Agriculture MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Agriculture - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is 39%.

Key Points​​

• Punjab is a agricultural state. 
• Most of its population is engaged in agriculture.
• According to 2011 Census, more than 39% population is engaged in agriculture or related activities.

Answer: B

Key Points

• Statement 1 is incorrect: MSP is not a legal right guaranteed by law in India. It's a policy decision by the government to announce minimum support prices for certain crops. There is no legal mandate to ensure farmers receive this price, meaning it lacks statutory backing and enforcement power.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The government procures only a small portion of the crops under the MSP scheme. The primary objective is to provide a benchmark price and encourage market participants to offer at least the MSP or higher to farmers.
• Statement 3 is Correct: Ensuring fair prices for farmers and protecting them from price fluctuations is a primary goal of the MSP scheme.

Answer: a) Ahar-Pyne System

Key Points

• The Ahar-Pyne system is used for crop production in South Bihar.
• This traditional system has been used for a long time in the region.
• It involves a network of channels (Pyne) to distribute water from a reservoir (Ahar).
• The system is suitable for the plain terrain of South Bihar.
• It helps in efficient water management for agricultural activities.

The correct answer is First.

Key Points

• According to the National Horticulture Board, Bihar has become the largest mushroom-producing state in India by producing more than 28,000 tonnes of mushrooms in the year 2021-22.
• This is a significant increase from the previous year’s production of 23,000 tonnes.
• Bihar’s mushroom production accounts for 10.82% of the total mushrooms produced in the country.

Additional InformationNational Horticulture Board

• National Horticulture Board (NHB) has its headquarters in Gurugram.
• The National Horticulture Board (NHB) was set up by the Government of India in April 1984. 
• It was set up based on recommendations of the "Group on Perishable Agricultural Commodities", headed by Dr M. S. Swaminathan, the then Member (Agriculture), Planning Commission, Government of India.
• The NHB is registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act 1860.

The correct answer is Potash.

Key Points

• India is 100% dependent on imports for potash, as it does not have significant reserves of potash-bearing minerals within its borders.
• Potash is a vital nutrient for plant growth, essential for the production of fertilizers used in agriculture.
• The primary sources of potash imports for India are countries like Canada, Russia, Belarus, and Israel.
• Potash is used in the form of Muriate of Potash (MOP) and Sulfate of Potash (SOP) fertilizers, contributing to enhanced crop yield and quality.
• The Indian government has been exploring various strategies to secure long-term potash supplies to ensure food security.

Additional Information

• Types of Fertilizers
  • Phosphate Fertilizers: Derived from phosphate rock, used for root development and improving crop quality.
  • Urea: A nitrogen-based fertilizer widely used due to its high nitrogen content and cost-effectiveness.
  • Ammonium Sulfate: Provides both nitrogen and sulfur, essential for protein synthesis in plants.
• Importance of Fertilizers
  • Fertilizers play a crucial role in enhancing soil fertility and increasing agricultural productivity.
  • They provide essential nutrients that are not sufficiently available in the soil.
  • Proper use of fertilizers can improve crop yield, quality, and resistance to pests and diseases.
• Global Potash Market
  • The global potash market is dominated by a few major producers including Canada, Russia, and Belarus.
  • Potash prices are influenced by global demand, production levels, and geopolitical factors.
  • Strategic partnerships and long-term contracts are vital for countries dependent on potash imports.
• Sustainable Fertilizer Use
  • Over-reliance on chemical fertilizers can lead to soil degradation and environmental pollution.
  • Sustainable practices include the use of organic fertilizers, crop rotation, and integrated nutrient management.
  • Balanced fertilizer application is essential to maintain soil health and ensure long-term agricultural productivity.

The correct answer is Horticulture and Honey.

Key Points

• The Golden Revolution is related to Horticulture and Honey.
• It started in 1991 and lasted till 2003.
• Father of Golden Revolution: Nirpakh Tutaj.
• The Golden Fibre Revolution is related to Jute Production.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Grey.

• Grey colour is associated with the revolution in fertilisers.

Key Points

Agriculture Revolutions in India and their respective Colours:

Option 4 is correct, i.e. Assam.

• Muga silk is the product of the silkworm Antheraea assamensis and is mostly grown in Assam. The larvae of these moths feed on som and sualu leaves. Assam is the largest producer of this golden-colored silk in not just India but the entire world.
• Assam is famous for its Muga variety of silk. It is registered as a Geographical Indication for Assam.
• Know about Assam:
  • Capital: Dispur
  • Languages: Assamese, Bodo, Bengali
  • Major Rivers: Subansiri, Dihang, Brahmaputra.
  • Geographical Indications: Muga Silk, Tezpur Litchi, Boka Chaul (Oryza sativa), Gamosa, Chokuwa.
  • World Heritage Sites: Kaziranga National Park on the bank of the Brahmaputra, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary near the border with Bhutan.

The correct answer is 65%

Key Points

• The expected returns to farmers by way of MSP (Minimum Support Price) over their cost of production for barley for marketing season 2021–22 is estimated at 65%.
• Minimum Support Price:
  • Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices.
  • The minimum support prices are announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops.
  • The MSP is decided on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
  • Government announces minimum support prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated crops and fair and remunerative prices (FRP) for sugarcane.
  • The list of crops is as follows:
    • Cereals (7) - paddy, wheat, barley, jowar, bajra, maize, and ragi.
    • Pulses (5) - gram, arhar/tur, moong, urad, and lentil.
    • Oilseeds (8) - groundnut, rapeseed/mustard, toria, soybean, sunflower seed, sesamum, safflower seed, and nigerseed.
    • Raw cotton.
    • Raw jute.
  • MSP guaranteed prices to save farmers from distress sales.
  • The MSP is announced at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops on the basis of the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP, 1985).
  • The MSPs are fixed for the following purposes:
  • To invest more by farmers in the farm sector.
  • To motivate farmers to adopt improved farm technologies.
  • To increase production and overall farmers' income.

