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ICSE.X.GEO.CH. 11.Cash Crops of India

Total questions: 121

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a primary oilseed grown in India?

a)

Groundnut

b)

Linseed

c)

Sesame

d)

Wheat

2.

India holds the world's largest area under production of which crop?

a)

Sugarcane

b)

Cotton

c)

Oilseeds

d)

Jute

3.

Which of the following is a non-edible oilseed?

a)

Groundnut

b)

Mustard

c)

Castor

d)

Soybean

4.

Oilseeds are used as raw material for the manufacture of all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Paints

b)

Varnishes

c)

Hydrogenated oils

d)

Textiles

5.

Which of the following is the most important edible oilseed in India?

a)

Mustard

b)

Groundnut

c)

Soybean

d)

Sunflower

6.

Groundnut is primarily grown as a:

a)

Rabi crop

b)

Kharif crop

c)

Zaid crop

d)

None of the above

7.

Another name for groundnut is:

a)

Soybean

b)

Peanut

c)

Sesame

d)

Linseed

8.

Which type of groundnut plant grows horizontally and spreads over a large area?

a)

Bunch type

b)

Runner type

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

9.

9. The ideal temperature for groundnut cultivation ranges from:

a)

20°C to 30°C

b)

15°C to 25°C

c)

25°C to 35°C

d)

30°C to 40°C

10.

Which soil type is best suited for groundnut cultivation?

a)

Clayey soil

b)

Sandy loam soil

c)

Black soil

d)

Laterite soil

11.

Groundnut seeds are typically sown in:

a)

June or July

b)

October or November

c)

January or February

d)

March or April

12.

Groundnut pods grow: a) Above the ground b) Underground c) On trees d) None of the above

a)

Above the ground

b)

Underground

c)

On trees

d)

None of the above

13.

The groundnut crop takes approximately how long to be ready for harvesting?

a)

2-3 months

b)

4-5 months

c)

6-7 months

d)

8-9 months

14.

Groundnut is harvested in the months of:

a)

April to May

b)

June to July

c)

October to December

d)

January to February

15.

Which country is the largest producer of groundnut in the world?

a)

India

b)

China

c)

USA

d)

Brazil

16.

Which Indian state is the largest producer of groundnut?

a)

Tamil Nadu

b)

Andhra Pradesh

c)

Gujarat

d)

Karnataka

17.

Mustard (Sarson) is a: _______.

a)

Kharif crop

b)

Rabi crop

c)

Zaid crop

d)

Perennial crop

18.

Mustard seeds are used to extract:

a)

Groundnut oil

b)

Mustard oil

c)

Soybean oil

d)

Sunflower oil

19.

The ideal temperature for mustard cultivation ranges from:

a)

5°C to 10°C

b)

10°C to 20°C

c)

20°C to 25°C

d)

25°C to 30°C

20.

Which soil type is best suited for mustard cultivation?

a)

Black soil

b)

Laterite soil

c)

Alluvial soil

d)

Sandy soil

21.

Mustard is commonly grown with which other crops?

a)

Rice and maize

b)

Wheat, gram, and barley

c)

Cotton and jute

d)

Sugarcane and tea

22.

Mustard is generally harvested when the crop:

a)

Turns green

b)

Turns yellow

c)

Turns brown

d)

Turns red

23.

Which Indian state is the largest producer of mustard?

a)

Uttar Pradesh

b)

Madhya Pradesh

c)

Rajasthan

d)

Punjab

24.

Soybean is a:

a)

Kharif crop

b)

Rabi crop

c)

Zaid crop

d)

None of the above

25.

Soybean is a rich source of:

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

26.

Which of the following is NOT a product of soybean?

a)

Soybean oil

b)

Soya milk

c)

Cheese

d)

Mustard oil

27.

The ideal temperature for soybean cultivation ranges from:

a)

10°C to 15°C

b)

15°C to 24°C

c)

25°C to 30°C

d)

30°C to 35°C

28.

Which soil type is best suited for soybean cultivation?

a)

Sandy soil

b)

Clayey soil

c)

Well-drained fertile loamy soil

d)

Laterite soil

29.

Soybean is typically sown in:

a)

Summer months (June)

b)

Winter months (December)

c)

Spring months (March)

d)

Autumn months (September)

30.

