Agriculture: cropping patterns irrigation and food processing - Question Bank
1. The government's focus on food processing aims to reduce wastage of perishable commodities like fruits and vegetables by:
2. Which is the most water-intensive irrigation method among the following?
3. Which crop is known as the 'King of Spices' and is a major export commodity from India?
4. Which cropping pattern involves growing crops in a specific order, where the second crop is sown before the first crop is harvested?
5. The food processing industry contributes significantly to India's economy by:
6. Which type of irrigation is most common in flood-prone river valleys?
7. Which of the following is a disadvantage of monoculture?
8. The concept of 'Farm to Fork' in food processing emphasizes:
9. Which irrigation method is characterized by a large network of pipes with emitters that deliver water slowly and directly to the plant roots?
10. Which state is the largest producer of milk and dairy products in India?
11. Which cropping pattern involves growing crops in alternate rows?
12. Which of the following is a major challenge in food processing related to storage and transportation?
13. What is the term for growing crops in a systematic sequence to improve soil health and productivity?
14. The 'Operation Greens' initiative by the Indian government focuses on improving the supply chain of which commodities?
15. Which irrigation method is best suited for undulating terrain and sandy soils?
16. Which crop is primarily cultivated for its edible seeds, which are a major source of protein in India?
17. The practice of growing a single crop repeatedly on the same land is called:
18. Which of the following is a key challenge for the Indian food processing sector related to raw materials?
19. Which type of irrigation is highly water-efficient but can be expensive to install?
20. Which state is the largest producer of rice in India?
21. What is the main difference between mixed cropping and intercropping?
22. Which of the following is a processed food product that significantly reduces post-harvest losses for fruits like tomatoes?
23. The 'Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana' (PMKSY) aims to improve irrigation efficiency by:
24. Which of the following is a major oilseed crop grown in India?
25. Which cropping pattern involves growing two or more crops on the same field, where one crop is sown after the other has been harvested?
26. What is the primary objective of food fortification?
27. Which region of India is known for its extensive use of well irrigation?
28. Which of the following is a key benefit of crop rotation?
29. The process of converting raw agricultural products into food or beverages or changing them into other useful forms is called:
30. Which irrigation method is characterized by the application of water in a fine spray over the crops?
31. Which state is the largest producer of sugarcane in India?
32. Which cropping pattern involves growing a crop, harvesting it, and then immediately sowing another crop without any break?
33. Food processing aims to increase the shelf life of agricultural produce primarily through:
34. Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
35. Lift irrigation is commonly used in areas where:
36. Which of the following is NOT a Rabi crop?
37. The practice of planting a sequence of different crops on the same land over a period of years is known as:
38. Which food processing sector is the largest in India in terms of value addition?
39. Canal irrigation is a major source of irrigation in which region of India?
40. Which cropping pattern involves growing two or more crops together in a field, where they are sown at the same time?
41. Which of the following is a major challenge for the Indian food processing industry?
42. The practice of growing different crops in a planned succession on the same land is called:
43. Which type of irrigation involves applying water directly to the root zone of plants?
44. The 'Green Revolution' in India primarily focused on increasing the production of which crops?
45. Which crop is primarily grown for its fiber content and is a major cash crop in India?
46. Which of the following is a major constraint in food processing in India?
47. The process of artificially supplying water to land or crops is called:
48. Which irrigation method is most efficient in terms of water usage for row crops?
49. The practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land is known as:
50. Which of the following is the most common cropping pattern in India?