Consider the following States :
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Kerala
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Tripura
How many of the above are generally known as tea producing States?

Options

(a)

Only one State

(b)

Only two States

(c)

Only three States

(d)

All four States

Answer

(D)

Agriculture › Crop-specific details

2022

Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide?

Options

(a)

Cotton

(b)

Rice

(c)

Sugarcane

(d)

Wheat

Answer

(B)

Farming Techniques

Agriculture › Farming Techniques

2022

The “Miyawaki method” is well known for the:

Options

(a)

Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas

(b)

Development of gardens using genetically modified flora

(c)

Creation of mini forests in urban areas

(d)

Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces.

Answer

(C)

Agriculture › Farming Techniques

2022

‘System of Rice Intensification’ of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in :
1. Reduced seed requirement
2. Reduced methane production
3. Reduced electricity consumption
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(D)