Top 100 Physical Geography MCQ Questions with Answers
The 100 most important Physical Geography questions — pulled from our full bank of 2554 Physical Geography questions, ranked by how frequently they're asked in real exams. Answers and explanations are shown directly below each question.
1.Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
medium- A.Barley
- B.Wheat
- C.Mustard
- D.Rice Correct Answer
Explanation: Kharif crops are sown in the rainy season (June-July) and harvested in autumn. Rice is a major Kharif crop.
Practice more on this topic →2.Pashmina wool is obtained from which animal?
medium- A.Rabbit
- B.Yak
- C.Sheep
- D.Goat Correct Answer
Explanation: Pashmina is a fine cashmere wool obtained from the Changthangi goat found in Ladakh.
Practice more on this topic →3.Which pulse is known as 'Poor Man's Meat'?
medium- A.Lentil
- B.Soybean Correct Answer
- C.Peas
- D.Gram
Explanation: Soybean is rich in protein (approx 40%), hence called Poor Man's Meat.
Practice more on this topic →4.Which pigment gives the red color to tomatoes?
medium- A.Xanthophyll
- B.Anthocyanin
- C.Carotene
- D.Lycopene Correct Answer
Explanation: Lycopene is the carotenoid pigment responsible for the red color of tomatoes.
Practice more on this topic →5.Which state has the largest area under irrigation?
medium- A.Uttar Pradesh Correct Answer
- B.Haryana
- C.Madhya Pradesh
- D.Punjab
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh has the largest total area under irrigation due to its vast size and canal/tubewell network.
Practice more on this topic →6.The 'White Revolution' is related to the production of:
medium- A.Milk Correct Answer
- B.Wheat
- C.Egg
- D.Fish
Explanation: The White Revolution, also known as Operation Flood, was launched to increase milk production in India. Dr. Verghese Kurien is its father.
Practice more on this topic →7.The 'Golden Revolution' is related to:
medium- A.Horticulture and Honey Correct Answer
- B.Oilseeds
- C.Jute production
- D.Gold mining
Explanation: Golden Revolution refers to the growth in Horticulture (fruits/vegetables) and Honey production.
Practice more on this topic →8.The 'Pink Revolution' refers to the production of:
medium- A.Prawns/Onions Correct Answer
- B.Rose
- C.Tomato
- D.Apple
Explanation: Pink Revolution is associated with the pharmaceutical, onion, and prawn production.
Practice more on this topic →9.The 'Round Revolution' is associated with:
medium- A.Potato Correct Answer
- B.Egg
- C.Onion
- D.Tomato
Explanation: Round Revolution refers to the increase in Potato production.
Practice more on this topic →10.Pisciculture refers to:
medium- A.Bird farming
- B.Bee farming
- C.Silk farming
- D.Fish farming Correct Answer
Explanation: Pisciculture is the artificial breeding, rearing, and transplantation of fish.
Practice more on this topic →11.Which state is known as the 'Rice Bowl of India'?
medium- A.Uttar Pradesh
- B.Punjab
- C.West Bengal
- D.Andhra Pradesh Correct Answer
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'.
Practice more on this topic →12.Which element is essential for the formation of chlorophyll in plants?
medium- A.Potassium
- B.Iron
- C.Calcium
- D.Magnesium Correct Answer
Explanation: Magnesium is the central atom in the chlorophyll molecule and is vital for photosynthesis.
Practice more on this topic →13.Which is the largest cotton-producing state in India?
medium- A.Telangana
- B.Punjab
- C.Maharashtra
- D.Gujarat Correct Answer
Explanation: Gujarat and Maharashtra compete for the top spot, but Gujarat is generally the leading producer due to high yield.
Practice more on this topic →14.Which state produces the most Saffron in India?
medium- A.Sikkim
- B.Jammu & Kashmir Correct Answer
- C.Uttarakhand
- D.Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Jammu & Kashmir (specifically Pampore) is the only major producer of saffron in India.
