NCERT Class 8 Geography — Chapter 2: Agriculture

In which type of farming is the land used for growing food and fodder crops and rearing livestock simultaneously?

Which of the following regions is associated with the practice of Shifting Cultivation?

Which country is the leading producer of Coffee?

Which of the following crops requires "high temperature, high humidity and rainfall"?

Which of the following statements regarding "Mixed Farming" is correct?

With reference to Shifting Cultivation, consider the following statements: 1. It is practiced in the thickly forested areas of the Amazon basin and tropical Africa. 2. The trees are cut but never burned to preserve soil nutrients. 3. The land is abandoned after the soil loses its fertility. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following crops are classified as fibre crops?

Which country leads in the production of Rice in the world?

Which of the following best describes the term "Sericulture"?

Consider the following statements regarding Intensive Subsistence Agriculture: 1. The farmer cultivates a large plot of land using complex machinery. 2. Rice is the main crop. 3. The climatic conditions allow for only one crop to be grown annually. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the climatic requirements for Cotton: 1. It requires bright sunshine for its growth. 2. It requires heavy rainfall during the harvest period. 3. It requires frost-free days. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the cultivation of Wheat in India: 1. It is grown in winter. 2. It requires heavy rainfall at the time of harvest. 3. It is a major crop in the southern states only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Maize cultivation: 1. It requires moderate temperature. 2. It grows best in marshy and water-logged soils. 3. It is grown in North America, Brazil, and Russia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is a major area for Commercial Grain Farming?

"Agricultural Development" primarily refers to:

Which of the following is true about the labour requirement for Tea cultivation?

With reference to Coffee cultivation, consider the following statements: 1. It requires a cool and dry climate. 2. Well-drained loamy soil is suitable for its growth. 3. Flat plains are the most suitable terrain for coffee cultivation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What does the term 'Agricultural Development' primarily refer to?

Which of the following conditions are essential for the cultivation of Tea? 1. Cool climate. 2. It requires dry conditions with very low rainfall. 3. It requires well-drained loamy soils and gentle slopes. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following technologies is commonly associated with advanced commercial grain farming in developed nations like the USA?

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Crops) | List II (Soil Requirements) A. Rice | 1. Sandy soil B. Wheat | 2. Well-drained loamy soil C. Cotton | 3. Alluvial clayey soil D. Millets | 4. Black and alluvial soil

In the context of Indian agriculture, what is the primary reason for 'distress sale' by farmers?

Which one of the following is the primary factor determining the diversity of crops grown in different regions?

With reference to economic activities, consider the following statements: 1. Primary activities include all those connected with extraction and production of natural resources. 2. Secondary activities are primarily concerned with the extraction of natural resources. 3. Tertiary activities involve the direct manufacturing of goods. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Cotton cultivation, consider the following statements: 1. It requires high temperature and heavy rainfall. 2. It needs two hundred and ten frost-free days for its growth. 3. It grows best on black and alluvial soils. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of Commercial Grain Farming, why are farms in temperate grasslands able to grow only a single crop?

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Farm System': 1. Seeds, fertilisers, machinery, and labour are considered important inputs. 2. Ploughing and sowing are considered inputs rather than processes. 3. Dairy and poultry products are considered outputs of the system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The empowerment of local communities to manage and care for their own environment is a fundamental principle of:

With reference to the climatic conditions required for Rice cultivation, consider the following statements: 1. Rice cultivation requires low temperature and low humidity. 2. It requires high rainfall. 3. It grows best in alluvial clayey soil which can retain water. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following crops are known as 'coarse grains' and can be grown on less fertile and sandy soils?

Which of the following climatic conditions are required for Jute cultivation?

With reference to Millets, consider the following statements: 1. They are hardy crops that need low rainfall. 2. They require extremely cold climatic conditions to grow. 3. Jowar, bajra, and ragi are examples of millets grown in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following factors is most critical for the location of agricultural activity?

In the context of Indian agriculture, why are farmers often forced to sell their produce even when the market is not favourable?

"Viticulture" refers to:

Which of the following is a characteristic of "Primitive Subsistence Agriculture"?

Which of the following is an example of a Tertiary Activity?

Consider the following statements regarding Jute: 1. It is popularly known as the 'Silver Fibre' due to its color. 2. It grows well on alluvial soil. 3. India and Bangladesh are the leading producers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of farm inputs, "Storage" is classified as:

Which of the following is NOT a crop typically grown in Intensive Subsistence Agriculture?

"Transhumance" or the seasonal movement of people with their livestock is a characteristic of:

Which of the following statements about "Food Security" is correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the "Farm System" outputs: 1. Crops are the only output of a farm system. 2. Wool and dairy products can also be outputs. 3. Poultry products are considered outputs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is a "Secondary Activity"?

With reference to Millets, which of the following countries are mentioned as producers alongside India?

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding Shifting Cultivation names? 1. Ladang : Malaysia 2. Roca : Brazil 3. Jhumming : North-East India Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding Organic Farming: 1. Chemical fertilizers are the primary input in organic farming. 2. It avoids the use of genetic modification to increase the yield of the crop. 3. It is a type of farming where no chemical inputs are used. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which crop is referred to as the 'Golden Fibre'?

With reference to Tea plantations, why are gentle slopes preferred?

With reference to the distribution of workforce in agriculture, consider the following statements: 1. In the world, 50 per cent of persons are engaged in agricultural activity. 2. In India, less than ten per cent of the population is dependent on agriculture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Commercial Grain Farming, consider the following statements: 1. It is practiced in thickly populated regions of the world. 2. Wheat and maize are common commercially grown grains. 3. The mild climate allows for multiple crops to be grown throughout the year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following pairs of Plantations and their leading regions is correctly matched? 1. Rubber : Malaysia 2. Coffee : Brazil 3. Tea : India

In India, wheat is grown in which season?

Consider the following statements regarding Wheat cultivation: 1. It requires high temperature and heavy rainfall throughout the growing season. 2. It requires bright sunshine at the time of harvest. 3. It thrives best in sandy soil that cannot retain moisture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Nomadic Herding: 1. It is a response to climatic constraints and terrain. 2. Animals are reared exclusively for their use in transportation. 3. It is commonly practiced in the tropical rainforests of Brazil. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Nomadic Herding, consider the following statements: 1. Nomadic herding is primarily practiced in the tropical rainforests of the Amazon. 2. Herdsmen move from place to place along defined routes. 3. Sheep, camel, yak, and goats are commonly reared animals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Plantation Agriculture, consider the following statements: 1. It is a type of commercial farming where a single crop is grown. 2. It is a subsistence form of agriculture requiring minimal capital. 3. The produce may be processed on the farm itself or in nearby factories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Subsistence Farming, consider the following statements: 1. Subsistence farming is practiced primarily for export to international markets. 2. It uses low levels of technology and household labour. 3. It can be classified into intensive subsistence and primitive subsistence farming. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs of Shifting Cultivation names and their regions: 1. Jhumming : North-East India 2. Milpa : Malaysia 3. Roca : Brazil 4. Ladang : Mexico Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?