General Knowledge > Geography
GEOGRAPHY MCQs
Indian Geography, Geography Mixed
Total Questions : 390
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Question 371. Which among the following statements about the Indian agriculture is/are correct?1. India has the largest cropped area in the world2. Cropping pattern is dominated by cereal crop3. The average size of an Indian farm holding is too small for several agricultural operationsChoose the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Option C. -> 1, 2 & 3
India has the world’s largest cropped area. The cropping pattern of foodgrains in India is dominated by cereal crops. The average size of an Indian farm holding is too small (below 2 hectares) which covers almost 80% of all Indian farmers.
Answer: Option B. -> 1, 2, 3 & 4
The useful steps to prevent soil erosion are Afforestation, Contour Ploughing, Prohibition of shifting cultivation, Flood control, Restoration of long fallow, reclamation of alkaline and saline soil.
Answer: Option D. -> Mustard
Mustard is an example of a Rabi crop.
Answer: Option D. -> Wells & Tubewells
Wells & Tubewells is popular in the areas of Satluj-Ganga plain. Wells & Tubewells account for 63% of the total irrigated are of India.
Question 375. With reference to organic farming in India, which among the following statements is/ are correct?1. The National Programme for Organic Production’ (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development2. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’ (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP3. Sikkim has become India’s first fully organic StateChoose the correct option from the codes given below :
Answer: Option A. -> 2 & 3
This National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is under Commerce ministry, but Secretariat assistance by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’ (APEDA).
Answer: Option D. -> Triveni Canal
Triveni Canal irrigates the areas of Bihar.
Answer: Option C. -> Soil conservation
The main aim of the watershed management strategy of India is to maintain the ecological balance by harnessing, conserving and developing degraded natural resources such as soil.
Question 378. Which among the following statements relating to Coal India Limited are correct?1. It is designated as a ‘Maha Ratna’ company under the Ministry of Coal2. It is the single largest coal-producing company in the world3. The headquarters of Coal India Limited is located at Ranchi, JharkhandChoose the correct option from the codes given below :
Answer: Option C. -> 1 & 2
The headquarters of Coal India Limited is located at Kolkata, West Bengal.
Answer: Option A. -> 1 & 2
The high concentration of jute mills in the Hooghly basin are because of the presence of lot of water which is easily available from the Hugli River. Iron and coal also available from Raniganj mines. The suitable type of climate (24°C to 35°C temperature, rainfall of 120 to 150 cm, 80 to 90 % relative humidity ) is found in West Bengal.
Answer: Option D. -> Marmagao Port
Marmagao Port is located at the mouth of the Zuvari-estuary in Goa. It is an important iron ore exporting seaport. It is connected to Karnataka via Konkan Railways.
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