Soybean is harvested in:

a)

June

b)

October

c)

January

d)

April

31.

Which Indian state is the largest producer of soybean?

a)

Maharashtra

b)

Andhra Pradesh

c)

Madhya Pradesh

d)

Rajasthan

32.

Sugarcane is a:

a)

Kharif crop

b)

Rabi crop

c)

Cash crop

d)

None of the above

33.

Sugarcane belongs to which family of plants?

a)

Legume family

b)

Grass family

c)

Bamboo family

34.

Which country has the largest area under sugarcane cultivation?

a)

Brazil

b)

India

c)

China

d)

Thailand

35.

Sugarcane is the main source of all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Sugar

b)

Gur

c)

Khandsari

d)

Cooking oil

36.

The ideal temperature for sugarcane cultivation ranges from:

a)

10°C to 15°C

b)

15°C to 20°C

c)

20°C to 24°C

d)

25°C to 30°C

37.

Sugarcane requires rainfall in the range of:

a)

50 cm to 70 cm

b)

70 cm to 100 cm

c)

100 cm to 150 cm

d)

150 cm to 200 cm

38.

Which soil type is most suitable for sugarcane cultivation?

a)

Sandy soil

b)

Clayey soil

c)

Alluvial clayey loams

d)

Laterite soil

39.

Which of the following is a method of sugarcane cultivation?

a)

Broadcasting

b)

Drilling

c)

Ratooning

d)

Transplanting

40.

Sugarcane is generally sown in:

a)

January to April

b)

May to August

c)

September to December

d)

None of the above

41.

The method of sugarcane cultivation where the root is left intact in the soil is called:

a)

Sowing

b)

Ratooning

c)

Transplanting

d)

None of the above

42.

Sugarcane takes approximately how long to mature?

4 lines
43.

How long does it take for sugarcane to mature?

a)

4-6 months

b)

6-8 months

c)

8-12 months

d)

12-14 months

44.

Why are sugar factories often located near sugarcane fields?

a)

To reduce transportation costs

b)

To process sugarcane quickly after harvesting

c)

To provide employment to local people

d)

Both a and b

45.

Which of the following is NOT a sugarcane disease?

a)

Red rot

b)

Smut

c)

Ratoon stunting

d)

Yellow mosaic virus

46.

Which region of India has a higher sucrose content in sugarcane?

a)

Northern India

b)

Southern India

c)

Eastern India

d)

Western India

47.

Which of the following states is a major producer of sugarcane?

a)

Uttar Pradesh

b)

Maharashtra

c)

Tamil Nadu

d)

All of the above

48.

Which of the following is NOT a beverage crop grown in India?

a)

Tea

b)

Coffee

c)

Sugarcane

d)

None of the above

49.

Tea cultivation in India was first introduced by whom?

a)

The Dutch

b)

The French

c)

The British

d)

The Portuguese

50.

Tea is best grown on:

a)

Flat plains

b)

Hill slopes

c)

River valleys

d)

Deserts

51.

Which of the following is NOT a variety of tea?

a)

Black tea

b)

Green tea

c)

Oolong tea

d)

Coffee

52.

Which type of tea is most popular in India and Europe?

a)

Black tea

b)

Green tea

c)

Oolong tea

d)

White tea

53.

The ideal temperature for tea cultivation is:

a)

15°C

b)

20°C

c)

25°C

d)

30°C

54.

Tea plants thrive best in:

a)

Direct sunlight

b)

Shade

c)

Frosty conditions

d)

Dry conditions

55.

Tea plants require heavy rainfall ranging from:

a)

50 cm to 100 cm

b)

100 cm to 150 cm

c)

150 cm to 250 cm

d)

250 cm to 300 cm

56.

Which soil type is best suited for tea cultivation?

a)

Sandy soil

b)

Clayey soil

c)

Well-drained, deep, friable, light loamy soil

d)

Black soil

57.

Which of the following is a method of tea cultivation?

a)

Broadcasting

b)

Drilling

c)

Transplantation

d)

Ratooning

58.

What is the first step in tea processing?

a)

Rolling

b)

Withering

c)

Fermentation

d)

Drying

59.

Which process gives tea its special flavor?

a)

Withering

b)

Rolling

c)

Fermentation

60.

The process of oxidizing tannin in tea leaves is called:

a)

Rolling

b)

Fermentation

c)

Drying

d)

Blending

61.

