Foodgrain Production and Yield

Q. The production of sufficient food is crucial for ensuring food security in a country.

1. False
2. True

Q. Ramesh is a farmer who owns 25 hectares of land. Last year, he was able to produce 6, 25, 00, 000 grams of wheat. Calculate the yield of wheat for Ramesh.

1. 2, 200 kg/hectare
2. 2, 300 kg/hectare
3. 2, 400 kg/hectare
4. 2, 500 kg/hectare

Q. Identify the oilseed crop from the foodgrains given below.

1. Wheat
2. Paddy
3. Groundnut
4. Jowar

Q. represents the production of a particular food grain per hectare of land.

1. Productivity
2. Output
3. Yield
4. Crop capacity

Q. Identify the incorrect statement with respect to foodgrain production.

1. The total production of foodgrains represents the total amount of foodgrains produced per year.
2. The yield represents the total amount of foodgrains produced per hectare of land.
3. Foodgrains can be categorised into four groups: edible oils, cereals, cash crops, and pulses.
4. The land area under cultivation has remained unchanged over the last few decades.

Q. Which of the following factors is/are considered for the calculation of food production?

1. Yield of food grain
2. Net sown area
3. Foodgrain production
4. Cropping pattern