भारत की कृषि, फसलें, परियोजनाएँ एवं सिंचाई / Agriculture, Crops, Projects and Irrigation in India
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भारत की कृषि, फसलें, परियोजनाएँ एवं सिंचाई / Agriculture, Crops, Projects and Irrigation in India — Questions with Answers
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Q1.
What percentage of India's working population is engaged in agriculture?
45.2%
52.1%
58.3%
63.7%
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Answer: B. 52.1%
According to the given data, 52.1% of India's working population is engaged in agriculture, making it the largest employment sector in the country.
Q2.
What percentage of India's total area is net sown area?
Around 40%
Around 47%
Around 55%
Around 62%
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Answer: B. Around 47%
Approximately 47% of India's total geographical area is net sown area, which represents the actual cultivated land in the country.
Q3.
What was agriculture's contribution to GDP in 1950-51 and what is it currently?
45% then, 15% now
52% then, 18% now
60% then, 20% now
48% then, 22% now
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Answer: B. 52% then, 18% now
In 1950-51, agriculture contributed 52% to India's GDP, but currently it contributes only 18%, showing the structural transformation of the economy.
Q4.
What percentage of nitrogen fertilizer consumption does India produce domestically?
82%
88%
94%
98%
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Answer: C. 94%
India produces 94% of its nitrogen fertilizer consumption domestically, making it largely self-sufficient in this important agricultural input.
Q5.
What percentage of phosphatic fertilizer consumption does India produce domestically?
75%
82%
89%
94%
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Answer: B. 82%
India produces 82% of its phosphatic fertilizer consumption domestically, though it still needs to import the remaining 18%.
Q6.
What is India's dependency status regarding potash fertilizers?
50% import dependent
75% import dependent
90% import dependent
Completely import dependent
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Answer: D. Completely import dependent
India is completely dependent on imports for potash fertilizers, making it vulnerable to international price fluctuations and supply disruptions.
Q7.
What is the English term for 'झूम कृषि' (Jhum cultivation)?
Intensive Cultivation
Shifting Cultivation
Mixed Cultivation
Organic Cultivation
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Answer: B. Shifting Cultivation
झूम कृषि is called 'Shifting Cultivation' in English, which involves clearing forest land, cultivating for a few years, and then moving to new areas.
Q8.
Which of the following best describes the trend in agriculture's contribution to India's GDP?
Steadily increasing
Rapidly declining
Remaining constant
Fluctuating randomly
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Answer: B. Rapidly declining
Agriculture's contribution to GDP has declined rapidly from 52% in 1950-51 to 18% currently, indicating economic diversification towards industry and services.
Q9.
Based on the fertilizer data, which type of fertilizer makes India most import-dependent?
Nitrogen fertilizers
Phosphatic fertilizers
Potash fertilizers
Organic fertilizers
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Answer: C. Potash fertilizers
Potash fertilizers make India most import-dependent as the country is completely (100%) dependent on imports for this fertilizer type.
Q10.
What does the fact that 52.1% of working population is in agriculture while agriculture contributes only 18% to GDP indicate?
High agricultural productivity
Low agricultural productivity
Balanced economic structure
Industrial dominance
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Answer: B. Low agricultural productivity
This indicates low agricultural productivity as a large portion of workforce produces a relatively small share of GDP, suggesting underemployment and low per capita income in agriculture.
