Agriculture
3 solved SSC CGL General Knowledge previous year questions on Agriculture, each with the correct answer and a full explanation.
Q1
A good proportion of the ______ produced during the green revolution period (available as marketed surplus) was sold by the farmers in the market.
✓ Correct answer: c) Wheat and rice
ExplanationThe term "green revolution" in India refers to a time period during which Indian agriculture was transformed into an industrial system as a result of the use of modern techniques and technology.This included the use of HYV seeds, tractors, irrigation facilities, pesticides, and fertilizers, among other things.During the time of the Green Revolution, the amount of land that was used to grow wheat and rice in higher-yielding varieties increased by a significant amount.Hence the correct answer is "C): wheat and rice."
Q2
In rainforests which kind of cultivation is practiced?
✓ Correct answer: d) Slash and burn
ExplanationPractice of 'slash-and-burn' Agriculture is a form of farming that entails chopping down and burning plants in a forest or woodland in order to create a field.This is done as part of the process.The ash contributes to the fertilisation process, and the area has a limited amount of weed growth.Farmers in tropical rainforests in many regions of the world, such as Brazil, Indonesia, and other places, utilise it frequently in their work.Hence, the correct answer is "Slash and burn"
Q3
The crop area under high-yielding varieties of which amongst the following crops grew considerably during the Green Revolution?
✓ Correct answer: d) Wheat
ExplanationThe term "green revolution" in India refers to a time period during which Indian agriculture was transformed into an industrial system as a result of the use of contemporary techniques and technology.Some examples of this transformation include the usage of HYV seeds, tractors, irrigation infrastructure, pesticides, and fertilizers.During the time of the Green Revolution, the amount of land that was used to grow wheat and rice in higher-yielding varieties increased by a significant amount.Hence, the correct answer is "Wheat".
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