Practice more on this topic →15.The 'Black Revolution' is related to:
medium- A.Petroleum/Crude Oil Correct Answer
- B.Pepper
- C.Black Gram
- D.Coal
Explanation: Black Revolution aims to increase Petroleum/Crude Oil production (adding Ethanol to Petrol).
Practice more on this topic →16.'Murrah' is a high-yielding breed of:
medium- A.Goat
- B.Sheep
- C.Buffalo Correct Answer
- D.Cow
Explanation: Murrah is a world-famous breed of water buffalo, originally from Punjab and Haryana, known for high milk yield.
Practice more on this topic →17.What is 'Apiculture'?
medium- A.Apple farming
- B.Fish farming
- C.Bird rearing Correct Answer
- D.Beekeeping
Explanation: Apiculture is the scientific method of rearing honey bees for honey and wax.
Practice more on this topic →18.National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established in:
medium- A.1991
- B.1980
- C.1982 Correct Answer
- D.1975
Explanation: NABARD was established on July 12, 1982, to promote rural development and agriculture.
Practice more on this topic →19.Which is the most widely consumed cereal in India?
medium- A.Rice Correct Answer
- B.Bajra
- C.Maize
- D.Wheat
Explanation: Rice is the staple food for a majority of the Indian population.
Practice more on this topic →20.Clove is a:
medium- A.Root
- B.Seed
- C.Flower Bud Correct Answer
- D.Fruit
Explanation: Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree.
Practice more on this topic →21.The practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land is called:
medium- A.Shifting Cultivation
- B.Monocropping
- C.Mixed Cropping Correct Answer
- D.Crop Rotation
Explanation: Mixed cropping reduces the risk of total crop failure by growing compatible crops together (e.g., Wheat + Mustard).
Practice more on this topic →22.The 'Rani Khet' disease is associated with:
medium- A.Goats
- B.Pigs
- C.Cows
- D.Poultry (Chickens) Correct Answer
Explanation: Rani Khet (Newcastle disease) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting poultry.
Practice more on this topic →23.What is 'Hydroponics'?
medium- A.Growing plants without soil (in water)
- B.Growing plants in sand Correct Answer
- C.Water conservation
- D.Grafting
Explanation: Hydroponics is the method of growing plants in a nutrient-rich water solution without using soil.
Practice more on this topic →24.Operation Flood is related to:
medium- A.Fish Production
- B.Milk Production Correct Answer
- C.Dam Construction
- D.Flood Control
Explanation: Operation Flood was the program behind the White Revolution (Milk).
Practice more on this topic →25.Highest rubber producing state in India is:
medium- A.Tamil Nadu
- B.Kerala Correct Answer
- C.Tripura
- D.Karnataka
Explanation: Kerala accounts for more than 75% of total rubber production in India.
Practice more on this topic →26.Which of the following is a Rabi crop?
medium- A.Cotton
- B.Soybean
- C.Gram (Chickpea) Correct Answer
- D.Maize
Explanation: Rabi crops are sown in winter (Oct-Dec) and harvested in spring. Gram, Wheat, and Mustard are key Rabi crops.
Practice more on this topic →27.Which of the following is a bio-fertilizer?
medium- A.Azolla Correct Answer
- B.Urea
- C.DAP
- D.Potash
Explanation: Azolla is a floating fern that hosts nitrogen-fixing bacteria and is used as a bio-fertilizer, especially in rice fields.
Practice more on this topic →28.Azadirachtin is a biopesticide derived from:
medium- A.Turmeric
- B.Ginger
- C.Neem Correct Answer
- D.Tulsi
Explanation: Azadirachtin is a chemical compound found in Neem seeds/leaves that acts as an insect repellent.
