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101 India - Agriculture (Geography) questions asked in recent SSC and Railway exams, newest first, with exam, date & shift, answers and solutions.

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SSC Stenographer 2026 – 11 September 2026 Shift 1 · Cash crops and leading states (cotton, jute, sugarcane, tea, coffee, rubber)

Q1. Which one of the following pairs of state and tea-producing region is correctly matched?

  1. (a) Kerala – Dooars Region
  2. (b) Tamil Nadu – Anamalai Hills
  3. (c) West Bengal – Munnar Valley
  4. (d) Uttarakhand – Nilgiri Slopes
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Tamil Nadu – Anamalai Hills

Answer: Option 2 — Tamil Nadu – Anamalai Hills
The Anamalai (Anaimalai) Hills around Valparai lie in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts of Tamil Nadu and form one of South India's main tea belts.
The other three pairs are crossed over — Dooars is in West Bengal, Munnar is in Kerala, and the Nilgiris are in Tamil Nadu, not Uttarakhand.
Revision note — Tea growing in India
• Tea is a plantation crop needing 20–30 degree C, over 150 cm of well-distributed rainfall and deep, well-drained loamy soil on hill slopes; waterlogging kills the bush.
• Assam is the largest producer, giving over half of India's tea, mainly from the Brahmaputra valley.
• West Bengal is second, with the Darjeeling, Terai and Dooars belts; Tamil Nadu is third.
• In the south the tea districts are the Nilgiris and the Anamalais (Valparai) in Tamil Nadu and Munnar, Idukki and Wayanad in Kerala.
• The Tea Board of India was set up in 1954 with its headquarters at Kolkata.
• India is the world's second largest tea producer after China; Darjeeling tea received India's first GI tag, in 2004.
Do not mix these up
• Dooars vs Munnar — the Dooars is the Himalayan foothill tea belt of Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar in West Bengal; Munnar is a tea town of Idukki district, Kerala.
• Nilgiri vs Anamalai — both are Tamil Nadu tea hills; the Nilgiris centre on Ooty and Coonoor, the Anamalais on Valparai. The same range runs west into Kerala as the Anaimalai Hills.
Also asked from this topic: where tea cultivation is concentrated (the North-Eastern hills); the region best suited to tea (Assam and North Bengal); the hill station of the Nilgiris (Ooty).
SSC Stenographer 2026 – 10 September 2026 Shift 1 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q2. Read the statements below and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: Groundnut is a rabi crop and contributes minimally to India's total oilseed production.
Statement 2: Linseed and mustard are grown mainly in the kharif season across all Indian states.

  1. (a) Only Statement 1 is correct
  2. (b) Only Statement 2 is correct
  3. (c) Both Statement 1 and 2 are correct
  4. (d) Neither Statement 1 nor 2 is correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Neither Statement 1 nor 2 is correct

Answer: Option 4 — Neither Statement 1 nor 2 is correct
Groundnut is a kharif crop and India's largest oilseed by output, so Statement 1 is wrong on both counts.
Linseed and mustard are rabi crops sown in winter, so Statement 2 is wrong as well.
Revision note — Cropping seasons and oilseeds
• Kharif — sown with the onset of the south-west monsoon (June-July), harvested in September-October: rice, maize, jowar, bajra, tur, cotton, groundnut, soyabean.
• Rabi — sown from October-November, harvested in March-April: wheat, barley, gram, peas, mustard and linseed.
• Zaid — the short summer season between rabi and kharif: watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber and fodder crops.
• India's oilseeds are groundnut, rapeseed-mustard, soyabean, sunflower, sesamum, linseed, castor, safflower and niger.
• Gujarat, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu lead in groundnut; Rajasthan leads in rapeseed-mustard; Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra lead in soyabean.
• In the south, warm weather and irrigation allow rice in both the kharif and the rabi season, unlike the mainly kharif rice of the north.
Do not mix these up
• Groundnut vs mustard — groundnut is a kharif oilseed of the monsoon; mustard is a rabi oilseed of the winter.
• Kharif vs rabi — kharif depends on monsoon rain; rabi depends on winter moisture and irrigation.
Also asked from this topic: the month the rabi season begins (October-November); an example of a kharif crop (rice); the crop of the season that begins with winter (mustard).
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 20 June 2026 Shift 2 · Cash crops and leading states (cotton, jute, sugarcane, tea, coffee, rubber)

Q3. Which of the following is an example of a fibre crop in India?

  1. (a) Turnip
  2. (b) Radish
  3. (c) Cucumber
  4. (d) Jute
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Jute

Topic: Fibre Crops in India
Fibre crops are plants grown for their fibres used in textiles, ropes, and paper.
Major fibre crops in India:
• Jute (Golden Fibre) - West Bengal, Bihar
• Cotton - Gujarat, Maharashtra
• Coconut coir - Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Turnip, Radish → Root vegetables
Cucumber → Vegetable crop
Jute → Fibre crop (used in gunny bags, textiles)
Answer: Option 4 → Jute
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 18 June 2026 Shift 2 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q4. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding organic farming?

  1. (a) Organic farming is environment-friendly.
  2. (b) Organic farming is beneficial for soil biota.
  3. (c) Organic farming relies heavily on high technology.
  4. (d) Organic farming does not use synthetic chemicals.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Organic farming relies heavily on high technology.

Topic:Organic Farming
Characteristics of Organic Farming:
• Uses natural fertilizers and pesticides
• Avoids synthetic chemicals and GMOs
• Promotes soil health and biodiversity
• Environment-friendly and sustainable
• Relies on traditional/low-tech methods
Analysis of Options:
Option 1: Correct - reduces pollution, conserves resources
Option 2: Correct - enhances beneficial microorganisms
Option 3: INCORRECT - uses minimal technology, traditional practices
Option 4: Correct - no synthetic fertilizers/pesticides
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 June 2026 Shift 1 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q5. Which type of agriculture is commonly practiced in densely populated monsoon regions of Asia?

  1. (a) Intensive subsistence farming
  2. (b) Mediterranean agriculture
  3. (c) Nomadic herding
  4. (d) Shifting cultivation
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Intensive subsistence farming

Topic: Types of Agriculture in Asia
Intensive Subsistence Farmingis practiced in densely populated monsoon regions of Asia (India, China, Southeast Asia).
Key characteristics:
• High population density requires maximum output from limited land
• Monsoon climate provides adequate rainfall for rice and wheat cultivation
• Small land holdings with intensive labor use
• Multiple cropping and high productivity per hectare
Other options incorrect:
Mediterranean agriculture → Mediterranean climate regions
Nomadic herding → Low population density areas
Shifting cultivation → Sparse population, tribal areas
Answer: Option 1 → Intensive subsistence farming
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 June 2026 Shift 3 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q6. Which type of agriculture is commonly practised in the wheat-producing regions of the USA and Canada?

  1. (a) Shifting cultivation
  2. (b) Commercial grain farming
  3. (c) Intensive subsistence farming
  4. (d) Plantation agriculture
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Commercial grain farming

Topic:Types of Agriculture
Commercial grain farmingis practiced in USA and Canada's wheat regions.
Key characteristics:
• Large-scale mechanized farming
• Wheat and corn grown for market sale
• High capital investment and technology use
USA and Canada are world's largest wheat exporters using this method.
Answer: Option 2 → Commercial grain farming
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 16 June 2026 Shift 1 · Land use pattern and land resources

Q7. Wasteland refers to:

  1. (a) Urban green areas
  2. (b) River valley fertile land
  3. (c) Land covered by forests
  4. (d) Land not suitable for cultivation due to natural or human causes
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Land not suitable for cultivation due to natural or human causes

Wasteland Definition
Wasteland refers to land that isdegradedorunproductivefor cultivation.
Causes include:
• Natural: Salinity, waterlogging, rocky terrain, erosion
• Human: Mining, industrial waste, overgrazing, deforestation
It isnotfertile land, forests, or urban green spaces.
Answer: Option 4 → Land not suitable for cultivation due to natural or human causes
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 15 June 2026 Shift 2 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q8. Which region in India is best known for slash-and-burn agriculture (jhum)?

