What are the three types of economic activities mentioned in agriculture?

Primary activities (extraction of natural resources), Secondary activities (processing into products), Tertiary activities (providing services)

True or False: Globally, 50 percent of people are engaged in agriculture.

True

Land used for growing crops is called _____ land.

Arable

What is pisciculture?
A) Breeding silkworms
B) Growing grapes
C) Breeding fish in tanks
D) Growing flowers

C) Breeding fish in tanks

Which type of farming involves low technology and produces small output for family needs?

Subsistence farming

Shifting cultivation is also known by what other name?

Slash and burn agriculture

In which regions is nomadic herding commonly practiced?

Semi-arid and arid regions like Sahara, Central Asia, Rajasthan

True or False: Commercial farming involves small areas and minimal capital investment.

False. Commercial farming involves large areas and substantial capital investment

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes mixed farming from other types?

It combines both growing crops and raising livestock on the same land

Plantations focus on cultivating _____ crop on a large scale.

Single

Which country is the top producer of rice globally?
A) India
B) Japan
C) China
D) Sri Lanka

C) China

What type of soil does rice grow best in?

Alluvial clayey soil that holds water well

During which season is wheat primarily cultivated in India?

Winter months

Why are millets considered tough crops?

They grow in less fertile soils, need little rain, and survive warm temperatures

Cotton requires at least _____ frost-free days to grow properly.

210

Which fiber is often called the 'Golden Fibre'?
A) Cotton
B) Jute
C) Silk
D) Wool

B) Jute

True or False: Coffee grows best on flat plains with heavy clay soil.

False. Coffee grows best on hill slopes with well-drained loamy soil

What type of climate does tea require for optimal growth?

Cool climate with plenty of rain all year round

Food security means all people have access to sufficient, _____, and nutritious food at all times.

Safe

What is the main difference between farming in India versus the USA?

India has small-size farmland while USA has large-sized farmland with more mechanization

How do American farmers use satellites in their agricultural practices?

Computers linked to satellites give precise field pictures to optimize fertilizer and pesticide use

Riddle: I am grown in tropical regions, need workers to pick my leaves, and become a popular beverage. What am I?

Tea

Which agricultural practice involves moving to new plots when soil fertility declines?

Shifting cultivation

What major advantage does mixed farming provide to farmers compared to single-crop farming?

Reduces risk by providing diverse products and optimizing land use while maintaining soil fertility