Agriculture and Animal Husbandry - Practice Test 1

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.Which of the following is a Kharif crop?

   • A.Wheat
   • B.Mustard
   • C.Rice✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Barley

   Explanation: Kharif crops are sown in the rainy season (June-July) and harvested in autumn. Rice is a major Kharif crop.

2. Q2.The 'White Revolution' is related to the production of:

   • A.Fish
   • B.Milk✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Egg
   • D.Wheat

   Explanation: The White Revolution, also known as Operation Flood, was launched to increase milk production in India. Dr. Verghese Kurien is its father.

3. Q3.Which state is known as the 'Rice Bowl of India'?

   • A.Punjab
   • B.Andhra Pradesh✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Uttar Pradesh
   • D.West Bengal

   Explanation: Andhra Pradesh (specifically the Krishna-Godavari delta region) is historically called the Rice Bowl of India. Note: Chhattisgarh is also locally called 'Rice Bowl of Central India'.

4. Q4.'Murrah' is a high-yielding breed of:

   • A.Cow
   • B.Buffalo✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Goat
   • D.Sheep

   Explanation: Murrah is a world-famous breed of water buffalo, originally from Punjab and Haryana, known for high milk yield.

5. Q5.The practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land is called:

   • A.Monocropping
   • B.Mixed Cropping✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Crop Rotation
   • D.Shifting Cultivation

   Explanation: Mixed cropping reduces the risk of total crop failure by growing compatible crops together (e.g., Wheat + Mustard).

6. Q6.Which of the following is a Rabi crop?

   • A.Maize
   • B.Cotton
   • C.Gram (Chickpea)✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Soybean

   Explanation: Rabi crops are sown in winter (Oct-Dec) and harvested in spring. Gram, Wheat, and Mustard are key Rabi crops.

7. Q7.National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) is located in:

   • A.Anand, Gujarat
   • B.Karnal, Haryana✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Lucknow, UP
   • D.Jaipur, Rajasthan

   Explanation: NDRI, the premier institute for dairy research, is located in Karnal, Haryana.

8. Q8.Which soil is best suited for Cotton cultivation?

   • A.Alluvial Soil
   • B.Red Soil
   • C.Black Soil (Regur)✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Laterite Soil

   Explanation: Black soil is moisture-retentive and is often called 'Black Cotton Soil' because it is perfect for cotton.

9. Q9.'Blue Revolution' refers to the increase in production of:

   • A.Indigo
   • B.Fish/Aquaculture✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Poultry
   • D.Clean Water

   Explanation: The Blue Revolution is focused on the rapid increase in the production of fish and marine products.

10. Q10.The 'Gir' breed of cow is native to which state?

    • A.Haryana
    • B.Punjab
    • C.Gujarat✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Rajasthan

    Explanation: Gir cattle are a famous milk-yielding breed originating from the Gir hills and forests of Kathiawar, Gujarat.

11. Q11.Which country is the largest producer of milk in the world?

    • A.USA
    • B.China
    • C.India✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Denmark

    Explanation: India is the world's largest milk producer, contributing over 22% of global milk production.

12. Q12.What is 'Sericulture'?

    • A.Rearing of honey bees
    • B.Rearing of silkworms✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Fish farming
    • D.Cultivation of grapes

    Explanation: Sericulture is the commercial rearing of silkworms for the production of silk.

13. Q13.Which chemical is mainly found in tea that acts as a stimulant?

    • A.Nicotine
    • B.Caffeine/Theine✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Morphine
    • D.Quinine

    Explanation: Tea contains Theine (a form of Caffeine) and Tannins. Caffeine is the primary stimulant.

14. Q14.Which of the following is a 'Cash Crop'?

    • A.Rice
    • B.Wheat
    • C.Sugarcane✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Maize

    Explanation: Sugarcane is grown primarily for sale as a raw material for the sugar industry, making it a cash crop.

15. Q15.The 'Yellow Revolution' relates to:

    • A.Gold mining
    • B.Oilseeds production✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Sunflower cultivation only
    • D.Turmeric production

    Explanation: Yellow Revolution targets self-reliance in oilseeds production (like mustard, sesame, sunflower).

16. Q16.Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a common disease in:

    • A.Humans
    • B.Cattle✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Fish
    • D.Plants

    Explanation: FMD is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of cattle and swine.

17. Q17.What is 'Viticulture'?

    • A.Growing of vegetables
    • B.Cultivation of grapes✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Breeding of fish
    • D.Growing of flowers

    Explanation: Viticulture is the science and practice of growing grapes.

18. Q18.Which state is the largest producer of wheat in India?

    • A.Punjab
    • B.Madhya Pradesh
    • C.Uttar Pradesh✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Haryana

    Explanation: Uttar Pradesh is the largest wheat-producing state in terms of total output, while Punjab has the highest productivity per hectare.

19. Q19.Who is known as the 'Father of Green Revolution' in India?

    • A.Norman Borlaug
    • B.M.S. Swaminathan✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Verghese Kurien
    • D.Homi Bhabha

    Explanation: M.S. Swaminathan is the Father of the Green Revolution in India. Norman Borlaug is the Father of the Green Revolution globally.

20. Q20.Which gas is released from paddy (rice) fields?

    • A.Carbon Dioxide
    • B.Methane✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Nitrous Oxide
    • D.Sulphur Dioxide

    Explanation: Waterlogged paddy fields create anaerobic conditions where bacteria produce Methane (CH4), a potent greenhouse gas.