Class 10th - Agriculture - Exam Pack - Most Important Questions

Class 10th - Agriculture - Exam Pack - Most Important Questions

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Que. Assertion (A): The Bhoodan-Gramdan movement initiated by Vinoba Bhave is also
known as the Bloodless Revolution.
Reason (R): Due to this revolution, drastic land reforms occurred where lands were
donated to the poor landless farmers without any violence.

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 correct but (R) is wrong.

d. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

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Que. Raghu was an Indian farmer during the 1950s. Which of the following institutional
reforms would he have witnessed in the 1950s?

a. Package technology being used in agriculture.

b. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) being launched.

c. Establishment of the Grameen banks.

d. Abolition of the zamindari system.

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Que. Match the items of Column A with those of Column B.

Column A (Fruits) Column B (Significant Areas of Growth)
(A) Guava (I) Jammu and Kashmir
(B) Orange (II) Kerala
(C) Apple (III) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Banana (IV) Maharashtra (Nagpur)

a. (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

b. (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

c. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

d. (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

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Que. Observe the flow chart given below.

What will come in the empty box?

a. Gram

b. Maize

c. Millets

d. Pulses
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Que. Consider the following statements about millets.

I. Bajra, wheat, ragi are rainfed crops.
II. Millets can grow easily in varied conditions.
III. They provide plenty of micro-nutrients.
Which of the following is true?

a. I and II

b. II and III

c. I and III

d. All of these
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Que. The three major cropping seasons of India are:

a. Aus, Aman and Boro

b. Rabi, Kharif and Zaid

c. Baisakh, Paus and Chait

d. None of the above

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Que. What is common between primitive subsistence farming and intensive subsistence
farming?

a. Both require the use of modern machinery.

b. Both are done on large tracts of land.

c. Both require large amounts of credit.

d. Both are labour-intensive.

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Que. The 'slash and burn' agriculture is known as 'Roca' in which one of the following
countries?

a. Mexico

b. Indonesia

c. Brazil

d. Venezuela
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Very Short Answer Type Questions

In this type of agriculture, tribals\farmers clear a patch of

forest land and burn it for their agriculture practice. When the
Slash and burn soil fertility decreases farmers leave the patch and shift to a
Agriculture
new patch of land to do the same activity. It is known as
jhumming in North - Eastern states.

Plantation farming is a type of commercial farming in which a

single crop is grown on a large-scale. Some important
Plantation Farming Plantation crops in India are, tea, coffee, rubber, sugarcane,
banana etc.
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Green Revolution is a significant increase in agricultural

productivity resulting from the introduction of High Yielding
Green Revolution Variety (HYV) seeds, use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides
and improved management techniques. Especially increase in
the when production.

Millets are known as coarse grains which can grow well in dry
zones or rainfed areas and they have very high nutritional
Millets value. The important millets grown in India are Jowar, bajra,
and ragi.
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Fibre crops are plants that are grown for their fibres, which are
Fibre crops used to make paper, fabric, and rope. Some examples of fibre
crops are cotton, jute and silk.

The cultivation of silkworms to produce silk. Silk producing

Seri culture worms known as cocoon are reared to produce the silk. The
feed on mulberry leaves.
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Also called Operation Flood", this revolution aimed at

increasing the production of milk by setting up milk processing
White Revolution
centres, milk cooperatives societies and good transport system.
India is the largest producer of milk.

Minimum Support Price is the Price at which government

Minimum Support Price purchases crops from the farmers. This was set increase the
income of the farmers.
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Also called agrarian reforms, these were initiated by the

Government of India for redistribution of agricultural land,
Land Reform
improve the efficiency of agriculture and bring social justice to
the rural people.

Bhoodan movement was initiated by Vinoba Bhave. To solve

the problem of landless labourers, he undertook a padyatra
(Journey on Foot). As a result, rich landlords offered their lands
Bhoodan - gramdan
to landless agricultural labourers. This came to be known as
Bhoodan and when this happened at the village level this came
to known as gramdan. This movement is also known as blood
less revolution
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Jute is known as the golden fibre. It grows well on well-drained

fertile soils in the flood plains where soils are renewed every
year. It required High temperature at the time of growth. West
Golden Fibre
Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Odisha and Meghalaya are the major
jute producing states. It is used in making gunny bags, mats,
ropes,yarn, carpets and other artefacts.
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Short Answer Type Questions

Write three points of difference between primitive subsistence farming and

intensive subsistence farming.

Three points of difference between primitive subsistence farming and intensive subsistence farming are as follows
Primitive Subsistence Farming
● This type of farming is done on very small patches of land.
● In this type of farming primitive tools like hoe, digging sticks are used for cultivation.
● This type of farming is dependent on rainfall and natural fertility of the soil.
Intensive Subsistence Farming
● This type of farming is practised in areas of high population pressure on land.
● This type of farming is Labour intensive, and some form of modern inputs are used for cultivation.
● In this type of farming High doses of biochemical inputs and irrigation are used for obtaining higher production.
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Explain any four characteristics of commercial farming in India.

Major characteristics of commercial farming in India are given below

● Higher doses of modern inputs like high yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical
fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides are used to obtain higher productivity.
● A single crop is grown on a large area.
● These crops are grown mainly for export purposes to other countries and are
used as raw materials in industries.
● Commercial farming induces development activities in transport, connectivity
and processing industries. Plantation is an example of commercial farming.
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What are millets ? why are they considered nutritious and what are the
important millets grown in India.