Practice more on this topic →29.Which of the following is NOT a plantation crop?
medium- A.Coffee
- B.Wheat Correct Answer
- C.Tea
- D.Rubber
Explanation: Wheat is a food grain (Rabi crop), not a plantation crop. Plantation crops are grown on large estates (e.g., Tea, Coffee).
Practice more on this topic →30.Which of the following is known as 'Green Gold'?
medium- A.Bamboo Correct Answer
- B.Tea
- C.Opium
- D.Neem
Explanation: Bamboo is often called Green Gold because of its rapid growth and commercial value. (Sometimes Tea is also metaphorically called this, but Bamboo is the standard GK answer).
Practice more on this topic →31.National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) is located in:
medium- A.Karnal, Haryana Correct Answer
- B.Anand, Gujarat
- C.Lucknow, UP
- D.Jaipur, Rajasthan
Explanation: NDRI, the premier institute for dairy research, is located in Karnal, Haryana.
Practice more on this topic →32.Saffron is obtained from which part of the plant?
medium- A.Bark
- B.Roots
- C.Stigma/Style Correct Answer
- D.Leaves
Explanation: Saffron is the dried stigma and style of the Crocus sativus flower.
Practice more on this topic →33.Which country is the origin of the 'Jersey' cow breed?
medium- A.Denmark
- B.England (UK) Correct Answer
- C.USA
- D.Switzerland
Explanation: Jersey cows originated on the Island of Jersey in the English Channel (UK).
Practice more on this topic →34.'Pusa Basmati' is a variety of:
medium- A.Wheat
- B.Mustard
- C.Rice Correct Answer
- D.Maize
Explanation: Pusa Basmati is a high-yielding variety of aromatic rice.
Practice more on this topic →35.The scientific name of the cow is:
medium- A.Bos indicus Correct Answer
- B.Ovis aries
- C.Felis catus
- D.Canis lupus
Explanation: Bos indicus (Zebu cattle) is the scientific name for Indian cows. Bos taurus is for European cows.
Practice more on this topic →36.Which soil is best suited for Cotton cultivation?
medium- A.Laterite Soil
- B.Black Soil (Regur) Correct Answer
- C.Red Soil
- D.Alluvial Soil
Explanation: Black soil is moisture-retentive and is often called 'Black Cotton Soil' because it is perfect for cotton.
Practice more on this topic →37.Which Indian state is known as the 'Spice Garden of India'?
medium- A.Tamil Nadu
- B.Karnataka
- C.Kerala Correct Answer
- D.Assam
Explanation: Kerala is famous for its wide variety of spices like pepper, cardamom, clove, etc.
Practice more on this topic →38.Golden Rice is genetically modified to be rich in:
medium- A.Iron
- B.Protein
- C.Vitamin C
- D.Vitamin A Correct Answer
Explanation: Golden Rice is engineered to produce beta-carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A.
Practice more on this topic →39.In which state is the 'Forest Research Institute' (FRI) located?
medium- A.Himachal Pradesh
- B.Uttarakhand Correct Answer
- C.Madhya Pradesh
- D.Jharkhand
Explanation: FRI is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Practice more on this topic →40.Which state is known as the 'Egg Bowl of Asia'?
medium- A.Tamil Nadu
- B.West Bengal
- C.Andhra Pradesh Correct Answer
- D.Punjab
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh is a leading producer of eggs and is popularly known as the Egg Bowl of Asia.
Practice more on this topic →41.'Blue Revolution' refers to the increase in production of:
medium- A.Fish/Aquaculture Correct Answer
- B.Indigo
- C.Clean Water
- D.Poultry
Explanation: The Blue Revolution is focused on the rapid increase in the production of fish and marine products.
Practice more on this topic →42.The 'Silver Fiber Revolution' is associated with:
medium- A.Cotton Correct Answer
- B.Silk
- C.Wool
- D.Jute
Explanation: Silver Fiber Revolution refers to the increase in Cotton production. (Note: Golden Fiber refers to Jute).
