24 Questions
What type of economic activity does agriculture fall under?
Primary activity
Which of the following is NOT an example of a tertiary activity?
Manufacturing of steel
What percentage of persons globally are engaged in agricultural activity?
50%
What is the significance of arable land in agriculture?
It is essential for crop cultivation
Which sector provides support to both primary and secondary activities through services?
Tertiary sector
What does the farmer add to the soil in the story to make it more fertile?
Manure
What is the origin of the word 'agriculture'?
Latin words 'ager' or 'agri' meaning soil and 'culture' meaning cultivation
Which type of farming is practiced to meet the needs of the farmer's family?
Subsistence farming
What is the main crop cultivated in intensive subsistence agriculture?
Rice
What distinguishes organic farming from conventional farming practices?
Use of organic manure and natural pesticides
What type of agriculture can grow more than one crop annually on the same plot due to sunshine and fertile soils?
Intensive subsistence agriculture
What is sericulture?
Rearing of silk worms
What is the main focus of secondary activities?
Processing natural resources
Why are favourable topography of soil and climate considered vital for agricultural activity?
To improve the quality of the crops grown
Which economic activity involves extraction and production of natural resources?
Agriculture
What percentage of India's population is still dependent on agriculture as mentioned in the text?
50%
In which sector do services like transport, trade, and banking fall under?
Tertiary sector
What is the term used for the land on which crops are grown?
Fertile land
What is the main difference between intensive subsistence farming and primitive subsistence farming?
Size of land cultivated
Which region(s) of the world are characterized by intensive subsistence agriculture according to the text?
South, Southeast, and East Asia
What sets organic farming apart from conventional farming practices?
Use of organic manure and natural pesticides
Which farming type aims to produce mainly for the farmer's family?
Subsistence farming
What are the primary outputs from the farm system mentioned in the text?
Crops, wool, and poultry products
Which factors influence the classification of farming into subsistence and commercial types?
Level of technology, geographical conditions, and demand for produce
This quiz explores the different types of economic activities involved in agriculture, from planting crops to transforming them into finished products. Learn about primary, secondary, and tertiary economic activities in the context of farming.
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