Agriculture MCQ Set 3

Question 1. The correct descending order of the leading producers of milk is_________.

(A) India, China, U.S.A., Russia

(B) U.S.A., India, China, Russia

(C) India, U.S.A., China, Russia

(D) China, India, Russia, U.S.A.

Question 2. Which one of the following countries ranks second in the production of Corn in the world?

(A) China

(B) Argentina

(C) Mexico

(D) Brazil

Question 3. Which one of the following is called the ‘Sugar Bowl’ of the world?

(A) Philippines

(B) India

(C) Cuba

(D) Hawaii Islands

Question 4. Arrange the following countries in the descending order of their wheat production and select the correct answer from the code given below.

1. 1. China
2. 2. India
3. 3. Russia
4. 4. U.S.A.

(A) 4, 1, 2, 3

(B) 2, 3, 4, 1

(C) 1, 2, 4, 3

(D) 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 5. Which of the following statements are correct?

1.  China is the largest producer of Tobacco in the world.
2.  USA is the largest producer of Jowar in the world.
3.  Brazil is the largest producer of Soyabean in the world.
4.  Italy is the largest producer of raw silk in the world.
    

(A) 1 and 4

(B) 3 and 4

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 2

Question 6. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Question 7. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Question 8. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Question 9. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Question 10. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Question 11.Consider the following statements associated with Plantation agriculture and select the correct answer using the code given below.

1.  Mostly Tropical plantations are located in lowlands.
2.  Tropical plantation are found in bunches along sea coast.
3.  Favourable physical conditions for Rubber plantation occurs in Amazon Basin but lacks workers.

(A) All statements are correct

(B) 1 and 3 are correct

(C) 2 and 3 are correct

(D) 1 and 2 are correct

Question 12.Consider the following crops.

1.  Coffee
2.  Rubber
3.  Coconut
4.  Spices

Which of the above crops are plantation crops?

(A) 1, 2 and 4

(B) 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 4

Question 13.

• Assertion (A): A plant which has Nitrogen deficiency will show symptoms like stunted growth and pale green and yellow leaves.
• Reason (R): Nitrogen is responsible for green leaf growth.

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question 14.Consider the following organisms.

1.  Agaricus
2.  Nostoc
3.  Spirogyra

Which of the above is/are used as bio-fertilizer/fertilizers?

(A) Only 3

(B)  2 and 3

(C) Only 2

(D) 1 and 2

Question 15.

• Assertion (A): There are no tea plantation in any African country.
• Reason (R): Tea plants need fertile soil with high humus.

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question 16.Under the international agreement on agriculture the Green Box includes economic assistance for

1.  Agricultural Research
2.  Fertilizer
3.  Irrigation
4.  Plant Protection

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

(A) 1 and 4

(B) 3 and 4

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 2

Question 17. Which of the following countries are included in the ‘Golden Crescent’?

1.  Afghanistan
2.  Iran
3.  Iraq
4.  Pakistan

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

(A) 1, 2 and 4

(B) 1, 2 and 3

(C) 3 and 4

(D) 1 and 2

Question 18.

• Assertion (A): Commercial Viticulture is specific to the Mediterranean Region of Europe.
• Reason (R): 85% of its grapes go to wine making. Select the correct answer from the

code given below.

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question 19.

• Assertion (A): In Australia, cattle rearing is done more for meat than for milk.
• Reason (R): Australian are traditionally non-vegetarians.

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)