  1. (a) Western Ghats
  2. (b) North-Eastern Hills
  3. (c) Deccan Plateau
  4. (d) Indo-Gangetic Plain
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) North-Eastern Hills

Slash-and-Burn Agriculture (Jhum Cultivation)
Practice: Clearing forest land by burning, cultivating for 2-3 years, then shifting to new land.
Region: Predominantly practiced inNorth-Eastern Hillsof India.
States: Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh.
Local Names: Jhum (Assam), Podu (Andhra Pradesh), Bewar (Madhya Pradesh).
Answer: Option 2 → North-Eastern Hills
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 14 June 2026 Shift 1 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q9. Which of the following northern state crops is an example of Rabi crops?

  1. (a) Bajra
  2. (b) Wheat
  3. (c) Rice
  4. (d) Cotton
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Wheat

Rabi Crops: Sown in winter (Oct-Dec), harvested in spring (Mar-Apr)
Require cool climate for growth and warm climate for ripening
Major Rabi Crops: Wheat, Barley, Gram, Mustard, Peas
Kharif Crops: Bajra, Rice, Cotton (sown in monsoon)
Among options, onlyWheatis a Rabi crop
Answer: Option 2 → Wheat
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 14 June 2026 Shift 1 · Irrigation in India

Q10. Canal irrigation in India is most extensively developed in areas with:

  1. (a) Desert regions with rocky terrain
  2. (b) Coastal sandy soil
  3. (c) Alluvial plains with perennial rivers
  4. (d) High rainfall and steep slope
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Alluvial plains with perennial rivers

Topic: Canal Irrigation in India
Key Requirements for Canal Irrigation:
1. Perennial water source (rivers with year-round flow)
2. Flat terrain for easy water flow by gravity
3. Fertile soil that retains water well
Alluvial Plains - Ideal Conditions:
• Flat topography enables gravity-fed canal networks
• Perennial rivers (Ganga, Yamuna, Sutlej) provide continuous water
• Soft alluvial soil - easy to dig canals, good water retention
Major Canal Systems:
Indo-Gangetic plains, Punjab, Haryana, Western UP
Answer: Option 3 → Alluvial plains with perennial rivers
SSC GD 2026 – 19 May 2026 Shift 2 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q11. In which of the following seasons is rice cultivation done in South Indian states?
I. Rabi II. Kharif

  1. (a) Only I
  2. (b) Only II
  3. (c) Both I and II
  4. (d) Neither I nor II
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Both I and II

Correct Answer: Both I and II — Option (c)
In South Indian states, rice is cultivated in BOTH Rabi and Kharif seasons. This is one of the key differences between South India and North India's rice cultivation patterns: Kharif rice (June-November): Main crop, sown during the Southwest Monsoon season; Rabi rice (November-April): Second crop, possible in South India due to the Northeast Monsoon (October-December), irrigation from rivers like Kaveri, Krishna, and Godavari, and relatively warm winter temperatures that allow rice cultivation. States like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka grow rice in both seasons. Tamil Nadu even grows a third crop ( Kuruvai ) in some areas. This is unlike North India (Punjab, Haryana, UP) where rice is strictly a Kharif crop.
Option (a) Only I (Rabi) — Incorrect: While rice is indeed grown in the Rabi season in South India, it is also grown during the Kharif season; the correct answer includes both seasons.
Option (b) Only II (Kharif) — Incorrect: Rice cultivation in South India is not limited to the Kharif season; it is also cultivated during the Rabi season due to the Northeast Monsoon and irrigation availability.
Option (d) Neither I nor II — Incorrect: Rice is a major crop in South India and is cultivated in both Rabi and Kharif seasons; saying neither season would be completely wrong.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 9 May 2026 Shift 1 · Irrigation in India

Q12. Tank irrigation is mainly practiced in which of the following states of India due to uneven terrain and less rainfall?

  1. (a) Haryana
  2. (b) Himachal Pradesh
  3. (c) West Bengal
  4. (d) Karnataka
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Karnataka

Tank Irrigation in India
Tank irrigation involves storing rainwater in small reservoirs (tanks) for agricultural use.
Geographical Suitability:
• Practiced in areas with uneven/rocky terrain
• Regions with seasonal/scanty rainfall
• Hard rock plateau regions
Karnataka:
• Located in Deccan Plateau with undulating terrain
• Receives low to moderate rainfall (500-1000 mm)
• Rocky terrain prevents canal irrigation
• Has maximum number of tanks in India
Answer: Option 4 → Karnataka
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 8 May 2026 Shift 2 · Irrigation in India

Q13. Which of the following is the most widely used irrigation method in India?

  1. (a) Sprinkler irrigation
  2. (b) Subsurface irrigation
  3. (c) Surface irrigation
  4. (d) Drip irrigation
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Surface irrigation

Topic: Irrigation Methods in India
Surface Irrigation(also called flood irrigation) is the most widely used method in India, covering approximately95% of irrigated area.
In this method, water flows over the soil surface by gravity to wet and infiltrate the soil.
It is popular because it requireslow initial investment, simple technology, and suits traditional farming practices.
Other methods like drip and sprinkler are more efficient but cover only5% of irrigated areadue to higher costs.
Answer: Option 3 → Surface irrigation
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 8 May 2026 Shift 3 · Food crops and leading states

Q14. In which state of India are the three crops of rice — called ‘aus,’ ‘aman,’ and ‘boro’ — grown?

  1. (a) Bihar
  2. (b) Manipur
  3. (c) Nagaland
  4. (d) West Bengal
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) West Bengal

Three Rice Crops System
Aus:Sown in March-April, harvested in June-July (summer crop)
Aman:Sown in June-July, harvested in November-December (main kharif crop)
Boro:Sown in November-December, harvested in March-April (winter/spring crop)
West Bengalis the primary state where all three rice crops are traditionally cultivated due to favorable climate and water availability.
Answer: Option 4 → West Bengal
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 7 May 2026 Shift 2 · Cash crops and leading states (cotton, jute, sugarcane, tea, coffee, rubber)

Q15. Which of the following states accounts for about three-fourths of India's total jute production?

  1. (a) Assam
  2. (b) Odisha
  3. (c) West Bengal
  4. (d) Bihar
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) West Bengal

Topic: Jute Production in India
West Bengalis the largest jute-producing state in India.
It accounts for approximately75% (three-fourths)of India's total jute production.
Major jute-growing districts: Murshidabad, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, Hooghly.
Favorable conditions: Alluvial soil, high rainfall, humid climate in Gangetic plains.
Answer: Option 3 → West Bengal
SSC GD 2026 – 29 April 2026 Shift 2 · Irrigation in India

Q16. Which structural constraint continues to be the most critical factor limiting agricultural productivity in India?

  1. (a) Inadequacy of fertile soils across major regions
  2. (b) High dependence on monsoonal variability
  3. (c) Chronic shortage of agricultural labor
  4. (d) Weakness of domestic market linkages
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) High dependence on monsoonal variability

Correct Answer: High dependence on monsoonal variability — Option (b)
High dependence on monsoonal variability is the most critical structural constraint limiting agricultural productivity in India. Key facts: Approximately 55-60% of India's net sown area is rain-fed (dependent on monsoon), not under irrigation; The South-West Monsoon (June-September) accounts for about 70-75% of India's annual rainfall; Monsoon variability leads to: Droughts in deficit monsoon years (as seen in 2014, 2015, 2018, 2023), causing significant crop failures and farmer distress; Floods in excess monsoon years, damaging standing crops and agricultural infrastructure; Uneven spatial distribution of rainfall — some regions receive too little, others too much; Impact: A deficient monsoon can reduce agricultural GDP growth by 2-3 percentage points; it affects food security, rural incomes, and the overall economy; Even with improved irrigation infrastructure, India's agriculture remains heavily dependent on monsoon rainfall, making this the most critical structural constraint.
Option (a) Inadequacy of fertile soils across major regions — Incorrect: India actually has several fertile soil types — alluvial soils in the Northern Plains (very fertile), black cotton soil (Deccan), red/laterite soils (peninsular); while soil degradation is a concern, 'inadequacy of fertile soils' is not the most critical structural constraint compared to monsoon dependency.
Option (c) Chronic shortage of agricultural labor — Incorrect: India does not face a chronic shortage of agricultural labor — quite the opposite; with a large rural population, agricultural labor supply is generally adequate, though mechanization and migration patterns affect availability seasonally; monsoon dependency remains the more critical constraint.
Option (d) Weakness of domestic market linkages — Incorrect: While weak market linkages do affect farmers' ability to get fair prices, they are not the most critical STRUCTURAL constraint on agricultural PRODUCTIVITY; the fundamental dependence on monsoon variability for water availability is the more critical factor limiting overall productivity.
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 25 March 2026 Shift 1 · Cash crops and leading states (cotton, jute, sugarcane, tea, coffee, rubber)

Q17. Tea cultivation in India is mainly concentrated in which of the following regions?

