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What is 'Boro’?
a)Rabi crop
b)Zaid crop
c)Kharif crop
d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Supriya singh answered
Boro is a Bengali language word derived from the Sanskrit word "BOROB" this means a special type of rice cultivation on residual or stored water in low lying areas after the harvest of Kharif crop. Hence the correct answer is option A.
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In which of the following period are Kharif crops harvested?
  • a)
    October-December
  • b)
    September-October
  • c)
    January-February
  • d)
    April-May
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Naina Sharma answered
Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains during the advent of the south-west monsoon season, and they are harvested at the end of monsoon season (September-Oct). 
These crops are dependent on the quantity of rainwater as well as its timing.

Direction: In the following questions, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: Agriculture is not an old economic activity.
Reason: Farming varies from subsistence to commercial type.
  • a)
    If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • b)
    If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • c)
    If Assertion is true but reason is false.
  • d)
    If Assertion is false but reason is true.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Shah answered
Assertion: Agriculture is not an old economic activity. This statement is False as agriculture is old economic activity. 
Reason: Farming varies from subsistence to commercial type. This statement is True as farming can be classified into two main types: subsistence farming and commercial farming. The type of farming practiced depends on geographical conditions, demand for produce, labor, and the level of technology.
Correct option is D. If Assertion is false but reason is true. 

Grapes are mainly produced in the state of
  • a)
    Meghalaya
  • b)
    Himachal Pradesh
  • c)
    Mizoram
  • d)
    Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Avinash Patel answered
The top Grapes producing states include Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Mizoram. The most grown variety of grapes is Thompson Seedless and its clones. The grapes varieties which have been given GI(Geographical indications) protection are Nashik Grapes and Bangalore Blue Grapes.

Which one of the following is a Kharif crop?
  • a)
    Wheat
  • b)
    Paddy
  • c)
    Barley
  • d)
    Peas
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
 The Kharif crops include rice or paddy, maize, sorghum, pearl millet/bajra, finger millet/ragi (cereals), arhar (pulses), soybean, groundnut (oilseeds), cotton etc. 

Which of the following crops are grown with the onset of monsoons and are harvested in the months of September-October?  
  • a)
    Rabi
  • b)
    Kharif
  • c)
    Zaid
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

These crops are typically sown in June, during the initial period of monsoon and harvested by September. Hence, Kharif crops are also called monsoon crops.

The crops grown in Rabi season are:
  • a)
    wheat, peas, barley and mustard
  • b)
    rice, jute, maize, soybean,
  • c)
    pulses, melons, vegetables
  • d)
    sugarcane and tobacco
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Shah answered
The major rabi crop in India is wheat, followed by barley, mustard, sesame and peas.
The Rabi means, when the crop is harvested. Crops that are grown in the winter season, from November to April are called Rabi Crops. Some of the important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.

Grouping of small landholdings into a bigger one is called
  • a)
    the ceiling on land holdings
  • b)
    collectivisation
  • c)
    cooperative farming
  • d)
    consolidation of land holdings
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Shah answered
Clubbing or consolidation of land holdings is generally the term that is being used  when the group of small land holdings are being combined with the large ones.

Agriculture contributes_________ to the national income of India.
  • a)
    33 %
  • b)
    22 %
  • c)
    40 %
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Avinash Patel answered
Agriculture is an important sector of Indian economy as it contributes about 17% to the total GDP and provides employment to over 60% of the population.

‘Slash and burn’ agriculture is a
  • a)
    Shifting agriculture
  • b)
    Intensive agriculture
  • c)
    Commercial agriculture
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Shah answered
Slash and burn agriculture is a widely used method of growing food in which wild or forested land is clear cut and any remaining vegetation burned. The resulting layer of ash provides the newly-cleared land with a nutrient-rich layer to help fertilize crops.

Which of the following is a rabi crop?
  • a)
    Wheat
  • b)
    Paddy
  • c)
    Maize
  • d)
    Jowar
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Naina Sharma answered
Rabi season
The major rabi crop in India is wheat, followed by barley, mustard, sesame and peas. Peas are harvested early, as they are ready early: Indian markets are flooded with green peas from January to March, peaking in February.

