Agriculture For Class 10 Geography Important Questions
Class 10 Geography Agriculture
Q 1 – Important non-food crops of our country are:
(a) Tea and coffee
(b) Millets and pulses
(c) Cotton and jute
(d) None of the above
Ans 1 – (c) Cotton and jute
Q 2 – Which State is the largest producer of bajra?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Gujarat
(d) Haryana
Ans 2 – (a) Rajasthan
Q 3 – Describe `Jhumming cultivation’ in one sentence. What is the name of Jhumming cultivation in Central Africa and in Indonesia ?
Ans 3 – Jhumming cultivation is a type of primitive subsistence agriculture in which the tribals clear the land with fire and add ashes to increase the fertility of the soil . In this type of Cultivation, tribal people shift the land after some years and they use primitive tools .
- Masole is name for Jhumming cultivation in Central Africa .
- Ladang is name for Jhumming cultivation in Indonesia .
Class 10 Geography Agriculture
Q 4 – Which state is the leading producer of Jowar?
Ans 4 – Maharashtra is the leading producer of jowar in India.
Q 5 – Which is the right condition for the growth of maize?
(a) Temperature between 21 °C to 27°C and old alluvial soil
(b) Temperature below 17°C and shallow black soil (c) Temperature of 25°C and 200 cm of rainfall
(d) None of the above
Ans 5 – (a) Temperature between 21 °C to 27°C and old alluvial soil
Q 6 – Which of the following conditions can spoil tea crop?
(a) Frequent showers evenly distributed over the year
(b) Frost free climate
(c) Deep fertile well drained soil
(d) Clayey soil which has high water holding capacity
Ans 6 – (d) Clayey soil which has high water holding capacity
Q 7 – Which are the two main beverage crops produce in India?
(a) Sugar cane and oilseeds
(b) Tea and coffee
(c) Jowar and bajra
(d) Rice and wheat
Ans 7 – (b) Tea and coffee
Q 8 – Which one of the following prices is announced by the government in support of a crop?
(a) Moderate support price
(b) Maximum support price
(c) Influential support price
(d) Minimum support price
Ans 8 – (d) Minimum support price
Q 9 – Which one of the following rights has led to fragmentation of landholding size?
(a) Right to succession
(b) Right to information
(c) Right to inheritance
(d) Right to land ceiling
Ans 9 – (c) Right to inheritance
Q 10 – _____________ refers to the Cultivation of fruits and Vegetables : (a) Floriculture
(b) Sericulture
(c) Horticulture
(d) Agriculture
Ans 10 – (c) Horticulture
Q 11 – Who initiated Bhoodan-Gramdan Movement?
Ans 11 – Acharya Vinoba Bhave initiated Bhoodan-Gramdan Movement.
Q 12 – Arabica variety of coffee was initially brought to India from which of the following countries?
(a) Yemen
(b) Vietnam
(c) Japan
(d) Korea
Ans 12 – (a) Yemen
Q 13 – Which state is the producing 90% of Rubber ?
(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Maharashtra
Ans 13 – (a) Kerala
Q 14 – Which of the following is grown in rotation with other crops?
(a) Arhar
(b) Moong
(c) Sunflower
(d) Groundnut
Ans 14 – (b) Moong
Q 15 – Define Cropping Pattern. What is Zaid season?
Ans 15 – Cropping Pattern is the growing up of different crops in different parts of the country, in different seasons of year and in a definite pattern to maximize productivity. Zaid season is a short season during the summer months and in between the Rabi and Kharif season.
Ques 16 –Name any one food crop which is grown both as Rabi and Kharif Crop ?
Ans 16 – Castor seed
Q 17 – In which state is maize grown as a Rabi Crop ?
Ans 17 – Andhra Pradesh and Bihar
Ques 18 – What percentage of the world’s coffee production does India produce?
Ans 18 –3.5 %
Ques 19 – Mention any three features each of intensive subsistence farming and commercial farming.
Ans 19 – (1) Intensive subsistence farming:
(i) It is practiced in areas of high population pressure on land.
(ii) It is labor-intensive farming.
(iii) High doses of biochemical inputs and Production.
(2) Commercial farming:
(i) In commercial farming , crop requires Higher doses of modern inputs like HYV seeds, chemical fertilizers and
(ii) The main aim is to obtain higher productivity.
(iii) The main aim of commercial farming is sale in the market.
Ques 20 – Give any three points of distinction between primitive subsistence agriculture and commercial agriculture.
