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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020: IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - GEOGRAPHY [Day 56]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding forest and forest cover
- Area under actual forest cover is different from area classified as forest
- Forest is the area which the Government has identified and demarcated for forest growth
- There may be an increase in Forest without any increase in the actual forest cover
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Forest and Forest cover
It is important to note that area under actual forest cover is different from area classified as forest.
Hence statement 1 is correct
Forest is the area which the Government has identified and demarcated for forest growth. The land revenue records are consistent with the Forest definition.
Hence statement 2 is correct
There may be an increase in Forest without any increase in the actual forest cover.
Hence statement 3 is correct
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Solution (a)
Forest and Forest cover
It is important to note that area under actual forest cover is different from area classified as forest.
Hence statement 1 is correct
Forest is the area which the Government has identified and demarcated for forest growth. The land revenue records are consistent with the Forest definition.
Hence statement 2 is correct
There may be an increase in Forest without any increase in the actual forest cover.
Hence statement 3 is correct
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Gross Cropped Area (GCA) and Net Sown Area
- Gross Cropped Area (GCA) is the total area sown once as well as more than once in a particular year
- Net Sown Area is the total area sown once as well as more than once in a particular year
- Gross Cropped Area (GCA) is the area sown with crops but is counted only once
- Net Sown Area is the area sown with crops but is counted only once
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Gross Cropped Area (GCA) is the total area sown once as well as more than once in a particular year. When the crop is sown on a piece of land for twice, the area is counted twice in GCA.
Hence statement 1 is correct
Net Sown Area is the area sown with crops but is counted only once.
This implies that if we deduct net sown area from gross cropped area; what we find is those areas where crops are cultivated for more than once in a particular agriculture year.
Hence statement 4 is correct
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Solution (d)
Gross Cropped Area (GCA) is the total area sown once as well as more than once in a particular year. When the crop is sown on a piece of land for twice, the area is counted twice in GCA.
Hence statement 1 is correct
Net Sown Area is the area sown with crops but is counted only once.
This implies that if we deduct net sown area from gross cropped area; what we find is those areas where crops are cultivated for more than once in a particular agriculture year.
Hence statement 4 is correct
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- In mixed farming the land is used for growing food and fodder crops and rearing livestock
- Wheat requires moderate temperature and rainfall during growing season and bright sunshine at the time of harvest
- Cotton requires high temperature, light rainfall, three hundred and sixty five days frost-free days and bright sunshine for its growth
- Coffee needs well-drained loamy soils and gentle slopes
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
In mixed farming the land is used for growing food and fodder crops and rearing livestock. It is practiced in Europe, eastern USA, Argentina, southeast Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Wheat requires moderate temperature and rainfall during growing season and bright sunshine at the time of harvest. It thrives best in well drained loamy soil. Wheat is grown extensively in USA, Canada, Argentina, Russia, Ukraine, Australia and India. In India it is grown in winter.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Cotton requires high temperature, light rainfall, two hundred and ten frost-free days and bright sunshine for its growth. It grows best on black and alluvial soils. China, USA, India, Pakistan, Brazil and Egypt are the leading producers of cotton. It is one of the main raw materials for the cotton textile industry.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
Tea is a beverage crop grown on plantations. This requires cool climate and well distributed high rainfall throughout the year for the growth of its tender leaves. It needs well-drained loamy soils and gentle slopes. Labour in large number is required to pick the leaves. Kenya, India, China, Sri Lanka produce the best quality tea in the world.
Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
In mixed farming the land is used for growing food and fodder crops and rearing livestock. It is practiced in Europe, eastern USA, Argentina, southeast Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Wheat requires moderate temperature and rainfall during growing season and bright sunshine at the time of harvest. It thrives best in well drained loamy soil. Wheat is grown extensively in USA, Canada, Argentina, Russia, Ukraine, Australia and India. In India it is grown in winter.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Cotton requires high temperature, light rainfall, two hundred and ten frost-free days and bright sunshine for its growth. It grows best on black and alluvial soils. China, USA, India, Pakistan, Brazil and Egypt are the leading producers of cotton. It is one of the main raw materials for the cotton textile industry.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
Tea is a beverage crop grown on plantations. This requires cool climate and well distributed high rainfall throughout the year for the growth of its tender leaves. It needs well-drained loamy soils and gentle slopes. Labour in large number is required to pick the leaves. Kenya, India, China, Sri Lanka produce the best quality tea in the world.
Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding oil palm cultivation in India.
- Majority of the oil palm is grown on irrigated land In India
- This oil palm is considered as golden palm due to its high yielding capacity
- Oil palm consumes much less water than paddy and sugarcane
- Andhra Pradesh accounts for the bulk of oil palm fruit production in India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
While Malaysia and Indonesia, which dominate the world’s oil palm production, grow the crop in rain-fed conditions, India grows it on irrigated land. Majority of the oil palm is grown on irrigated land In India. This disadvantage sees India having to settle for far lesser yields.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Oil palm tree produces edible palm-oil as well as palm kernel-oil. This oil palm is considered as golden palm due to its high yielding capacity.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Oil palm doesn’t require much water. It consumes much less water than paddy and sugarcane.
Hence statement 3 is correct
Andhra Pradesh accounts for the bulk of oil palm fruit production in India. Of the two lakh hectares under oil palm cultivation in the country, Andhra Pradesh accounts for 1.5 lakh acres.
Hence statement 4 is correct
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Solution (d)
While Malaysia and Indonesia, which dominate the world’s oil palm production, grow the crop in rain-fed conditions, India grows it on irrigated land. Majority of the oil palm is grown on irrigated land In India. This disadvantage sees India having to settle for far lesser yields.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Oil palm tree produces edible palm-oil as well as palm kernel-oil. This oil palm is considered as golden palm due to its high yielding capacity.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Oil palm doesn’t require much water. It consumes much less water than paddy and sugarcane.