Practice more on this topic →43.The leading producer of Soybeans in India is:
medium- A.Rajasthan
- B.Punjab
- C.Madhya Pradesh Correct Answer
- D.Maharashtra
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh is known as the 'Soya State' of India due to its high production.
Practice more on this topic →44.Which crop needs standing water for growth?
medium- A.Wheat
- B.Maize
- C.Cotton
- D.Rice (Paddy) Correct Answer
Explanation: Paddy fields are typically flooded with water during the growing season.
Practice more on this topic →45.Green Revolution had the most impact on which crop?
medium- A.Maize
- B.Pulses
- C.Rice
- D.Wheat Correct Answer
Explanation: The Green Revolution was most successful in increasing Wheat yields, followed by Rice.
Practice more on this topic →46.The 'Gir' breed of cow is native to which state?
medium- A.Rajasthan
- B.Gujarat Correct Answer
- C.Haryana
- D.Punjab
Explanation: Gir cattle are a famous milk-yielding breed originating from the Gir hills and forests of Kathiawar, Gujarat.
Practice more on this topic →47.Which breed of buffalo is known for the highest fat content in milk?
medium- A.Surti
- B.Bhadawari Correct Answer
- C.Mehsana
- D.Murrah
Explanation: Bhadawari buffaloes (native to UP/MP) have a high butterfat content in their milk, often reaching 8-13%.
Practice more on this topic →48.Which revolution relates to the production of eggs/poultry?
medium- A.White Revolution
- B.Brown Revolution
- C.Red Revolution
- D.Silver Revolution Correct Answer
Explanation: Silver Revolution refers to the increase in egg and poultry production.
Practice more on this topic →49.What is the rank of India in egg production in the world?
medium- A.First
- B.Fourth
- C.Second
- D.Third Correct Answer
Explanation: India currently ranks 3rd in the world in egg production (after China and USA).
Practice more on this topic →50.Which of the following is an example of a Rabi pulse?
medium- A.Arhar
- B.Urad
- C.Moong
- D.Gram (Chickpea) Correct Answer
Explanation: Gram (Chana) and Lentil (Masoor) are major Rabi pulses. Urad/Moong are mostly Kharif/Zaid.
Practice more on this topic →51.Which country is the largest producer of milk in the world?
medium- A.India Correct Answer
- B.USA
- C.China
- D.Denmark
Explanation: India is the world's largest milk producer, contributing over 22% of global milk production.
Practice more on this topic →52.Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) is located in:
medium- A.New Delhi
- B.Cuttack Correct Answer
- C.Kolkata
- D.Hyderabad
Explanation: CRRI is located in Cuttack, Odisha.
Practice more on this topic →53.Kharif crops are harvested in which months?
medium- A.April-May
- B.January-February
- C.June-July
- D.September-October Correct Answer
Explanation: Kharif crops are sown with the onset of monsoons (June) and harvested in Sept-Oct.
Practice more on this topic →54.The bacterial disease 'Anthrax' affects:
medium- A.Cattle and Humans Correct Answer
- B.Only Humans
- C.Only Plants
- D.Fish
Explanation: Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, affecting livestock (cattle, sheep) and can infect humans.
Practice more on this topic →55.Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute is located in:
medium- A.Hisar, Haryana
- B.Ludhiana, Punjab
- C.Srinagar, J&K
- D.Avikanagar, Rajasthan Correct Answer
Explanation: It is located in Avikanagar (Malpura), Rajasthan.
Practice more on this topic →56.What is 'Sericulture'?
medium- A.Fish farming
- B.Cultivation of grapes
- C.Rearing of silkworms Correct Answer
- D.Rearing of honey bees
Explanation: Sericulture is the commercial rearing of silkworms for the production of silk.
Practice more on this topic →57.Bt Cotton is a genetically modified crop designed to resist:
medium- A.Bollworms (Insects) Correct Answer
- B.Herbicides
- C.Drought
- D.Salinity
Explanation: Bt Cotton contains a gene from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis that makes it toxic to bollworms.
