Enhance your knowledge of agriculture and irrigation in Odisha with our Agriculture and Irrigation in Odisha MCQ and answer guide. Explore key concepts, test your understanding, and deepen your expertise in this vital sector.
Agriculture and Irrigation in Odisha MCQ
1 What is the percentage of land exploited for cultivation in Odisha?
(a) 50%
(b) 55%
(c) 40%
(d) 45%
[expand title=”View Answer”] (c) 40% [/expand]
2 In which district of Odisha, shifting cultivation is known as Toila Chasa?
(a) Keonjhar
(b) Dhenkanal
(c) Koraput
(d) Sambalpur
[expand title=”View Answer”] (a) Keonjhar [/expand]
3 Which crop play a major role in the economy of Odisha?
(a) Kharif
(b) Rabi
(c) Zaid
(d) None of these
[expand title=”View Answer”] (b) Rabi [/expand]
4 Which among the following is not a Kharif crop is Odisha?
(a) Wheat
(b) Maize
(c) Groundnut
(d) Cotton
[expand title=”View Answer”] (a) Wheat [/expand]
5 Which crop has largest area under cultivation in Odisha?
(a) Jute
(b) Sugarcane
(c) Paddy
(d) Cashewnut
[expand title=”View Answer”] (c) Paddy [/expand]
6 Mayurbhanj ranks high in the production of
(a) Wheat
(b) Maize
(c) Coconut
(d) Chillies
[expand title=”View Answer”] (b) Maize [/expand]
7 Srimati, Priya, Prasant are varieties of which crop grown in Odisha?
(a) Mango
(b) Jute
(c) Turmeric
(d) Rice
[expand title=”View Answer”] (d) Rice [/expand]
8. In which of the following soils of Odisha production of rice takes place?
(a) Alluvial soil
(b) Red soil
(c) Yellow soil
(d) None of these
[expand title=”View Answer”] (a) Alluvial soil [/expand]
9 What is the place of Odisha in the cultivation of jute?
(a) 3rd
(b) 4th
(c) 5th
(d) 6th
[expand title=”View Answer”] (b) 4th [/expand]
10 Which is the second most important cash crop in Odisha?
(a) Jute
(b) Sugarcane
(c) Rice
(d) Oilseeds
[expand title=”View Answer”] (b) Sugarcane [/expand]
11 In which rank Odisha stands in sugarcane production in India?
(a) 7th
(b) 8th
(c) 9th
(d) 10th
[expand title=”View Answer”] (b) 8th [/expand]
12 Koraput, Balangir and Kalahandi have suitable soil and climate conditions for
(a) oil seeds
(b) cashew
(c) coconut
(d) cotton
[expand title=”View Answer”] (d) cotton [/expand]
13 Which among the following are the major spices produced in Odisha?
(a) Turmeric
(b) Ginger
(c) Pepper
(d) Both (a) and (b)
[expand title=”View Answer”] (d) Both (a) and (b) [/expand]
14 What kind of climate is found in North Central Plateau?
(a) Warm and Humid
(b) Hot and Moist Sub-humid
(c) Cold and Humid
(d) Hot and Humid
[expand title=”View Answer”](b) Hot and Moist Sub-humid [/expand]
15 Lateritic soil is not found in which Agro-climatic zone?
(a) Eastern Ghat High Land
(b) South Eastern Ghat
(c) Western Central Table Land
(d) Mid Central Table Land
[expand title=”View Answer”] (a) Eastern Ghat High Land [/expand]
16 Balasore, Bhadrak parts of Jajpur Agricultural districts constitute to which Agro-climatic zone?
(a) North Western Plateau
(b) North Eastern Coastal Plain
(c) North Eastern Ghat
(d) Eastern Ghat High Land
[expand title=”View Answer”] (b) North Eastern Coastal Plain [/expand]
17 Western Undulating Zone belongs to
(a) Sundargarh
(b) Kendrapara
(c) Kalahandi
(d) Angul
[expand title=”View Answer”] (c) Kalahandi [/expand]
18 Medicinal plant garden Ekamravan is located where in Odisha?
(a) Bhubaneswar
(b) Puri
(c) Cuttack
(d) Sambalpur
[expand title=”View Answer”] (a) Bhubaneswar [/expand]
19 Which among the following area is not a major flower growing area in Odisha?
(a) Kalahandi
(b) Khordha
(c) Rourkela
(d) Sambalpur
[expand title=”View Answer”] (a) Kalahandi [/expand]
20 Which one of the following is first Agri-Export Zone of Odisha?
(a) Rice Technology Park, Bhadrak
(b) Sea Food Park, Dewas
(c) Kandhamal
(d) Dhenkanal
[expand title=”View Answer”] (c) Kandhamal [/expand]
21 Which of the following institute was incorporated in 2004?
(a) Odisha University of Agriculture and
Technology
(b) ICAR-CRRI
(c) Rajya Beej Evam Krishi Vikas Nigam Limited
(d) APICOL
[expand title=”View Answer”] (c) Rajya Beej Evam Krishi Vikas Nigam Limited [/expand]
22 Which agricultural scheme of Odisha is destined to provide health and accidental
insurance to form families?