Which step in tea processing involves sorting leaves according to size?

a)

Withering

b)

Rolling

c)

Sorting

d)

Blending

62.

India is the (a)   largest producer of tea in the world.

Choose from the below words

New Delhi

Mumbai

India

USA

63.

Which region of India is a major tea producer?

a)

North-East India

b)

South India

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

64.

Which of the following states is a major tea producer in North-East India?

a)

Assam

b)

West Bengal

c)

Uttarakhand

d)

All of the above

65.

Which of the following states is a major tea producer in South India?

a)

Karnataka

b)

Tamil Nadu

c)

Kerala

d)

All of the above

66.

Coffee is the (a)   most important beverage in India after tea.

Choose from the below words

Espresso

Cappuccino

Latte

Black Coffee

67.

Coffee is believed to have originated in:

a)

India

b)

Ethiopia

c)

Brazil

d)

Colombia

68.

The first coffee plantation in India was set up in:

a)

Assam

b)

Karnataka

c)

Kerala

d)

Tamil Nadu

69.

Which of the following is NOT a variety of coffee grown in India?

a)

Arabica

b)

Robusta

c)

Liberica

d)

Excelsa

70.

Which type of coffee is known for its fine flavor and is the most expensive?

a)

Arabica

b)

Robusta

c)

Liberica

d)

None of the above

71.

Coffee is a:

a)

Temperate crop

b)

Tropical crop

c)

None of the above

72.

The ideal temperature for coffee cultivation ranges from:

a)

10°C to 15°C

b)

15°C to 28°C

c)

28°C to 35°C

d)

35°C to 40°C

73.

Coffee plants are often grown under the shade of trees like:

a)

Bananas and Jackfruit

b)

Teak and Sal

c)

Pine and Cedar

d)

Mango and Apple

74.

Coffee plants require rainfall in the range of:

a)

50 cm to 100 cm

b)

100 cm to 150 cm

c)

150 cm to 250 cm

d)

250 cm to 300 cm

75.

Which soil type is suitable for coffee cultivation?

a)

Sandy soil

b)

Clayey soil

c)

Deep, porous soil with high humus content

d)

Alkaline soil

76.

Which of the following is a method of coffee processing?

a)

Wet method

b)

Dry process

77.

Coffee processed by the wet method is called:

a)

Cherry coffee

b)

Plantation coffee

c)

Instant coffee

d)

None of the above

78.

Which coffee processing method involves drying the cherries in the sun?

a)

Wet method

b)

Dry process

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

79.

India contributes approximately what percentage of the world's total coffee production?

a)

1.5%

b)

2.5%

c)

5%

d)

10%

80.

Which state is the largest producer of coffee in India?

a)

Kerala

b)

Tamil Nadu

c)

Karnataka

d)

Andhra Pradesh

81.

Cash crops are primarily grown for:

a)

Subsistence farming

b)

Commercial purposes

c)

Household consumption

d)

Local exchange

82.

Which of the following is an example of a cash crop?

a)

Rice

b)

Wheat

c)

Oilseeds

d)

Millets

83.

Cash crops provide raw materials to:

a)

Domestic kitchens

b)

Agro-based industries

c)

Local markets

d)

None of the above

84.

Which of the following is a non-edible oilseed?

a)

Groundnut

b)

Mustard

85.

Besides oil extraction, oilseeds can be used as:

a)

Animal fodder

b)

Fertilizer

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

86.

Which of the following is a characteristic of groundnut?

a)

It is a major edible oilseed in India

b)

It is both a Kharif and Rabi crop

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

87.

Groundnut seeds are typically sown in:

a)

June or July

b)

October or November

c)

January or February

d)

March or April

88.

Mustard grows best in:

a)

Sandy soil

b)

Alluvial soil

c)

Black soil

d)

Laterite soil

89.

The solid residue left after oil extraction from oilseeds is called:

a)

Oil cake

b)

Oil meal

c)

Oil residue

d)

None of the above

90.

Which soil type is most suitable for soybean cultivation?

a)

Sandy soil

b)

Clayey soil

c)

Well-drained fertile loamy soil

d)

None of the above

91.

The ideal temperature for soybean cultivation is:

a)

10-15°C

b)

15-24°C

c)

25-30°C

d)

30-35°C

92.

