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?

<p>Crops (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sericulture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To cultivate crops and raise livestock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of commercial grain farming?

<p>Growing crops for commercial purposes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which regions is commercial grain farming commonly practiced?

<p>Temperate grasslands of North America, Europe, and Asia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of mixed farming?

<p>Growing food and fodder crops and rearing livestock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for plantation agriculture?

<p>Large amount of labor and capital (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are major plantations commonly found?

<p>Tropical regions of the world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of plantation agriculture?

<p>Supplying raw materials for agro-based industries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate does coffee require for its growth?

<p>Warm and wet climate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Russia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of soil is suitable for jute cultivation?

<p>Alluvial soil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for maize?

<p>Corn (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cotton (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the discovery of coffee?

<p>An Arab goat-herder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To improve his farming practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To irrigate Munna Lal's field (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Munna Lal sell milk in the cooperative store?

<p>To earn additional income (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Advising on farming practices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of income for Munna Lal?

<p>Selling produce in the mandi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To buy HYV seeds and implements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Intensive farming with high-yielding varieties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Horticulture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Viticulture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Animal husbandry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Tobacco (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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