WATER WEALTH AND AGRICULTURE

The process of supplying water to an area of land through pipes or channels so crops can grow is __________

• agriculture

• irrigation

• farming

• water supply

Agriculture is best defined as

• hunting and gathering

• the alteration of genetic material of plants

• the cultivation of plants and domesticating animals

• using technology to increase production

All of the following are benefits of agriculture EXCEPT:

• It contributes to the country's economy

• It provides a country with adequate food

• It provides employment opportunities

• It creates pension for farmers

Which of the following is a fibre crop?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Jute

• Sugarcane

Jowar , Bajra and Ragi are examples of

• Fibre crops

• Beverages

• Millets

• Fodder crop

West Bengal is the largest producer of

• Wheat

• Cotton

• Jute

• Coffee

Which of the following describes a fundamental characteristic of the Green Revolution?

• The application of higher levels of organic fertilizers.

• The usage of traditional methods of farming.

• The introduction of high-yield crop varieties

• Deforestation to provide crops with additional sunlight.

The crop which is also called golden fiber is __________

• Cotton

• Wool

• Silk

• Jute

Green revolution is related with

• increase in the production of food grains

• Use of better quality seeds

• Modern methods of cultivation

• all of these

Coffee is a .......... crop

• Beverage

• Staple

• Coras

• Fibers