Soybean is sown in:

a)

Summer months

b)

Winter months

c)

Spring months

d)

Autumn months

93.

Which of the following is a reason for the lagging oilseed cultivation in recent times?

a)

High productivity

b)

High market value

c)

Low productivity

d)

Increased irrigation facilities

94.

Which of the following is a geographical requirement for sugarcane cultivation?

a)

Rainfall of 100-150 cm

b)

Well-drained alluvial soil

c)

Temperature of 20-24°C

d)

All of the above

95.

Molasses is a by-product of sugarcane processing used in:

a)

Organic fertilizers

b)

Cattle fodder

c)

Fuel in mills

d)

All of the above

96.

Bagasse, another sugarcane by-product, is used as:

a)

Biofuel

b)

Pulp for paper

c)

Building materials

d)

All of the above

97.

Press-mud, a residue from sugarcane juice filtration, is used as:

a)

Organic fertilizer

b)

Animal fodder

c)

Fuel for mills

d)

All of the above

98.

Which of the following is a reason for higher sugarcane yield in the Deccan region?

a)

Abundance of black lava soil

b)

Absence of loo and frost

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

99.

Sugarcane is propagated by:

a)

Seed sowing

b)

Ratooning

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

100.

Why are sugar mills often located near sugarcane fields?

a)

To minimize sucrose loss after harvest

b)

To reduce transportation costs

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

101.

Which type of tea is more popular in India and Europe?

a)

Black tea

b)

Green tea

c)

Oolong tea

d)

White tea

102.

The ideal temperature for tea plantation is:

a)

10-15°C

b)

15-20°C

c)

20-30°C

d)

30-35°C

103.

Which of the following is a step in tea processing?

a)

Withering

b)

Blending

c)

Drying

d)

All of the above

104.

Withering in tea processing is done to:

a)

Reduce moisture content

b)

Enhance flavor

c)

Oxidize leaves

d)

Sort leaves

105.

Blending in tea processing involves:

a)

Sorting leaves by size

b)

Creating different brands

c)

Drying the leaves

d)

Rolling the leaves

106.

Why is regular pruning essential for tea bushes?

a)

To encourage new shoot growth

b)

To maintain plant height

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

107.

Which of the following is a commercially grown coffee variety?

a)

Arabica

b)

Robusta

c)

Liberica

d)

Both a and b

108.

Arabica coffee is known for its:

a)

Strong taste

b)

Delicate flavor

c)

High yield

d)

Low cost of production

109.

Robusta coffee is characterized by its:

a)

Mild flavor

b)

Strong taste

c)

High price

d)

Low yield

110.

Which of the following trees are commonly grown in coffee estates for shade?

a)

Dalap and silver oak

b)

Orange and plum

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

111.

Coffee beans are roasted before grinding to:

a)

Enhance color

b)

Develop aroma and taste

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

112.

Which of the following is a method of coffee processing?

a)

Wet method

b)

Dry process

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

113.

Why is clonal planting preferred for tea propagation?

a)

It produces superior quality tea

b)

It results in better yield

c)

It preserves specific flavors

d)

All of the above

114.

Oilseeds are an important commercial crop because they:

a)

Provide raw material for various industries

b)

Are a source of foreign exchange

c)

Can be grown in diverse soil types

d)

All of the above

115.

Ratooning in sugarcane cultivation refers to:

a)

Planting new seeds

b)

Cultivating from root stock

c)

Using tissue culture

d)

None of the above

116.

Bud grafting is a method used for propagating:

a)

Rubber

b)

Sugarcane

c)

Tea

d)

Coffee

117.

Oil cake is a residue from:

a)

Sugarcane processing

b)

Oilseed crushing

c)

Coffee processing

d)

Tea processing

118.

Coagulation is a process related to:

a)

Tea processing

b)

Rubber processing

c)

Coffee processing

d)

Sugarcane processing

119.

Tea is cultivated on hill slopes because:

a)

It requires well-drained soil

b)

It needs specific temperature conditions

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

120.

Higher sugarcane yield in Southern states is attributed to:

a)

Favorable climatic conditions

b)

Higher sucrose content

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

121.

Tapping of rubber trees is usually done in the morning because:

a)

Latex flows freely at that time

b)

It is cooler

c)

Labor is available

d)

None of the above

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