Major Crops grown in India and Agro-Climatic Regions MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Major Crops grown in India and Agro-Climatic Regions - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is All of these.

• The main cash crop of UP is Sugarcane and it is grown 13% of the total arable land area of the UP.
• Wheat and paddy are grown 24% and 18% respectively of the whole arable land area of the UP.
• According to the season of UP, the three types of crops are grown.

Important Points

The correct answer is Plantation agriculture.

Key Points

• In the cultivation of tea some points are required:
  • Tea requires well-drained soil with a high amount of organic matter and a pH of 4.5 to 5.5.
  • The performance of tea is excellent at elevations ranging from 1000 - 2500 m.
  • Optimum temperature: 20 - 270 C. The nursery soil should be well drained and deep loam in nature with a pH of 4.5 to 4.8.
• Plantations are a type of commercial farming where a single crop of tea, coffee, sugarcane, cashew, rubber, banana, or cotton is grown. A large amount of labor and capital are required. 

Additional Information

• Mixed farming is a type of farming that involves both the growing of crops and the raising of livestock. Such agriculture occurs across Asia and in countries such as India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Afghanistan, South Africa, China, Central Europe, Canada, and Russia.
• It is a form of agriculture found in the Mediterranean-type of climate. The four main aspects are orchard farming, viticulture, cereal, and vegetable cultivation. Products grown include olives, pomegranates, oranges, figs, pears, grapes, etc.
• In shifting agriculture a plot of land is cleared and cultivated for a short period of time; then it is abandoned and allowed to revert to its natural vegetation while the cultivator moves on to another plot.

The Correct Answer is Karnataka.

Key Points

• Karnataka is the top producer of ragi in India. In Karnataka, ragi growing areas are concentrated in the southern maidan. 
• Tumakuru district is the leading producer of ragi, followed by Ramnagar, Bengaluru Rural, Hassan, Mandya, Kolar, Chikballapur, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Chamarajnagar, and Davanagere districts. 
• West Bengal is the largest rice-producing state in India.
• Karnataka state is the largest producer of coffee in India.
• Assam is the largest producer of tea in India.

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• Madya Pradesh
  • Soya Bean, Linseed, Small Millets, Pulses.
•  Uttar Pradesh
  • ​Sugar Cane, Wheat, Barley, Tur dal, Sesame, Sunn hemp, Potato.
• Maharashtra 
  • ​Jowar, Onion,  Safflower, Tobacco.
• Gujarat
  • ​Bajra, Castor Seed, Cotton, Groundnut, Onion.
• Tamilnadu
  • ​Dry Chillies.
• Rajasthan
  • ​Coriander, Gram, Mustard, Rapeseed.
• Kerala
  • Dry Ginger, Tapioca.
• West Bengal
  • ​Jute, Paddy, Rice.

The correct answer is Rabi crops, Kharif crop and Zaid Crops
Key Points

• The main cash crop of UP is Sugarcane and it is grown 13% of the total arable land area of the UP.
• Wheat and paddy are grown 24% and 18% respectively of the whole arable land area of the UP.
• According to the season of UP, the three types of crops are grown.

Important Points

• Crops	Details
  Rabi Crops	These types of crops sow in the initial time of the winter season (October to December). Under this crop, wheat, barley, gram, peas, lentils, linseed, etc.
  Kharif Crops	These types of crops need more water and temperature. So, it is sowed in May to July months. Under this crop. Rice, corn, millet, jute, etc.
  Zaid crops	These types of crops need more water. So, It is sown in March-April months and reaped till June-July. Under this crop, cucumber, cucumber, watermelon, melon gourd, etc.

The correct answer is Deoria and Gorakhpur.

Key Points

• Jute is one of the important natural fibers after cotton in terms of cultivation and usage.
• Cultivation is dependent on the climate, season, and soil.
• Almost 85% of the world's jute cultivation is concentrated in the Ganges Delta.
• This fertile geographic region is shared by both Bangladesh and India (mainly West Bengal). 