Which one of the following statements is incorrect as regards to commercial farming?
  • a)
    Use of heavy doses of modern inputs
  • b)
    Crops are grown for sale
  • c)
    Family members are involved in growing crops
  • d)
    Practised on large landholdings
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:
- Commercial agricultural or farming operations are a form of agriculture/farming in which only crops are harvested for commercial use. It is an upgraded, large-scale method of farming. Labor, land and machinery are used in this method of farming.
- One advantage of commercial agriculture is that production increases.  Commercial agriculture is cultivates comparatively more acreage than any other form of cultivation, mechanizes activities, manages pests and diseases,  hence, they produce much more than other farming system..
- The commercial farmer's operations are in the long run cheaper. This is due to the fact that the farmer uses effective processing tools, such as ploughers, harvesters, harrowers, and planters. The farmers can regulate certain factors, such as irrigation water availability, and can, in some cases, cultivate all year long. This reduces the production costs..
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Rabi crops are sown in
  • a)
    winters
  • b)
    monsoon
  • c)
    summer
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Das answered
Rabi crops or rabi harvest are agricultural crops that are sown in winter and harvested in the spring in India and Pakistan. 

Which out of the following is a Rabi crop?
  • a)
    Barley
  • b)
    Paddy 
  • c)
    Jute
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Kumar answered
Wheat, barley, mustard and green peas are some of the major rabi types of crops that grow in India.

Intensive subsistence farming is practiced in area Of_______ .  
  • a)
    high population
  • b)
    low population
  • c)
    deserts
  • d)
    thick forests
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Kumar answered
Intensive subsistence farming is practiced in areas of high population pressure on land. In this type of farming, the agricultural production is increased by using high doses of biochemical inputs and better agricultural inputs.

Bhoodan - Gramdan movement was initiated by
  • a)
    Mahatma Gandhi
  • b)
    Jawaharlal Nehru
  • c)
    Vinoba Bhave
  • d)
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Sharma answered
The Bhoodan Movement or Land Gift Movement was a voluntary land reform movement in India. It was initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave in 1951 at Pochampally village, which is now in Telangana, and known as Bhoodan Pochampally.

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follows:
Mahatma Gandhi declared Vinoba Bhave as his spiritual heir. He also participated in Satyagraha as one of the foremost satyagrahis. He was one of the votaries of Gandhi’s concept of gram swarajya. After Gandhi's martyrdom, Vinoba Bhave undertook padyatra to spread Gandhiji’s message that covered almost the entire country. Once, when he was delivering a lecture at Pochampally in Andhra Pradesh, some poor landless villagers demanded some land for their economic well-being. Vinoba Bhave could not promise it to them immediately but assured them to talk to the Government of India regarding provision of land for them if they undertook cooperative farming. Suddenly, Shri Ram Chandra Reddy stood up and offered 80 acres of land to be distributed among 80 landless villagers. This act was known as ‘Bhoodan’. Later he travelled and introduced his ideas widely all over India. Some zamindars, owners of many villages, offered to distribute some villages among the landless. It was known as Gramdan. However, many land-owners chose to provide some part of their land to the poor farmers due to the fear of land ceiling act. This Bhoodan-Gramdan movement initiated by Vinoba Bhave is also known as the Bloodless Revolution.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option.
The act done by Shri Ram Chandra Reddy was called _________ .
  • a)
    Tyag
  • b)
    Bhoodan
  • c)
    Annaprasana
  • d)
    Atmasamman
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Iyer answered
Suddenly, Shri Ram Chandra Reddy stood up and offered 80 acres of land to be distributed among 80 landless villagers. This act was known as 'Bhoodan'. Later he travelled and introduced his ideas widely all over India.

What initials are used to describe what scientists are trying to do to increase the yield of crops?
  • a)
    MF
  • b)
    GM
  • c)
    MG
  • d)
    FM
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
Genetically modified crops (GM crops) are plants used in agriculture, the DNA of which has been modified using genetic engineering methods. In most cases, the aim is to introduce a new trait to the plant which does not occur naturally in the species.