  1. (a) North-Eastern Hills
  2. (b) Thar Desert
  3. (c) Central Plateau
  4. (d) Aravali Hills
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) North-Eastern Hills

Topic: Tea Cultivation in India
India is the 2nd largest tea producer globally.
Major Tea Growing Regions:
Assam - Largest tea producing state (Brahmaputra Valley)
West Bengal - Darjeeling and Dooars regions
Tamil Nadu - Nilgiri Hills
Kerala - High ranges
North-Eastern Hills(Assam, West Bengal hills) account
for over 80% of India's total tea production.
Favorable conditions: High rainfall, humidity, well-drained
Answer: Option 1 → North-Eastern Hills
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 25 March 2026 Shift 3 · Food crops and leading states

Q18. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, which of the following states was the major groundnut exporting state of India in 2020-2021?

  1. (a) Gujarat
  2. (b) Maharashtra
  3. (c) Bihar
  4. (d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Gujarat

Topic:Groundnut Exports in India (2020-21)
Key Facts:
Gujarat is the largest groundnut producing state in India.
It accounts for over 40% of India's total groundnut production.
Gujarat leads in groundnut exports due to its high production
and well-developed export infrastructure.
Answer: Option 1 → Gujarat
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 19 March 2026 Shift 1 · Horticulture and plantation crops

Q19. Which of the following are Plantation crops respectively in Assam and Karnataka?

  1. (a) Sugarcane and mustard
  2. (b) Barley and ragi
  3. (c) Tea and coffee
  4. (d) Rice and wheat
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Tea and coffee

Plantation Crops in India
Assam:Famous fortea plantationsin Brahmaputra valley.
Major tea-producing state with ideal climate.
Karnataka:Known forcoffee plantationsin Western Ghats.
Largest coffee producer in India (Coorg, Chikmagalur ).
Other options: Sugarcane, rice, wheat are food crops, not plantation crops.
Answer: Option 3 → Tea and coffee
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 19 March 2026 Shift 2 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q20. What type of agriculture is still widely practiced in India despite modern agricultural changes?

  1. (a) Plantation Agriculture
  2. (b) Organic Agriculture
  3. (c) Commercial Agriculture
  4. (d) Subsistence Agriculture
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Subsistence Agriculture

Topic: Types of Agriculture in India
Subsistence Agricultureis farming where farmers grow crops primarily for their own consumption and family needs, not for commercial sale
Despite Green Revolution and modern techniques, majority of Indian farmers (especially small and marginal) still practice subsistence farming.
Characteristics: Small landholdings, traditional methods, family labor, limited surplus for market.
Regions: Predominantly in rain-fed areas, eastern and northeastern states.
Answer: Option 4 → Subsistence Agriculture
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 19 March 2026 Shift 2 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q21. Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to farming variety in India?

  1. (a) Soil types
  2. (b) Climate
  3. (c) Uniform landform
  4. (d) Irrigation availability
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Uniform landform

Topic: Agricultural Diversity in India
Factors Contributing to Farming Variety:
1.Diverse soil types- Alluvial, black, red, laterite support different crops
2.Varied climate- Tropical to temperate zones enable multiple cropping patterns
3.Irrigation availability- Determines crop selection and intensity
4.Diverse landforms- Plains, plateaus, hills create farming variations
Uniform landformwould reduce variety, not increase it.
India has diverse topography which creates farming diversity.
Answer: Option 3 → Uniform landform
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 18 March 2026 Shift 1 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q22. What is the key difference between extensive and intensive farming systems?

  1. (a) Size of seed
  2. (b) Irrigation used
  3. (c) Machinery type
  4. (d) Production per land unit
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Production per land unit

Extensive vs Intensive Farming
Extensive Farming:Large land area, low inputs, low yield per unit area
Example: Pastoral farming, shifting cultivation
Intensive Farming:Small land area, high inputs (fertilizers, irrigation), high yield per unit area
Example: Market gardening, terrace farming
Key Difference:Production/output per unit of land
Answer: Option 4 → Production per land unit
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 March 2026 Shift 2 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q23. Wheat is mainly a crop of which season in India?

  1. (a) Zaid
  2. (b) Pre-monsoon
  3. (c) Kharif
  4. (d) Rabi
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Rabi

Cropping Seasons in India:
Kharif:Sown in monsoon (June-July), harvested in Sept-Oct. Examples: Rice, Cotton, Maize.
Rabi:Sown in winter (Oct-Nov), harvested in March-April. Examples: Wheat, Barley, Mustard.
Zaid:Summer crop (March-June). Examples: Watermelon, Cucumber.
Wheatrequires cool climate for growth and warm climate for ripening.
Wheat is sown in October-November and harvested in March-April.
Answer: Option 4 → Rabi
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 16 March 2026 Shift 1 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q24. In which of the following states is the slash and burn agriculture known as ‘ Kuruwa ’?

  1. (a) Madhya Pradesh
  2. (b) Jharkhand
  3. (c) Rajasthan
  4. (d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Jharkhand

Topic: Slash and burn agriculture regional names
Kuruwa is the local name for shifting cultivation in Jharkhand.
It involves clearing forest, burning vegetation, and growing crops.
Different states call it differently: Jhum (NE India), Podu (Odisha).
Answer: Option 2 → Jharkhand
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 16 March 2026 Shift 3 · Cash crops and leading states (cotton, jute, sugarcane, tea, coffee, rubber)

Q25. Which of the following states ranks number one in the production of natural rubber in India in 2023-24?

  1. (a) Andhra Pradesh
  2. (b) Tamil Nadu
  3. (c) Karnataka
  4. (d) Kerala
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Kerala

Kerala is the number one rubber-producing state — accounting for 90%+ of output.
Key Facts:
• Major rubber districts: Kottayam, Kollam, Ernakulam (Kerala).
• India is the 5th largest natural rubber producer globally.
• Rubber Board of India HQ: Kottayam, Kerala.
• Other producers: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka (small share).
Answer: Option 4 → Kerala
RRB Technician Grade III 2025-26 – 10 March 2026 Shift 3 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q26. Complete the analogy.
Kharif : Rainy season :: Rabi :____________

  1. (a) Spring season
  2. (b) Winter season
  3. (c) Summer season
  4. (d) Autumn season
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Winter season

Kharif crops are sown and harvested during the rainy season.
Rabi crops are sown in winter and harvested in spring.
Thus, Rabi is associated with the winter season.
Therefore, the answer is Winter season.
SSC MTS 2025 – 18 February 2026 Shift 2 · Land use pattern and land resources

Q27. The culturable wasteland is the land which has been left fallow for _____.

  1. (a) more than five years
  2. (b) less than one year
  3. (c) less than two years
  4. (d) less than three years
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) more than five years

The correct answer is option 1.
As per India's land use classification, 'Culturable Wasteland' refers to land available for cultivation but not used for agriculture for more than five years. It includes degraded, barren, and uncultivated land that can potentially be reclaimed.
Option 2 is incorrect: Land left fallow for less than one year is classified as 'Current Fallows'.
Option 3 is incorrect: Land left uncultivated for 1 to 5 years falls under the 'Other Fallows' category.
Option 4 is incorrect: Land fallow for less than three years also falls under 'Other Fallows', not culturable wasteland.
SSC MTS 2025 – 17 February 2026 Shift 1 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q28. The Rabi cropping season begins in _____.

