UPSC Geography Agriculture Question Bank Irrigation, Multipurpose Projects Agriculture, Livestock and Fishing

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    Match List I with List II and select the corn answer using the code given to below;
    List I (Type of Agriculture)                 List II (Area)
    A. Jhuming               1. Bundelkhanc
    B. Subsistence            2. Punjab
    C. Plantation             3. Naga Hills
    D. Commercial Grain farming   4. Nilgiri hills
    Code:

    A)    A-4       B-2       1          3

    B)      A-3       B-1       C-2       D-4

    C)      A-3       B-1       C-4       D-2

    D) A-2       B-1       C-3       D-4

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Jhuming is local name given to shifting agriculture in Naga Hills and others areas of north-eastern states. A. Subsistence agriculture is a type of agriculture in which crops are grown by the labour provided by the farmer and his family members. The entire produce is consumed by the farmer and his family members and there is very little surplus for sale in the market. This type of agriculture is an indication of low level of economy and is practised in large parts of the country including Bundelkhand. B. Plantation agriculture was introduced in the tropical lands by the people living the temperate zone. Tea, coffee, rubber etc are some of the important crops of this agriculture. The plantations are of large size running into several hectares. It is mainly practised in the southern part of the country. Nilgiri Hills are famous for the production of coffee, tea, rubber and spices. C. Commercial grain farming is a type of agriculture in which food grains are produced for sale in the market. Wheat is the main crop of commercial farming in India. This type of agriculture is practised in large parts of Punjab, Haryana and western part of Uttar Pradesh.


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