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Which feature most directly distinguishes primitive subsistence farming from commercial farming?

(A) Use of irrigation only
(B) Production mainly for export
(C) Dependence on simple tools and natural fertility with small-scale production
(D) Cultivation only of cash crops

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Primitive subsistence farming is practised on small patches with simple tools and family/community labour.

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Question (2)

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A farmer cultivates a very small plot continuously and obtains high production per unit of land mainly through intensive labour. Which type of farming is indicated?

(A) Plantation farming
(B) Intensive subsistence farming
(C) Commercial grain farming
(D) Mixed farming

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Intensive subsistence farming involves high pressure on land and intensive labour on small holdings.

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Question (3)

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Which combination correctly represents plantation farming?

(A) Large-scale cultivation of a single crop with capital-intensive production
(B) Small plots with shifting cultivation
(C) Production only for family consumption
(D) Cultivation without hired labour

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Plantation agriculture is large-scale commercial farming involving a single crop and substantial capital.

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Question (4)

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Rice is grown commercially in Punjab and Haryana but mainly for subsistence in Odisha. What does this difference best illustrate?

(A) Rice cannot grow in Odisha
(B) The degree of commercialisation varies from region to region
(C) Punjab receives more rainfall than Odisha
(D) Odisha does not practise agriculture

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The chapter explains that the commercialisation of agriculture varies regionally depending on conditions and markets.

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Question (5)

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A farmer repeatedly clears forest land, cultivates it for some years and then shifts to another plot after fertility declines. Which agricultural practice is described?

(A) Plantation farming
(B) Slash-and-burn agriculture
(C) Commercial grain farming
(D) Intensive subsistence farming

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Slash-and-burn cultivation involves clearing vegetation by cutting and burning before cultivation.

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Question (6)

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A student finds that shifting cultivation in the North-Eastern states is locally called “Jhumming”. Which statement is correct?

(A) It is a form of plantation agriculture
(B) It is a form of commercial grain farming
(C) It is shifting cultivation practised in the region
(D) It is a type of irrigation

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Jhumming is the local name for shifting cultivation in parts of North-East India.

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Question (7)

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A farmer wants to grow crops in all three agricultural seasons mentioned in the chapter. Which sequence is correct?

(A) Zaid → Rabi → Kharif
(B) Kharif → Rabi → Zaid
(C) Rabi → Zaid → Kharif
(D) Zaid → Kharif → Rabi

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The three major cropping seasons are Kharif, Rabi and Zaid in this sequence.

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Question (8)

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If a farmer begins sowing a Rabi crop around October-November, in which period would harvesting generally occur?

(A) June-July
(B) January-February
(C) April-June
(D) August-September

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Rabi crops are sown in winter from October-November and harvested in summer around April-June.

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Question (9)

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Which crop is most appropriately associated with the Kharif season?

(A) Wheat
(B) Rice
(C) Gram
(D) Mustard

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Rice is a major Kharif crop and is generally sown with the onset of the monsoon.

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Question (10)

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A farmer wants to use the short summer season between the Rabi and Kharif seasons. Which crop from the chapter is suitable?

(A) Wheat
(B) Gram
(C) Watermelon
(D) Mustard

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Zaid is a short summer cropping season in which crops such as watermelon are grown.

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Question (1)

Which feature most directly distinguishes primitive subsistence farming from commercial farming?

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Question (2)

A farmer cultivates a very small plot continuously and obtains high production per unit of land mainly through intensive labour. Which type of farming is indicated?

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Question (3)

Which combination correctly represents plantation farming?

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Question (4)

Rice is grown commercially in Punjab and Haryana but mainly for subsistence in Odisha. What does this difference best illustrate?

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Question (5)

A farmer repeatedly clears forest land, cultivates it for some years and then shifts to another plot after fertility declines. Which agricultural practice is described?

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Question (6)

A student finds that shifting cultivation in the North-Eastern states is locally called “Jhumming”. Which statement is correct?

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Question (7)

A farmer wants to grow crops in all three agricultural seasons mentioned in the chapter. Which sequence is correct?

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Question (8)

If a farmer begins sowing a Rabi crop around October-November, in which period would harvesting generally occur?

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Question (9)

Which crop is most appropriately associated with the Kharif season?

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Question (10)

A farmer wants to use the short summer season between the Rabi and Kharif seasons. Which crop from the chapter is suitable?

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