Agriculture, Fisheries & Minerals MCQ Questions with Answers

Q41. Indian coal is mostly:

• Anthracite
• Bituminous
• Lignite
• Peat

Q42. Which among the following rock systems in India is also known as storehouse of minerals?

• The Cudappah system
• Archaean Rock system
• Dharwar system
• The Vindhyan System

Q43. Leaching is the maximum in the soil type of:

• Laterite
• Red
• Regur
• Desert

Q44. Red soil colour is caused by:

• aluminium compounds
• mercury compounds
• iron compound
• clay

Q45. In soil, water that, is readily available to plant roots is:

• gravitational water
• capillary water
• hygroscopic water
• bound water

Q46. Which of the following statements relating to Indian agriculture is/are correct ?
1. India has the World’s largest cropped area.
2. Cropping pattern is dominated by cereal crop.
3. The average size of an Indian farm holding is too small for several agricultural operations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

• 1 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

Q47. Mulching, an agronomic measure of soil conservation, is very effective because it:
1. protects soil from gully erosion
2. protects soil from sheetwash and wind erosion
3. helps soil to retain moisture and nutrients
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• 1 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3

Q48. Which one of the following agriculture practices is eco-friendly?

• Cultivation of high yielding varieties
• Growing plants in glass houses
• Shifting cultivation
• Organic farming

Q49. Black soil of India is highly suited for the production of:

• Cotton crop
• Paddy crop
• Sugarcane crop
• Wheat crop

Q50. Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil moisture?

• Alluvial soil
• Black soil
• Red soil
• Laterite soil