Major Crops grown in India and Agro-Climatic Regions MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Major Crops grown in India and Agro-Climatic Regions - Download Free PDF

Tobacco is produced majorly in Andhra Pradesh followed by Karnataka.

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The correct answer is largest, largest.

Key Points

• India is the largest producer, importer and consumer of pulses in the world accounting for nearly 25% of global production, 15% of International trade and 27% of world consumption.
• Various types of pulses imported are Tur Whole (Pigeon Peas), Black Matpe (Urad), Green Moong, Chick Peas and Yellow Peas.
• India is the largest producer of Jute.
• India is the largest producer of Sugar (As of 2023).
• Gujarat is the largest producer of salt in the country.

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The correct answer is Sugarcane.

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• Sugarcane is the chief cash crop of the Gangetic plain.
• The sediments and deposits in this region are brought by the Yamuna, Ganga, and its tributaries.
• Tributaries of the Ganga like the Ramganga, the Gomti,the Ghaghara, the Gandak and the Sharda etc. are present in this region.
• The clay soil in this region can go up to the depth of 4500m.
• The Gangetic plain is very fertile and important in terms of economic activities.
• Rabi and Kharif crops like rice, millet, wheat, gram, etc are grown here.

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• The elevation of this plain is 80m to 250m.
• The Gangetic plain lies between the Bhabar and Terai belt in the North and the Plateau region in the south.
• The slope of this region is steeper in the west compared to the eastern part.
• The Gangetic plains are divided into two parts.
  • Bangar land
  • Khadar land.
• The region is also known as the doab or the Ganga-Yamuna Plain.

The correct answer is Rubber.

• Plantation crops are those crops that are cultivated on an extensive scale, owned and managed by an individual or a company. Plantations provide a high level of productivity and employment. 
• The following are the examples of Plantation crops:
  • Tea
  • Coffee
  • Rubber
  • Cocoa
  • Coconut
  • Arecanut
  • Oil Palm
  • Palmyrah
  • Cashew.
• The largest producer of rubber in India is Kerala followed by Tamilnadu.
• The largest producer of rubber in the World is Thailand followed by Indonesia and Malaysia.
• Wheat is grass which is a rabi crop.
• The largest producer of wheat in India is Uttar Pradesh followed by Punjab and Haryana.
• The largest producer of wheat in the world is China followed by India.
• Mustard is a rabi crop.
• The largest producer of mustard in India is Rajasthan.
• The largest producer of mustard in the world is China followed by India and Pakistan.
• Examples of oilseeds are sesame, rapeseed, sunflower, safflower, and olive seed.

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The correct answer is Karnataka.

• Karnataka is the largest producer of coffee.

Key Points

• Karnataka is the largest producer of coffee in the country.
• Karnataka accounts for nearly 71 per cent.
• Chikmagalur, Kodagu, and Hassan districts of Karnataka are the major coffee producer regions.
• Kerala is the second-largest producer of coffee in India.
• Kerala accounts for 21% of coffee production in India.
• Tamil Nadu accounts for 5% of overall production with 8,200 tonnes.
• Brazil is the top coffee producing country.
• Brazil accounted for 40 per cent of the global coffee supply.
• Vietnam was the second-largest coffee producer.

The correct answer is Cotton.

Key Points

• Cotton is a Kharif crop. It requires 6 to 8 months to mature.
• Cotton is a water-thirsty crop and around 6% of the water for irrigation in is used for its cultivation. 
• It grows in the major parts of the country viz. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and parts of Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka.
• The irrigated crop is sown from March-May and the rain fed crop in June-July with the commencement of the monsoon.

• Kharif Season:
  • Kharif crops also are known as monsoon crops as they are cultivated in the monsoon season.
  • These crops are sown at the beginning of the rainy season.
  • Rice, maize, bajra, ragi, sorghum, soybean, groundnut, cotton, etc. are all Kharif types of crops.

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• Zaid Season:
  • It is a short season between Kharif and Rabi season.
  • The crops grown during this season are known as Zaid crops.
  • Pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, bitter gourd, etc. are all zaid types of crops. 
• Rabi Season:
  • These are the crops that are sown at the end of the monsoon season or at the beginning of the winter season.
  • These crops also are known as winter crops.
  • Wheat, Mustard, Peas, Pulses, Barley, etc. are all Rabi types of crops.

The correct answer is "Barley".

Key Points

• Rabi crops are those which are sown during winter and harvested in the spring season.
• These are sown around mid-November mostly after the monsoon is over and harvested in April or May.
• Major rabi crop in India is Wheat, Barley, Mustard, and Peas.
• So, Barley is a Rabi crop in North India.​

Additional Information

• There are three cropping seasons in India:
  • Kharif season
  • Rabi season
  • Zaid season
• Kharif season -
  • This season starts in June and ends in October.
  • The crops are sown in June and harvested in September.
  • These include Rice, Sorghum, Maize, Tea, etc. 
• Rabi season -
  • The crops are sown during October and harvested in February.
  • These are winter-season crops.
  • These include wheat, oats, barley, pulses, etc.
• Zaid season -
  • These are sown in March and harvested in June.
  • These include Seasonal fruits and vegetables.

The Correct Answer is Wheat.

