agriculture — BSSC Geography

50 Questions • 30 Minutes • Geography Mock Test in Hindi and English

Sample Questions from this Test

Question 1:

Who is known as the Father of the Green Revolution in India?
A.Dr. Verghese Kurien
B.Dr. Norman Borlaug
C.Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
D.Dr. Arun Krishnsnan

• Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is the Father of the Green Revolution in India.

• The Green Revolution in India was launched in 1966-67.

• It focused on high-yielding varieties (HYV) of cereals, especially wheat and rice.

• Borlaug is the Global Father; Kurien is for the White Revolution; Krishnsnan is for the Blue Revolution.

• India = Swaminathan; World = Borlaug.

• Origin of the global Green Revolution was in Mexico by Borlaug.

Question 2:

Consider the following statements regarding the cropping seasons in India:

1. Kharif crops are sown in June-July and harvested in September-October.

2. Rabi crops are sown in October-November and harvested in March-April.

3. Zaid crops are grown between the Kharif and Rabi seasons in winter.
A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.1 only
D.All of the above

• Kharif is sown in June-July and Rabi in October-November.

• Zaid crops are sown in February-March and harvested in May-June.

• Zaid includes watermelons, cucumbers, and bitter gourds.

• Statement 3 is false because Zaid is grown in summer (Feb-June), not winter.

• Remember K-R-Z (Kharif, Rabi, Zaid) matching Summer/Monsoon, Winter, Summer/Spring.

• Wheat and Gram are Rabi; Rice and Maize are Kharif.

Question 3:

Assertion (A): The Second Green Revolution emphasizes the efficient use of water, energy, and inputs.

Reason (R): It aims to reduce dependence on cereals by promoting diversified cropping patterns.
A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C.A is true but R is false
D.A is false but R is true

• Both statements are exact objectives/features of the Second Green Revolution.

• It focuses on environmental sustainability and soil health.

• It targets eastern and rainfed regions like Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, and Assam.

• While both are true features, promoting diversification (Reason) is not the direct cause of efficient resource use (Assertion); both are parallel objectives.

• 1st GR = Production at any cost. 2nd GR = Sustainable & Inclusive production.

• 1st GR caused soil degradation, which necessitated the 2nd GR.

Question 4:

Match the following shifting cultivation names with their respective regions in India:

List 1 (Name): a. Podu, b. Kumari, c. Dahiya, d. Jhum

List 2 (Region): 1. Western Ghats, 2. Northeast India, 3. Odisha, 4. Madhya Pradesh
A.a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
B.a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
C.a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D.a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

• Podu is practiced in Odisha/Andhra, Kumari in Western Ghats, Dahiya in MP, Jhum in Northeast India.

• Jhum is specifically noted in Asom, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram & Nagaland.

• In this system, trees are felled and burnt, using ash as fertilizer.

• Any mismatch directly contradicts the standard geographical distribution listed in the NCERT/Geography charts.

• Kumari = Ghats, Dahiya = Madhya, Podu = Odisha.

• Andaman & Nicobar uses the term 'Koman'.

Question 5:

Which of the following irrigation systems is practiced in Meghalaya using natural materials?
A.Dhekli System
B.Surangam System
C.Bamboo Drip Irrigation
D.Panam Keni

• Bamboo drip irrigation method is practiced in Meghalaya.

• It is a type of micro-irrigation using bamboo pipes.

• Water drips slowly to the roots, minimizing wastage.

• Surangam is in Kerala/Karnataka, Dhekli is a traditional bucket system, Panam Keni is used in Kerala tribal areas.

• Meghalaya has high rainfall and bamboo forests, making bamboo drip logical there.

• Micro-irrigation is promoted heavily under "Per Drop More Crop" of PMKSY launched in 2015.

Question 6:

Which type of farming is characterized by rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together?
A.Subsistence Farming
B.Plantation Farming
C.Mixed Farming
D.Multiple Cropping

• Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together is the chief characteristic of Mixed Farming.

• In India, Mixed farming is practiced in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

• Multiple cropping is growing two or more crops simultaneously.

• Subsistence is for self-consumption; Plantation is commercial single crop.

• "Mixed" means mixing plants (crops) with livestock (animals).

• Sequential cropping is growing two crops in the same field one after the other in a year.

Question 7:

What is the ideal annual rainfall requirement for Tea plantations?
A.40 cm to 75 cm
B.75 cm to 100 cm
C.125 cm to 750 cm
D.150 cm to 250 cm

• The ideal annual rainfall for tea plantations is between 125 cm and 750 cm.

• Another table mentions 150-250 cm for Tea specifically in Indian contexts (Assam, WB). The NCERT specifically notes 125 cm to 750 cm.

• Tea requires a warm and humid climate.

• 40-75 cm is for Wheat; 75-100 cm is for Cotton.

• Tea needs high, continuous rainfall but no stagnant water on roots.

• Best soil for tea is fertile soil with high humus content, acidic, without calcium.

Question 8:

Find the Odd One Out regarding indigenous fruits/vegetables of India:
A.Mango
B.Jackfruit
C.Apple
D.Drumstick

• Mango, Jackfruit, Indian Gooseberry (Amla), and Drumstick are listed as "Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables of India".

• India's global rank in Apple production is 5th, but it is not listed as indigenous.

• Mango is native to India (varieties like Alphonso, Kesar).

• Other options are expressly categorized as indigenous to India in the source.

• Indigenous means originating locally. Mango (Mangifera indica) clearly has 'indica' in its name.

• Jackfruit is widely grown in southern and northeastern regions.

Question 9:

Which chemical fertilizer industry is the largest consumer globally after China?
A.USA
B.India
C.Brazil
D.Russia

• India is the largest consumer of fertilizer industry in the world after China.

• Major producing states in India are Gujarat, UP, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu.

• Chemical fertilizers are manufactured using chemical processes (e.g., Urea, DAP).

• USA, Brazil, and Russia are not cited as the 2nd largest consumer in the text.

• High population + Green Revolution = Huge fertilizer demand in India & China.

• Major public sector fertilizer companies in India are NFL, RCF, and IFFCO.

Question 10:

Consider the following traditional rainwater harvesting methods and their states:

1. Johad – Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab

2. Ahar-Pyne – Bihar

3. Zing – Tamil Nadu
A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.1 and 3 only
D.All of the above

• Johad is found in Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab. Ahar-Pyne is in Bihar.

• Zing is a system from Ladakh, not Tamil Nadu.

• Zing utilizes small tanks to collect glacier meltwater for irrigation.

• Pair 3 is mismatched. Tamil Nadu uses 'Eri' (ancient tanks to store rainwater).

• Zing = FreeZING cold = Ladakh.

• Ahar stores water and Pyne distributes it for irrigation.

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