  1. (a) March-April
  2. (b) May-June
  3. (c) July-August
  4. (d) October-November
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) October-November

The Rabi cropping season begins in October-November. Rabi crops such as wheat, mustard, barley, and gram are sown after the monsoon in October-November and harvested in March-April. March-April is the harvesting period, not sowing. May-June and July-August correspond to the Kharif sowing season.
SSC MTS 2025 – 17 February 2026 Shift 2 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q29. "This crop is grown in that season which begins with the onset of winter in October-November and ends in March-April."
Which of the following crop can be grown in season given in the lines above?

  1. (a) Mustard
  2. (b) Rice
  3. (c) Cucumber
  4. (d) Watermelon
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Mustard

Mustard is a Rabi crop sown in October-November (onset of winter) and harvested in March-April. The description clearly matches the Rabi season. Rice is a Kharif crop (sown in monsoon); Cucumber and Watermelon are typically Zaid (summer) crops. Only Mustard fits the given description.
SSC MTS 2025 – 16 February 2026 Shift 1 · Horticulture and plantation crops

Q30. Which of the following is an example of Plantation crop?

  1. (a) Sugarcane
  2. (b) Rice
  3. (c) Wheat
  4. (d) Jowar
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Sugarcane

Sugarcane is a plantation crop — it is grown on large estates (plantations) for commercial purposes, requires large capital investment, and is processed in nearby factories (sugar mills). Other plantation crops include tea, coffee, rubber, and tobacco.
Why other options are incorrect:
- Rice: A food grain (Kharif crop) grown widely by small farmers; it is not a plantation crop.
- Wheat: A food grain (Rabi crop) grown extensively; not a plantation crop.
- Jowar: A coarse cereal (Kharif crop) grown as food and fodder; not a plantation crop.
SSC MTS 2025 – 16 February 2026 Shift 2 · Horticulture and plantation crops

Q31. Which of the following is NOT an example of Plantation crop?

  1. (a) Tea
  2. (b) Rubber
  3. (c) Coffee
  4. (d) Bajra
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Bajra

Bajra (Pearl millet) is a coarse cereal food crop, not a plantation crop. Plantation crops are those grown on large estates (plantations) for commercial purposes and require significant capital investment and processing. Examples include Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Sugarcane, Coconut, and Jute.
Why other options are incorrect:
- Tea: A classic plantation crop grown on hillside estates in Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiris.
- Rubber: A plantation crop grown extensively in Kerala; requires large-scale commercial farming.
- Coffee: Grown on estates (plantations) in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu; a major plantation crop.
SSC MTS 2025 – 6 February 2026 Shift 1 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q32. _____ is a farming system with minimal or no use of chemicals as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, etc., and with a maximum input of organic manures.

  1. (a) Industrial farming
  2. (b) Permaculture
  3. (c) Organic farming
  4. (d) Ley farming
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Organic farming

Correct Answer: 3 (Organic farming)
Organic farming is a system of agriculture that avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals. It relies on biological processes, crop rotation, compost, green manures, and organic fertilizers to maintain soil fertility and control pests.
Option 1 (Industrial farming) is incorrect - industrial farming relies heavily on chemical inputs, machinery, and monocultures.
Option 2 (Permaculture) is incorrect - permaculture is a design philosophy for sustainable human settlements and food production systems, not the same as organic farming.
Option 4 (Ley farming) is incorrect - ley farming involves alternating between crops and pasture/grass and is not defined by avoidance of chemicals.
Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) 2025-26 – 10 January 2026 Shift 1 · Irrigation in India

Q33. Which is the longest irrigation canal in India?

  1. (a) East Kosi Canal
  2. (b) Sir Hind Canal
  3. (c) Yamuna Canal
  4. (d) Indira Gandhi Canal
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Indira Gandhi Canal

The Indira Gandhi Canal (formerly Rajasthan Canal) is the longest irrigation canal in India, stretching approximately 649 km from the Harike Barrage at the confluence of the Beas and Sutlej rivers in Punjab to the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. It has transformed the Thar Desert region into agricultural land.
(1) East Kosi Canal is in Bihar and is significantly shorter.
(2) Sir Hind Canal is in Punjab/Haryana and is shorter.
(3) Yamuna Canal serves Haryana and UP but is not the longest.
Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) 2025-26 – 9 January 2026 Shift 2 · Cash crops and leading states (cotton, jute, sugarcane, tea, coffee, rubber)

Q34. Consider the following statements about rubber cultivation in India:
1. Rubber is typically grown in equatorial regions but can adapt to tropical and sub-tropical zones under specific conditions.
2. It needs an annual rainfall below 100 cm for optimal growth.
3. Ideal temperature for rubber cultivation is above 25 degrees C.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1 and 3
  2. (b) Only 2 and 3
  3. (c) Only 1 and 2
  4. (d) All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only 1 and 3

Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
Statement 1 is correct: The rubber plant originates in equatorial Amazonia but is successfully cultivated in India's tropical states, especially Kerala.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Rubber requires high annual rainfall above 200 cm, not below 100 cm.
Statement 3 is correct: Rubber grows best at temperatures above 25 degrees C in a warm, humid climate.
Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) 2025-26 – 8 January 2026 Shift 3 · Cash crops and leading states (cotton, jute, sugarcane, tea, coffee, rubber)

Q35. Consider the following statements regarding cotton cultivation in India:
1. India ranks second in global cotton production, following China.
2. Cotton thrives best in the alluvial soils of the Indo-Gangetic plains with heavy rainfall.
3. For optimal growth, cotton requires high temperatures, low rainfall or irrigation, and around 210 frost-free sunny days.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1 and 3
  2. (b) Only 1 and 2
  3. (c) Only 2 and 3
  4. (d) All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only 1 and 3

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Only 1 and 3
Statement 1 is CORRECT: India is the second-largest cotton producer in the world after China, accounting for approximately 23% of global cotton production. India is also the largest exporter of raw cotton.
Statement 2 is INCORRECT: Cotton does NOT thrive in alluvial soils with heavy rainfall. Cotton grows best in black cotton soil (regur soil) of the Deccan Plateau — found in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Heavy rainfall is actually harmful to cotton; it prefers semi-arid conditions with low to moderate rainfall.
Statement 3 is CORRECT: Cotton requires:
• High temperatures (21°C to 30°C)
• Low rainfall or well-distributed irrigation
• Approximately 210 frost-free sunny days for boll development and fibre quality
Why other options are wrong:
Options 2, 3, 4: All include Statement 2, which is incorrect.
Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) 2025-26 – 7 January 2026 Shift 1 · Horticulture and plantation crops

Q36. Consider the following statements regarding horticultural crop production in India (2020):
1. India ranked second globally in the production of both fruits and vegetables after China.
2. Pineapples are majorly cultivated in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
3. Apples, apricots, and walnuts are prominent horticultural crops in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1 and 3
  2. (b) Only 1 and 2
  3. (c) Only 2 and 3
  4. (d) All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only 1 and 3

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Only 1 and 3
Statement 1 is CORRECT: India is the second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables globally after China (as per 2020 data).
Statement 2 is INCORRECT: Pineapples are majorly cultivated in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and the northeastern states — NOT Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
Statement 3 is CORRECT: Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are well known for apples, apricots, and walnuts as prominent horticultural crops due to their temperate climate.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (Only 1 and 2): Statement 2 is incorrect.
Option 3 (Only 2 and 3): Statement 2 is incorrect.
Option 4 (All 1, 2 and 3): Statement 2 is incorrect.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 5 January 2026 Shift 2 · Food crops and leading states

Q37. Which Indian state is the largest producer of wheat?

