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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary purpose of commercial grain farming?

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

    What is a characteristic of mixed farming?

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

    What is a requirement for plantation agriculture?

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

    Where are major plantations commonly found?

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

    What is a benefit of plantation agriculture?

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

    What type of climate does coffee require for its growth?

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

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

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

    What type of soil is suitable for jute cultivation?

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

    What is another name for maize?

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

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

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

    Who is credited with the discovery of coffee?

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

    Why does Munna Lal sell milk in the cooperative store?

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

    What is the primary source of income for Munna Lal?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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