I. Millets are a group of small-seeded cereal grains that are resilience to harsh climates, especially in arid
and semi-arid regions. Millets are drought-resistant, require minimal water for cultivation, and grow in
poor soil conditions.
II. Millets are considered a nutritional because they are rich in essential nutrients such as Iron, protein,
Fiber, Calcium and other micro nutrients and roughage.
III. Jowar – It is the third most important food crop with respect to area and production. It is a rain-fed
crop mostly grown in the moist areas which hardly needs irrigation. Major Jowar producing States are
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Bajra– It is rich in protein, fiber, and essential minerals,Major Bajra producing States are Rajasthan,
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Haryana.
Ragi – Very high calcium and iron content, it is a crop of dry regions Major ragi producing states are:
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Jharkhand and Arunachal Pradesh.
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Write the uses of pulses in India and the geographical condition needed for
its cultivation and major producing states?

i) Uses of pluses: India is the largest producer and consumer of pulses in the world. Pulses are the main
nutritious food item in vegetarian food. Tuar (Arhar), urad, moong, lentils, peas, gram are the main
pulses crops of India.
ii) Geographical conditions: Pulses require less moisture and can be grown even under dry conditions.
These crops are usually sown in rotation with other crops. Being leguminous crops, except tuar, all other
pulses maintain soil fertility by adopting nitrogen from the air.
iii) Major producing states: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka are
the main pulses producing states in India.
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What are non-food crops, and what are the important non-food crops grown
in india

Non-food crops are plants grown for uses other than human or animal consumption. These crops are
cultivated for their material being used as industrial and commercial value.
The important non - food crops grown in india are:
i) Rubber- an equatorial crop,but also grown in tropical and subtropical areas. requires moist and humid
climate with rainfall of more than 200 cm. and temperature above 25°C. Grown in Kerala, Tamil Nadu,
and Karnataka.
ii) Cotton- most important fiber crops, used primarily in the textile industry.Gujarat, Maharashtra,
Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh are major cotton-growing regions.
iii) Jute - Also Known as the "golden fiber," jute is used in making gunny bags, mats, ropes, yarn, carpets
and other artefacts.West Bengal, Assam, and Bihar are key areas for jute production.
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How many cropping seasons are found in India? Name them and write a short note on each.

There are three cropping seasons found in India. These can be explained as follows:
Kharif Season:
● Kharif Crops are sown with the onset of monsoon and harvested in September- October.
● Some examples are paddy, maize, jowar, bajra, tur (arhar), moong, urad, cotton, jute, groundnut and soya bean.
● They are grown in Assam, West Bengal, coastal regions of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
and Maharashtra, particularly the (Konkan coast), Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Rabi Season:
● Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June.
● Some Rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard
● Availability of precipitation due to western temperate cyclones helps these crops to grow.
Zaid Season:
● There is a short growing season during the summer months known as the Zaid season.
● This season is between the Rabi and Kharif season.
● Some Zaid crops are watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, vegetables and fodder crops.
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Name the two most important staple food crops of India. Name the states where they are
produced. Write the geographical conditions required for their growth.

Geographical Conditions Rice Wheat

Soil Clay or clay loam (good water retention Well-drained fertile soil, heavy textured soil
capacity) with lime, clayey loamy soil or black soil
Above 25°C 10°-15°C during growth and 25°-28°C at the
Temperature time of ripening.
Rainfall 50-75
Above 100 cm
Cropping season Rabi season
Kharif season
Ganga-Satluj plains , of Uttar Pradesh,
West Bengal Andhra Pradesh Uttar Pradesh,
States where crops grown Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Deccan
Punjab and Odisha
region of Madhya Pradesh
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Name the two major beverage crops grown in India. Highlight the conditions required for
their growth.

Tea and coffee are the two major beverage crops grown in India.
Tea and coffee are grown in:
Coffee:
● Coffee grows in areas having temperature between 15°C and 28°C and rainfall of about 150 cm to
200 cm.
● The area should have rich, well drained and loamy soil.
● In India, it grows in hills areas around Nilgiris, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Tea:
● Tea grows in areas with temperature between 20°C to 30°C and rainfall of about 150 cm to 200 cm.
● It grows in well-drained soil. In India, it grows in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
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Why there was a need of Technological and institutional reforms in agriculture ? What were
the Institutional and technological reforms introduced in India after independence.

Agriculture provides livelihood for more than 60 percent of the population, In spite of development of
sources of irrigation most of the farmers in large parts of the country still depend upon monsoon and
natural fertility in order to carry on their agriculture so there is a needs of some technical and institutional
reforms in agriculture.
After independence many Institutional and Technological reforms were introduced in India.
I. Land Reforms - consolidation of holdings, abolition of zamindari system etc.
II. Green revolution and White revolution to increase agriculture production.
III. Kissan Credit Card(KCC), Grameen banks, cooperative societies and Rural banks were established for
farmers for providing loans at lower rates of interest.
IV. Minimum support price, Crop insurance scheme against drought, flood, cyclone, fire and disease and
Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS).
V. Weather bulletins and agricultural programmes were introduced for farmers on the radio and
television.
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