  1. (a) Punjab
  2. (b) Haryana
  3. (c) Madhya Pradesh
  4. (d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Uttar Pradesh

The correct answer is (d) Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of wheat in India, accounting for approximately 33-35% of India's total wheat production. The state's fertile Gangetic plains and favorable climate make it ideal for wheat cultivation.
(a) Punjab: Punjab has the highest productivity (yield per hectare) of wheat and is called the 'Granary of India,' but in terms of total production volume, Uttar Pradesh surpasses it.
(b) Haryana: Second in terms of yield per hectare but not the largest total producer.
(c) Madhya Pradesh: Has emerged as a significant wheat producer in recent years but does not surpass Uttar Pradesh in total output.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 30 December 2025 Shift 1 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q38. The short summer cropping season between the Rabi and Kharif seasons is known as?

  1. (a) Barani
  2. (b) Zaid
  3. (c) Jhum
  4. (d) Garma
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Zaid

Zaid (also called Zayad ) is the short-duration cropping season in India between the Rabi and Kharif seasons, roughly from March to June. Crops like watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, and vegetables are grown in this season using irrigation.
(a) Incorrect: Barani refers to rain-fed (unirrigated) farming dependent on rainfall, not a cropping season between Rabi and Kharif.
(c) Incorrect: Jhum (or Jhoom) is a traditional shifting cultivation practice followed in northeast India, not the name of a cropping season.
(d) Incorrect: Garma is a regional term used in some states for the hot-season crop, but the standard national term for the inter-season is Zaid.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 30 December 2025 Shift 2 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q39. What is the main cropping season in India that starts with the onset of the monsoon (June-July) and includes rice?

  1. (a) Rabi
  2. (b) Kharif
  3. (c) Zaid
  4. (d) Winter
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Kharif

Kharif crops are sown at the beginning of the monsoon season (June-July) and harvested around September-October. Rice, maize, cotton, sugarcane, and jowar are important Kharif crops.
(a) Incorrect: Rabi crops are winter crops, sown around October-November and harvested in March-April. Examples include wheat, barley, and mustard.
(c) Incorrect: Zaid crops are grown between March and June in a short summer season between Rabi and Kharif.
(d) Incorrect: Winter is not a standard name for any Indian cropping season; it overlaps with the Rabi season.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 3 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q40. In which region of India is shifting cultivation, locally known as 'Jhum', mainly practiced?

  1. (a) Western Ghats
  2. (b) Central Plateau
  3. (c) North-Eastern states
  4. (d) Punjab plains
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) North-Eastern states

Jhum (or Jhuming ) is a form of shifting cultivation where forests are cleared by burning, cultivated for a few years, then abandoned to recover. It is mainly practiced in the hill areas of India's North-Eastern states — Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh. Option 3 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: The Western Ghats are a biodiversity hotspot with plantation agriculture and settled farming; Jhum shifting cultivation is not associated with the Western Ghats region.
Option 2 is wrong: The Central Plateau (Deccan region) practices dryland and irrigated agriculture; Jhum cultivation is not the dominant farming system here.
Option 4 is wrong: Punjab plains are known for intensive irrigated agriculture (Green Revolution belt) with wheat and rice cultivation; Jhum shifting cultivation is not practiced in the Punjab plains.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 1 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q41. Which of the following crops is characteristically associated with the post-monsoon Rabi agricultural cycle in India?

  1. (a) Jowar
  2. (b) Rice
  3. (c) Gram
  4. (d) Maize
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Gram

Correct Answer: Gram (Option 3)
Gram (chickpea/chana) is a Rabi crop, sown after the monsoon (October-November) and harvested in spring (March-April). It is one of the most important Rabi pulse crops of India, grown in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
Jowar (sorghum) is primarily a Kharif crop — sown in monsoon season (June-July) and harvested in October.
Rice is primarily a Kharif crop, requiring heavy rainfall during the monsoon.
Maize is also mainly a Kharif crop in India, though some varieties are grown as Rabi in limited areas.
Therefore, Gram is the most characteristic Rabi crop among the given options.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 2 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q42. Which of the following pairs correctly represents the cropping season and its corresponding time of sowing?

  1. (a) Rabi – Southwest Monsoon onset
  2. (b) Zaid – October to November
  3. (c) Kharif – June to September
  4. (d) Rabi – May to June
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Kharif – June to September

Correct: Kharif – June to September.
Kharif crops are sown at the beginning of the southwest monsoon (June) and harvested by September-October. Examples: rice, maize, cotton.
Rabi crops are sown in October-November (after monsoon) and harvested in March-April — not at monsoon onset.
Zaid crops are grown between March-June (summer season), not October-November.
Option 4 (Rabi – May to June) is wrong — that is summer/ zaid season.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 8 December 2025 Shift 3 · Food crops and leading states

Q43. Which of the following agro -climatic and soil conditions is most suitable for the cultivation of wheat?

  1. (a) Tropical crop; 30–35°C temperature; sandy soil
  2. (b) Temperate crop; winter temp 10–15°C, summer 21–26°C; clay loam soil
  3. (c) Subtropical crop; high humidity; laterite soil
  4. (d) Arid crop; temperature above 40°C; sandy loam soil
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Temperate crop; winter temp 10–15°C, summer 21–26°C; clay loam soil

The correct answer is Option 2: Temperate crop; winter temperature 10–15°C, summer 21–26°C; clay loam soil . Wheat is primarily a rabi crop in India, requiring a cool climate during its growing season and bright sunshine at the time of ripening. The ideal temperature for germination is about 10–15°C, while during ripening, it requires around 21–26°C. Wheat grows best in fertile, well-drained loam or clay loam soil, which retains moisture but also allows air circulation. High temperatures (above 35°C) or excessive rainfall are harmful for wheat cultivation. Hence, temperate conditions with moderate winters and warm summers along with clay loam soil are considered most suitable.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 24 November 2025 Shift 2 · Food crops and leading states

Q44. Which of the following is an example of temperate and subtropical crop?

  1. (a) Wheat
  2. (b) Jute
  3. (c) Cotton
  4. (d) Cucumber
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Wheat

Correct Answer: Wheat (Option 1)
Wheat is a temperate and subtropical crop that grows best in cool, dry climates with temperatures between 10-25°C. In India, it is mainly grown in the rabi season in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the world's most important cereal crops.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 - Jute: Jute is a tropical crop that requires hot, humid climate with temperatures of 25-35°C and high rainfall. It is mainly grown in West Bengal.
Option 3 - Cotton: Cotton is a tropical and subtropical crop requiring warm climate with temperatures of 21-30°C and moderate rainfall.
Option 4 - Cucumber: Cucumber is a warm-season vegetable crop, preferring warm temperatures, not specifically a temperate crop.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 22 November 2025 Shift 3 · Irrigation in India

Q45. In which of the following states of India is more than 85% of its net sown area under irrigation?

  1. (a) Bihar
  2. (b) Odisha
  3. (c) Madhya Pradesh
  4. (d) Haryana
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Haryana

Correct Answer: Haryana (Option 4)
Haryana has one of the highest irrigation intensities in India, with more than 85% of its net sown area under irrigation. The state benefits from a well-developed canal irrigation system (from the Bhakra Canal and Western Yamuna Canal) and extensive groundwater irrigation through tube wells. Haryana's highly irrigated agriculture makes it one of India's leading producers of wheat and rice.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - Bihar: Bihar has a significant irrigation deficit; a large portion of its agricultural land still depends on rainfall.
Option 2 - Odisha: Odisha has relatively lower irrigation coverage compared to Haryana.
Option 3 - Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh has been improving irrigation but does not have 85%+ of net sown area irrigated.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 21 November 2025 Shift 2 · Irrigation in India

Q46. The Indira Gandhi Canal originates at Harike barrage in _____.

  1. (a) Punjab
  2. (b) Rajasthan
  3. (c) Uttarakhand
  4. (d) Haryana
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Punjab

Correct Answer: Punjab (Option 1)
The Indira Gandhi Canal (originally called the Rajasthan Canal, renamed in 1984) originates at the Harike Barrage in Punjab, located at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers near Harike village in Ferozepur district, Punjab. The canal runs through Rajasthan and has transformed the Thar Desert region, bringing irrigation water to vast arid areas of Rajasthan. It is the longest canal in India (total length about 9,060 km including distributaries).
The canal originates in Punjab (at Harike), NOT in Rajasthan (where it flows). Uttarakhand and Haryana are incorrect.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 19 November 2025 Shift 1 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q47. Which of the following crop is associated with dryland farming?

