Description : State the characteristic of each of the soils named below that makes them most suitable for crop cultivation : -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Characteristic of black soil : It is able to retain moisture. (ii) Characteristic of red soil : It is rich in potash and become fertile with proper use of fertilizers and irrigation.
Description : Which of the following is incorrect? (a) Red soils are rich in iron (b) Black soils are rich in phosphorus nitrogen and organic matter (c) Alluvial soils are rich in potash but poor in phosphorus (d) Red soils are suitable for cultivation of pulses and coarse grains
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Which of the following soils is most suitable for cultivation of cereals? [CRPF 1990] (a) Alluvial soils (b) Red soils (c) Laterite soils (d) None of these
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which soil is suitable for wheat cultivation ?
Last Answer : Loam or sandy loam is suitable soil for wheat cultivation.
Last Answer : Northern part of Bangladesh is suitable for wheat cultivation.
Description : For the cultivation of which crop is black soil moat suitable? (a) Cotton (b) Rice (c) Jute (d) Wheat
Description : What type of climate is required for the cultivation of wheat ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Temperature : Cool and moist weather during growth, and warm and dry climate during ripening is needed. (ii) Rainfall : 50-75 cm rainfall is required. Rainfall is necessary and beneficial ... producers : Punjab, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are the main producers of wheat.
Description : Which of the following types of soils is most suited for tea cultivation? (a) Laterite soils (b) Red soils (c) Black soils (d) Alluvial soils
Description : Black soils are ideal for cultivation of cotton as (a) their colour is black (b) they can retain moisture (c) they are made of lava (d) they are found on plateau regions
Description : Alluvial soils are rich soil for crop cultivation but are poor in– (1) humus (2) nitrogen and humus (3) organic material (4) inorganic material
Last Answer : (2) nitrogen and humus Explanation: Alluvial soils are fertile soils composed of sediments deposited by rivers and the waves. However, they are usually deficient in nitrogen and ... With suitable irrigation, fertilizers and proper agricultural practices, alluvial soils are generally very fertile.
Description : In context to agriculture what is Fallow Land ? a. Fallowing is the process to make the soil rich in phosphorus b. Agricultural land which is added with organic matter to reduce its ... . Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil's natural nutrient balance can be restored
Last Answer : d. Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil’s natural nutrient balance can be restored.
Description : In context to agriculture what is Fallow Land ? a. Fallowing is the process to make the soil rich in phosphorus b. Agricultural land which is added with organic matter to reduce its ... Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil's natural nutrient balance can be restored.
Last Answer : d. Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil’s natural nutrient balance can be restored
Description : Alluvial soils are rich soil for crop cultivation but are poor in (1) humus (2) nitrogen and humus (3) organic material (4) inorganic material
Last Answer : nitrogen and humus
Description : Name an area of wheat cultivation in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Uttar Pradesh. It is suitable for wheat cultivation because (i) Low winter temperature. (ii) Extensive irrigation facilities.
Description : Differentiate Geographical conditions and cultivation of rice and wheat. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Rice Wheat 1. It is a Kharif crop sown in June and harvested in October. Water logging conditions can be damaging for the crop. 2. During ripening stage the temperature should be 18°C - 32 °C. Mean ... during harvest. 3. Rice needs more than 100 cm of rainfall About 80 cm annual rainfall is ideal.
Description : Name the crops for which Red Soils is suitable. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Red soil is suitable for the cultivation of wheat, rice, millet, gram, pulses and sugarcane.
Description : This type of Cultivator suitable to work in hard and stony soils. a. Fixed tooth c. Helical tooth d. None of the above
Last Answer : Ans - b. Spring tooth
Description : This type of harrow suitable to work in hard and stony soils. b. a. Straight tooth harrow c. a. Fixed tooth harrow d. None of the above.
Last Answer : Ans - a. Spring tooth harrow
Description : (i) What are the climatic conditions required for wheat cultivation in India ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Climate Conditions required for Wheat Cultivation in India: For wheat cultivation, a temperature of 10°C at the time of sowing and 15°C - 20°C at the time of ripening. Also, annual ... main wheat-growing areas of China are the Great Plain including Wei Ho Valley and the Shantung Peninsula.
Description : Give a geographical reason for each of the following : 1. Cultivation of wheat is confined to the northern part of India. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Because it is a temperate crop, so it is cultivated in winter. It is grown in northern parts of India and in areas where the temperature does not rise beyond 10°C to 15°C in winter. ... of livestock is done simultaneously. 3. Because ratoon matures earlier and cost of production is also less.
Description : Mention three differences in the geographical conditions and cultivation of rice and wheat. -Geography
Last Answer : Differences in the geographical conditions and cultivation of rice and wheat : Rice Wheat Requires temperature between 22°C to 32°C. Requires temperature between 10°C to 15 Requries rainfall between ... Requires rainfall between 50 to 100 cm Requires flooded fields. Requires well drained fields.