Ans 20 – Primitive subsistence farming
1. It is practiced on small patches of land.
2. This type of farming depend upon nature fertility and monsoons.
3. Primitive tools are used like hoe, dao , and digging sticks, family labour .
4. It is also known as slash and burn agriculture.
Commercial subsistence farming
1. Commercial subsistence farming requires large patches of land.
2. In this type of farming, farmers make use of modern inputs like chemicals, fertilizer, and HYV seeds.
3. In this type of farming irrigation facilities and machines are used to plough the land.
Q 21 – Which are the two main cropping seasons in India? Mention their growing and harvesting periods.
Rabi Cropping Season
(1) Farmers sow the rabi crops in the months of October & December.
(2) They are harvested in summer from April to June.
(3) Important rabbi crops are: wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.
(4) These crops grow well in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J & K, Uttarakhand and
Uttar Pradesh.
(5) Availability of precipitation during winter months due to western temperate cyclones helps in ripening of these crops.
Kharif Cropping Season
(1) Kharif crops grow with the onset of monsoon.ripening
(2) These crops are harvested in September’ October.
(3) Important kharif crops are: paddy, maize, jowar, Bajra, etc.
(4) These crops are grown mainly in Assam’ West Bengal, Odessa, Andhra Pradesh, Tao’ Nadu, Kerala, Bihar.
(5) Monsoon rains are the major source of irrigation for these crops .
Q 22 – Explain any three geographical conditions required for the growth of Wheat in India.
Ans 22 – Wheat:
(i) It is the main food crop in north and north-western parts of the country. It is a rabbi
crop.
(ii) It requires a cool growing season and bright sunshine at the time of ripening along with 50 to 75 cm of annual rainfall.
(iii) It grows in an alluvial and loamy soil.
(iv) Major wheat-producing areas are Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Ques 23 – Which is the staple food crop of India? Explain the growing conditions required for the same.
Ans 23 –
- Rice is the staple crop of India. Rice requires hot and moist climate. The geographical conditions for Rice Cultivation are:
- 1.Temperature: 16°C – 27°C and rainfall 100 cm to 200 cm is ideal for rice growing. But rainfall during harvest times is harmful. Annual coverage temperature around 24°C is ideal.
- 2.Soil: rice grows well on the alluvial soil or on the fertile river basins.It also grows well in mixed soil or loamy and clayey soil.
- 3.Land: Plain lands or gentle slopes are suitable for the production of rice. Because stagnancy of water is a must for the cultivation of rice. In areas with less rainfall, it grows with the help of artificial irrigation such as in Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh, etc.
Q 24 – Mention three geographical conditions required for the growth of tea in India. Name any two tea-growing states of South India.
Ans 24 –
- 1) The tea plant grows well in tropical and sub-tropical climates endowed with deep and fertile well-drained soil, rich in humus and organic matter.
- 2) Tea bushes require warm and moist frost-free climate all through the year. Frequent showers evenly distributed over the year ensure continuous growth of tender leaves.
- 3) Tea is a labour intensive industry. It requires abundant, cheap and skilled labour.
- 4) Tea is processed within the tea garden to restore its freshness.
- 5) Major tea producing states are Assam, hills of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- 6) Apart from these, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh and Tripura are also tea-producing states in the country.
Q 25 – “Agriculture is the mainstay of Indian economy.” Explain the statement.
Ans 25 – (1) (i) Agriculture is the backbone or the mainstay of the Indian economy. It has been contributing significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
From 1951 onwards the share of agriculture sector in GDP has registered a declining trend. In 2010-11 about 52 percent of the total workforce was employed by the form sector which makes more than half of the Indian population dependent on agriculture for sustenance.
(ii) Besides providing livelihood and employment it also provides raw materials to agro-based industries and fodder to the country’s vast livestock.
(2) Considering the importance of agriculture in the Indian economy, the Government of India made serious efforts to modernize agriculture in the following ways :
(i) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was established.
(ii) Agricultural universities, veterinary colleges, and universities have been setup. (iii) Animal breeding centers, horticulture development, research and development in the field of meteorology have been established.
(iv) Weather forecast is also given priority.
(v) Steps are taken for improvement of rural infrastructure.
Q 26 – Describe any four technological and institutional reforms initiated to improve the standard of agriculture in India.
Ans 26 –
- (1) The government provides HYV seeds and fertilizers.
- (2) Special weather bulletins and agricultural programmed for farmers are introduced on radio and television.
- (3) Government provides technical assistance and training for farmers
- (4) Soil testing facilities, cold storage, and transportation facilities are provided by the government for farmers.
- (5) Veterinary services, animal breeding centers, horticulture development-like facilities are provided by the government for farmers.
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