NCERT Class 12 Geography — Chapter 7: Land Resources and Agriculture
Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
All Chapter 7: Land Resources and Agriculture questions (13)
Consider the following statements about plantation agriculture: 1. It is characterised by monoculture. 2. Plantation agriculture is a subsistence activity requiring minimal capital. 3. It was introduced in India by the British.
Consider the following statements regarding organic farming: 1. It avoids synthetic fertilisers and pesticides. 2. It relies exclusively on chemical inputs for pest control. 3. It guarantees higher yields than conventional farming.
Land left uncultivated for more than one year but less than five years is classified as:
Which characteristic differentiates intensive subsistence farming from extensive commercial agriculture?
The “reporting area” of a state is determined by:
Which agricultural land category has recorded the highest increase from 1950-51 to 2019-20?
Which of the following is NOT included under “Barren and Wasteland” in India?
Which of the following statements about mixed farming is/are correct? 1. It integrates crop and livestock activities. 2. It ensures better soil fertility management. 3. It involves the cultivation of fodder crops alongside food crops. 4. It always excludes mechanisation.
Consider the following statements: 1. Cropping intensity is generally lower in regions with assured irrigation. 2. Net sown area in India varies widely between states. 3. Gross cropped area is independent of multiple cropping practices.
Which of the following are essential characteristics of plantation agriculture? 1. Scientific management 2. It requires very low capital investment 3. Multiple food crops grown together 4. Single specialised crop
Which of the following types of farming is generally associated with slash-and-burn?
Which farming type is MOST closely associated with sustainability through natural inputs only?
Consider the following statements about intensive subsistence agriculture: 1. It is characterized by large landholdings and extensive mechanization. 2. It is oriented mainly towards self-consumption. 3. It supports a very high density of population.