Status_Horticulture_Sector_MCQs.pdf

MCQs on the Status of India's Horticulture Sector 1. What is the approximate annual production volume of horticultural crops in India? A. 200 million tonnes B. 300 million tonnes C. 400 million tonnes D. 500 million tonnes Answer: B 2. Which horticultural product ranks as India's top export?...

MCQs on the Status of India's Horticulture Sector 1. What is the approximate annual production volume of horticultural crops in India? A. 200 million tonnes B. 300 million tonnes C. 400 million tonnes D. 500 million tonnes Answer: B 2. Which horticultural product ranks as India's top export? A. Mangoes B. Grapes C. Spices D. Cashews Answer: C 3. What percentage of India's total agricultural exports can be attributed to horticulture as of the latest data? A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40% Answer: C 4. As of the latest data, how many registered horticulture nurseries are there in India? A. 500 B. 1,000 C. 2,000 D. Over 3,000 Answer: D 5. What is the growth rate of the horticulture sector in India compared to the agriculture sector overall? A. Horticulture is growing at a slower rate than agriculture overall. B. Horticulture is growing at the same rate as agriculture overall. C. Horticulture is growing faster than agriculture overall. D. The growth rates are negligible and similar. Answer: C 6. Which state in India is the leading producer of vegetables? A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C. West Bengal D. Gujarat Answer: C 7. How has the area under horticulture changed in the last decade in India? A. Increased by 5% B. Increased by 15% C. Increased by 25% D. Decreased by 10% Answer: B 8. What technological innovation has significantly impacted India's horticulture sector recently? A. Artificial intelligence in pest detection B. Use of genetically modified seeds C. Drone technology for crop monitoring D. All of the above Answer: D 9. Which challenge is predominantly affecting the horticulture sector in India today? A. Lack of skilled labor B. Climate change impacts C. Inadequate supply chain management D. All of the above Answer: D 10. What is the government's target for horticulture production by 2025? A. 350 million tonnes B. 375 million tonnes C. 400 million tonnes D. 425 million tonnes Answer: C