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Question 231. A cropping system where crops are grown in the inter spaces between rows of planted trees is called
  1.    Inter-cropping
  2.    Alley cropping
  3.    Relay cropping
  4.    Mixed cropping
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Alley cropping
Answer: (b)
Question 232. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I
List II
(Soils)
(Climate region)
A. Podzol
1. Temperate cold steppe
B. Chernozem
2. Cold temperate
C. Spodosols
3. Hot and humid
D. Laterite
4. Humid cold temperate
Codes: A B C D
  1.    2 3 4 1
  2.    4 1 3 2
  3.    2 1 4 3
  4.    3 4 2 1
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 2 1 4 3
Answer: (c)
Question 233. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
  1.    Chestnut – Zonal soil
  2.    Bhangar – Azonal soil
  3.    Khadar – Zonal soil
  4.    Podzol – Zonal soil
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Khadar – Zonal soil
Answer: (c)Alluvial soils (khadar and bhangar) are azonal soils. They form in transported and recently deposited materials. Azonal soils have a profile determined predominantly by factors other than local climate and vegetation.
Question 234. In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by
  1.    Tree plantation/Afforestaion
  2.    Crop rotation
  3.    Contour ploughing
  4.    Using farm manure
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Tree plantation/Afforestaion
Answer: (a)
Afforestation holds the key to preventing soil erosion in desert regions and further desertification. Trees or even small plants bind soil to their roots, thereby checking their loosening.
Some other measures include: introduction of improved dry farming practices and animal husbandry and plantations for fuel and fodder.
Question 235. Which one of the following countries is the largest exporter of tea in the world?
  1.    Kenya
  2.    Sri Lanka
  3.    India
  4.    China
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Kenya
Answer: (a)
Question 236. Alluvial soils are rich soil for crop cultivation but are poor in
  1.    organic material
  2.    inorganic material
  3.    humus
  4.    nitrogen and humus
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> nitrogen and humus
Answer: (d)
Alluvial soils are fertile soils composed of sediments deposited by rivers and waves. However, they are usually deficient in nitrogen and humus.
Nitrogen deficiency is the main limiting factor in crop production in all the alluvial soils except the calcareous and saline-alkali alluvial soils. With suitable irrigation, fertilizers and proper agricultural practices, alluvial soils are generally very fertile.
Question 237. Which country is the largest producer and consumer of gasohol?
  1.    India
  2.    U.S.A.
  3.    Brazil
  4.    Cuba
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> U.S.A.
Answer: (b)
Question 238. Pigmies are inhabitants of
  1.    Australia
  2.    South America
  3.    Africa
  4.    Asia
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Africa
Answer: (c)
Question 239. Arrange the following countries in their descending order of Gold production.

  1. Australia

  2. China

  3. Russia

  4. U.S.A.


Choose the correct answer using the code given below.
  1.    4 3 2 1
  2.    2 4 1 3
  3.    1 2 3 4
  4.    2 1 3 4
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 2 1 3 4
Answer: (d)
Question 240. In relation to production of Petroleum the correct ascending order of the countries is
  1.    Saudi Arabia, U.S.A., Iran, China
  2.    U.S.A., Iran, China, Saudi Arabia
  3.    Iran, Iraq, Russia, U.S.A., Saudi Arabia
  4.    Iran, U.S.A., China, Saudi Arabia
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Iran, Iraq, Russia, U.S.A., Saudi Arabia
Answer: (c)

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