1. Introduction to Resources
MCQs
1. What defines a resource?
a) Anything available in the environment
b) Anything that satisfies human needs and is technologically accessible
c) Only natural materials used for economic growth
d) Only man-made objects
Answer: b) Anything that satisfies human needs and is technologically accessible
Explanation: A resource must be usable and accessible through technology to be considered valuable.
Here are 10 topic-wise MCQs on “Types of Farming”, along with answers and explanations.
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1. Primitive Subsistence Farming
MCQs
1. Which of the following tools are commonly used in primitive subsistence farming?
a) Tractors and harvesters
b) Hoes, daos, and digging sticks
c) Bulldozers and cranes
d) Automated irrigation systems
Answer: b) Hoes, daos, and digging sticks
Explanation: Primitive subsistence farming relies on traditional tools like hoes, daos, and digging sticks, and is mainly practiced on small patches of land.
2. What is another name for ‘slash and burn’ agriculture in northeastern India?
a) Ladang
b) Ray
c) Jhumming
d) Bewar
Answer: c) Jhumming
Explanation: ‘Jhumming’ is the term used for shifting cultivation in the northeastern states of India, where land is cleared by slashing and burning vegetation.
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2. Intensive Subsistence Farming
MCQs
3. Which factor is a primary characteristic of intensive subsistence farming?
a) Use of large land holdings
b) High labor input and use of irrigation
c) Low productivity and manual work
d) Exclusive reliance on natural rainfall
Answer: b) High labor input and use of irrigation
Explanation: Intensive subsistence farming is practiced in areas with high population pressure, requiring high labor input and irrigation to maximize production.
4. In which of the following states is intensive subsistence farming commonly practiced?
a) Punjab and Haryana
b) Rajasthan and Gujarat
c) Kerala and Goa
d) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Answer: d) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Explanation: Intensive subsistence farming is prevalent in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where small landholdings are cultivated with intensive labor.
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3. Commercial Farming
MCQs
5. What is the main characteristic of commercial farming?
a) Use of traditional farming methods
b) Use of modern inputs like HYV seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides
c) Dependence on monsoon rains
d) Cultivation for family consumption only
Answer: b) Use of modern inputs like HYV seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides
Explanation: Commercial farming involves high investment in modern technology to increase agricultural productivity.
6. Which of the following crops is grown as a commercial crop in Punjab and Haryana but as a subsistence crop in Odisha?
a) Cotton
b) Rice
c) Tea
d) Jute
Answer: b) Rice
Explanation: Rice is commercially cultivated in Punjab and Haryana, whereas in Odisha it is grown mainly for local consumption.
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4. Plantation Farming
MCQs
7. Which of the following is NOT a plantation crop?
a) Tea
b) Coffee
c) Maize
d) Rubber
Answer: c) Maize
Explanation: Plantation farming involves growing a single crop on a large area, such as tea, coffee, and rubber, while maize is a food grain.
8. Which factor is most crucial for the success of plantation farming?
a) High government subsidies
b) Large-scale mechanization
c) Well-developed transport and communication network
d) Traditional farming techniques
Answer: c) Well-developed transport and communication network
Explanation: Since plantation crops are meant for market and industry, good transport infrastructure is essential for their success.
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5. Other Types of Farming
MCQs
9. Which type of farming is commonly practiced in hilly areas of India using step-like structures?
a) Commercial farming
b) Intensive farming
c) Terrace farming
d) Hydroponic farming
Answer: c) Terrace farming
Explanation: Terrace farming involves cutting steps into hillsides to prevent soil erosion and improve irrigation efficiency.
10. What type of farming is practiced when farmers grow crops to sustain their families with little surplus for trade?
a) Organic farming
b) Mixed farming
c) Subsistence farming
d) Dairy farming
Answer: c) Subsistence farming
Explanation: Subsistence farming focuses on growing enough crops to meet the needs of the farmer’s family, with minimal surplus.
