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Agriculture in India

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the major crops grown in India?

a)

Soybeans, peanuts, lentils, and chickpeas

b)

Rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, jute, tea, coffee, and various fruits and vegetables

c)

Potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, and onions

d)

Maize, barley, oats, and sorghum

2.

Name three major food crops grown in India.

a)

Rice, wheat, sugarcane

b)

Potatoes, tomatoes, onions

c)

Corn, barley, oats

d)

Soybeans, peanuts, cotton

3.

Explain the role of agriculture in providing employment in India.

a)

Agriculture is the largest source of employment in India, providing livelihood to a majority of the population.

b)

Agriculture has no impact on employment in India

c)

Agriculture only provides employment to a small percentage of the population

d)

Agriculture in India is mainly mechanized, so it doesn't require much labor

4.

Describe the importance of irrigation in Indian agriculture.

a)

Irrigation is important in Indian agriculture because it helps in providing water to crops during dry seasons, increasing agricultural productivity, and ensuring food security for the growing population.

b)

The use of irrigation in Indian agriculture has no impact on increasing agricultural productivity

c)

Irrigation in Indian agriculture only leads to water wastage and environmental degradation

d)

Irrigation is not important in Indian agriculture as the natural rainfall is sufficient for crop growth

5.

What are the main cash crops grown in India?

a)

Potatoes, tomatoes, onions, carrots

b)

Maize, barley, oats, millet

c)

Rice, wheat, cotton, sugarcane, jute, and tea

d)

Apples, oranges, bananas, grapes