  1. (a) Rice
  2. (b) Sugarcane
  3. (c) Jute
  4. (d) Ragi
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Ragi

Correct Answer: Ragi
Ragi (finger millet/Eleusine coracana) is associated with dryland farming. Dryland farming is practiced in areas with low rainfall (less than 750 mm/year) and without irrigation. Ragi is a drought-resistant crop that can grow in dry, arid conditions with minimal water. It is commonly grown in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and other dry regions of India.
Why other options are wrong:
- Rice: Requires abundant water (1100-2000 mm rainfall); a wetland/irrigated crop.
- Sugarcane: Requires very high water (1500-2500 mm); not suitable for dryland farming.
- Jute: Requires high rainfall (1000-1500 mm) and alluvial soil; not a dryland crop.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 19 November 2025 Shift 3 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q48. Which of the following is an example of Kharif crop?

  1. (a) Rice
  2. (b) Wheat
  3. (c) Watermelon
  4. (d) Mustard
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Rice

Correct Answer: Rice
Rice is a Kharif crop (sown in June-July with the onset of monsoon; harvested in October-November). Other Kharif crops include: maize, jowar, bajra, cotton, sugarcane, soybean, groundnut, and tur ( arhar ) dal.
Why other options are wrong:
- Wheat: A Rabi crop (sown in October-November; harvested in March-April). Requires cool weather.
- Watermelon: A Zaid/summer crop (grown between Rabi and Kharif seasons, March-June).
- Mustard: A Rabi crop (sown in October-November; harvested in February-March). Requires cool and dry weather.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 13 November 2025 Shift 3 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q49. Which of the following crops is NOT associated with dryland farming?

  1. (a) Guar
  2. (b) Bajra
  3. (c) Jute
  4. (d) Ragi
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Jute

Jute is NOT associated with dryland farming. It is a water-intensive crop that requires about 1,500–2,000 mm of rainfall and well-distributed moisture. It grows best in humid, warm climates. Dryland/rainfed crops are drought-tolerant: Guar (cluster bean), Bajra (pearl millet), and Ragi (finger millet) all thrive with minimal water and are typically grown in arid or semi-arid regions.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 12 November 2025 Shift 2 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q50. Which of the following is NOT a cropping season in India?

  1. (a) Kharif
  2. (b) Rabi
  3. (c) Zaid
  4. (d) Barani
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Barani

India has three main cropping seasons: Kharif (June–October, e.g., rice, cotton), Rabi (October–March, e.g., wheat, mustard), and Zaid (March–June, e.g., vegetables). 'Barani' is NOT a cropping season; it refers to rainfed/dryland farming (cultivation without irrigation, dependent on rainfall). It describes a type of cultivation, not a seasonal crop cycle.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 12 November 2025 Shift 2 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q51. Which of the following is NOT a cropping season in India?

  1. (a) Kharif
  2. (b) Rabi
  3. (c) Zaid
  4. (d) Barani
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Barani

Correct Answer: Barani
India has three main cropping seasons:
- Kharif: Sown in June?July (monsoon), harvested in September?October . Examples: Rice, Maize, Cotton.
- Rabi: Sown in October?November , harvested in March?April . Examples: Wheat, Mustard, Barley.
- Zaid: A short summer season between Rabi and Kharif. Examples: Watermelon, Cucumber.
'Barani' is not a cropping season. It refers to rain-fed (unirrigated) farming, i.e., land that depends entirely on rainfall for water. It describes a type of agriculture, not a season.
Hence, Barani is NOT a cropping season in India.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 21 September 2025 Shift 1 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q52. 'Permaculture', a term often seen in the news, pertains to:

  1. (a) Cropping and vegetation in permafrost regions.
  2. (b) Ex-situ growth of organisms facilitated in a semi-solid medium.
  3. (c) A bioremediation technique to remove oil spills.
  4. (d) Development of sustainable agricultural ecosystems.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Development of sustainable agricultural ecosystems.

Permaculture = 'permanent agriculture'. It refers to designing sustainable agricultural ecosystems that mimic natural processes.
Other options describe unrelated concepts.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 2 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q53. Wet farming is least likely to be found among which the following Indian states?

  1. (a) Assam
  2. (b) Tripura
  3. (c) Manipur
  4. (d) Haryana
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Haryana

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 3 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q54. Which of the following practices promotes sustainable agriculture?

  1. (a) Use of chemical pesticides
  2. (b) Crop rotation and organic farming
  3. (c) Slash and burn cultivation
  4. (d) Monocropping
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Crop rotation and organic farming

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 3 · Food crops and leading states

Q55. Which of the following crops is grown in waterlogged conditions?

  1. (a) Rice
  2. (b) Bajra
  3. (c) Groundnut
  4. (d) Maize
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Rice

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 1 · Land use pattern and land resources

Q56. Why is the net sown area low in hilly states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand?

  1. (a) Because of steep slopes and thin soil layers
  2. (b) Because of poor soil fertility
  3. (c) Due to urban expansion
  4. (d) Due to frequent floods
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Because of steep slopes and thin soil layers

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 1 · Land use pattern and land resources

Q57. What does the term 'net sown area' refer to?

  1. (a) Land covered with forests
  2. (b) Total area under irrigation
  3. (c) Total area cultivated with crops during the year
  4. (d) Land left uncultivated for more than five years
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Total area cultivated with crops during the year

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 2 · Land use pattern and land resources

Q58. Which type of land is most suitable for agriculture in India?

  1. (a) Mountainous land
  2. (b) Level alluvial land
  3. (c) Rocky and arid land
  4. (d) Forest land
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Level alluvial land

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 1 September 2025 Shift 1 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q59. Which farming type involves small landholdings, simple tools, and production mainly consumed by farmers and their families in India?

  1. (a) Commercial grain farming
  2. (b) Plantation farming
  3. (c) Subsistence farming
  4. (d) Commercial farming
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Subsistence farming

SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 29 August 2025 Shift 2 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q60. In India, 'Rabi crops' are typically sown in:

  1. (a) Winter (Oct-Dec) and harvested in summer (April-June).
  2. (b) Monsoon (June-Sept) and harvested in winter (Oct-Nov).
  3. (c) Spring (Feb-March) and harvested in monsoon (July-Aug).
  4. (d) Summer (April-June) and harvested in autumn (Sept-Oct).
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Winter (Oct-Dec) and harvested in summer (April-June).

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Winter (Oct-Dec) and harvested in summer (April-June)
Rabi crops (winter crops) are sown after the monsoon season — typically October to December — when temperatures are cool and dry. They are harvested in spring/early summer — March to June. Rabi crops require cool growing conditions and rely on residual soil moisture and winter rains. Major Rabi crops: wheat (largest Rabi crop), barley, mustard, gram (chickpea), linseed, and peas.
Option 2 (Monsoon sown, winter harvested): This describes Kharif crops — sown at monsoon onset (June-July), harvested in autumn (Sept-Oct). Kharif crops include rice, maize, cotton, groundnut, sugarcane.
Option 3 (Spring sown, monsoon harvested): Describes Zaid crops (summer crops) like watermelon, cucumber, fodder; sown in March-April after Rabi harvest.
Option 4 (Summer sown, autumn harvested): Does not accurately describe any major Indian crop season.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Cash crops and leading states (cotton, jute, sugarcane, tea, coffee, rubber)

Q61. Name the leading coffee producing state of India.

