Norman Ernest Borlaug, who is regarded as the father of the Green Revolution in India, is from which country?
Subject: Agriculture
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When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour
When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour ?
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Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country what could be the reason
Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country what could be the reason?
1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the State.
2. Rich pool of skilled labour is available.
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In India, during the last decade the total cultivated land for which one of the following crops has remained more or less stagnant
In India, during the last decade the total cultivated land for which one of the following crops has remained more or less stagnant?
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Genetically modified “golden rice” has been engineered to meet human nutritional requirements. Which one of the following statements best qualifies golden rice
Genetically modified “golden rice” has been engineered to meet human nutritional requirements. Which one of the following statements best qualifies golden rice?
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Following are the characteristics of an area in India
Following are the characteristics of an area in India:
1. Hot and humid climate
2. Annual rainfall 200 cm
3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres
4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above? -
With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices
With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices :
1. Crop rotation
2. Sand fences
3. Terracing
4. Wind breaks
Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India ? -
Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements
Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
2. Coffee, is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? -
Mon 863 is a variety of maize. It was in the news for the following reason
Mon 863 is a variety of maize. It was in the news for the following reason
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Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of Salinization on irrigated land
Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of Salinization on irrigated land?