Description : Discuss the condition required for the cultivation of wheat. -Geography
Last Answer : Wheat is the second most important food crop in India after rice. It is the staple food crop in the northern, north-western and western regions of India. The following are the ... the use of agricultural machinery. Green Revolution has also contributed to an increase in wheat cultivation.-
Description : What to do with soil for wheat cultivation ?
Last Answer : To cultivate wheat, the soil needs to be loosened.
Description : How much cultivation is required to prepare wheat land ?
Last Answer : Three to four cultivations are required to prepare wheat land.
Description : What is the level of acidity and alkalinity of soil for wheat cultivation ?
Last Answer : For wheat cultivation, soil acidity and alkalinity level should be 6.0 to 7.0 .
Description : In which region of Bangladesh wheat cultivation is better ?
Last Answer : Wheat cultivation is good in the northern part of Bangladesh.
Description : With reference to the area devoted to its cultivation pulses hold the third place in India. Which crops occupy the first and second places respectively? (a) Rice and Wheat (b) Rice and Cotton (c) Jowar and Cotton (d) Jowar and Bajara
Description : Commercialization of agriculture implies - (1) cultivation of Limbers (2) plantation (3) production of crops for sale (4) production of crops like wheat or rice
Last Answer : (3) production of crops for sale Explanation: Commercial agriculture is largescale production of crops for sale, intended for widespread distribution to wholesalers or retail outlets. In commercial farming ... sugarcane, cashew, rubber, banana, and cotton are harvested and sold into world markets.
Description : The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of: (1) Wheat (2) Rice (3) Sugarcane (4) Cotton
Last Answer : (2) Rice Explanation: Rice production in India is an important part of the national economy. India is one of the world's largest producer of white rice, accounting for 20% of all world rice production. ... as it is one of the principal food crops. It is in fact the dominant crop of the country.
Description : Azolla increases soil fertility for – (1) maize cultivation (2) wheat cultivation (3) barley cultivation (4) rice cultivation
Last Answer : (4) rice cultivation Explanation: The nitrogen-fixing capability of Azolla has led to it being widely used as a biofertiliser for increasing the productivity of rice fields. When rice paddies ... can be inoculated with Azolla., which then quickly multiplies to cover the water, suppressing weeds.
Description : Which of the following gives effective control of Phalaris minor in wheat a). Hand weeding b). Inter-cultivation c). Flaming d). Clodinafop-proparygyl
Last Answer : d). Clodinafop-proparygyl
Description : Black soil is best for a. Cotton cultivation b. Wheat cultivation c. Rice cultivation d. Maize cultivation
Last Answer : a. Cotton cultivation
Description : Azolla increases soil fertility for (1) maize cultivation (2) wheat cultivation (3) barley cultivation (4) rice cultivation
Last Answer : rice cultivation
Description : Commercialisation of agriculture implies (1) cultivation of timbers (2) plantation (3) production of crops for sale (4) production of crops like wheat or rice
Last Answer : production of crops for sale
Description : Laterite soil is not suitable for cultivation. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Laterite soils are acidic in nature and has low water retaining capacity. It is poor in nitrogen and lime.
Description : Which of the following soil type is most suitable for garlic cultivation ? (A) Loamy sand (B) Sandy loam (C) Loam (D) Clay
Last Answer : (B) Sandy loam
Description : Irrigation method, suitable for undulating land, sandy soils and Vegetable and fruit crops
Last Answer : Ans.Sprinkler method
Description : The most suitable method for drainage of fine grained cohesive soils is (A) Well point system (B) Vacuum method (C) Deep well system (D) Electro-osmosis method
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The most suitable equipment for compacting clayey soils is a (A) Smooth wheeled roller (B) Pneumatic tyred roller (C) Sheep foot roller (D) Vibrator
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Pile foundations are suitable for (A) Water logged soils (B) Soft rocks (C) Compact soils (D) Multi-storeyed buildings
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to (A) Increase the depth of foundation (B) Drain the soil (C) Compact the soil (D) Replace the poor soil
Description : Explain the formation of Laterite soil. Why is Laterite soil not suitable for cultivation ? -Geography
Last Answer : Laterite Soil is formed by leaching in the regions of alternate wet and dry spells. Disadvantage—It is acidic is nature and cannot retain moisture.
Last Answer : The climate of the country is especially suitable for jute cultivation.
Last Answer : " Jessore" district is most suitable for cotton cultivation.
Description : Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in ... 2011] (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Arunachal Pradesh (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Uttar Pradesh
Description : Most suitable soil for groundnut cultivation
Last Answer : Ans.Sandy loam soil
Description : The tillage implement, most suitable for rice cultivation is
Last Answer : Ans.Power tiller
Description : Which soil is most suitable for cultivation of cereals?
Last Answer : Alluvial soils