Test: Land Resources & Agriculture - 1 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

About 70% of India's population depends on agriculture for its livelihood.

The Rabi season begins with the onset of winter in October-November and ends in March-April. It starts with the retreating monsoon and ends in hot weather season.

It is a Latin word. 'Agri' means land and 'culture' means to cultivate. Agriculture is the production of food and eatable goods through farming and forestry.

Farmers should be given the facilities to produce more and also the marketing facilities should be given. Factors like unrestricted , unified national market for farm products within the country and heavy subsidies for farmers are important.

India is the world's largest producer and consumer of tea, 95% of which is black tea. There are three tea growing regions. They are Darjeeling, Nilgiri and Assam.

Wheat is the main cereal crop in India. The total area under the crop is about 29.8 million hectares in the country. The production of wheat was 94.88 million MT in 2011-12.

India is mainly an agrarian country.It contributes about 26% of the total GDP and 70% of the total poulation is depedent on itfor their livelihood

About one-fourth of the total cropped area is under rice cultivation.The main rice growing areas are: West Bengal,Punjab,UP,Andhra and Tamil Nadu.

The designated forest area refers to the land that the government has identified and demarcated for forest growth, while actual forest cover refers specifically to land that is currently covered by trees. It is possible for the designated forest area to increase even if the actual forest cover remains unchanged, highlighting the distinction between governmental classifications and ecological realities. Understanding this difference is crucial for effective forest management and conservation efforts. Interestingly, the concept of forest management often involves not just conservation but also the sustainable use of forest resources, aiming to balance ecological health with economic needs.

The quality of land is a primary factor that directly influences agricultural productivity. Unlike other sectors where various inputs can compensate for lower quality, agriculture relies heavily on the inherent characteristics of the land. High-quality soil typically leads to better crop yields and more sustainable farming practices. Interestingly, land quality can be affected by various factors, including soil composition, fertility, and the presence of natural resources, which all play vital roles in determining agricultural output.