Agriculture in India Quiz

What percentage of the working population in India is engaged in agriculture?

• 40%

• 14.5%

• 52%

• 30%

Which type of farming is characterized by small farm sizes and conventional tools?

• Commercial Farming

• Mixed Farming

• Subsistence Farming

• Intensive Farming

What is the main objective of Intensive Subsistence Farming?

• To export agricultural products

• To sell crops

• To feed the farming family

• To grow cash crops

Which crop is primarily grown in the Rabi season?

• Bajra

• Jowar

• Wheat

• Rice

What is the main problem faced by Indian agriculture?

• Excessive rainfall

• Overdependence on unreliable rainfall

• High technology usage

• Large landholdings

Which of the following is a characteristic of Mixed Farming?

• Crops and livestock are cultivated together

• Only livestock is reared

• It is practiced in urban areas

• Only crops are grown

What is the primary requirement for rice cultivation?

• Cold climate

• Dry soil

• High rainfall

• Low temperature

Which method is used for separating grains from rice stalks?

• Broadcasting

• Threshing

• Milling

• Winnowing

What is the main use of groundnut in India?

• Construction

• Textiles

• Edible oil

• Fodder

Which crop is known as the 'golden fibre'?

• Cotton

• Jute

• Silk

• Wool