What percentage of the world's surface is used for agriculture of some sort?
  • a)
    2%
  • b)
    5%
  • c)
    75%
  • d)
    35%
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjali Kumar answered
Percentage of the world's surface used for agriculture

The correct answer is option D, 35%.

Explanation:

Definition of agriculture
Agriculture is the practice of cultivating plants and rearing animals for food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life.

Calculating the percentage
To determine the percentage of the world's surface used for agriculture, we need to consider the total land area dedicated to agricultural practices. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, as of 2020, the total land area used for agriculture globally is approximately 4.9 billion hectares.

Calculating the total surface area of the Earth
The total surface area of the Earth is approximately 510 million square kilometers, which is equivalent to 510 million hectares.

Calculating the percentage
Now, we can calculate the percentage of the world's surface used for agriculture:

Percentage = (Agricultural land area / Total land area) * 100
Percentage = (4.9 billion hectares / 510 million hectares) * 100
Percentage ≈ 35%

Therefore, approximately 35% of the world's surface is used for agriculture in some form.

Importance of agriculture
Agriculture plays a crucial role in sustaining human life and the global economy. It provides food security, employment opportunities, raw materials for various industries, and contributes to the overall development of a nation. Sustainable agricultural practices are essential to ensure the availability of food for a growing global population while preserving natural resources and minimizing environmental impact.

Conclusion
Understanding the percentage of the world's surface used for agriculture helps to highlight the significant impact of agriculture on our planet. With approximately 35% of the Earth's surface dedicated to agricultural practices, it is essential to promote sustainable farming methods and ensure the efficient use of land and resources to meet the growing demands for food and other agricultural products.

What name is given to the form of agriculture that raises only crops?
  • a)
    Arable
  • b)
    Mixed
  • c)
    Pastoral
  • d)
    Grain
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ankit Kumar answered
(Correct Answer:- A)

Favourable topography of soil and climate are vital
for agricultural activity. The land on which the crops
are grown is known as arable land. Agricultural activities are concentrated in those regions of the world where suitable factors for the growing of crops exist.

Percentage of protein in fish is:
  • a)
    30 - 35
  • b)
    35 - 40
  • c)
    40 - 50
  • d)
    Less than 30
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Kritika Basak answered
The exact protein content of fish depends on the species you select. In a 3-ounce serving size of the most common fin fish, you’ll get between 16 and 26 grams of protein.

Oranges are mainly produced in the state of
  • a)
    Chattisgarh
  • b)
    Maharashtra
  • c)
    Kerala
  • d)
    Tamil Nadu
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anita Menon answered
Oranges are mostly grown in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Rajasthan, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Karnataka.

Reindeer herding is one of the few forms of nomadic or shifting agriculture practised outside the tropics.
  • a)
    True
  • b)
    False
Correct answer is 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Reindeer herding is one of the forms of nomadic or shifting agriculture practised outside the tropics. 
Reindeer herding is limited to some areas only. A person who conduct reindeer herding is called reindeer herders and approximately 100,000 people are engaged in reindeer herding today around circumpolar north.

Direction: In the following questions, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion : Tea cultivation is a labour - intensive industry.
Reason : Cultivation can be done throughout the year .Tea bushes require warm and moist frost- free climate.
  • a)
    If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • b)
    If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • c)
    If Assertion is true but reason is false.
  • d)
    If Both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikas Kumar answered
Assertion is True
• Tea is a labour intensive crop and requires abundant supply of cheap and skilled labour especially at the time of plucking the tea leaves. 
• It requires skilled manipulation of fingers for plucking two leaves and a bud at a time.
• For this women labourers are employed in large numbers. Currently, tea industry provides employment to one million workers.
Reason is True
• Tea Cultivation is done throughout the year. 
• The tea plant grows well in tropical and sub-tropical climates endowed with deep and fertile well- drained soil, rich in humus and organic matter.
• It is consumed on a large basis in India being an important beverage crop.
Conclusion: Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
Hence, Correct Option is B

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Which country is the leading producer (not exporter) of rice?
  • a)
    India
  • b)
    China
  • c)
    Bangladesh
  • d)
    Japan
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pankaj Pillai answered
Explanation:

China is the leading producer of rice in the world. The country produces more than 30% of the total rice produced globally, followed by India and Indonesia.

