Rationalised 2023-24 Chapter-3: World Distribution of Arable Land

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What is the term for the cultivation of grapes?

Viticulture (correct)

Pisciulture

Horticulture

Sericulture

What is the primary focus of agriculture in regions with suitable factors for crop growth?

Rearing livestock

Breeding of fish

Cultivation of crops (correct)

Commercial sericulture

What is the term for the science and art of cultivation on the soil, raising crops and rearing livestock?

Horticulture

Agriculture (correct)

Viticulture

Pisciulture

What is the primary output of the farm system in an arable farm?

Crops Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the commercial rearing of silk worms?

Sericulture Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the farm system in an arable farm?

To cultivate crops and raise livestock Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of commercial grain farming?

Growing crops for commercial purposes Signup and view all the answers

In which regions is commercial grain farming commonly practiced?

Temperate grasslands of North America, Europe, and Asia Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of mixed farming?

Growing food and fodder crops and rearing livestock Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for plantation agriculture?

Large amount of labor and capital Signup and view all the answers

Where are major plantations commonly found?

Tropical regions of the world Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of plantation agriculture?

Supplying raw materials for agro-based industries Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate does coffee require for its growth?

Warm and wet climate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries is NOT a leading producer of cotton?

Russia Signup and view all the answers

What type of soil is suitable for jute cultivation?

Alluvial soil Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for maize?

Corn Signup and view all the answers

What is the main raw material used in the textile industry?

Cotton Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the discovery of coffee?

An Arab goat-herder Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason Munna Lal takes advice from government agricultural officers?

To improve his farming practices Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the tubewell in the nearby field?

To irrigate Munna Lal's field Signup and view all the answers

Why does Munna Lal sell milk in the cooperative store?

To earn additional income Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the co-operative society in Munna Lal's farming activities?

Advising on farming practices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of income for Munna Lal?

Selling produce in the mandi Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason Munna Lal takes credit from the bank or agricultural co-operative society?

To buy HYV seeds and implements Signup and view all the answers

What type of farming involves the use of HYV seeds, chemical fertilisers, and pesticides to increase production?

Intensive farming with high-yielding varieties Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the cultivation of fruits and flowers?

Horticulture Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the cultivation of grapes for wine production?

Viticulture Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the type of farming that involves the rearing of animals for sale?

Animal husbandry Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the crop that requires 210 frost-free days for growth?

Tobacco Signup and view all the answers