CBSE Class 10 Social Science Agriculture MCQs

Question : What part of Total population of India is engaged in agriculture activities:
a) 2/3
(b) 1/3
(c) 2/5 
(d) 1/4

Answer : A

Question : Which one of following is not Agro-based industry:
(a) Cement Industry
(b) Jute Industry 
(c) Cotton textile Industry
(d) Sugar Industry

Answer : A

Question : It’s type of Agriculture where farmers clear a patch of and produce rereads and other food crops to sustain that family that is:
(a) Commercial farming
(b) Extensive farming
(c) Modern farming
(d) Slash and burn farming

Answer : D

Question : Agriculture where a single crop is grown on large area:
(a) Shifting Agriculture
(b) Plantation agriculture
(c) Horticulture
(d) Extensive Agriculture

Answer : B

Question. Which of the following type of economic activity is agriculture?
(a) Secondary
(b) Primary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Organized

Answer : B

Question. Hoe, dao digging sticks are associated with
(a) Primitive subsistence farming
(b) Green Revolution
(c) Commercial farming
(d) Industrial revolution

Answer : A

Question. Which of the following conditions is not a feature for primitive subsistence farming?
(a) Fertility of soil
(b) Monsoon
(c) Favourable atmosphere
(d) Sufficient capital

Answer : D

Question. ‘Slash and Burn’ agriculture is –
(a) Shifting agriculture
(b) Commercial agriculture
(c) Intensive agriculture
(d) None of these

Answer : A

Question. KCC stands for_______
(a) Kissan Credited Card
(b) Kissan Credit Carding
(c) Kissan Crediting Card
(d) Kissan Credit Card

Answer : D

Question. Which of the following oil-seeds is a Rabi crop?
(a) Sesamum
(b) Linseed
(c) Groundnut
(d) None of the above

Answer : B

Question. Name the type of farming, which has an interface of agriculture and industry.
(a) plantation agriculture
(b) Slash and Burn agriculture
(c) Intensive Subsistence
(d) None of the above

Answer : A

Question. Which of the following are plantation crops?
(a) Rice and maize
(b) Wheat and pulses
(c) Tea, coffee, banana and sugarcane
(d) Rice and Wheat

Answer : C

Question. Name the crop grown with the onset of monsoon in different parts of the country.
(a) Kharif Crop
(b) Rabi Crop
(c) Zaid
(d) None of the above

Answer : A

Question. Ragi is rich in
(a) Zinc
(b) Iodine
(c) Phosphorus
(d) Iron

Answer : D

Question. Rabi crops are:
(a) sown in winter and harvested in summer
(b) sown during rainy season and harvested in winter
(c) sown in summer and harvested in winter
(d) None of the above

Answer : A

Question. Karnataka is famous for which plantation crops
(a) Coffee
(b) Tea
(c) jute
(d) Wheat

Answer : A

Question. Which of the following crop is a major source of protein in a vegetarian diet?
(a) Wheat
(b) Rice
(c) Pulses
(d) Oilseeds

Answer : C

Question. A short season between the rabi and kharif season is known as:
(a) Aus
(b) Boro
(c) Zaid
(d) None of the above

Answer : C

Question. The two main wheat growing regions are:
(a) The Ganga-Sutlej plains and the Deccan Trap
(b) North-eastern part and eastern-coastal plains
(c) Deccan plateau and Konkan coast
(d) None of the above

Answer : A

Question. White Revolution, related to ______ production
(a) Cotton
(b) Milk
(c) Oil seeds
(d) Fruits Assertion and Reason

Answer : B

Question. Which one of the following describes a system of agriculture where a single crop is grown on a large area?
(a) Shifting Agriculture
(b) Plantation Agriculture
(c) Horticulture
(d) intensive Agriculture.

Answer : B

Question. Rearing of silk worms for the production of silk fibre is known as:
(a) Sericulture
(b) Aquaculture
(c) Viticulture
(d) Pisciculture

Answer : A

Question : Which one of the following is ‘Kharif’ crop:
(a) Wheat
(b) Mustered
(c) Maize
(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question : Maximum consumption of natural rubber is made of –
(a) Auto tyres & tubes
(b) Footwear
(c) Beats and hoses
(d) Dipped goods

Answer : A

Question : India is the larger producer as well as the consumer of the world?
(a) Wheat
(b) Maize
(c) Pulses
(d) Millets

Answer : C

Question : What part of Total population of India is engaged in agriculture activities:
a) 2/3
b) 1/3
c) 2/5
d) 1/4

Answer : A

Question : Which one of following is not Agro-based industry:
a) Cement Industry
b) Jute Industry
c) Cotton textile Industry
d) Sugar Industry

