?
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Which country was the largest producer of groundnut in 2008?
Which country was the largest producer of groundnut in 2008?
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Which state is the largest producer of sugarcane in India?
Which state is the largest producer of sugarcane in India?
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What is the annual rainfall requirement for pulses?
What is the annual rainfall requirement for pulses?
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What is the main characteristic of the soil suitable for growing tea?
What is the main characteristic of the soil suitable for growing tea?
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Which of these is an example of plantation agriculture?
Which of these is an example of plantation agriculture?
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What is the primary use of most oilseeds grown in India?
What is the primary use of most oilseeds grown in India?
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Which state is NOT a major tea-producing state in India?
Which state is NOT a major tea-producing state in India?
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What type of climate is most suitable for tea plantation?
What type of climate is most suitable for tea plantation?
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In 2008, which country was the third largest producer of tea?
In 2008, which country was the third largest producer of tea?
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Which coffee variety is commonly produced in India?
Which coffee variety is commonly produced in India?
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What percentage of world coffee production did India account for in 2008?
What percentage of world coffee production did India account for in 2008?
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Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as a significant producer of jute?
Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as a significant producer of jute?
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Which fiber crop is specifically known as the 'golden fibre'?
Which fiber crop is specifically known as the 'golden fibre'?
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What is the primary source of silk fiber?
What is the primary source of silk fiber?
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Which crop requires high temperature and is a kharif crop?
Which crop requires high temperature and is a kharif crop?
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What percentage of the world's vegetables is produced by India?
What percentage of the world's vegetables is produced by India?
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In which region is the cultivation of oranges primarily confined to?
In which region is the cultivation of oranges primarily confined to?
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What factor makes cotton susceptible to losing market share to synthetic fibers?
What factor makes cotton susceptible to losing market share to synthetic fibers?
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Which of these crops has the longest maturity time, taking 6 to 8 months?
Which of these crops has the longest maturity time, taking 6 to 8 months?
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Study Notes
Agriculture
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Rice: Staple food crop in India, second-largest producer after China. Prefers high temperatures (above 25°C), high humidity, and annual rainfall over 100cm. Grown in northern and northeastern India, coastal areas and deltas, using irrigation in areas with lower rainfall. Key producing states include Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh.
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Wheat: A major cereal crop in northern and northwestern India, grown in rabi season (cool growing season). Requires 50-75 cm of annual rainfall and bright sunshine. Important wheat-producing states are Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
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Millets: Important crops in India including jowar, bajra, and ragi. Valuable for their nutritional content (iron, calcium, etc). Ragi is particularly high in micronutrients and roughage. Often grown on dry or black soils in states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Jowar is a rain-fed crop, growing well in moist areas. Bajra is adapted to sandy and black soils.
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Maize: Used as both food and fodder. A kharif crop, thriving in alluvial soils with temperatures between 21°C and 27°C. Modern farming practices (improved seeds, fertilizers, irrigation) have increased maize production in states like Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Madhya Pradesh.
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Pulses: Major protein source for vegetarians in India. Includes tur, urad, moong, masur, peas and gram. Pulses help enrich soil fertility, often grown in rotation with other crops. Important producing states include Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
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Oilseeds: Groundnut is a major oilseed in India. India is either a top producer or amongst the world leaders in groundnut,rape and mustard production. Other major oilseeds also cultivated include mustard, coconut, sesame, soybean, castor seeds, cotton seeds, linseed and sunflower. States like Gujarat, are major producers of groundnut.
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Sugarcane: A tropical/subtropical crop grown in hot and humid climates (21-27°C temp) and areas with 75-100cm annual rainfall. Second largest producer after Brazil; significant production regions include Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Punjab and Haryana.
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Tea: Important beverage crop in India, cultivated primarily in tropical/subtropical regions needing deep, fertile well-drained soils and frequent rainfall. Tea production states include Assam, Darjeeling, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Meghalaya, and to a lesser extent in Andhra Pradesh and Tripura.
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Rubber: A tropical crop grown in moist and humid climates, ideally with over 200cm rainfall and temperatures above 25°C. Key production areas include Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Cotton: India is a significant cotton producer, with production states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Grown in drier parts of black soil in the Deccan plateau.
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Fiber crops: Four important fiber crops are cotton, jute, hemp and natural silk. Cotton's production is significant in several states. Jute is another key fiber crop and its cultivation is largely restricted to a few Indian states.
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Horticulture Crops: India is a major producer of fruits and vegetables encompassing temperate and tropical varieties. Notable producing areas include Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and states in southern and northern India.
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This quiz explores the major crops grown in India, focusing on rice, wheat, and millets. Learn about their growing conditions, key states for production, and nutritional value. Ideal for students studying agriculture or Indian geography.