Important Points

• The suitable climate for growing jute is a warm and wet climate, which is offered by the monsoon climate during the fall season, immediately followed by summer.
• Temperatures ranging from more than 25 °C and relative humidity of 70%–90% are favorable for successful cultivation.

The correct answer is Cotton.

Key Points

• Cotton is a Kharif crop. It requires 6 to 8 months to mature.
• Cotton is a water-thirsty crop and around 6% of the water for irrigation in is used for its cultivation. 
• It grows in the major parts of the country viz. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and parts of Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka.
• The irrigated crop is sown from March-May and the rain fed crop in June-July with the commencement of the monsoon.

• Kharif Season:
  • Kharif crops also are known as monsoon crops as they are cultivated in the monsoon season.
  • These crops are sown at the beginning of the rainy season.
  • Rice, maize, bajra, ragi, sorghum, soybean, groundnut, cotton, etc. are all Kharif types of crops.

Additional Information

• Zaid Season:
  • It is a short season between Kharif and Rabi season.
  • The crops grown during this season are known as Zaid crops.
  • Pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, bitter gourd, etc. are all zaid types of crops. 
• Rabi Season:
  • These are the crops that are sown at the end of the monsoon season or at the beginning of the winter season.
  • These crops also are known as winter crops.
  • Wheat, Mustard, Peas, Pulses, Barley, etc. are all Rabi types of crops.

The correct answer is "Barley".

Key Points

• Rabi crops are those which are sown during winter and harvested in the spring season.
• These are sown around mid-November mostly after the monsoon is over and harvested in April or May.
• Major rabi crop in India is Wheat, Barley, Mustard, and Peas.
• So, Barley is a Rabi crop in North India.​

Additional Information

• There are three cropping seasons in India:
  • Kharif season
  • Rabi season
  • Zaid season
• Kharif season -
  • This season starts in June and ends in October.
  • The crops are sown in June and harvested in September.
  • These include Rice, Sorghum, Maize, Tea, etc. 
• Rabi season -
  • The crops are sown during October and harvested in February.
  • These are winter-season crops.
  • These include wheat, oats, barley, pulses, etc.
• Zaid season -
  • These are sown in March and harvested in June.
  • These include Seasonal fruits and vegetables.

The Correct Answer is Wheat.

Key Points

• Kharif Season:
  • Kharif crops also are known as monsoon crops as they are cultivated in the monsoon season.
  • These crops are sown at the beginning of the rainy season.
  • Rice, maize, bajra, ragi, paddy, sorghum, soybean, groundnut, cotton, etc are all Kharif types of crops.
• Zaid Season:
  • It is a short season between Kharif and Rabi seasons.
  • The crops grown during this season are known as Zaid crops.
  • Pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, bitter gourd etc are all zaid types of crops. 
• Rabi Season:
  • These are the crops that are sown at the end of the monsoon season or at the beginning of the winter season.
  • These crops also are known as winter crops.
  • Wheat, Mustard, Pulses, Barley, etc. are all Rabi types of crops.

​The incorrect answer is Mustard.

Key Points

• Kharif Season
  • Kharif crops also are known as monsoon crops as they are cultivated in the monsoon season.
  • These crops are sown at the beginning of the rainy season.
  • Rice, maize, Bajra, Ragi, sorghum, soybean, groundnut, cotton, etc. are all Kharif types of crops.
• Zaid Season
  • It is a short season between Kharif and Rabi season.
  • The crops grown during this season are known as Zaid crops.
  • Pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, bitter gourd, etc are all Zaid types of crops. 
• Rabi Season
  • These are the crops that are sown at the end of the monsoon season or at the beginning of the winter season.
  • These crops also are known as winter crops.
  • Wheat, Mustard, Pulses, Barley, etc. are all Rabi types of crops.

