1. What is the primary focus of the Araku Balloon Festival (ABF)?
- A) Celebrating local music traditions
- B) Promoting traditional handicrafts
- C) Showcasing hot air balloon rides
- D) Highlighting agricultural innovations
Correct Answer: C) Showcasing hot air balloon rides
2. When is the Araku Balloon Festival usually held each year?
- A) March
- B) July
- C) January
- D) November
Correct Answer: C) January
3. Who introduced coffee cultivation in the Araku Valley?
- A) Indian farmers
- B) Dutch traders
- C) British civil servant N.S. Brodie
- D) French missionaries
Correct Answer: C) British civil servant N.S. Brodie
4. What is the significance of the name "Araku" in relation to coffee?
- A) It refers to a local tribe known for coffee cultivation
- B) It was chosen for its poetic sound
- C) It means "valley of coffee" in the local language
- D) It is named after a famous coffee merchant
Correct Answer: B) It was chosen for its poetic sound
5. How many villages and farmers are involved in the production of Araku coffee?
- A) 100 villages and 5,000 farmers
- B) 517 villages and 10,986 farmers
- C) 200 villages and 8,000 farmers
- D) 300 villages and 12,000 farmers
Correct Answer: B) 517 villages and 10,986 farmers
6. What farming practice contributes to the high quality of Araku coffee?
- A) Monoculture farming
- B) Bio-dynamic farming
- C) Hydroponic farming
- D) Aeroponic farming
Correct Answer: B) Bio-dynamic farming
7. How is the soil enriched in Araku coffee plantations?
- A) Through chemical fertilizers
- B) By planting only coffee trees
- C) Through composting
- D) By using genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Correct Answer: C) Through composting
8. Which types of trees are planted alongside coffee plants in Araku coffee estates?
- A) Only coffee trees
- B) Non-fruit bearing shade trees
- C) Cash-yielding fruit trees like mango and jackfruit
- D) Only ornamental trees
Correct Answer: C) Cash-yielding fruit trees like mango and jackfruit
9. What is the objective of the "sapling to savouring" approach mentioned in the passage?
- A) Speeding up the coffee harvesting process
- B) Ensuring quality control from planting to consumption
- C) Maximizing profits for the farmers
- D) Minimizing environmental impact
Correct Answer: B) Ensuring quality control from planting to consumption
10. According to the passage, what contributes to the superior aroma and flavor of Araku coffee?
- A) Fast processing techniques
- B) High-altitude cultivation
- C) Use of synthetic pesticides
- D) Bio-dynamic farming practices
Correct Answer: D) Bio-dynamic farming practices
11. What change does the landscape of Araku Valley undergo as one travels through it?
- A) From deserts to rainforests
- B) From barren hills to dense forests and valleys
- C) From urban sprawl to agricultural fields
- D) From rocky terrain to coastal plains
Correct Answer: B) From barren hills to dense forests and valleys
12. What historical connection does Araku coffee have with the Naandi Foundation?
- A) It was founded by the Foundation
- B) It supports the Foundation's healthcare initiatives
- C) It began as a livelihood project by the Foundation
- D) It is a subsidiary of the Foundation
Correct Answer: C) It began as a livelihood project by the Foundation
13. What term is used to describe the variety of Araku coffee's growing conditions?
- A) Agronomy
- B) Terroirs
- C) Harvesting
- D) Processing
Correct Answer: B) Terroirs
14. What is emphasized in the best practices of Araku coffee cultivation?
- A) Maximizing profit margins
- B) Minimizing labor costs
- C) Sustainable and interconnected ecosystems
- D) Rapid expansion of plantations
Correct Answer: C) Sustainable and interconnected ecosystems
15. What aspect of Araku coffee production ensures healthier plants and better quality cherries?
- A) Use of synthetic fertilizers
- B) Regular pruning techniques
- C) Careful soil assessment
- D) Adoption of robotic harvesting
Correct Answer: C) Careful soil assessment
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