Reasons behind China's Rice Production:

1. Favorable climate: China has a favorable climate for rice production, with sufficient rainfall and warm temperatures.

2. Large arable land: China has a large arable land area, which makes it possible for the country to produce large quantities of rice.

3. Government support: The Chinese government has invested heavily in the agricultural sector, providing subsidies and other forms of support to farmers.

4. Improved technology: China has made significant advancements in rice cultivation technology, including the development of new rice varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases.

5. Efficient irrigation systems: China has efficient irrigation systems that ensure that rice paddies receive adequate water and nutrients.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, China is the leading producer of rice in the world due to favorable climate, large arable land, government support, improved technology, and efficient irrigation systems.

Who announced the introduction of National Food Security Act?
  • a)
    Pranab Mukherjee
  • b)
    Manmohan Singh
  • c)
    P.Chidambaram
  • d)
    Arun Jaitley
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arshiya Yadav answered
On July 6, 2009, Finance Minister Mr.Pranab Mukherjee announced the introduction of National Food Security Act under which BPL families in rural and urban areas will be entitled by law to 25 kg. of wheat or rice per month at Rs. 3 per kg.

Which out of the following is a Zaid crop?
  • a)
    Moong
  • b)
    Mustard
  • c)
    Urad
  • d)
    Pumpkin
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
There is a short season between Kharif and Rabi season in the months of March to July. In general, Zaid crops are crops that grow in this season. Also, these grow on irrigated lands. So we do not have to wait for monsoons to grow them. Some examples of Zaid crops are watermelon, pumpkin, cucumber, bitter gourd.

Grapes are mainly produced in the state of 
  • a)
    Madhya Pradesh
  • b)
    Assam
  • c)
    Kerala
  • d)
    Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Sharma answered
The top Grapes producing states include Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Mizoram. 

Assertion: Cotton cannot be grown in Assam.
Reason: The crop needs bright sunshine and 210 frost-free days.
  • a)
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • b)
    Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanations of A
  • c)
    A is correct but R is wrong
  • d)
    A is wrong but R is correct
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Sharma answered
Cotton is a kharif crop and requires high temperature, light rainfall or irrigation, 210 frost free days and bright  sunshine for its growth. Rainfall at the time of bursting of the cotton balls is harmful as it spoils the cotton balls and hence cannot be grown in Assam.

Agriculture can cause soil erosion.
  • a)
    True
  • b)
    False
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Chetna Sharma answered
When farmers plow their fields they leave the soil bare and exposed to the elements. As a result, wind and rain can pretty easily sweep soil away into rivers and lakes.

The crop that is used both, as food and fodder
  • a)
    ragi
  • b)
    jowar
  • c)
    maize
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
Maize is a crop which is used both as a food crop and fodder crop.
It is a kharif crop that requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C and grows well in old alluvial soil. In some states like Bihar maize is grown in rabi season also.

Read the sources given below and answer the questions that follows:
SOURCE A : Primitive Subsistence Farming
This type of farming is still practised in few pockets of India. Primitive subsistence agriculture is practised on small patches of land with the help of primitive tools like hoe, dao and digging sticks, and family/community labour. This type of farming depends upon monsoon, natural fertility of the soil and suitability of other environmental conditions to the crops grown. It is a 'slash and burn' agriculture. Farmers clear a patch of land and produce cereals and other food crops to sustain their family. When the soil fertility decreases, the farmers shift and clear a fresh patch of land for cultivation. This type of shifting allows Nature to replenish the fertility of the soil through natural processes; land productivity in this type of agriculture is low as the farmer does not use fertilisers or other modern inputs. It is known by different names in different parts of the country.
SOURCE B : Commercial Farming
Plantation is also a type of commercial farming. In this type of farming, a single crop is grown on a large area. The plantation has an interface of agriculture and industry. Plantations cover large tracts of land, using capital intensive inputs, with the help of migrant labourers. All the produce is used as raw material in respective industries. In India, tea, coffee, rubber, sugarcane, banana, etc., are important plantation crops. Tea in Assam and North Bengal coffee in Karnataka are some of the important plantation crops grown in these states. Since the production is mainly for market, a well-developed network of transport and communication connecting the plantation areas, processing industries and markets plays an important role in the development of plantations.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option.
______ crop is grown in Commercial farming:
  • a)
    Zaid
  • b)
    Rabi
  • c)
    Single
  • d)
    Kharif
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Mohini jain answered
Understanding Commercial Farming
In commercial farming, a specific approach is utilized to maximize production and profit. The primary focus is on growing crops intended for sale in the market rather than for personal consumption.
Types of Crops in Commercial Farming
In the context of commercial farming, crops are generally categorized into various seasons:
  • Kharif: Grown during the monsoon season (June to September).
  • Rabi: Cultivated in the winter season (October to March).
  • Zaid: Grown in the summer months (between Kharif and Rabi).
  • Single Crop: Refers to the practice of growing one specific crop over a large area.

