Chapter: 06. Major Crops
I. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (5 Marks)
Which of these is NOT a cereal crop?
a) Rice
b) Wheat
c) Gram
d) Maize The main growing season for Kharif crops is:
a) Winter
b) Rainy season
c) Spring
d) Autumn What is the primary purpose of growing cash crops?
a) To feed the farmer’s family
b) To feed livestock
c) To be sold for profit in the market
d) To be stored for future use Which country is the world’s largest producer of rice?
a) India
b) Bangladesh
c) China
d) Vietnam What is the fibrous matter that remains after sugar cane stalks have been crushed called?
a) Molasses
b) Ethanol
c) Bagasse
d) Latex II. Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)
Agriculture is the chief means of livelihood for more than _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ per cent of the population of Asia. Rice requires a good amount of rainfall, about _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ cm annually. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is the leading wheat-producing state in India. Jute is also known as the ‘_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _’ because of its shiny golden colour. The Green Revolution in India was largely due to the introduction of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ seeds. III. True/False Questions (5 Marks)
Zaid crops are grown from March to June. Wheat grows best in well-drained alluvial soil. India is the world’s largest producer of sugar cane. Cotton is a Rabi crop in India. Tea bushes grow best in hilly regions where water does not stagnate. IV. Explanations of Terms (5 Marks)
Explain the following terms in one or two sentences:
V. Short Answer Questions (15 Marks)
List three types of food crops and provide one example for each. Name two Indian states that are major producers of tea. Give two reasons why the Green Revolution led to increased industrial growth. Why is cultivating coffee labour intensive? Give two reasons. What are the temperature and rainfall conditions ideal for growing cotton in India? Mention two drawbacks of the Green Revolution. Who is known as the ‘Father of the Green Revolution’ in India, and when were the new seeds introduced? VI. Diagram-Based Question (5 Marks)
An infographic showing a calendar with three distinct sections for crop seasons in India. Each section has relevant crop icons and a brief description.
a) Based on the image, what time period is associated with Rabi crops? b) Which crop season is known for growing fruits like watermelon? c) Explain how the image helps in understanding the different crop seasons. VII. Long Answer Questions (10 Marks)
Discuss three crucial conditions (temperature, rainfall, soil) required for the successful cultivation of wheat. Explain the concept of the Green Revolution in India. Describe three positive impacts it had on Indian agriculture and the economy. VIII. Identifying and Differentiate Concepts (5 Marks)
Differentiate between Food Crops and Cash Crops with an example for each. Differentiate between the terms ‘Sap’ and ‘Latex’ in the context of rubber production. IX. Environmental Awareness (5 Marks)
The Green Revolution significantly increased food production but also had environmental consequences. Discuss two such negative environmental impacts. 
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