Answer : A

Question : It’s type of Agriculture where farmers clear a patch of and produce rereads and other food crops to sustain that family that is:
a) Commercial farming
b) Extensive farming
c) Modern farming
d) Slash and burn farming

Answer : D

Question : Agriculture where a single crop is grown on large area:
a) Shifting Agriculture
b) Plantation agriculture
c) Horticulture
d) Extensive Agriculture

Answer : B

Question : Which one of the following is ‘Kharif’ crop:
a) Wheat
b) Mustered
c) Maize
d) None of these

Answer : C

Question : Maximum consumption of natural rubber is made of –
a) Auto tyres & tubes
b) Footwear
c) Beats and hoses
d) Dipped goods

Answer : A

Question : India is the larger producer as well as the consumer of the world?
a) Wheat
b) Maize
c) Pulses
d) Millets

Answer : C

Question : The oil-seed in India grown in both Rabi and Kharif seasons is
a) Groundnut 
b) Coconut
c) Castor-seed 
d) Mustard

Answer : C

Question : Commercial farming is practised the most in the states of
a) Punjab and Haryana 
b) Orissa and West Bengal
c) Rajasthan
d) Himachal Pradesh

Answer : A

Question : Which of the following types of farming is practised in areas with high population pressure on land ?
a) Primitive Subsistence farming
b) Intensive Subsistence farming
c) Commercial Farming 
d) Plantations

Answer : B

Question : Which of the following crops is produced during zaid cropping season?
a) Sugarcane 
b) Muskmelon
c) Groundnut 
d) Moong

Answer : B

Question : Which of the following countries is the largest producer of oilseeds?
a) China 
b) Brazil
c) India 
d) Yemen

Answer : C

Question : The following is associated with primitive subsistence farming
a) Chemical fertilizers 
b) Monsoon
c) High yield crops or seeds 
d) Insecticides

Answer : B

Question : The price announced by the government in support of a crop is
a) Maximum support price 
b) Minimum support price
c) Moderate support price 
d) Influential support price

Answer : B

Question : The basic conditions for the growth of rice crops is
a) Temperature– 25°C, Rainfall– 100 cm-200 cm.
b) Temperature– 20-25°C, Rainfall– 50 cm-75 cm.
c) Temperature– 21-27°C, Rainfall– 50 cm-75 cm.
d) Temperature– 20-25°C, Rainfall– 50 cm-75 cm.

Answer : A

Question : Of the following example of leguminous crop is
a) Pulses 
b) Millets
c) Jowar 
d) Sesamum

Answer : A

Question : One of the major pulse producing state of India is
a) Kerala 
b) Goa
c) Uttar Pradesh 
d) Tamil Nadu

Answer : C

Assertion Reason

Question : Assertion(A): India’s primary activity is Agriculture
Reason(R): Two thirds of its population is engaged in agricultural activities
Answer : Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(Explanation of assertion- Agriculture is a primary activity, which produces most of the food that we consume. Two-thirds of India’s population is involved in agricultural activities and earns livelihood through it).

Question : Assertion(A): Crops are grown depending upon variations in soil, climate and cultivation practices
Reason(R): Crops are also grown according to availability of water.
Answer : Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(Explanation of assertion- Variety of food and non – food crops are Grown in different parts of the country depending upon the variations is soil, Climate and cultivation practices. Major crops grown in India are rice, wheat, millets, pulses, tea, coffee, sugarcane, oil seeds, cotton and jute, etc).

Question : Assertion (A): Organic farming is much in vogue.
Reason(R): In organic farming crops are grown using high doses of chemical fertilisers and insecticides.
Answer : Assertion is true but reason is false
(Explanation of assertion – Organic farming is much in vogue today because it is practiced without factory made chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides. Hence, it does not affect environment and human beings in a negative manner)

Question : Assertion (A): Indian Farmers should diversify their cropping pattern
Reason (R): Diversification of agriculture will increase income and reduce environmental degradation
Answer : Both are true.

Question : Assertion (A): Pulses are leguminous crops
Reason (R): These help in restoring soil fertility by fixing nitrogen from air
Answer : Both are true.

Important Questions NCERT Class 10 Social Science Chapter 4 Agriculture

Question : How can small and marginal farmers be supported by the government?
Answer : Loan facilities to the farmers at lower rates of interest, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and crop insurance etc.

Question : What soil is perfect for the growth of cashew nuts?
Answer : For the best production deep, well-drained sandy or sandy-loam soil is recommended.

Question : Which are the two major cotton producing states of North? Describe four geographical conditions required for the growth of cotton.
Answer : Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP. etc., are the major cotton producing states.
Geographical conditions required for the cultivation of cotton are:
(i) It grows well in drier parts of the black cotton soil of the Deccan plateau.
(ii) It requires high temperature (21°C – 30°C).
(iii) It requires light rainfall or irrigation (50-100 cm).
(iv) It requires 210 frost free days and bright sunshine for its growth.