Why "Single" is the Correct Answer
The question specifies a type of crop grown in commercial farming. The correct answer is "Single" because:
  • Focus on One Crop: Commercial farming often involves the cultivation of a single major crop, allowing for specialized farming techniques, efficient use of resources, and maximized yield.
  • Large Scale Production: This method allows farmers to dedicate extensive land and resources to growing one crop, such as tea, coffee, or sugarcane, which are all important in India.
  • Market-Oriented: The produce is primarily intended for sale, and concentrating on one crop enhances the farmer's ability to meet market demands.

Conclusion
In summary, the term "Single crop" is most appropriate in the context of commercial farming because it aligns with the characteristics of this agricultural practice, focusing on maximizing production and profitability from a specific crop intended for market sale.

At what rate does soil form naturally?
  • a)
    Moderately slowly
  • b)
    Moderately quickly
  • c)
    Very slowly
  • d)
    Very quickly
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Swati Sharma answered
The correct option is C.
The time needed to form a soil depends on the latitude: in environments characterized by a mild climate, it takes 200-400 years to form 1 cm of soil. In wet tropical areas soil formation is faster, as it takes 200 years. In order to accumulate enough substances to make a soil fertile it takes 3000 years.

Which are the world's most numerous farm animals?
  • a)
    Sheep
  • b)
    Pigs
  • c)
    Chickens
  • d)
    Cows
Correct answer is 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
Poultry are farmed in great numbers with chickens being the most numerous. More than 50 billion chickens are raised annually as a source of food, for both their meat and their eggs. Chickens raised for eggs are usually called layers while chickens raised for meat are often called broilers.

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follows:
Mahatma Gandhi declared Vinoba Bhave as his spiritual heir. He also participated in Satyagraha as one of the foremost satyagrahis. He was one of the votaries of Gandhi’s concept of gram swarajya. After Gandhi's martyrdom, Vinoba Bhave undertook padyatra to spread Gandhiji’s message that covered almost the entire country. Once, when he was delivering a lecture at Pochampally in Andhra Pradesh, some poor landless villagers demanded some land for their economic well-being. Vinoba Bhave could not promise it to them immediately but assured them to talk to the Government of India regarding provision of land for them if they undertook cooperative farming. Suddenly, Shri Ram Chandra Reddy stood up and offered 80 acres of land to be distributed among 80 landless villagers. This act was known as ‘Bhoodan’. Later he travelled and introduced his ideas widely all over India. Some zamindars, owners of many villages, offered to distribute some villages among the landless. It was known as Gramdan. However, many land-owners chose to provide some part of their land to the poor farmers due to the fear of land ceiling act. This Bhoodan-Gramdan movement initiated by Vinoba Bhave is also known as the Bloodless Revolution.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option.
Who declared Vinoba Bhave as his spiritual heir?
  • a)
    Nehru
  • b)
    Rabindra Nath Tagore
  • c)
    Mahatma Gandhi
  • d)
    All of the Above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Sharma answered
Vinoba Bhave (1895-1982) was widely regarded as Gandhi's spiritual heir. The Mahatma appointed Vinoba to be a “Satyagraha of one” in 1940. He is best known for the Bhoodan (land grant) movement that he launched after Gandhi's passing.