  1. (a) Kerala
  2. (b) Tamil Nadu
  3. (c) Karnataka
  4. (d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Karnataka

Correct Answer: Option 3 – Karnataka
Karnataka is India's leading coffee producing state, accounting for approximately 70–71% of India's total coffee production. Coffee is primarily grown in the districts of Coorg (Kodagu), Chikkamagaluru , and Hassan in Karnataka. The Arabica and Robusta varieties are both grown here. India is among the world's top 10 coffee producers and exporters.
Option 1 (Kerala): Second largest coffee producer in India (~23% share), primarily Robusta coffee in the Wayanad, Idukki, and Palakkad districts.
Option 2 (Tamil Nadu): Third largest coffee producer (~5% share), grown in the Nilgiris district.
Option 4 (Andhra Pradesh): A minor coffee producer with negligible share compared to Karnataka.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 2 · Irrigation in India

Q62. Canal irrigation is best suited for which of the following geographical regions?

  1. (a) River basins and flat lands
  2. (b) High mountain regions
  3. (c) Rocky plateaus
  4. (d) Desert regions
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) River basins and flat lands

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 1 · Irrigation in India

Q63. Why is canal irrigation more suitable in the northern plains of India?

  1. (a) The area suffers from very low annual rainfall.
  2. (b) The surface is uneven and covered with hills.
  3. (c) The flat land and perennial rivers support canal networks.
  4. (d) The rivers flow only during monsoon season.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The flat land and perennial rivers support canal networks.

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 3 · Horticulture and plantation crops

Q64. Which crop is primarily associated with plantation agriculture in Kerala?

  1. (a) Wheat
  2. (b) Rice
  3. (c) Rubber
  4. (d) Cotton
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Rubber

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 1 · Food crops and leading states

Q65. Why is wheat grown in the north-western plains of India?

  1. (a) Because the region has red soil with limited annual rainfall
  2. (b) Because it receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon
  3. (c) Because it lies close to the coastal water bodies
  4. (d) Because the region has fertile alluvial soil and cool winters
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Because the region has fertile alluvial soil and cool winters

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 August 2025 Shift 1 · Land use pattern and land resources

Q66. In India, the area under 'Permanent Pastures and Grazing Lands' is mostly owned by:

  1. (a) the Forest Department
  2. (b) Village Panchayats
  3. (c) cooperatives
  4. (d) private companies
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Village Panchayats

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 August 2025 Shift 1 · Land use pattern and land resources

Q67. What defines land as “Culturable Wasteland” in land revenue records in India?

  1. (a) Barren rocky land
  2. (b) Land that is fallow for over five years
  3. (c) Land under tree crops
  4. (d) Urban infrastructure land
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Land that is fallow for over five years

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 August 2025 Shift 1 · Irrigation in India

Q68. Which irrigation method is considered most efficient for water conservation in agriculture?

  1. (a) Sprinkler
  2. (b) Flood
  3. (c) Drip
  4. (d) Furrow
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Drip

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 14 August 2025 Shift 2 · Livestock and fisheries

Q69. Which is the first State where India's first organic fish cluster was launched by the Central Government?

  1. (a) Assam
  2. (b) Sikkim
  3. (c) Meghalaya
  4. (d) Mizoram
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sikkim

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 August 2025 Shift 3 · Irrigation in India

Q70. Which of the following projects is designed to provide irrigation to Rajasthan’s desert areas?

  1. (a) Chambal Project
  2. (b) Indira Gandhi Canal
  3. (c) Hirakud Project
  4. (d) Kosi Project
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Indira Gandhi Canal

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 1 · Land use pattern and land resources

Q71. As per the Ministry of Agriculture data from 1950–51 to 2014–15, which land use category in India has shown a declining trend?

  1. (a) Forest area
  2. (b) Barren and wasteland
  3. (c) Area under non-agricultural use
  4. (d) Net sown area
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Barren and wasteland

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 August 2025 Shift 1 · Horticulture and plantation crops

Q72. Which Indian State contributes the most to commercial floriculture cultivation, accounting for more than 20% of the country's total production in FY 2024?

  1. (a) West Bengal
  2. (b) Gujarat
  3. (c) Tamil Nadu
  4. (d) Chhattisgarh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Tamil Nadu

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 August 2025 Shift 2 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q73. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of subsistence farming?

  1. (a) Farming for family consumption
  2. (b) Commercial crop production
  3. (c) Use of modern irrigation techniques
  4. (d) Use of high-yielding varieties
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Farming for family consumption

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 7 August 2025 Shift 1 · Cash crops and leading states (cotton, jute, sugarcane, tea, coffee, rubber)

Q74. Which region of India is most suitable for tea cultivation due to its climate and soil?

  1. (a) Deccan Plateau
  2. (b) Punjab and Haryana
  3. (c) Western Rajasthan
  4. (d) Assam and North Bengal
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Assam and North Bengal

SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 2 August 2025 Shift 3 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q75. Which of the following is NOT a kharif crop?
1-Rice, 2-Cotton, 3-Wheat, 4-Mustard, 5-Maize, 6-Barley

  1. (a) 1, 2, 6
  2. (b) 2, 4, 5
  3. (c) 3, 4, 6
  4. (d) 4, 5, 6
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 3, 4, 6

Correct Answer: Option 3 – 3, 4, 6 (Wheat, Mustard, Barley)
Kharif crops are sown in the summer (June–July) and harvested in autumn (September–October). Rabi crops are sown in winter (October–November) and harvested in spring (March–April).
From the list: Rice (1) – Kharif; Cotton (2) – Kharif; Wheat (3) – RABI (NOT kharif); Mustard (4) – RABI (NOT kharif); Maize (5) – Kharif; Barley (6) – RABI (NOT kharif).
Therefore, items 3, 4, and 6 (Wheat, Mustard, Barley) are NOT kharif crops — they are rabi crops.
Option 1 (1, 2, 6): Rice and Cotton are kharif; only Barley is rabi.
Option 2 (2, 4, 5): Cotton and Maize are kharif; only Mustard is rabi.
Option 4 (4, 5, 6): Maize is kharif; Mustard and Barley are rabi — not all three are non-kharif.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 31 July 2025 Shift 3 · Agricultural research institutes

Q76. The Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) is engaged in the development of dryland farming techniques to raise the productivity of crops in the drier areas of the country.
The headquarters of CAZRI is located at which of the following places?

  1. (a) New Delhi
  2. (b) Bhopal
  3. (c) Jaipur
  4. (d) Jodhpur
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Jodhpur

Correct Answer: Option 4 – Jodhpur
The Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), established in 1959, is headquartered in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It is one of the premier research institutes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). CAZRI focuses on: development of dryland and arid zone farming technologies; desertification control and land restoration; wind erosion management; conservation and utilisation of scarce water resources in arid regions; development of drought-resistant crop varieties; pasture management in arid zones. Jodhpur is strategically located at the edge of the Thar Desert, making it ideal for arid zone research.
Option 1 (New Delhi): Home to ICAR headquarters and several agricultural institutes — not CAZRI.
Option 2 (Bhopal): Home to IIFM (Indian Institute of Forest Management) and other research institutes — not CAZRI.
Option 3 (Jaipur): The capital of Rajasthan — CAZRI is not located here; it is in Jodhpur.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 30 July 2025 Shift 2 · Horticulture and plantation crops

Q77. Name the Indian state that is the largest producer of mangoes.

  1. (a) Uttar Pradesh
  2. (b) Andhra Pradesh
  3. (c) Maharashtra
  4. (d) Tamil Nadu
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of mangoes in India, accounting for approximately 23–25% of India's total mango production. UP's famous mango varieties include Dasheri (Malihabad, Lucknow), Langra, and Chausa. Malihabad in Lucknow district is known as the 'Mango City' and has a GI tag for Dasheri mangoes. India is the world's largest mango producer globally, and UP leads domestic production.
Option 2 (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh is a significant mango producer (Banganapalli/Safeda mangoes have GI tag) and ranks among top producers, but is second to UP nationally.
Option 3 (Maharashtra): Maharashtra produces Alphonso (Hapus) mangoes (Ratnagiri GI tag) — among the world's finest; but Maharashtra's total production volume is lower than UP.
Option 4 (Tamil Nadu): Tamil Nadu produces Neelam and Mulgoa varieties; not the top producer nationally.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 28 July 2025 Shift 3 · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q78. Groundnut, ragi, jowar, and rice are grown in which of the following seasons?

