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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020: IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - GEOGRAPHY [Day 58]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
What does the term Olericulture refers to
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Solution (a)
The term Olericulture is derived from Latin words olerus meaning ‘vegetables’ and cultura meaning ‘cultivation’. It can be defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific study of vegetable crops
Hence option a is correct
Pomology
The term is derived from Latin words poma and logus. Poma means ‘fruit’ and logus means ‘study, knowledge or discourse’. It can be defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific study of fruit crops.
Floriculture
The term floriculture is derived from Latin words florus and cultura. Florus means ‘flower’ and cultura means ‘cultivation’. It can be defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific study of flowering and ornamental crops.
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Solution (a)
The term Olericulture is derived from Latin words olerus meaning ‘vegetables’ and cultura meaning ‘cultivation’. It can be defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific study of vegetable crops
Hence option a is correct
Pomology
The term is derived from Latin words poma and logus. Poma means ‘fruit’ and logus means ‘study, knowledge or discourse’. It can be defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific study of fruit crops.
Floriculture
The term floriculture is derived from Latin words florus and cultura. Florus means ‘flower’ and cultura means ‘cultivation’. It can be defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific study of flowering and ornamental crops.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Golden Rice
- Golden rice is the collective name of rice varieties that are genetically modified to counter vitamin A deficiency in developing countries.
- To create golden rice, scientists had modified rice plants with beta-carotene genes from maize. Hence rice plants started to produce the rich orange-colored pigment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Golden rice is the collective name of rice varieties that are genetically modified to counter vitamin A deficiency in developing countries.
Hence statement 1 is correct
To create golden rice, scientists modified rice plants with beta-carotene genes from maize. By doing this, rice plants started to produce the rich orange-colored pigment.
Hence statement 2 is correct
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Solution (c)
Golden rice is the collective name of rice varieties that are genetically modified to counter vitamin A deficiency in developing countries.
Hence statement 1 is correct
To create golden rice, scientists modified rice plants with beta-carotene genes from maize. By doing this, rice plants started to produce the rich orange-colored pigment.
Hence statement 2 is correct
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
- It is the world’s premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science, improving the health and welfare of rice farmers
- IRRI is an independent, for-profit, research and educational institute.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is the world’s premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is the world’s premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Which of the following is true about Culturable Waste-Land
- Any land which is left fallow (uncultivated) for more than five years is considered as Culturable Waste-Land
- It can be brought under cultivation after improving it through reclamation practices
- Any land which is left without cultivation for one or less than one agricultural year is considered as Culturable Waste-Land
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Culturable Waste-Land
Any land which is left fallow (uncultivated) for more than five years is included in this category.
It can be brought under cultivation after improving it through reclamation practices.
Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Current Fallow
This is the land which is left without cultivation for one or less than one agricultural year. Fallowing is a cultural practice adopted for giving the land rest. The land recoups the lost fertility through natural processes.
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Solution (a)
Culturable Waste-Land
Any land which is left fallow (uncultivated) for more than five years is included in this category.
It can be brought under cultivation after improving it through reclamation practices.
Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Current Fallow
This is the land which is left without cultivation for one or less than one agricultural year. Fallowing is a cultural practice adopted for giving the land rest. The land recoups the lost fertility through natural processes.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched:
Shifting cultivation called :: Practised in
- Milpa :: Mexico
- Roca :: Brazil
- Ladang :: Malaysia
- Jhumming :: The North-East India
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (d)
Shifting cultivation is known by different names in different parts of the world.
Shifting cultivation called :: Practised in
- Milpa :: Mexico
- Roca :: Brazil
- Ladang :: Malaysia
- Jhumming :: The North-East India
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Solution (d)
Shifting cultivation is known by different names in different parts of the world.
Shifting cultivation called :: Practised in
- Milpa :: Mexico
- Roca :: Brazil
- Ladang :: Malaysia
- Jhumming :: The North-East India
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Crop rotation is done by growing different crops in the same field one after the other. Which of the following are benefits of crop rotation?