The Correct answer is Cotton.
Key Points

• The crops grown in the rainy season i.e, from June to September are called Kharif crops. It is also called Monsoon crops.
• ​These crops require more temperature and humid conditions.​
• Cotton, Maize, Bajra, Red Gram, Paddy, Soyabean, Groundnut, Sugarcane, and Tea are examples of Kharif crops. Hence Option 4 is the correct answer.

 Additional Information

• The Crops grown in the winter season i.e, from October to March are called Rabi Crops.
• It Requires a low temperature at the time of sowing and more temperature at the time of harvesting.
• Wheat, Barley, Mustard, Pea, and Green gram are examples of Rabi Crops.

The correct answer is Rubber.

• Plantation crops are those crops that are cultivated on an extensive scale, owned and managed by an individual or a company. Plantations provide a high level of productivity and employment. 
• The following are the examples of Plantation crops:
  • Tea
  • Coffee
  • Rubber
  • Cocoa
  • Coconut
  • Arecanut
  • Oil Palm
  • Palmyrah
  • Cashew.
• The largest producer of rubber in India is Kerala followed by Tamilnadu.
• The largest producer of rubber in the World is Thailand followed by Indonesia and Malaysia.
• Wheat is grass which is a rabi crop.
• The largest producer of wheat in India is Uttar Pradesh followed by Punjab and Haryana.
• The largest producer of wheat in the world is China followed by India.
• Mustard is a rabi crop.
• The largest producer of mustard in India is Rajasthan.
• The largest producer of mustard in the world is China followed by India and Pakistan.
• Examples of oilseeds are sesame, rapeseed, sunflower, safflower, and olive seed.

Image of Rubber:

The correct answer is September-October.

Key Points

• The crops which are sown in the rainy season are called Kharif crops.
• Kharif crops are the crops that are sown at the beginning of the rainy season, e.g. between April and May. 
• The Kharif crops are harvested in the month of September-October
• Important crops grown during this season are paddy, maize, jowar, bajra, tur (arhar), moong, urad, cotton, jute, groundnut and soybean.
• Kharif crop requires high temperature and high humidity.

Additional Information

• There are three cropping seasons in India.
  • Rabi.
  • Kharif.
  • Zaid.
• Rabi crops are sown in the winter season from October to December and harvested in the summer season from April to June.
  • Wheat, Barley, Peas, Gram, and Mustard-produced during Rabi.
• Zaid season is a short season In between the Rabi and the Kharif seasons.
  • Cucumber and watermelon are produced during Zaid.

The correct answer is Barley and gram

Key Points 

• Rabi crops are winter-planted crops that are harvested in the spring.
• Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June. 
• Wheat, barley, gram, peas, and lentils are among them. 
• A warm climate is required for seed germination and a cold climate for the growth of crops.

Additional Information 

Option 4 is correct, i.e. Cotton.

Key Points:

• Silver fiber revolution is associated with Cotton.
• Cotton mainly found in Gujarat in India.
• Silver Revolution is associated with egg.

List of some largest producing state with their crops:

The correct answer is Mustard.

Key Points

• Rabi crops:
  • Rabi crops or rabi harvest are agricultural crops that are sown in winter and harvested in the spring in India.
  • Some example of Rabi crops is wheat, barley, gram, peas, mustard, and linseed.
  • States from the north and northwestern parts such as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh are important for the production of wheat and other rabi crops.
  • The availability of precipitation during winter months due to the western temperate cyclones helps in the success of these crops.
• Zaid Season:
  • It is a short season between the Kharif and Rabi seasons.
  • The crops grown during this season are known as Zaid crops.
  • Pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, bitter gourd, etc. are all zaid types of crops. 
• Kharif Season:
  • Kharif crops also are known as monsoon crops as they are cultivated in the monsoon season.
  • Their cropping season starts in June and ends in October.
  • These crops are sown at the beginning of the rainy season.
  • Rice, maize, bajra, ragi, sorghum, soybean, groundnut, cotton, etc. are all Kharif types of crops.

Additional Information