(a) RKVY
(b) BKKY
(c) BKVY
(d) NMSA
[expand title=”View Answer”] (b) BKKY [/expand]
23 National Horticulture Mission is operationalised in Odisha since
(a) 2004-05
(b) 2007-08
(c) 2008-09
(d) 2005-06
[expand title=”View Answer”] (d) 2005-06 [/expand]
24 Mini Mission-1 is related to
a) cotton
(b) oil seeds
(c) rice
(d) jute
[expand title=”View Answer”] (b) oil seeds [/expand]
25 Which of the following office is implementing the ‘Seed Village Programmes’?
(a) Odisha Agro Industries Corporation
(b) Odisha State Seed Corporation
(c) ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute
(d) Odisha University of Agriculture andTechnology
[expand title=”View Answer”] (b) Odisha State Seed Corporation [/expand]
26 What is the share of wells, hand pumps and borewells in Odishan Irrigation System?
(a) 1/3 rd
(b) 2/3 rd
(c) 1/4 th
(d) 3/4 th
[expand title=”View Answer”] (b) 2/3 rd [/expand]
27 Rusikulya Irrigation Project is related to
(a) Godavari
(b) Mahanadi
(c) Brahmani
(d) Baitarni
[expand title=”View Answer”] (b) Mahanadi [/expand]
28 Which among the following Irrigation project in Odisha is not based on Godavari basin?
(a) Kanupur Project
(b) Kolab Project
(c) Potteru Project
(d) Upper Indravati Project
[expand title=”View Answer”] (a) Kanupur Project [/expand]
29 Which of the following district do not get water from Hirakud project in Odisha?
(a) Bargarh
(b) Balasore
(c) Balangir
(d) Sambalpur
[expand title=”View Answer”] (b) Balasore [/expand]
30 Which project is based on Brahmani river?
(a) Rengali
(b) Baitarani
(c) Anandpur
(d) All of these
[expand title=”View Answer”] (d) All of these [/expand]
31 Odisha Watershed Development Mission has been designated as State Nodal Agency for
(a) IWMP
(b) Mahanadi Basin Development Plan
(c) PMKSY
(d) OCTMP
[expand title=”View Answer”] (c) PMKSY [/expand]
32 Agricultural Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited was established during the year
(a) 2000
(b) 2001
(c) 1994
(d) 1996
[expand title=”View Answer”] (d) 1996 [/expand]
33 Major projects namely Upper Indrabati Left Canal System and Upper Kolab Irrigation Project have been anctioned under which scheme?
(a) Odisha Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Project (OIIAWMIP)
(b) Odisha Community Tank Management Project (OCTMP)
(c) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
(d) None of the above
[expand title=”View Answer”] (c) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) [/expand]
34 Which of the following act as a Virtual ffice of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export evelopment Authority.
(a) ICAR-CRRI
(b) Odisha University of Agriculture
(c) APICOL
(d) Odisha State Seeds Corporation
[expand title=”View Answer”] (c) APICOL [/expand]
35 District-wise in Odisha, which of the following is in second rank in jute production?
(a) Puri and Balasore
(b) Mayurbhanj and Puri
(c) Puri and Cuttack
(d) Balasore and Cuttack
[expand title=”View Answer”] (d) Balasore and Cuttack [/expand]
36 Consider the following statements.
1. The most important pulses grown in Odisha are gram, tur, arhar.
2. The Mahanadi delta, the Rushikulya plains and the Hirakud and Badimula regions are favourable for
the cultivation of pulses.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
[expand title=”View Answer”] (c) Both 1 and 2 [/expand]
37 Consider the following statements about the aims of StateAgricultural Policy, 2013.
1. To encourage modern farming system approach.
2. To encourage organic farming.
3. To focus on horticultural crops including dry-land horticulture. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) All of these
[expand title=”View Answer”] (d) All of these [/expand]
38 Consider the following statements about OCTDMS.
1. It has been formed as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under Department of Water Resources of Odisha.
2. It will operationalise the OCTMP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
[expand title=”View Answer”] (c) Both 1 and 2 [/expand]
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