Sugarcane, Oilseeds and Horticulture

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What are beverage crops? Examples of beverage crops?

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Which of the following soil is ideal for growing cotton?

1. Regular soil

2. Laterite soil

3. Desert soil

4. Mountainous soil

Q. Which country is the leading producer of tea?

1. India
2. Brazil
3. China
4. Indonesia

Q. 'Z' is a member of the Brassicaceae family. It belongs to the category of oilseeds. It can be either white, yellow, black, or brown. It is grown as a spring-sown annual crop whose dry seeds are harvested in early autumn. It can flourish on many different types of soil. It can also tolerate extremes of weather without serious harm. Identify the crop.

1. Bajra
2. Mustard
3. Rice
4. Maize

Q. Which of the following is/are obtained from sugarcane plant?

1. Sugar
2. Jaggery
3. Molasses
4. Maize

Q. S1: Litchis are grown in Bihar.

S2: Mangoes are only grown in northern states of India like Haryana and Punjab.

S3: Pineapples grow in Meghalaya and grapes are grown in Andhra Pradesh.

Pick the statements that are not true:

1. S2
2. S2 and S3
3. S1 and S3
4. S1

Q. Tea and coffee are referred to as beverage crops as they provide us with several refreshing beverages.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which country was the largest producer of tea in 2015?

1. China
2. Brazil
3. India
4. Venezuala

Q. What is horticulture?

1. Growing fruits and vegetables for commercial use.
2. Growing fruits and vegetables for personal use.
3. Growing oil seeds and cereals for personal use.
4. Growing oil seeds and millets for commercial use.

Q. 'Z' is a member of the Brassicaceae family. It belongs to the category of oilseeds. It can be either white, yellow, black, or brown. It is grown as a spring-sown annual crop whose dry seeds are harvested in early autumn. It can flourish on many different types of soil. It can also tolerate extremes of weather without serious harm. Identify the crop.

1. Bajra
2. Rice
3. Maize
4. Mustard

Q. This plant is cultivated in large commercial operations. It is valued for its young leaves and leaf buds. There are three main varieties of this plant. They are exclusively grown in China, Assam, and Cambodia. Hybrid varieties of this plant are also common. The produce of this plant belongs to which category of crops?

1. Fibre crops
2. Oilseeds
3. Cereals
4. Beverage crops

Q. Which country is the largest producer of Sugarcane?

1. India
2. China
3. Brazil
4. Vietnam

Q. Which among the following statements are true about horticulture?

1. It is a branch of agriculture that deals with the study of fruits, vegetables, and other ornamental plants.
2. Apiculture, pissiculture, and aquaculture are a part of horticulture.
3. Landscape horticulture refers to the production and use of plants to beautify the outdoor environment.
4. Olericulture is a part of horticulture that deals with the study of flowers.

Q. S1: Litchis are grown in Bihar.

S2: Mangoes are only grown in northern states of India like Haryana and Punjab.

S3: Pineapples grow in Meghalaya and grapes are grown in Andhra Pradesh.

Pick the statements that are not true:

1. S2
2. S2 and S3
3. S1 and S3
4. S1

Q. Which among the following crops is not an example of an oil seed?

1. Sesame
2. Coconut
3. Mustard
4. Sugarcane