Problems of Small Farmers

Q.

Despite favourable climatic conditions, a farmer’s crop failed to give a good yield. Give the possible reasons for this.

Q. Which of the following are the reasons why farmers fall into debt trap.

1. Small farmers do not get loans from banks
2. Farmers are forced to sell their produce at lower than market price.
3. Dependence on money lenders.
4. They get low interest loans from banks

Q. Farmers typically cannot grow two to three crops in a year. Why?

1. Lack of land
2. Lack of irrigation
3. Lack of funds
4. Lack of fertile soil

Q. What is a kallam?

1. A threshing floor
2. A pen
3. A flower pot
4. A water tank

Q. Why do small farmers in Venkatapuram find it difficult to get a loan from the bank ?

1. They do not own land for farming.
2. They are not eligible for a loan.
3. Banks are sceptical of farmers repayment capacities.
4. They do not have modern equipments for farming.

Q.

Is groundnut a dried fruit?

Q. How do big farmers sometimes take advantage of small farmers?

1. They give loans to small farmers in exchange for labour.
2. They employ them in their fields.
3. They use them as house helps.
4. They use them to run small errands in exchange for water.

Q. Which of the following causes farmers distress?

1. Crop failure
2. Low selling cost of harvest
3. Taking loans to repay other loans
4. All of the above cause farmers distress.

Q. Which of these following practices is mainly responsible for depletion of groundwater levels ?

1. Construction of Canals
2. Use of Tanks
3. Digging of borewells
4. Use of Chemial fertilisers

Q. Why do farmers of Venkatapuram migrate to towns and cities ?

1. For better job opportunities
2. For better living conditions
3. For better wages
4. For better education facilities

Q. To be classified as a small farmer in India, an individual should possess more than ________ and less than ______ of land.

1. 5 hectares, 6 hectares
2. 1 hectare, 9 hectares
3. 1 hectare, 2 hectares
4. 9 hectares, 10 hectares

Q. Which of the following are the problems faced by the farmers of Venkatapuram ?

1. Low wages
2. Fewer job opportunities
3. Unfavourable working conditions
4. No support from the government

Q. Why is it not possible for small farmers to grow two or three crops a year?

1. High cost of fertilizers
2. High labour charge
3. Lack of reliable irrigation facilities
4. Lack of modern machinery

Q. Why do farmers level the field before sowing ?

Q. Select the various pieces of farming equipment from the below options:

1. Plough
2. Tractor
3. Harvestor
4. Thresher

Q. Select the reasons for crop failure.

1. Bad quality of seeds
2. Improper application of fertilisers
3. Pest attacks on crops
4. Timely irrigation

Q. Why are small farmers bound to borrow?

Q. Why have many families in Vankatapuram migrated to towns and cities?

1. To search for better jobs
2. The standard of living is lower in cities
3. The weather there is better
4. To provide good education to their children

Q. What is a kallam?

1. A threshing floor
2. A pen
3. A flower pot
4. A water tank

Q. Why have government employment schemes not been very effective in Venkatapuram ?

1. It does not provide employment for all farmers.
2. Employment from government schemes are not always available.
3. Low wages.
4. Poor and unfavourable working conditions.

Q. Which of the following statement(s) are true regarding the agricultural practices of Venkatapuram ?

1. Wages for non-agricultural works are less than that of agricultural works.
2. Non-agricultural works are always present in rural areas.
3. Most of the agricultural labourers do not own their own land.
4. Most of the farmers borrow money from the bank.

Q. Why have government employment schemes not been very effective in Venkatapuram ?

1. It does not provide employment for all farmers.
2. Employment from government schemes are not always available.
3. Low wages.
4. Poor and unfavourable working conditions.

Q. Which of the following are the problems faced by the farmers of Venkatapuram ?

1. Low wages
2. Fewer job opportunities
3. Unfavourable working conditions
4. No support from the government

Q. Which of the following are the probable reasons behind crop failure?

1. Availability of water
2. Adverse weather
3. Quality of seeds
4. Market price

Q. Using water from borewells for irrigation is not a permanent solution to solve the issue of water scarcity. Why?

Q. Which of these following practices is mainly responsible for depletion of groundwater levels ?

1. Construction of Canals
2. Use of Tanks
3. Digging of borewells
4. Use of Chemial fertilisers

Q. Why do farmers of Venkatapuram migrate to towns and cities ?

1. For better living conditions
2. For better job opportunities
3. For better wages
4. For better education facilities

Q.

Which of these is a plant micronutrient?

1. Nitrogen

2. Iron

3. Phosphorous

4. Potassium

Q. what is underground water table?What factors have led to the reduction of water table level?

Q. During the harvest season, male labourers earn rupees while female labourers earn rupees per day.

1. 50-100
2. 120-150
3. 80-100
4. 150-200