Hence statement 3 is correct
Andhra Pradesh accounts for the bulk of oil palm fruit production in India. Of the two lakh hectares under oil palm cultivation in the country, Andhra Pradesh accounts for 1.5 lakh acres.
Hence statement 4 is correct
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Coffee Cultivation in India
- Its cultivation is mainly confined to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala which form traditional coffee tracts
- Coffee is a tropical plantation crop
- Karnataka alone accounts for more than two-third of total production of coffee in the country
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Its cultivation is mainly confined to Karnataka (54%), Kerala (19%) and Tamil Nadu (8%) which form traditional coffee tracts.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Coffee is a tropical plantation crop. Its seeds are roasted, ground and are used for preparing a beverage. There are three varieties of coffee i.e. arabica, robusta and liberica. India mostly grows superior quality coffee, arabica, which is in great demand in International market.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Indian coffee, grown mostly in southern states under monsoon rainfall conditions, is also termed as “Indian monsooned coffee”. New fields are also developed in NE states. Karnataka alone accounts for more than two-third of total production of coffee in the country. The two well-known species of coffee grown are the Arabica and Robusta.
Hence statement 3 is correct
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Solution (c)
Its cultivation is mainly confined to Karnataka (54%), Kerala (19%) and Tamil Nadu (8%) which form traditional coffee tracts.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Coffee is a tropical plantation crop. Its seeds are roasted, ground and are used for preparing a beverage. There are three varieties of coffee i.e. arabica, robusta and liberica. India mostly grows superior quality coffee, arabica, which is in great demand in International market.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Indian coffee, grown mostly in southern states under monsoon rainfall conditions, is also termed as “Indian monsooned coffee”. New fields are also developed in NE states. Karnataka alone accounts for more than two-third of total production of coffee in the country. The two well-known species of coffee grown are the Arabica and Robusta.
Hence statement 3 is correct
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Plantation agriculture’:
- The plantation has an interface of agriculture and industry.
- It is both capital intensive and labor intensive.
- Tea, coffee, cocoa, rubber, cotton, sugarcane, bananas and pineapples are important plantation crops.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
The plantation has an interface of agriculture and industry.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
It is both capital intensive and labor intensive.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Tea, coffee, cocoa, rubber, cotton, sugarcane, bananas and pineapples are important plantation crops.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Solution (d)
The plantation has an interface of agriculture and industry.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
It is both capital intensive and labor intensive.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Tea, coffee, cocoa, rubber, cotton, sugarcane, bananas and pineapples are important plantation crops.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements about Seed Replacement Rate?
- Seed Replacement Rate (SSR) is a measure of how much of the total cropped area was sown with farm saved seeds in comparison to certified seeds.
- Seed Replacement Rate is directly proportional to productivity.
- Seed Replacement Ratio denotes actual quality seed distributed to farmers
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Seed Replacement Rate (SSR) or Seed Replacement Ratio is a measure of how much of the total cropped area was sown with certified seeds in comparison to farm saved seeds.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Seed Replacement Rate is directly proportional to productivity.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Seed Replacement Ratio denotes actual quality seed distributed to farmers
Hence Statement 3 is correct
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Seed Replacement Rate (SSR) or Seed Replacement Ratio is a measure of how much of the total cropped area was sown with certified seeds in comparison to farm saved seeds.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Seed Replacement Rate is directly proportional to productivity.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Seed Replacement Ratio denotes actual quality seed distributed to farmers
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
What are the benefits of mixed cropping?
- Suppression of weeds and insect pests.
- Resistance of climate extremes.
- Suppression of plant diseases.
- Increase in overall productivity.
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (d)
- Benefits of mixed cropping include the balance of input and outgo of soil nutrients, the suppression of weeds and insect pests, the resistance of climate extremes (wet, dry, hot, cold), the suppression of plant diseases, the increase in overall productivity, and the management of scarce resources (land) to the fullest degree.
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Solution (d)
- Benefits of mixed cropping include the balance of input and outgo of soil nutrients, the suppression of weeds and insect pests, the resistance of climate extremes (wet, dry, hot, cold), the suppression of plant diseases, the increase in overall productivity, and the management of scarce resources (land) to the fullest degree.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Cropping intensity refers to raising of a number of crops during one agriculture year by expanding the net area under cultivation.
- Crop combination refers to the quantum or diversity of crops entering a region in a given period.
Which of the above statements is/are NOT CORRECT?
Correct
Solution (a)
Cropping intensity refers to the raising of a number of crops from the same field during one agriculture year. This also implies higher productivity per unit of arable land during one agricultural year.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Crop combination refers to the quantum or diversity of crops entering a region in a given period.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Cropping intensity refers to the raising of a number of crops from the same field during one agriculture year. This also implies higher productivity per unit of arable land during one agricultural year.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Crop combination refers to the quantum or diversity of crops entering a region in a given period.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements
- Gross Command Area (GCA) is defined as total area that can be irrigated by a canal system on the perception that unlimited quantity of water is available.
- Intensity of irrigation is defined as the percentage of the irrigation proposed to be irrigated annually.
Which of the above statements is/are NOT CORRECT?
Correct
Solution (d)
Gross command area (GCA) is defined as total area that can be irrigated by a canal system on the perception that unlimited quantity of water is available.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Intensity of irrigation is defined as the percentage of the irrigation proposed to be irrigated annually.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Gross command area (GCA) is defined as total area that can be irrigated by a canal system on the perception that unlimited quantity of water is available.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Intensity of irrigation is defined as the percentage of the irrigation proposed to be irrigated annually.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