Question : Describe any three main features of ‘Kharif crop season.’
Answer : (a) Kharif crops are also known as summer crops. They are sown at the beginning of monsoon and harvested in September-October.
(b) Paddy, maize, jowar, bajra, tur, moong, urad, cotton, jute, groundnut and soybean are important kharif crops. Assam, West Bengal, coastal regions of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are important rice growing states.
(c) In Assam, West Bengal and Orissa; three crops of paddy are grown in a year. These are called Aus, Aman and Boro.

Question : Name any four oilseeds produced in India. Explain the importance of oilseeds in our day to day life.
Answer : (i) Groundnut
(ii) Mustard
(iii) Coconut
(iv) Sesame
(v) Soyabean, Sunflower, etc.
Importance of oilseeds : Most of these are edible in the form of oil. Used as raw material for manufacturing paints, varnishes, soaps, perfumes etc,. oil cake is used as cattle feed and fertiliser.

Question : Mention any two geographical conditions required for the growth of maize crop in India. Describe any three factors which have contributed to increase in maize production.
Answer : (i) Geographical conditions required for the growth of maize crop in India :
(a) It is a kharif crop which requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C.
(b) It grows well in alluvial soil.
(ii) Use of modern inputs such as HYV seeds, fertilisers and irrigation have contributed to the increased production of maize.

Question : Describe four geographical conditions required for the growth of sugarcane. Name two major sugarcane producing states of North India.
Answer : Geographical conditions required for the growth of sugarcane in India are :
(i) It is a tropical as well as sub-tropical crop so it requires a hot and humid climate.
(ii) Temperature of 24°C to 27°C.
(iii) It requires an annual rainfall between 75 to 100 cm.
(iv) It can be grown on a variety of soils.
Major sugarcane producing states of North India are : Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab and Haryana.

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Question. What are three cropping seasons of India? Explain any one in brief.
Answer: India has three cropping seasons:-
(1) Rabi
(2) Kharif and
(3) Zaid
(1) Rabi crops: - Shown in winter from October to December.
- Harvest in summer from April to June.
- Main crop-wheat, barley, peas, gram, mustard
(2) Kharif crop:
- Grown with the onset of monsoon in different parts of the country.
- Harnest in September-October.
- Maize jawar , bajra ,cotton, Soya been
(3) Zaid crops:
-sown between rabbi and kharif seasons.
Crops: watermelon, Muskmelon, cucumber, fodder etc.

Question. Discuss three main impacts of globalization on Indian agriculture.
Answer:
1.Indian agriculture products are not able to compete with the developed countries.
2.Bad condition of marginal and small farmers
3.Caused land degradation due to overuse of chemicals.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Question. Distinguish between rabi and kharif season? (At least two differences)
Answer: Difference between rabi and kharif season.  

Question. What is Horticulture? Name the fruits grown in India?
Answer: “Horticulture:-It is an art of cultivating fruits and vegetables. India is the largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world. India is the producer of tropical as well as temperate fruits.”
India is known for
- Mangoes - Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
- Oranges - Nagpur and Cherrapunjee (Meghalaya),
- Bananas- Kerala, Mizoram, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu,
-Lichi and guava- Uttar Pradesh and Bihar,
-Pineapples - Meghalaya,
-Grapes - Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra
-Apples, pears, apricots, and walnuts - Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are in great demand all over the world.
India produces about 13 per cent of the world vegetables. It is an important producer of pea, cauliflower, onion, cabbage, tomato, brinjal and potato.

Question. Distinguish between Subsistence and Commercial agriculture.
Answer: 

Question. What are the four important fiber crops of India? Describe any one of them.
Answer: four important fiber crops of India are:
Cotton, Jute, Hemp and Natural silk.
Cotton:-
(a) India is known as the original home of the cotton plant.
(b) India is the third largest producer of cotton in the world. (c)Cotton grows well in the drier parts of the black cotton soil of the Deccan plateau.
(d) It requires high temperature, light rainfall or irrigation, 210-frost-free days and bright sun-shine for its growth.
(e) It is Kharif crop and requires 6 to 8 months to mature.
(f) Major Cotton producing states are Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

OR

Jute:-
(a) Jute is known as the golden of fiber.
(b) It grows well on well-drained fertile soil in the flood plains where soils are renewed every year.
(c) High temperature is required during the time of growth.
(d) Major jute producing states are West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Orissa and Meghalaya.
(e) It is used in making gunny bags, mats, ropes, yarn, carpets and other artifacts.