Cropping Patterns and Cropping Systems in India

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1. What are the two main cropping seasons in India?

  1. Summer and Winter
  2. Monsoon and Dry
  3. Rainy and Spring
  4. Kharif and Rabi
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Answer: Option D. Kharif and Rabi

2. Which season does the Kharif cropping season correspond to?

  1. October to March
  2. June to October
  3. March to June
  4. January to April
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Answer: Option B. June to October

3. What is the cropping pattern called when only one crop is grown on a piece of land year after year?

  1. Mono-Cropping
  2. Double-Cropping
  3. Inter-Cropping
  4. Mixed-Cropping
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Answer: Option A. Mono-Cropping

4. Which crop is most commonly grown under waterlogged conditions?

  1. Rice
  2. Wheat
  3. Bajra
  4. Cotton
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Answer: Option A. Rice

5. Which state in India has a cropping intensity of around 140-150%?

  1. Rajasthan
  2. West Bengal
  3. Punjab
  4. Kerala
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Answer: Option C. Punjab

6. What is the main factor influencing cropping patterns in India?

  1. Political regulations
  2. Climatic conditions
  3. Export demands
  4. Urbanization
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Answer: Option B. Climatic conditions