Among the following states, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with a minimum cost of production, and can develop an export-oriented industry in this field?
Important Questions on Agriculture in India
A state in India has the following characteristics:
1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.
2. Its central part produces cotton.
3. The Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops.
Which one of the following states has all the above characteristics?
Consider the following crops of India:
1. Groundnut
2. Sesamum
3. Pearl millet
Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/ crops?
Consider the following crops:
1. Cotton
2. Groundnut
3. Rice
4. Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?
The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by a humid climate with high temperatures throughout the year.
Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
Consider the following pairs:
| Region | Well-known for the production of |
| 1. Kinnaur | Areca nut |
| 2. Mewat | Mango |
| 3. Coromandel | Soyabean |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity.
2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities.
3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with a cluster approach.
2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have a larger stake in this scheme.
3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and micro-irrigation equipment.
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1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
