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2020 · Q87GeographyIndian Agriculture & Land Usemoderate

"The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop." Which one of the following is that crop ?

  1. (a)Cotton
  2. (b)Jute
  3. (c)Sugarcane
  4. (d)Tea
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Official answer(a) Cotton

2023 · Q11GeographyIndian Agriculture & Land Usemoderate

Consider the following statements : Statement–I : India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production. Statement–II : Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. (a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I
  2. (b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I
  3. (c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect
  4. (d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
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Official answer(c) Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect

2020 · Q86GeographyIndian Agriculture & Land Usemoderate

With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements : 1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crop. 2. Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production. 3. In the last three decades, while the production of kharif pulses has increased, the production of rabi pulses has decreased. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)2 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(a) 1 only