Wheat
1. Which type of climate is most suitable for wheat cultivation?
a) Hot and humid
b) Moderate temperature with low rainfall
c) Cold and dry
d) Tropical and wet
2. Which type of soil is ideal for wheat farming?
a) Black soil
b) Sandy soil
c) Loamy soil
d) Rocky soil
3. In which season is wheat grown in India?
a) Kharif
b) Rabi
c) Zaid
d) Summer
4. Which of the following countries is a leading producer of wheat?
a) Brazil
b) China
c) Sri Lanka
d) Malaysia
5. What is the main use of wheat?
a) Textile production
b) Oil extraction
c) Making flour for bread and chapati
d) Sugar production
6. Which Indian states are major producers of wheat?
a) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
b) Punjab and Uttar Pradesh
c) West Bengal and Assam
d) Gujarat and Maharashtra
7. Which factor is most crucial for wheat cultivation?
a) Heavy rainfall throughout the year
b) Bright sunshine at the time of harvest
c) Strong winds during growth
d) Low humidity
Answers and Explanations
1. b) Moderate temperature with low rainfall – Wheat grows best in cool temperatures with moderate rainfall.
2. c) Loamy soil – Loamy and well-drained soil is ideal for wheat cultivation.
3. b) Rabi – Wheat is a winter crop sown in October-November and harvested in March-April.
4. b) China – China is the largest producer of wheat, followed by India and the USA.
5. c) Making flour for bread and chapati – Wheat is a staple food grain used to make flour.
6. b) Punjab and Uttar Pradesh – These states have favorable conditions for wheat farming.
7. b) Bright sunshine at the time of harvest – Sunshine helps in ripening and drying wheat grains.
Maize
1. Which climate is best suited for maize cultivation?
a) Warm and wet
b) Cold and dry
c) Hot and dry
d) Moderate with low rainfall
2. What is maize commonly known as?
a) Wheat
b) Corn
c) Millet
d) Barley
3. Which of the following is NOT a common use of maize?
a) Animal fodder
b) Production of ethanol
c) Making cotton fabric
d) Human consumption
4. Which of the following countries is the leading producer of maize?
a) China
b) Brazil
c) United States
d) India
5. What type of soil is best for maize cultivation?
a) Sandy soil
b) Alluvial and well-drained fertile soil
c) Rocky soil
d) Laterite soil
6. In India, maize is mainly grown in which season?
a) Kharif
b) Rabi
c) Zaid
d) Winter
7. What is the ideal requirement for maize growth?
a) High temperatures and lots of sunshine
b) Low temperatures and high humidity
c) Continuous heavy rainfall
d) Snowfall during the growing season
Answers and Explanations
1. a) Warm and wet – Maize requires warm temperatures and moderate rainfall.
2. b) Corn – Maize is also known as corn in many countries.
3. c) Making cotton fabric – Maize is not used in the textile industry.
4. c) United States – The USA is the largest producer of maize.
5. b) Alluvial and well-drained fertile soil – Maize requires fertile soil with good drainage.
6. a) Kharif – In India, maize is mostly grown as a Kharif crop.
7. a) High temperatures and lots of sunshine – Maize needs warm conditions for optimal growth.
Cotton
1. Which type of soil is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
a) Red soil
b) Black soil
c) Sandy soil
d) Alluvial soil
2. Cotton is mainly grown in which type of climate?
a) Cold and dry
b) Hot and humid
c) Warm with moderate rainfall
d) Wet and tropical
3. How many frost-free days are required for cotton to grow properly?
a) 50 days
b) 100 days
c) 150 days
d) 210 days
4. Which of the following is NOT a major producer of cotton?
a) India
b) China
c) Canada
d) USA
5. Cotton is a:
a) Food crop
b) Beverage crop
c) Fiber crop
d) Oilseed crop
6. In India, which state is a leading producer of cotton?
a) Kerala
b) Maharashtra
c) Bihar
d) Himachal Pradesh
7. Which factor is most important for a good cotton harvest?
a) High humidity throughout the year
b) Bright sunshine and warm temperatures
c) Heavy rainfall and strong winds
d) Snowfall during the growing season
Answers and Explanations
1. b) Black soil – Black soil retains moisture and is ideal for cotton.
2. c) Warm with moderate rainfall – Cotton needs warm temperatures and dry conditions at harvest.
3. d) 210 days – Cotton requires a long, frost-free growing season.
4. c) Canada – Canada does not have a suitable climate for cotton cultivation.
5. c) Fiber crop – Cotton is used for making textiles and fabrics.
6. b) Maharashtra – Maharashtra is the leading producer of cotton in India.
7. b) Bright sunshine and warm temperatures – These are essential for cotton growth and fiber development.
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