SSC CGL Geography – Agriculture & Irrigation – Tier II Level · Marathon

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SSC CGL Geography – Agriculture & Irrigation – Tier II Level · Marathon – 18 questions, subject: Geography – India & World. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
The Bhoodan–Gramdan movement, called a “bloodless revolution” by NCERT, was led by:

Correct Answer: D [Vinoba Bhave]

Explanation:

Land gifts by landowners.

2.  
Operation Flood, the programme behind the White Revolution, was launched in:

Correct Answer: C [1970]

Explanation:

Launched in 1970 by the NDDB under Verghese Kurien.

3.  
The Green Revolution was based mainly on:

Correct Answer: A [HYV seeds of wheat and rice with fertilisers and assured irrigation]

Explanation:

Package technology.

4.  
The United Nations declared 2023 as the International Year of:

Correct Answer: B [Millets]

Explanation:

On India's proposal.

5.  
Odd one outWhich is NOT one of the institutional reforms listed by NCERT?

Correct Answer: C [Introducing slash-and-burn farming]

Explanation:

Reforms aimed at modern, fair farming.

6.  
Statement-based
I. The Green Revolution was strongest in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.
II. The Green Revolution was mainly about milk production.

Correct Answer: B [Only I]

Explanation:

Milk = White Revolution.

7.  
According to the Economic Survey 2023-24 (3rd Advance Estimates), the largest producer of maize in 2023-24 was:

Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]

Explanation:

Statistical Appendix Table 1.18.

8.  
Match the followingMatch the project with the river:
P. Bhakra–Nangal Q. Sardar Sarovar R. Hirakud
1. Mahanadi 2. Satluj 3. Narmada

Correct Answer: D [P-2, Q-3, R-1]

Explanation:

Satluj, Narmada, Mahanadi.

9.  
Which statement on rooftop rainwater harvesting is correct as per NCERT?

Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu has made rooftop rainwater harvesting structures compulsory for houses]

Explanation:

Rajasthan and Shillong practise it widely.

10.  
Drip and sprinkler irrigation are encouraged mainly because they:

Correct Answer: A [save water by delivering it efficiently to plants]

Explanation:

Water-saving modern methods.

11.  
According to NCERT, oranges are a speciality of:

Correct Answer: C [Nagpur and Cherrapunji]

Explanation:

Fruit regions card.

12.  
Pineapples are listed by NCERT as a fruit of:

Correct Answer: D [Meghalaya]

Explanation:

NCERT Class 10 horticulture examples.

13.  
Apples, pears, apricots and walnuts are grown mainly in:

Correct Answer: D [Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh]

Explanation:

Temperate fruits need cool hill climates.

14.  
Statement-based
I. Canal over-irrigation can cause water-logging and salinity.
II. Tank irrigation suits hard-rock areas with seasonal rivers.

Correct Answer: B [Both I and II]

Explanation:

See the canal vs tank comparison.

15.  
Nagarjuna Sagar project is on the river:

Correct Answer: A [Krishna]

Explanation:

Multi-purpose projects card.

16.  
Which crop–state pair (largest producer, 2023-24, 3rd Advance Estimates, Economic Survey 2023-24) is correct?

Correct Answer: C [Groundnut – Gujarat]

Explanation:

Rice – Telangana; maize – Karnataka; jute – West Bengal (Table 1.18).

17.  
A village has a net sown area of 800 ha, of which 200 ha is sown twice a year. Its cropping intensity is:

Correct Answer: D [125%]

Explanation:

GCA = 800 + 200 = 1,000 ha; 1,000 ÷ 800 × 100 = 125%.

18.  
Land left uncultivated for more than one year but less than five years is called:

Correct Answer: A [fallow other than current fallow]

Explanation:

Current fallow ≤ 1 year; culturable waste > 5 years (NCERT 12).

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