Practice more on this topic →58.Which of the following is a Zaid crop?
medium- A.Watermelon Correct Answer
- B.Wheat
- C.Mustard
- D.Rice
Explanation: Zaid crops are short-season crops grown between Rabi and Kharif (Summer), e.g., Watermelon, Cucumber.
Practice more on this topic →59.Which is the largest Sugarcane producing state in India?
medium- A.Karnataka
- B.Maharashtra
- C.Uttar Pradesh Correct Answer
- D.Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh is the top sugarcane producer, known as the 'Sugar Bowl of India'.
Practice more on this topic →60.Which of the following determines the Minimum Support Price (MSP)?
medium- A.FCI
- B.CACP Correct Answer
- C.RBI
- D.NABARD
Explanation: The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommends MSP, which is then declared by the government.
Practice more on this topic →61.Which chemical is mainly found in tea that acts as a stimulant?
medium- A.Caffeine/Theine Correct Answer
- B.Morphine
- C.Quinine
- D.Nicotine
Explanation: Tea contains Theine (a form of Caffeine) and Tannins. Caffeine is the primary stimulant.
Practice more on this topic →62.What is 'Vermiculture'?
medium- A.Growing of grapes
- B.Rearing of worms (Earthworms) Correct Answer
- C.Growing of fungi
- D.Rearing of fishes
Explanation: Vermiculture is the cultivation of earthworms, mainly to produce vermicompost (organic fertilizer).
Practice more on this topic →63.The 'Red Revolution' is associated with:
medium- A.Apple
- B.Milk
- C.Tomato and Meat Correct Answer
- D.Chillies
Explanation: Red Revolution focuses on increasing the production of Meat and Tomatoes.
Practice more on this topic →64.The 'Brown Revolution' is related to:
medium- A.Egg
- B.Meat
- C.Oil
- D.Leather/Cocoa Correct Answer
Explanation: Brown Revolution relates to the promotion of Leather and Cocoa/Non-conventional energy sources.
Practice more on this topic →65.Silk is produced by the larvae of:
medium- A.Tapeworm
- B.Earthworm
- C.Silkworm (Bombyx mori) Correct Answer
- D.Beetle
Explanation: Silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori.
Practice more on this topic →66.Which of the following is a 'Cash Crop'?
medium- A.Rice
- B.Wheat
- C.Maize
- D.Sugarcane Correct Answer
Explanation: Sugarcane is grown primarily for sale as a raw material for the sugar industry, making it a cash crop.
Practice more on this topic →67.Jhum cultivation is also known as:
medium- A.Commercial Farming
- B.Shifting Cultivation Correct Answer
- C.Intensive Farming
- D.Plantation Farming
Explanation: Jhum is the local name for Shifting (Slash and Burn) Cultivation in North-East India.
Practice more on this topic →68.Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) is located in:
medium- A.Lucknow
- B.Shimla Correct Answer
- C.Kolkata
- D.Patna
Explanation: CPRI is located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Practice more on this topic →69.Which animal is called the 'Ship of the Desert'?
medium- A.Yak
- B.Camel Correct Answer
- C.Elephant
- D.Horse
Explanation: Camels are adapted to desert life and transport, hence the name.
Practice more on this topic →70.Which nutrient is needed for strong eggshells in poultry?
medium- A.Magnesium
- B.Calcium Correct Answer
- C.Zinc
- D.Iron
Explanation: Calcium is crucial for the formation of hard eggshells.
Practice more on this topic →71.The 'Yellow Revolution' relates to:
medium- A.Turmeric production
- B.Oilseeds production Correct Answer
- C.Gold mining
- D.Sunflower cultivation only
Explanation: Yellow Revolution targets self-reliance in oilseeds production (like mustard, sesame, sunflower).