The Correct Answer is Intensive subsistence farming.

 Key Points

• In intensive subsistence farming, the farmer cultivates a small plot of land using simple tools and more labour.
• Intensive subsistence agriculture is prevalent in the thickly populated areas of the monsoon regions of the south, southeast, and east Asia.

 Important Points

Commercial Farming

• In commercial farming, crops are grown and animals are reared for sale in the market.
• The area cultivated and the amount of capital used is large. Most of the work is done by machines.
• Commercial farming includes commercial grain farming, mixed farming, and plantation agriculture.

Primitive subsistence farming

• Primitive subsistence agriculture includes shifting cultivation and nomadic herding.

Extensive subsistence agriculture

• Extensive subsistence agriculture is farming in thinly populated areas.
• The vast expanse of land is cultivated to yield minimal output of crops and animals for the primary consumption of the grower's family.

The correct answer is Meghalaya.

Key Points

• Bamboo drip irrigation system a very old practice seen in Indian state Meghalaya
  • Bamboo drip irrigation system is a 200-year-old system in Meghalaya.
  • It is a system of tapping stream and spring water by using bamboo pipes.
  • In a bamboo drip irrigation system bout 18-20 litres of water enters the bamboo pipe system, gets transported over hundreds of metres, and finally reduces to 20-80 drops per minute at the site of the plant.
• The word Meghalaya means "adobe of clouds.
• The longest natural cave in India 'Krem Liat Prah' is in Meghalaya.
• Khasi, Garo, Jaintia hills are situated in Meghalaya.
• Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management is situated in Meghalaya.

The correct answer is 1968.

Key Points

Green Revolution in India:

• The term green revolution was first used by William Gaud and Norman Borlaug is the Father of the Green Revolution.
• After Independence, Indian policy-makers adopted all measures to achieve self-sufficiency in food grains.
• In the year 1965, the government of India launched the Green Revolution with the help of a geneticist, now known as the father of the Green revolution (India) M.S. Swaminathan.
• The movement of the green revolution was a great success and changed the country’s status from a food-deficient economy to one of the world’s leading agricultural nations.
• It started in 1967 and lasted till 1978.
• India adopted a new strategy in agriculture, which resulted in the 'Green Revolution', especially in the production of wheat and rice.
• Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, officially recorded the impressive strides of the Green Revolution in agriculture by releasing a special stamp entitled 'Wheat Revolution' in July 1968.
• The success of wheat was later replicated in rice.

Thus, to signify the achievements of the Green Revolution, a stamp was released by the then Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi entitled as ‘Wheat Revolution’ in July 1968.

The correct option is 3 i.e. Agriculture.

• Agriculture, Mining, Fishing, Forestry, and Dairy are some examples of the primary sector of the Indian economy. 
• These are called so because it forms the base for all other products.
• Manufacturing, Gas, Electricity, Construction, and Water supply are some secondary sectors
• It contributes around 29.6 % of the Indian GDP.
• Goods transported by trucks or trains, banking, insurance, and finance come under the tertiary sector.

​The correct answer is Truck farming.

Key Points

• The farmers specialize in vegetables only, this type of farming is known as Truck farming.
• In the regions where farmers specialize in vegetables only, the farming is known as Truck farming, and the distance of truck farms from the market is governed by the distance that a truck can cover overnight, hence the name truck farming.
• Vegetable farms are in some regions known as truck farms: "truck" is a noun for which its more common meaning overshadows its historically separate use as a term for "vegetables are grown for the market".
• The production of crops of some vegetables on an extensive scale in regions especially suited to their culture primarily for shipment to distant markets known as Truck farming.
• The major truck-farming areas are in California, Texas, Florida, along the Atlantic Coastal Plain, and in the Great Lakes area.
• Centres for specific crops vary with the season. Among the most important truck crops are tomatoes, lettuce, melons, beets, broccoli, celery, radishes, onions, cabbage, and strawberries.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Mission to increase the performance of the dairy sector.

 Additional Information

• "Operation Flood" is a mission to increase the performance of the dairy sector.
• Operation Flood was launched in 1970 by National Dairy Development Board during the time of the Fourth Five Year Plan.
• Operation flood was the world's biggest dairy development program which gave a major thrust to the milk production of the nation.
• It aimed at helping the dairy industry sustain itself economically while providing employment to poor farmers.
• The result was that India became the largest producer of Milk and Milk Products.
• White Revolution contributed to a large extent to alleviate poverty in India.
• Gujarat-based co-operation “Anand Milk Union Limited” (Amul) was the engine behind the success of the programme.
• Operation Flood is called the White Revolution in India.
• The programme to increase the production of milk is called White Revolution.
• Indian Dairy Association decided to observe the birthday of Verghese Kurien as National Milk Day.
• 'Unfinished Dream' is a book written by Verghese Kurien.

Important Points

• Father of White Revolution in India - Verghese Kurien.
• Milkman of India - Verghese Kurien.
• National Milk Day - November 26.
• National Dairy Development Board - Anand (Gujarat).
• National Dairy Research Institute - Karnal (Haryana).
• The largest producer of Milk and Milk Products in the World - India.