Introduction to Commercial Farming
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1. What is the main characteristic of commercial farming?
a) Use of traditional seeds and manure
b) High use of modern inputs like HYV seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides
c) Small-scale farming for self-consumption
d) Minimal use of technology
Answer: b) High use of modern inputs like HYV seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides
Explanation: Commercial farming focuses on maximizing agricultural productivity through the use of modern techniques and inputs.
2. Which of the following is an example of a commercial crop in one region but a subsistence crop in another?
a) Wheat in Punjab and Haryana
b) Rice in Punjab and Odisha
c) Cotton in Gujarat
d) Jute in West Bengal
Answer: b) Rice in Punjab and Odisha
Explanation: In Punjab, rice is grown commercially for sale, whereas in Odisha, it is primarily cultivated for local consumption.
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2. Types of Commercial Farming
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3. Which of the following is a form of commercial farming that involves growing a single crop over a large area?
a) Subsistence farming
b) Mixed farming
c) Plantation farming
d) Shifting cultivation
Answer: c) Plantation farming
Explanation: Plantation farming involves large-scale cultivation of a single crop such as tea, coffee, or rubber.
4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plantation agriculture?
a) It requires a large area of land
b) It relies on traditional farming techniques
c) It produces crops for industrial use
d) It requires capital-intensive inputs
Answer: b) It relies on traditional farming techniques
Explanation: Plantation agriculture is highly commercialized and depends on modern inputs and techniques.
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3. Examples of Commercial Crops
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5. Which of the following is NOT a commercial crop?
a) Sugarcane
b) Tea
c) Bajra
d) Coffee
Answer: c) Bajra
Explanation: Bajra is mainly cultivated for local consumption, whereas sugarcane, tea, and coffee are grown commercially.
6. Which Indian state is a leading producer of plantation crops like tea and coffee?
a) Rajasthan
b) Karnataka
c) Bihar
d) Punjab
Answer: b) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka is one of the largest producers of coffee in India, while Assam and North Bengal are major tea producers.
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4. Factors Affecting Commercial Farming
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7. Which of the following factors is crucial for the success of commercial farming?
a) Availability of skilled labor
b) High use of organic manure
c) Dependence on monsoon rains
d) Limited access to markets
Answer: a) Availability of skilled labor
Explanation: Commercial farming requires trained labor for operating machinery and managing high-yield crops.
8. Which infrastructure is essential for commercial farming to be successful?
a) Extensive transport and communication networks
b) Small landholdings
c) Minimal use of irrigation
d) Lack of storage facilities
Answer: a) Extensive transport and communication networks
Explanation: Commercial farming depends on good transportation and storage facilities for marketing and exporting crops.
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5. Challenges and Future of Commercial Farming
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9. What is a major challenge faced by commercial farming in India?
a) Lack of irrigation facilities
b) Excessive mechanization
c) Low productivity due to traditional techniques
d) Over-reliance on government subsidies
Answer: a) Lack of irrigation facilities
Explanation: Although commercial farming is capital-intensive, many regions in India still face water shortages for irrigation.
10. How can commercial farming be made more sustainable?
a) By using excessive chemical fertilizers
b) By reducing crop rotation
c) By implementing precision farming techniques
d) By increasing deforestation for agriculture
Answer: c) By implementing precision farming techniques
Explanation: Precision farming optimizes resource use and minimizes environmental impact, making commercial farming more sustainable.