Practice more on this topic →72.Which acid is found in sour milk or curd?
medium- A.Acetic Acid
- B.Citric Acid
- C.Tartaric Acid
- D.Lactic Acid Correct Answer
Explanation: Lactobacillus bacteria convert lactose in milk into lactic acid, turning it into curd.
Practice more on this topic →73.Which nutrient is most deficient in Indian soils?
medium- A.Potassium
- B.Nitrogen Correct Answer
- C.Calcium
- D.Phosphorus
Explanation: Nitrogen is generally the most deficient nutrient in Indian soils, hence Urea (N fertilizer) is widely used.
Practice more on this topic →74.Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is related to:
medium- A.Crop Insurance Correct Answer
- B.Loan for Farmers
- C.Free Electricity
- D.Irrigation
Explanation: PMFBY provides insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in the event of failure of crops.
Practice more on this topic →75.What is 'Mariculture'?
medium- A.Cultivation in ponds
- B.Cultivation in river water
- C.Cultivation in marine (salt) water Correct Answer
- D.Growing of mushrooms
Explanation: Mariculture is a specialized branch of aquaculture involving the cultivation of marine organisms in open ocean/seawater.
Practice more on this topic →76.Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a common disease in:
medium- A.Fish
- B.Cattle Correct Answer
- C.Humans
- D.Plants
Explanation: FMD is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of cattle and swine.
Practice more on this topic →77.The largest producer of Coffee in India is:
medium- A.Tamil Nadu
- B.Assam
- C.Kerala
- D.Karnataka Correct Answer
Explanation: Karnataka produces about 70% of India's total coffee.
Practice more on this topic →78.What is 'Pomology'?
medium- A.Study of flowers
- B.Study of seeds
- C.Study of soil
- D.Study of fruits Correct Answer
Explanation: Pomology is the branch of botany that studies fruit and its cultivation.
Practice more on this topic →79.Which acid is present in Vinegar?
medium- A.Malic Acid
- B.Citric Acid
- C.Acetic Acid Correct Answer
- D.Formic Acid
Explanation: Vinegar is basically a dilute solution of Acetic Acid.
Practice more on this topic →80.Which of the following is NOT a milch (milk-producing) breed?
medium- A.Sahiwal
- B.Gir
- C.Khillari Correct Answer
- D.Red Sindhi
Explanation: Sahiwal, Gir, and Red Sindhi are milch breeds. Khillari is a draught breed (used for labour) from Maharashtra.
Practice more on this topic →81.What is 'Viticulture'?
medium- A.Growing of vegetables
- B.Growing of flowers
- C.Cultivation of grapes Correct Answer
- D.Breeding of fish
Explanation: Viticulture is the science and practice of growing grapes.
Practice more on this topic →82.'Olericulture' deals with the cultivation of:
medium- A.Vegetables Correct Answer
- B.Oilseeds
- C.Fruits
- D.Flowers
Explanation: Olericulture is the science of vegetable growing. (Pomology = Fruits, Floriculture = Flowers).
Practice more on this topic →83.Which of the following is a poultry breed?
medium- A.Kadaknath Correct Answer
- B.Marwari
- C.Murrah
- D.Jersey
Explanation: Kadaknath is a famous Indian poultry breed from Madhya Pradesh, known for its black meat.
Practice more on this topic →84.What is 'Floriculture'?
medium- A.Farming of Silk
- B.Farming of Wheat
- C.Farming of Fruits
- D.Farming of Flowers Correct Answer
Explanation: Floriculture is the discipline concerned with the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants.
Practice more on this topic →85.The 'Amul' dairy cooperative is based in:
medium- A.Indore, MP
- B.Anand, Gujarat Correct Answer
- C.Patna, Bihar
- D.Jaipur, Rajasthan
Explanation: Amul (Anand Milk Union Limited) is located in Anand, Gujarat.
