NMMS CBSE 8th grade Social Studies, Chapter 3: Agriculture,

 



NMMS CBSE 8th Grade Social Studies, Chapter 3: Agriculture,

Read the Chapter attentively. Then practice this quiz that can help you understand and score better. The more you practice, the better your understanding. Since this is a long journey, it takes time to provide all the content. So read the textbooks (prescribed for NMMS) and practice tests (online , offline, SCERT, NCERT, OERs, CERs (if affordable) sincerely. Remember, 'Never Neglect Noughts' this means that the questions you couldn't score. Your score will definitely improve only if you practice smart, on your tough topics. 

All the Best 

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1. What is the most common type of agriculture practiced in India?

  • A) Commercial agriculture
  • B) Subsistence agriculture
  • C) Mixed farming
  • D) Plantation agriculture

2. Which of the following crops is known as a cash crop?

  • A) Wheat
  • B) Rice
  • C) Jowar
  • D) Cotton

3. Which of the following is not a Rabi crop?

  • A) Wheat
  • B) Mustard
  • C) Rice
  • D) Gram

4. Which state is known as the 'Granary of India' due to its high production of wheat?

  • A) Punjab
  • B) Bihar
  • C) Maharashtra
  • D) Kerala

5. Which farming practice involves the cultivation of a single crop on a large area of land?

  • A) Intensive farming
  • B) Mixed farming
  • C) Plantation farming
  • D) Subsistence farming

6. Which of the following is not a major factor influencing agriculture in India?

  • A) Monsoon
  • B) Soil fertility
  • C) Industrialization
  • D) Irrigation

7. Which type of irrigation system is commonly used in areas with low rainfall?

  • A) Canal irrigation
  • B) Drip irrigation
  • C) Lift irrigation
  • D) Tank irrigation

8. Which agricultural practice involves the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals together?

  • A) Mixed farming
  • B) Subsistence farming
  • C) Commercial farming
  • D) Plantation farming

9. Which state in India is known for its extensive tea plantations?

  • A) Assam
  • B) Tamil Nadu
  • C) Gujarat
  • D) Madhya Pradesh

10. What is the main occupation of people engaged in horticulture?

  • A) Animal rearing
  • B) Fruit and vegetable cultivation
  • C) Dairy farming
  • D) Poultry farming

11. Which of the following is a Kharif crop?

  • A) Wheat
  • B) Gram
  • C) Rice
  • D) Mustard

12. Which revolution is associated with an increase in food grain production in India?

  • A) White Revolution
  • B) Green Revolution
  • C) Blue Revolution
  • D) Yellow Revolution

13. What type of farming uses high doses of chemical fertilizers and HYV seeds?

  • A) Organic farming
  • B) Subsistence farming
  • C) Intensive farming
  • D) Primitive farming

14. Shifting cultivation is also known as:

  • A) Commercial farming
  • B) Jhumming
  • C) Terrace farming
  • D) Plantation farming

15. Which country is the largest producer of rice in the world?

  • A) India
  • B) Vietnam
  • C) China
  • D) Bangladesh

16. Which crop requires a hot and humid climate, and is grown in states like Kerala and Karnataka?

  • A) Maize
  • B) Tea
  • C) Wheat
  • D) Bajra

17. Which is not a characteristic of subsistence farming?

  • A) Small land holdings
  • B) Use of family labour
  • C) Use of modern machines
  • D) Low production

18. Terrace farming is practiced mainly in:

  • A) Desert areas
  • B) Coastal plains
  • C) Hilly regions
  • D) River valleys

19. Which of the following is not a food crop?

  • A) Barley
  • B) Millets
  • C) Coffee
  • D) Maize

20. What do we call agriculture that is done to meet the needs of the farmer’s family?

  • A) Subsistence agriculture
  • B) Plantation agriculture
  • C) Organic farming
  • D) Commercial farming

21. Which of the following is an example of a beverage crop?

  • A) Bajra
  • B) Coffee
  • C) Jowar
  • D) Barley

22. Which method of farming is practiced in thickly forested areas of the Amazon Basin?

  • A) Terrace farming
  • B) Shifting cultivation
  • C) Commercial farming
  • D) Mixed farming

23. Which crop is also known as "golden fiber"?

  • A) Cotton
  • B) Jute
  • C) Silk
  • D) Wheat

24. Which of the following countries is famous for wheat and maize farming on large lands?

  • A) Bangladesh
  • B) Brazil
  • C) Canada
  • D) Sri Lanka

25. Which of these is not a climatic requirement for wheat cultivation?

  • A) Cool growing season
  • B) Bright sunshine for ripening
  • C) Heavy rainfall throughout the year
  • D) Moderate temperature

26. In which season is cotton mainly grown in India?

  • A) Summer
  • B) Kharif
  • C) Rabi
  • D) Winter

27. Which type of soil is ideal for growing cotton?

  • A) Black soil
  • B) Red soil
  • C) Alluvial soil
  • D) Laterite soil

28. Which country leads in dairy farming globally?

  • A) Brazil
  • B) Australia
  • C) India
  • D) Denmark

29. The practice of growing crops and rearing animals together is called:

  • A) Plantation farming
  • B) Subsistence farming
  • C) Mixed farming
  • D) Commercial farming

30. Which organization supports farmers in India through Minimum Support Price (MSP)?

  • A) UNESCO
  • B) WHO
  • C) FAO
  • D) Government of India

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