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CBSE Class 10th Geography Multiple Choice Questions  Chapter 4 Agriculture

Question 1: What percentage of India’s population is engaged in agriculture?

A) Approximately 50%

B) Approximately 70%

C) Approximately 30%

D) Approximately 90%

Answer: B) Approximately 70%

Question 2: Which of the following is the main determinant of India’s agriculture?

A) Natural factors

B) Human factors

C) Economic factors

D) Political factors

Answer: A) Natural factors

Question 3: The ‘Green Revolution’ in India was initiated in the year:

A) 1950s

B) 1960s

C) 1970s

D) 1980s

Answer: B) 1960s

Question 4: What is the primary objective of the Green Revolution?

A) Increasing agricultural productivity

B) Promoting organic farming

C) Reducing land degradation

D) Enhancing agricultural exports

Answer: A) Increasing agricultural productivity

Question 5: Which crop is also known as the ‘golden fibre’?

A) Cotton

B) Jute

C) Sugarcane

D) Wheat

Answer: B) Jute

Question 6: Which of the following states is the leading producer of rice in India?

A) Uttar Pradesh

B) West Bengal

C) Punjab

D) Madhya Pradesh

Answer: B) West Bengal

Question 7: What is the major cropping season in India?

A) Kharif

B) Rabi

C) Zaid

D) Autumn

Answer: A) Kharif

Question 8: Which of the following is not a major cereal crop in India?

A) Rice

B) Wheat

C) Millets

D) Barley

Answer: D) Barley

Question 9: In which region of India is the ‘slash and burn’ method of cultivation practiced?

A) Himalayan region

B) Western Ghats

C) Northeastern region

D) Deccan Plateau

Answer: C) Northeastern region

Question 10: What percentage of India’s land area is under forest cover?

A) Approximately 20%

B) Approximately 30%

C) Approximately 40%

D) Approximately 10%

Answer: A) Approximately 20%

Question 11: What is the main source of irrigation in India?

A) Canals

B) Tube wells

C) Tanks

D) Wells

Answer: B) Tube wells

Question 12: Which type of farming is commonly practiced in the densely populated areas of India?

A) Commercial farming

B) Subsistence farming

C) Plantation farming

D) Mixed farming

Answer: B) Subsistence farming

Question 13: What is the average size of operational holdings in India?

A) Less than 1 hectare

B) Between 1 to 2 hectares

C) Between 2 to 4 hectares

D) More than 4 hectares

Answer: A) Less than 1 hectare

Question 14: Which Indian state is the leading producer of coffee?

A) Karnataka

B) Kerala

C) Tamil Nadu

D) Andhra Pradesh

Answer: A) Karnataka

Question 15: Which of the following is not a natural fiber?

A) Cotton

B) Wool

C) Jute

D) Polyester

Answer: D) Polyester

Question 16: Which crop requires high temperature, low humidity, and low rainfall during the ripening period?

A) Wheat

B) Rice

C) Maize

D) Millets

Answer: A) Wheat

Question 17: Which of the following is not a traditional method of irrigation in India?

A) Drip irrigation

B) Tank irrigation

C) Canal irrigation

D) Well irrigation

Answer: A) Drip irrigation

Question 18: What is the main feature of shifting cultivation?

A) Fixed land use pattern

B) Intensive use of fertilizers

C) Permanent settlement

D) Rotational use of land

Answer: D) Rotational use of land

Question 19: Which state in India is known as the ‘Granary of India’?

A) Punjab

B) Haryana

C) Uttar Pradesh

D) Madhya Pradesh

Answer: A) Punjab

Question 20: What is the main characteristic of plantation agriculture?

A) Small landholdings

B) Diversified cropping pattern

C) Single crop specialization

D) Heavy use of manual labor

Answer: C) Single crop specialization

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