Agriculture — Set 6
Geography · कृषि · Questions 51–60 of 60
India is the world's largest producer of which fruit?
Correct Answer: D. Banana
• **Banana** = India is the world's largest banana producer, growing the fruit across all tropical regions of the country. • **Largest global banana producer** — India's contribution is significant (over 25%) of the world's banana output. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Orange: Brazil and China lead in orange production, not India; Grape: China is the largest grape producer globally; Apple: China leads apple production; India's apple is only from Himachal/J&K.
Which state is the largest producer of Silk in India?
Correct Answer: D. Karnataka
• **Karnataka** = India's largest silk-producing state, especially renowned for mulberry silk, producing nearly one-third of national output. • **Mysore silk** — globally recognised premium silk from Karnataka, known for its lustre and quality. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: West Bengal: produces Tasar and Mulberry silk but smaller quantity; Tamil Nadu: produces silk (Kanchipuram) but less total volume than Karnataka; Assam: famous for Muga and Eri silk, but Karnataka leads overall.
What is the primary crop of the 'Green Revolution' in South India?
Correct Answer: B. Rice
• **Rice** = the primary crop boosted by the Green Revolution in South India, where Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh adopted HYV rice. • **Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh** — the two southern states that led the adoption of high-yielding rice varieties. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Wheat: Green Revolution's wheat success was in North India (Punjab/Haryana/UP), not South India; Jute: grown in East India (West Bengal/Assam), unrelated to Green Revolution; Cotton: commercial crop, not part of the food security-focused Green Revolution.
Which state is the leading producer of Sunflower in India?
Correct Answer: C. Karnataka
• **Karnataka** = India's leading sunflower-producing state, growing this important oilseed crop throughout the year. • **Year-round cultivation** — sunflower's ability to grow in Kharif, Rabi, and summer seasons gives Karnataka consistent high output. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Haryana: grows sunflower but is a minor producer; Rajasthan: known for mustard oil, not sunflower; Maharashtra: known for soyabean/sugarcane, not primarily sunflower.
Which state is the largest producer of Onions in India?
Correct Answer: D. Maharashtra
• **Maharashtra** = India's largest onion producer, with Lasalgaon being one of Asia's largest onion markets. • **Over 30% of national production** — Maharashtra's dominant share of India's onion output, grown in both Kharif and Rabi seasons. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Karnataka: second-largest onion producer but well behind Maharashtra; Bihar: vegetable-growing state but not leading in onions; Gujarat: grows onions but not the top producer.
The 'Grey Revolution' is related to?
Correct Answer: C. Fertilizers
• **Grey Revolution** = associated with increased production and use of chemical fertilizers in India to sustain post-Green Revolution yields. • **NPK balance focus** — the emphasis on balanced Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium use for sustainable soil health. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Grey cloth: a textile term, not an agricultural revolution; Potatoes: linked to Round Revolution; Pesticides: linked to crop protection programmes, not the Grey Revolution specifically.
Which state is the largest producer of Tobacco in India?
Correct Answer: D. Gujarat
• **Gujarat** = India's largest tobacco producer currently, followed by Andhra Pradesh, contributing significantly to excise revenue. • **Top global tobacco exporter** — India's position as one of the world's leading tobacco exporters, mainly Virginia/flue-cured varieties. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Andhra Pradesh: historically number one but now second to Gujarat; Karnataka: grows some tobacco but not in top two; Tamil Nadu: no significant tobacco production.
Which state is known as the 'Home of Spices'?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala
• **Kerala (Home of Spices)** = earned this name due to its long history and perfect climate for growing high-value spices like pepper, cardamom, and cinnamon. • **Centuries of global trade** — Kerala's spices attracted Arab, Portuguese, Dutch, and British traders for over 2,000 years. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Andhra Pradesh: largest chilli producer but not called 'Home of Spices'; Karnataka: called 'Silk State' or 'Coffee State'; Tamil Nadu: turmeric hub (Erode) but Kerala holds the 'spice home' title.
Which state is the largest producer of Jute in India?
Correct Answer: D. West Bengal
• **West Bengal** = India's largest jute producer, especially in the Hooghly river basin, and India is the world's largest raw jute producer. • **Hooghly river basin** — the heartland of jute cultivation in West Bengal, providing ideal hot-humid conditions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Odisha: grows some jute but not the largest; Bihar: second-largest jute state but well behind West Bengal; Assam: third-largest jute state, also in the eastern jute belt.
Which crop is sown in the 'Zaid' season?
Correct Answer: A. Watermelon
• **Watermelon (Zaid crop)** = a classic summer Zaid season crop grown from March to June when Rabi is harvested and before Kharif sowing. • **March to June** — the Zaid season window during which watermelon, muskmelon, and cucumber are grown. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Soyabean: a Kharif crop sown in monsoon season; Mustard: a Rabi crop sown in October-December; Wheat: a Rabi crop sown in October-November.