  1. (a) Rabi Season
  2. (b) Kharif Season
  3. (c) Zaid Season
  4. (d) Both Rabi and Zaid season
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Kharif Season

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Kharif Season
Kharif crops are sown at the beginning of the monsoon (June-July) and harvested in autumn (September-October). Groundnut, ragi (finger millet), jowar (sorghum), and rice are all classic Kharif crops that require warm temperatures and monsoon rainfall for growth. Other Kharif crops include maize, bajra, cotton, soybean, and sugarcane.
Option 1 (Rabi Season): Rabi crops are winter crops sown after monsoon (October-November) and harvested in spring (March-April). Key Rabi crops: wheat, barley, mustard, gram, linseed — all requiring cool, dry conditions.
Option 3 (Zaid Season): Zaid is a short summer season (March-June) between Rabi harvest and Kharif sowing. Crops: watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, fodder crops. The crops listed in the question are not Zaid crops.
Option 4 (Both Rabi and Zaid): The crops mentioned are exclusively Kharif, not grown in both Rabi and Zaid.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 26 July 2025 Shift 2 · Cash crops and leading states (cotton, jute, sugarcane, tea, coffee, rubber)

Q79. Which state is the largest producer of sugarcane in India?

  1. (a) Maharashtra
  2. (b) Uttar Pradesh
  3. (c) Punjab
  4. (d) Tamil Nadu
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh (UP) is the largest producer of sugarcane in India, accounting for approximately 40–45% of India's total sugarcane production. UP has the most sugar mills in India and the Ganga-Yamuna Doab region provides ideal conditions for sugarcane cultivation. Key sugarcane-growing districts include Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Saharanpur, and Bareilly.
Option 1 (Maharashtra): The second-largest sugarcane producer, known for high-yield sugarcane in Kolhapur and Pune regions; also India's second-largest sugar producer.
Option 3 (Punjab): Primarily known for wheat and rice cultivation; not a major sugarcane producer.
Option 4 (Tamil Nadu): A significant sugarcane producer in southern India (Coimbatore, Erode regions) but not the largest nationally.
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 2 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q80. Wet farming is typically practised in which type of soil?

  1. (a) Laterite soil
  2. (b) Red soil
  3. (c) Alluvial soil
  4. (d) Black soil
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Alluvial soil

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 3 · Agricultural research institutes

Q81. The success of the Green Revolution was dependent on institutional support. Which organisation played a key role in agricultural research and the dissemination of HYV seeds in India?

  1. (a) DRDO
  2. (b) NITI Aayog
  3. (c) NABARD
  4. (d) ICAR
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) ICAR

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 23 June 2025 Shift 1 · Horticulture and plantation crops

Q82. Which of the following crops is associated with plantation agriculture in India?

  1. (a) Bajra
  2. (b) Tea
  3. (c) Wheat
  4. (d) Cotton
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Tea

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 23 June 2025 Shift 3 · Irrigation in India

Q83. Sub-irrigation in India is particularly suitable for areas with:

  1. (a) sandy soil
  2. (b) high water table
  3. (c) low water table
  4. (d) low soil fertility
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) high water table

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 June 2025 Shift 1 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q84. Which of the following farming techniques is primarily practised by tribal groups in India?

  1. (a) Intensive farming
  2. (b) Plantation farming
  3. (c) Commercial farming
  4. (d) Shifting agriculture
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Shifting agriculture

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 June 2025 Shift 3 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q85. The farming system that involves both crop cultivation and livestock raising is known as:

  1. (a) Terrace agriculture
  2. (b) Plantation farming
  3. (c) Subsistence farming
  4. (d) Mixed farming
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Mixed farming

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 June 2025 Shift 3 · Irrigation in India

Q86. Which irrigation system is commonly used in arid regions of India to conserve water by directly delivering irrigation water to the roots of plants?

  1. (a) Drip irrigation
  2. (b) Canal irrigation
  3. (c) Sprinkler irrigation
  4. (d) Tank irrigation
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Drip irrigation

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 June 2025 Shift 2 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q87. In which state is the shifting agriculture known as ‘Jhum’?

  1. (a) Madhya Pradesh
  2. (b) Odisha
  3. (c) Assam
  4. (d) Kerala
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Assam

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 June 2025 Shift 1 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q88. Which of these agricultural regions is best known for rice-wheat cropping system?

  1. (a) Indo-Gangetic Plains
  2. (b) Western India
  3. (c) Deccan Plateau
  4. (d) Eastern Coastal Plains
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Indo-Gangetic Plains

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 June 2025 Shift 1 · Irrigation in India

Q89. Which canal project plays a major role in irrigation in the Thar Desert?

  1. (a) Sardar Sarovar Canal
  2. (b) Indira Gandhi Canal
  3. (c) Tehri Canal
  4. (d) Yamuna Canal
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Indira Gandhi Canal

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 June 2025 Shift 3 · Food crops and leading states

Q90. 'Aus', 'Aman' and 'Boro' are important crops of which of the following in states like Assam, West Bengal and Odisha?

  1. (a) Paddy
  2. (b) Cotton
  3. (c) Wheat
  4. (d) Mustard
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Paddy

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 June 2025 Shift 1 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q91. Which of the following agricultural practices is called Ponam in Kerala and Podu in Odisha?

  1. (a) Shifting cultivation
  2. (b) Commercial farming
  3. (c) Subsistence farming
  4. (d) Plantation farming
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Shifting cultivation

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 June 2025 Shift 3 · Horticulture and plantation crops

Q92. Where is plantation agriculture mainly practised in India?

  1. (a) Odisha and Chhattisgarh
  2. (b) Rajasthan and Gujarat
  3. (c) Kerala and Assam
  4. (d) Punjab and Haryana
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Kerala and Assam

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 June 2025 Shift 1 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q93. What type of farming is practised in hill regions by cutting slopes into steps?

  1. (a) Mixed farming
  2. (b) Extensive farming
  3. (c) Terrace farming
  4. (d) Wetland farming
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Terrace farming

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 June 2025 Shift 2 · Irrigation in India

Q94. The irrigation method in India that distributes water through pipes under low pressure to each plant is called:

  1. (a) canal irrigation
  2. (b) localised irrigation
  3. (c) furrow irrigation
  4. (d) tubewell irrigation
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) localised irrigation

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 June 2025 Shift 1 · Irrigation in India

Q95. In India, which region is NOT suitable for tube-well irrigation due to non-alluvial tracts?

  1. (a) Plateau regions
  2. (b) Western Uttar Pradesh
  3. (c) Punjab
  4. (d) Coastal Plains
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Plateau regions

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 6 June 2025 Shift 3 · Irrigation in India

Q96. Which of the following is the largest contributor to irrigation in India?

  1. (a) Tanks
  2. (b) Tube wells and canals
  3. (c) Rainwater harvesting
  4. (d) Sub-irrigation
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Tube wells and canals

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 6 June 2025 Shift 2 · Irrigation in India

Q97. In India, which of the following is a groundwater-based irrigation source?

  1. (a) Tank
  2. (b) Open-well
  3. (c) River canal
  4. (d) Pond
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Open-well

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 6 June 2025 Shift 2 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q98. Which of the following is NOT a feature of subsistence farming?

  1. (a) Manual agricultural practices
  2. (b) Use of high-end machinery
  3. (c) Traditional seed varieties
  4. (d) Use of family labour
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Use of high-end machinery

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 5 June 2025 Shift 2 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q99. What is the major constraint in dry land farming?

  1. (a) Too much rainfall
  2. (b) Lack of fertilisers
  3. (c) Low water availability
  4. (d) Use of hybrid seeds
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Low water availability

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 5 June 2025 Shift 2 · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q100. Which of the following farming practices is mostly practised in Northeast India and causes soil erosion?

  1. (a) Mixed farming
  2. (b) Terrace farming
  3. (c) Shifting agriculture
  4. (d) Dairy farming
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Shifting agriculture

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