- Maintains the soil fertility
- Helps in pest control
- Prevents soil depletion
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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Solution (d)
- Crop rotation is one of the oldest and most effective cultural control strategies.
- It means the planned order of specific crops planted on the same field.
- It also means that the succeeding crop belongs to a different family than the previous one.
- The planned rotation may vary from 2 or 3 year or longer period.
Crop rotation:
- Maintains the soil fertility
- Helps in pest control
- Prevents soil depletion
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Solution (d)
- Crop rotation is one of the oldest and most effective cultural control strategies.
- It means the planned order of specific crops planted on the same field.
- It also means that the succeeding crop belongs to a different family than the previous one.
- The planned rotation may vary from 2 or 3 year or longer period.
Crop rotation:
- Maintains the soil fertility
- Helps in pest control
- Prevents soil depletion
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Organic Farming?
- Organic farming refers to the use of traditional methods for farming without using artificial fertilizers and pesticides.
- Organic farming produces much lower yield than conventional farming.
- It helps in maintaining fertility of soil by encouraging soil biological activity.
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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Solution (c)
Organic farming refers to the use of traditional methods for farming without using artificial fertilizers and pesticides.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
There is no scientific basis to prove that yield in organic farming is less than conventional farming.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
It helps in maintaining fertility of soil by encouraging soil biological activity.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Solution (c)
Organic farming refers to the use of traditional methods for farming without using artificial fertilizers and pesticides.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
There is no scientific basis to prove that yield in organic farming is less than conventional farming.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
It helps in maintaining fertility of soil by encouraging soil biological activity.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the Millets:
- Millets are short duration (3-4 months) warm weather grasses grown in those areas where the main crops like rice and wheat cannot be grown successfully.
- Karnataka is the highest millet producing state in India.
- Millets are cultivated in low-fertile land, mountainous, tribal and rain-fed areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Millets are short duration (3-4 months) warm weather grasses grown in those areas where the main crops like rice and wheat cannot be grown successfully.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Rajasthan is the highest millet producing state in India.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
Millets are cultivated in low-fertile land, mountainous, tribal and rain-fed areas.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Solution (c)
Millets are short duration (3-4 months) warm weather grasses grown in those areas where the main crops like rice and wheat cannot be grown successfully.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Rajasthan is the highest millet producing state in India.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
Millets are cultivated in low-fertile land, mountainous, tribal and rain-fed areas.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the Wheat:
- It can be grown in the temperate zone and the cold tracts of the far north, beyond even the 60 degree north altitude.
- Soils with a clay loam or loam texture, good structure and moderate water holding capacity are ideal for wheat cultivation.
- It can be cultivated from sea level as high as 3300 meters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
It can be grown in the temperate zone and the cold tracts of the far north, beyond even the 60 degree north altitude.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Soils with a clay loam or loam texture, good structure and moderate water holding capacity are ideal for wheat cultivation.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
It can be cultivated from sea level as high as 3300 meters.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Solution (d)
It can be grown in the temperate zone and the cold tracts of the far north, beyond even the 60 degree north altitude.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Soils with a clay loam or loam texture, good structure and moderate water holding capacity are ideal for wheat cultivation.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
It can be cultivated from sea level as high as 3300 meters.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the Wheat:
- The parent material for most of the black soil is the volcanic rocks that were formed in the Deccan Plateau.
- The black soil is highly retentive of moisture.
- These soils are best suited for cotton crop, tobacco, castor, sunflower and millets.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
The parent material for most of the black soil is the volcanic rocks that were formed in the Deccan Plateau.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The black soil is highly retentive of moisture.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
These soils are best suited for cotton crop, tobacco, castor, sunflower and millets.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Solution (d)
The parent material for most of the black soil is the volcanic rocks that were formed in the Deccan Plateau.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The black soil is highly retentive of moisture.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
These soils are best suited for cotton crop, tobacco, castor, sunflower and millets.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
