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question_answer1)
The correct sequence of soil horizons in a soil profile is:
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A, B C, E, O and R done
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O, A, B, C, E, and R done
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O, A, B, E, C and R done
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O, A, E, B, C and R done
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question_answer2)
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Chemozem is a black coloured soil. |
2. Chemozem soil contains abundant calcium carbonate in its lower horizon. |
3. Chemozem is rich in humus content. |
4. Chemozem is mainly found in the savanna grasslands. |
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1, 2 and 3 are correct done
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1, 3 and 4 are correct done
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2, 3 and 4 are correct done
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1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct done
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question_answer3)
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Podsol soil is found in the coniferous biome. |
2. Podsol soil is acidic in nature. |
3. Podsol soil is found in cold humid climate. |
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1 and 2 are correct done
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2 and 3 are correct done
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1 and 3 are correct done
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1, 2 and are correct done
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question_answer4)
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
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Alluvial soils are zonal soils. done
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Acidic soils are high in calcium and magnesium done
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Soil structure refers to the arrangement of soil particles. done
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The texture of the soil refers to the size of the solid particles composing a soil. done
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question_answer5)
Which one of the following sets represent the zonal soil?
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Alluvial- soil, Black -soil and Red-soil done
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Regur soil, clayey soil and lateritic -soil done
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Tundra-soil, Black- soil and sandy soil done
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Tundra soil, Regur -soil and lateritic-soil done
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question_answer6)
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Under ideal conditions, the thickness of soil may be 1 to 2 metres. |
2. The regolith may extend up to 100 m downward |
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question_answer7)
Eluviation stands for:
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The downward removal of finer particles from the upper horizon of soil. done
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A saline affected soil. done
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A synonym of alluvial soil. done
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A leached soil. done
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question_answer8)
Which one of the following is not correct?
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The unconsolidated organic and inorganic material is known as the parent material. done
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Soil have profiles in all climatic regions. done
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The smallest volume that can be called as soil is known as pedon. done
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A soil profile extending from the surface to the lowest extent of plant roots is called a pedon done
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question_answer9)
The mean monthly temperature of a region is over \[{{25}^{o}}C\] in each month of the year. The average annual rainfall is over 200 cm and the soil is well-drained. These conditions are favourable for the cultivation of:
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Coffee done
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Cocoa done
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Rubber done
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Tea done
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question_answer10)
Arrange the size of holdings of the following states of India in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Gujarat |
2. Madhya Pradesh |
3. Maharashtra |
4. Rajasthan |
A)
Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat done
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B)
Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh done
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Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan done
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Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh done
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question_answer11)
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. India has the largest area under rice cultivation in the world |
2. India is the leading producer of rice in the world |
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Only 1 is correct done
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Only 2 is correct done
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question_answer12)
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
1. West Bengal has the largest area under rice cultivation in India |
2. Punjab has the highest yield of rice in India |
3. Rice is grown below the sea level in Kerala |
4. Rice is grown 200 metres above the sea level |
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1, 2 and 3 are correct done
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1, 3 and 4 are correct done
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2, 3 and 4 are correct done
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question_answer13)
Arrange the following states of India in the production of rice in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Punjab |
2. Uttar Pradesh |
3. West Bengal |
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West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab done
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West Bengal, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh done
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Punjab, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh done
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Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal done
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question_answer14)
The Rice Research Institute of India is located at:
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Chennai done
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Cuttack done
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Guwahati done
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Kolkata done
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The highest area under shifting cultivation is in the state of:
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Mizoram done
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Nagaland done
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question_answer16)
Which one of the following is not correct?
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Wheat is a summer crop in Ladakh done
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Peas is a summer crop in Himachal Pradesh done
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Mustard is a summer as well winter crop in Uttarakhand done
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Rice is grown in the largest number of states in India done
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question_answer17)
Consider the following statements about the maize crop and select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Maize is the most adaptive crop grown in varied agro-ecological conditions. |
2. Maize is grown both in tropical and temperate climatic regions. |
3. USA is the leading producer of maize in the world |
4. In India, maize is the third most important crop in area after rice and wheat. |
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1, 2 and 3 are correct done
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1, 3 and 4 are correct done
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1, 2 and 4 are correct done
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1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct done
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question_answer18)
India's share in the world production of fruits is:
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15% done
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20% done
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question_answer19)
In the production of pepper, arrange the following states in descending order:
1. Kamataka |
2. Kerala |
3. Maharashtra |
4. Tamil Nadu |
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4, 2, 3 and 1 done
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2, 1, 3 and 4 done
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2, 1, 4 and 3 done
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4, 2, 1 and 3 done
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question_answer20)
India is the leading producer of:
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Acid-lime, banana, mango and sapota done
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Acid-lime, banana, mango and guava done
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Banana, mango, litchi and papaya done
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Banana, mango, guava and peach done
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question_answer21)
In the world, India is the leading producer of:
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question_answer22)
Arrange the following states of India in respect of banana production and select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Assam |
2. Kamataka |
3. Maharashtra |
4. Tamil Nadu |
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Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Kamataka and Assam done
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Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Assam and Kamataka done
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Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kamataka and Assam done
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Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Kamataka done
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question_answer23)
Which one of the following is most sensitive and vulnerable to frost?
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Banana done
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Coffee done
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Cotton done
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Tea done
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question_answer24)
Which one of the following is not a catch-crop in India?
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Green-gram done
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Pigeon-pea done
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Onion done
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Horse-gram done
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question_answer25)
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List I (Crop) | List II (Nature of Crop) |
(a) Catch Crop | 1. Sugarcane |
(b) Cleaning Crop | 2. Sunflower |
(c) Energy Crop | 3. Pigeon-Pea |
(d) Avenue Crop | 4. Maize |
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a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 done
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question_answer26)
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A)
"Grow More Food Campaign' was started by the British Government in 1942. done
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B)
Bhoodan Movement was started by Vinoba Bhave in 1961. done
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The Drought Prone Area Programme was started in 1973-74. done
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The Command Area Development Programme was started in 1974-75. done
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question_answer27)
Which one of the following is not correct?
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The 20 - Point Programme was started in 1975. done
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The Antodaya Programme was started in 1977. done
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The National Bank for Development (NABARD) was started in 1980. done
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The Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojana was started in 2005. done
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question_answer28)
The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was passed in:
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2001 done
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2003 done
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2005 done
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D)
2007 done
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question_answer29)
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Drip irrigation involves low initial cost. |
2. Levelling of land is required in is required in drip irrigation. |
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question_answer30)
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Wheat sown mixed barley are 'competitive crops.' |
2. Spinach and Lady fingers are 'truck crops'. |
3. Horse gram and soybeans are leguminous crops' |
4. Onion and potatoes are known as 'ware-house crops.' |
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1, 2 and 4 are correct done
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1, 3 and 4 are correct done
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1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct done
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