Key Points

• Kharif Season:
  • Kharif crops also are known as monsoon crops as they are cultivated in the monsoon season.
  • These crops are sown at the beginning of the rainy season.
  • Rice, maize, bajra, ragi, paddy, sorghum, soybean, groundnut, cotton, etc are all Kharif types of crops.
• Zaid Season:
  • It is a short season between Kharif and Rabi seasons.
  • The crops grown during this season are known as Zaid crops.
  • Pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, bitter gourd etc are all zaid types of crops. 
• Rabi Season:
  • These are the crops that are sown at the end of the monsoon season or at the beginning of the winter season.
  • These crops also are known as winter crops.
  • Wheat, Mustard, Pulses, Barley, etc. are all Rabi types of crops.

​The incorrect answer is Mustard.

Key Points

• Kharif Season
  • Kharif crops also are known as monsoon crops as they are cultivated in the monsoon season.
  • These crops are sown at the beginning of the rainy season.
  • Rice, maize, Bajra, Ragi, sorghum, soybean, groundnut, cotton, etc. are all Kharif types of crops.
• Zaid Season
  • It is a short season between Kharif and Rabi season.
  • The crops grown during this season are known as Zaid crops.
  • Pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, bitter gourd, etc are all Zaid types of crops. 
• Rabi Season
  • These are the crops that are sown at the end of the monsoon season or at the beginning of the winter season.
  • These crops also are known as winter crops.
  • Wheat, Mustard, Pulses, Barley, etc. are all Rabi types of crops.

The Correct answer is Cotton.
Key Points

• The crops grown in the rainy season i.e, from June to September are called Kharif crops. It is also called Monsoon crops.
• ​These crops require more temperature and humid conditions.​
• Cotton, Maize, Bajra, Red Gram, Paddy, Soyabean, Groundnut, Sugarcane, and Tea are examples of Kharif crops. Hence Option 4 is the correct answer.

 Additional Information

• The Crops grown in the winter season i.e, from October to March are called Rabi Crops.
• It Requires a low temperature at the time of sowing and more temperature at the time of harvesting.
• Wheat, Barley, Mustard, Pea, and Green gram are examples of Rabi Crops.

The correct answer is Rubber.

• Plantation crops are those crops that are cultivated on an extensive scale, owned and managed by an individual or a company. Plantations provide a high level of productivity and employment. 
• The following are the examples of Plantation crops:
  • Tea
  • Coffee
  • Rubber
  • Cocoa
  • Coconut
  • Arecanut
  • Oil Palm
  • Palmyrah
  • Cashew.
• The largest producer of rubber in India is Kerala followed by Tamilnadu.
• The largest producer of rubber in the World is Thailand followed by Indonesia and Malaysia.
• Wheat is grass which is a rabi crop.
• The largest producer of wheat in India is Uttar Pradesh followed by Punjab and Haryana.
• The largest producer of wheat in the world is China followed by India.
• Mustard is a rabi crop.
• The largest producer of mustard in India is Rajasthan.
• The largest producer of mustard in the world is China followed by India and Pakistan.
• Examples of oilseeds are sesame, rapeseed, sunflower, safflower, and olive seed.

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The correct answer is September-October.

Key Points

• The crops which are sown in the rainy season are called Kharif crops.
• Kharif crops are the crops that are sown at the beginning of the rainy season, e.g. between April and May. 
• The Kharif crops are harvested in the month of September-October
• Important crops grown during this season are paddy, maize, jowar, bajra, tur (arhar), moong, urad, cotton, jute, groundnut and soybean.
• Kharif crop requires high temperature and high humidity.

Additional Information

• There are three cropping seasons in India.
  • Rabi.
  • Kharif.
  • Zaid.
• Rabi crops are sown in the winter season from October to December and harvested in the summer season from April to June.
  • Wheat, Barley, Peas, Gram, and Mustard-produced during Rabi.
• Zaid season is a short season In between the Rabi and the Kharif seasons.
  • Cucumber and watermelon are produced during Zaid.

The correct answer is Barley and gram

Key Points 

• Rabi crops are winter-planted crops that are harvested in the spring.
• Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June. 
• Wheat, barley, gram, peas, and lentils are among them. 
• A warm climate is required for seed germination and a cold climate for the growth of crops.

Additional Information 

Option 4 is correct, i.e. Cotton.

Key Points:

• Silver fiber revolution is associated with Cotton.
• Cotton mainly found in Gujarat in India.
• Silver Revolution is associated with egg.

List of some largest producing state with their crops:

The correct answer is Sesamum.

Key Points

• Sesamum
  • It is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum and in India, it is smaller in number.  
  • It is a Kharif crop in North India and a rabi crop in South India.
    • Hence, Option 2 is correct.
  • Another species of Sesamum is S. Indicum.
  • Sesamum is also known as Benne.
  • The mustard plant is a plant species in the genera Brassica and Sinapis in the family Brassicaceae.

Additional Information

• Major crops are as follows-
  • Kharif Crops- Bajra, Jowar, Maize, Millet, Rice, and Soybean.
  • Rabi Crops- Barley, Gram, Rapeseed, Mustard, Oat, and Wheat.
  • Zaid Crops- Pumpkin, Cucumber and Bitter Gourd.