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Why are pulses considered important in maintaining soil fertility?

(A) They increase soil nitrogen through nitrogen fixation
(B) They require no sunlight
(C) They prevent all soil erosion
(D) They increase soil salinity

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Pulses help restore soil fertility because leguminous crops fix atmospheric nitrogen through associated bacteria.

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Question (22)

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A farmer grows a pulse crop in rotation with another crop. What is a major advantage of this practice?

(A) It completely eliminates irrigation
(B) It helps maintain soil fertility
(C) It prevents all pests
(D) It changes the crop into a plantation crop

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Crop rotation involving pulses helps maintain soil fertility by improving nitrogen availability.

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Question (23)

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Which statement explains the exception mentioned for arhar among pulses?

(A) It cannot tolerate dry conditions
(B) It is mainly grown as a plantation crop
(C) It is not a nitrogen-fixing pulse in the same way as many other pulses
(D) It requires permanent flooding

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Arhar is noted separately among pulses in the chapter and is adapted to relatively dry conditions.

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Question (24)

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Which crop is identified in the chapter as the most important oilseed crop of India?

(A) Groundnut
(B) Tea
(C) Jute
(D) Rubber

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Groundnut is described as the most important oilseed crop of India.

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Question (25)

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A farmer observes that sesamum is grown during different seasons in different parts of India. What does this demonstrate?

(A) Every crop has only one fixed season throughout India
(B) Cropping seasons can vary according to regional conditions
(C) Oilseeds require only winter conditions
(D) Sesamum is a plantation crop

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Sesamum is grown in different seasons in different regions, showing regional variation in cropping patterns.

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Question (26)

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A plantation crop requires a warm and moist climate, well-drained fertile soil and frequent showers. Which crop best fits these conditions?

(A) Tea
(B) Wheat
(C) Gram
(D) Bajra

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Tea requires a warm, moist climate, well-drained soil and frequent showers.

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Question (27)

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Why is tea processing generally carried out within or near tea gardens?

(A) Tea cannot be transported
(B) The leaves need to be processed soon after plucking
(C) Tea grows only near factories
(D) Processing requires desert conditions

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Tea leaves are delicate and require processing soon after plucking, encouraging processing facilities near plantations.

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Question (28)

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A plantation is established in a remote area. Which infrastructure would be especially important for its commercial success?

(A) Only grazing land
(B) Efficient transport and communication
(C) Only forest cover
(D) Absence of markets

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Plantation agriculture requires capital and good transport and communication links for processing and marketing.

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Question (29)

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Tea cultivation requires large numbers of workers mainly because:

(A) Leaves are plucked carefully by hand
(B) Tea plants require no maintenance
(C) Tea grows only in winter
(D) Tea is harvested mechanically everywhere

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Tea cultivation is labour-intensive because tea leaves are generally plucked carefully by hand.

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Question (30)

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Which variety of coffee is specifically mentioned in the chapter as being initially brought to India and widely cultivated?

(A) Arabica
(B) Robusta only
(C) Liberica
(D) Excelsa

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Arabica coffee was introduced to India and is an important variety mentioned in the chapter.

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Why are pulses considered important in maintaining soil fertility?

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Question (22)

A farmer grows a pulse crop in rotation with another crop. What is a major advantage of this practice?

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Question (23)

Which statement explains the exception mentioned for arhar among pulses?

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Question (24)

Which crop is identified in the chapter as the most important oilseed crop of India?

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Question (25)

A farmer observes that sesamum is grown during different seasons in different parts of India. What does this demonstrate?

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Question (26)

A plantation crop requires a warm and moist climate, well-drained fertile soil and frequent showers. Which crop best fits these conditions?

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Question (27)

Why is tea processing generally carried out within or near tea gardens?

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Question (28)

A plantation is established in a remote area. Which infrastructure would be especially important for its commercial success?

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Tea cultivation requires large numbers of workers mainly because:

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Which variety of coffee is specifically mentioned in the chapter as being initially brought to India and widely cultivated?

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