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Cropping Patterns and Systems — Prelims Questions

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Q1medium

Consider the following statements about cropping patterns in India: 1. Cropping intensity is highest in Punjab and Haryana due to assured irrigation 2. Zaid crops are grown mainly in areas with high rainfall 3. Mixed cropping involves growing crops in definite row patterns 4. The Green Revolution led to increased crop diversification in Northwest India Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2medium

Which of the following best explains why rice-wheat cropping system dominates in Northwest India despite environmental concerns?

Q3easy

In the context of Indian agriculture, what is the primary difference between 'cropping pattern' and 'cropping system'?

Q4easy

Consider the following pairs: Cropping Season - Characteristic Crop 1. Kharif - Mustard 2. Rabi - Gram 3. Zaid - Watermelon 4. Kharif - Cotton How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q5medium

The concept of 'relay cropping' in Indian agriculture refers to: