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WATER WEALTH AND AGRICULTURE

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

agriculture

b)

irrigation

c)

farming

d)

water supply

2.

Agriculture is best defined as

a)

hunting and gathering

b)

the alteration of genetic material of plants

c)

the cultivation of plants and domesticating animals

d)

using technology to increase production

3.

All of the following are benefits of agriculture EXCEPT:

a)

It contributes to the country's economy

b)

It provides a country with adequate food

c)

It provides employment opportunities

d)

It creates pension for farmers

4.

Which of the following is a fibre crop?

a)

Rice

b)

Wheat

c)

Jute

d)

Sugarcane

5.

Jowar , Bajra and Ragi are examples of

a)

Fibre crops

b)

Beverages

c)

Millets

d)

Fodder crop

6.

West Bengal is the largest producer of

a)

Wheat

b)

Cotton

c)

Jute

d)

Coffee

7.

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

a)

The application of higher levels of organic fertilizers.

b)

The usage of traditional methods of farming.

c)

The introduction of high-yield crop varieties

d)

Deforestation to provide crops with additional sunlight.

8.

The crop which is also called golden fiber is __________

a)

Cotton

b)

Wool

c)

Silk

d)

Jute

9.

Green revolution is related with

a)

increase in the production of food grains

b)

Use of better quality seeds

c)

Modern methods of cultivation

d)

all of these

10.

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

a)

Beverage

b)

Staple

c)

Coras

d)

Fibers

11.

Which one of the following fibre is grown on black soil?

a)

Cotton

b)

Jute

c)

hemp

d)

flax

12.

The state that is also known as the "Spice garden of India" is

a)

Tamil Nadu

b)

Himachal pradesh

c)

Karnataka

d)

Kerala

13.

The dam that is built across river Mahanadi is (a)   dam.

14.

The largest dam in Tamil Nadu that is built across river Kaveri is

a)

Bhakra-Nangal dam

b)

Nagarjuna Sagar dam

c)

Mettur dam

d)

Hirakud dam

15.

The dam that was built by King Karikala Chola and is in use till date is

a)

Mettur dam

b)

Kallanai

c)

Mullai-Periyar dam

d)

Vaigai dam

16.

Which one of the following statements is NOT TRUE about cash crops?

a)

cash crops are also known as commercial crops

b)

cash crops are mostly exported

c)

most of these crops are directly used by us as food

d)

cash crops are mainly grown for profit

17.

The type of irrigation that is entirely dependent on rainfall is ________________

a)

irrigation by tube wells

b)

canal irrigation

c)

tank irrigation

d)

irrigation by dams

18.

A major cash crop that is known as the "king of fibres" is ________

a)

cotton

b)

jute

c)

flax

d)

coconut

19.

The __________ of jute plants are consumed by people in various parts of the world.

a)

stem

b)

leaves

c)

roots

d)

flowers

20.

________ is the staple food in North India.

a)

rice

b)

wheat

c)

jowar

d)

ragi