MCQ ( Solution) - Agriculture | Social Studies (SST) Class 8 PDF Download

Q1: What type of economic activity is agriculture considered?
(a) Secondary activity
(b) Tertiary activity
(c) Primary activity
(d) Quaternary activity

Correct  Answer is Option (c)
Agriculture is classified as a primary economic activity, falling under the primary sector. This sector encompasses activities related to the extraction and production of raw materials. In the context of agriculture, this involves the cultivation of crops, raising livestock, and other practices associated with the extraction of natural resources from the land. Primary Sector

Q2: Which of the following is an example of intensive subsistence farming? 
(a) Plantation agriculture 
(b) Nomadic herding 
(c)  Shifting cultivation 
(d)  Commercial grain farming 

Correct  Answer is Option (d)
Intensive subsistence farming often involves practices such as multiple cropping, using high-yielding varieties of crops, and intensive labor to get the maximum output from a small area of land. Commercial grain farming is an example of intensive subsistence farming where crops like wheat, rice, or corn are grown intensively for sale in the market. Commercial Grain Farming

Q3: In which region is nomadic herding commonly practiced? 
(a)Amazon basin 
(b) Sahara 
(c)Europe 
(d) Southeast Asia 

Correct  Answer is Option (b)
Nomadic herding is commonly practiced in arid and semi-arid regions which is Sahara where the availability of pasture for livestock can vary seasonally.  Sahara

Q4:What is the primary aim of commercial farming? 
(a) Meeting the farmer's family needs 
(b)  Selling crops and animals in the market 
(c) Shifting cultivation 
(d) Use of primitive tools 

Correct  Answer is Option (b)Selling CropsThe primary aim of commercial farming is to generate a profit by selling crops and animal in the market. Unlike subsistence farming, where the focus is on producing enough food to meet the immediate needs of the farmer and their family, commercial farming is oriented toward mass production for the purpose of selling agricultural products for profit. Dadri Market of Ballia (Selling Animal)

Q5: Which crop is known as the 'Golden Fibre' and is grown in tropical areas? 
(a) Coffee 
(b)  Wheat 
(c) Cotton 
(d) Jute 

Correct  Answer is Option (d)
The crop known as the "Golden Fibre" is jute. Jute is a natural fiber that is obtained from the stem of the jute plant (Corchorus species). It is commonly grown in tropical regions, including parts of South Asia and Southeast Asia. Jute fibers are strong, durable, and have various applications, particularly in the production of sacks, bags, and other textiles. The nickname "Golden Fibre" is derived from the color of the fiber and its importance as a valuable cash crop in certain regions. Jute

Q6:What is the main objective of agricultural development? 
(a) Reduction of farm production 
(b) Increase in food security 
(c) Expansion of subsistence farming 
(d) Decrease in crop variety 

Correct  Answer is Option (b)
The main objective of agricultural development is to improve and enhance the overall efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of agricultural practices.(Increase in food security)  Agricultural development aims to address various challenges within the agricultural sector and promote positive outcomes for farmers, rural communities, and the broader economy.  

Q7:Which country is the leading producer of rice in the world? 
(a)India 
(b) China 
(c) USA 
(d) Brazil 

Correct  Answer is Option (b)
China is the leading producer of rice in the world. China has consistently been one of the largest producers of rice globally. However, it's important to note that agricultural production figures can vary annually based on factors such as weather conditions, agricultural practices, and government policies. Chinese Planting Paddy

Q8:What is the common characteristic of plantations in commercial farming? 
(a)Small amounts of labor and capital required 
(b)  Growing a variety of crops on the same land 
(c)  Large amounts of labor and capital required 
(d) Practiced in temperate grasslands 

Correct  Answer is Option (c)
Plantations in commercial farming require large amounts of labor and capital for growing single crops like tea, coffee, sugarcane, etc. 

Q9: Which agricultural system involves the use of machines for various operations? 
(a)Shifting cultivation 
(b) Nomadic herding 
(c)  Subsistence farming 
(d)  Commercial farming 

Correct  Answer is Option (d)
 Commercial farming involves large-scale cultivation with the extensive use of machines. 

Q10: What is the major output from the farm system described? 
(a)Services 
(b)Natural resources 
(c) Products like crops, wool, dairy, and poultry 
(d) Capital 

Correct  Answer is Option (c)
The major outputs from the farm system include products like crops, wool, dairy, and poultry. Poultry