About when did agriculture begin?
  • a)
    50,000 years ago
  • b)
    10,000 years ago
  • c)
    5,000 years ago
  • d)
    20,000 years ago
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanchita Datta answered
Sometime around 10,000-12,000 years ago, our hunter-gatherer ancestors began trying their hand at farming.
First, they grew wild varieties of crops like peas, lentils and barley and herded wild animals like goats and wild oxen. Centuries later, they switched to farming full time, breeding both animals and plants, creating new varieties and breeds. Eventually, they migrated outward, spreading farming to parts of Europe and Asia.

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follows:
Tea cultivation is an example of plantation agriculture. It is also an important beverage crop introduced in India initially by the British. Today, most of the tea plantations are owned by Indians. The tea plant grows well in tropical and sub tropical climates endowed with deep and fertile well-drained soil, rich in humus and organic matter. Tea bushes require warm and moist frost free climate all through the year. Frequent showers evenly distributed over the year ensure continuous growth of tender leaves. Tea is a labour-intensive industry. It requires abundant, cheap and skilled labour. Tea is processed within the tea garden to restore its freshness. Major tea producing states are Assam, hills of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Apart from these, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh and Tripura are also tea-producing states in the country. In 2015 India was the second largest producer of tea after China.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option.
Who introduced tea cultivation in India?
  • a)
    German
  • b)
    British
  • c)
    French
  • d)
    Dutch
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Iyer answered
An intrinsic part of daily life today, tea was introduced formally to Indians by the British. The origin of tea in India is owed to the British who intended to overthrow China's monopoly on tea, having found that Indian soil was eminently suitable to cultivate these plants.

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follows:
Mahatma Gandhi declared Vinoba Bhave as his spiritual heir. He also participated in Satyagraha as one of the foremost satyagrahis. He was one of the votaries of Gandhi’s concept of gram swarajya. After Gandhi's martyrdom, Vinoba Bhave undertook padyatra to spread Gandhiji’s message that covered almost the entire country. Once, when he was delivering a lecture at Pochampally in Andhra Pradesh, some poor landless villagers demanded some land for their economic well-being. Vinoba Bhave could not promise it to them immediately but assured them to talk to the Government of India regarding provision of land for them if they undertook cooperative farming. Suddenly, Shri Ram Chandra Reddy stood up and offered 80 acres of land to be distributed among 80 landless villagers. This act was known as ‘Bhoodan’. Later he travelled and introduced his ideas widely all over India. Some zamindars, owners of many villages, offered to distribute some villages among the landless. It was known as Gramdan. However, many land-owners chose to provide some part of their land to the poor farmers due to the fear of land ceiling act. This Bhoodan-Gramdan movement initiated by Vinoba Bhave is also known as the Bloodless Revolution.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option.
Some zamindars, owners of many villages, offered to distribute some villages among the landless. What was it known as?
  • a)
    Atmadan
  • b)
    Gramdan
  • c)
    Bhoodan
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Tushar Chawla answered
Gramdan
Explanation:
- Gramdan was the initiative where some zamindars, who were owners of many villages, offered to distribute some villages among the landless individuals.
- This act was a part of the Bhoodan-Gramdan movement initiated by Vinoba Bhave.
- The aim of Gramdan was to redistribute land among the landless and promote cooperative farming practices.
- This initiative was a significant step towards achieving social and economic equality in rural India.
- It played a crucial role in addressing the issue of landlessness and promoting community ownership of resources.

Which of these crops is not one of the top five food staples (providers of energy) in the world?
  • a)
    Barley
  • b)
    Wheat
  • c)
    Maize
  • d)
    Rice
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
Barley (Hordeum vulgare), a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. It was one of the first cultivated grains, particularly in Eurasia as early as 10,000 years ago.Barley has been used as animal fodder, as a source of fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods. It is used in soups and stews, and in barley bread of various cultures. Barley grains are commonly made into malt in a traditional and ancient method of preparation.

In 2014, barley was ranked fourth among grains in quantity produced (144 million tonnes) behind maize, rice and wheat.

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