Practice more on this topic →86.Which state is the largest producer of wheat in India?
medium- A.Punjab
- B.Haryana
- C.Madhya Pradesh
- D.Uttar Pradesh Correct Answer
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh is the largest wheat-producing state in terms of total output, while Punjab has the highest productivity per hectare.
Practice more on this topic →87.Which is the first organic state in India?
medium- A.Mizoram
- B.Kerala
- C.Sikkim Correct Answer
- D.Uttarakhand
Explanation: Sikkim became India's first fully organic state in 2016.
Practice more on this topic →88.Maximum protein content is found in:
medium- A.Wheat
- B.Egg
- C.Soybean Correct Answer
- D.Groundnut
Explanation: Soybean has the highest protein content among plant sources (approx 40-42%).
Practice more on this topic →89.Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) headquarters is in:
medium- A.Lucknow
- B.Bangalore
- C.New Delhi Correct Answer
- D.Mumbai
Explanation: The headquarters of ICAR is located in New Delhi.
Practice more on this topic →90.Who is known as the 'Father of Green Revolution' in India?
medium- A.Verghese Kurien
- B.Norman Borlaug
- C.Homi Bhabha
- D.M.S. Swaminathan Correct Answer
Explanation: M.S. Swaminathan is the Father of the Green Revolution in India. Norman Borlaug is the Father of the Green Revolution globally.
Practice more on this topic →91.The gestation period of a cow is approximately:
medium- A.310 days
- B.150 days
- C.280 days Correct Answer
- D.365 days
Explanation: The average gestation period for a cow is about 280-285 days. (Buffalo is ~310 days).
Practice more on this topic →92.Central Tobacco Research Institute is located in:
medium- A.Rajahmundry Correct Answer
- B.Coimbatore
- C.Chennai
- D.Guntur
Explanation: It is located in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.
Practice more on this topic →93.Which of the following is a fiber crop?
medium- A.Rubber
- B.Tea
- C.Jute Correct Answer
- D.Coffee
Explanation: Jute, Cotton, and Hemp are fiber crops. Jute is known as the Golden Fiber.
Practice more on this topic →94.Bordeaux mixture is used as a:
medium- A.Insecticide
- B.Herbicide
- C.Fertilizer
- D.Fungicide Correct Answer
Explanation: Bordeaux mixture (Copper sulphate + Lime) is a famous fungicide used to prevent fungus on grapes and other crops.
Practice more on this topic →95.Which gas is released from paddy (rice) fields?
medium- A.Carbon Dioxide
- B.Methane Correct Answer
- C.Sulphur Dioxide
- D.Nitrous Oxide
Explanation: Waterlogged paddy fields create anaerobic conditions where bacteria produce Methane (CH4), a potent greenhouse gas.
Practice more on this topic →96.Drip Irrigation is most useful in regions with:
medium- A.High Rainfall
- B.Water Scarcity Correct Answer
- C.Floods
- D.Snowfall
Explanation: Drip irrigation saves water by delivering it directly to the roots, making it ideal for arid/water-scarce areas.
Practice more on this topic →97.Growing of trees with agricultural crops is known as:
medium- A.Agroforestry Correct Answer
- B.Social Forestry
- C.Silviculture
- D.Urban Forestry
Explanation: Agroforestry is the interaction of agriculture and trees, including the agricultural use of trees.
Practice more on this topic →98.'Kalyan Sona' is a variety of which crop?
medium- A.Wheat Correct Answer
- B.Maize
- C.Mustard
- D.Rice
Explanation: Kalyan Sona and Sonalika are high-yielding dwarf varieties of wheat introduced during the Green Revolution.
Practice more on this topic →99.The headquarters of FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) is in:
medium- A.Geneva
- B.Rome Correct Answer
- C.Paris
- D.New York
Explanation: FAO is a UN agency with its headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Practice more on this topic →100.Atmospheric pressure is measured by which instrument?
medium- A.Barometer Correct Answer
- B.Hygrometer
- C.Thermometer
- D.Anemometer
Explanation: A Barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.
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