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Geography Chapter 9 Agriculture — Online MCQ Test

Q: What percentage of India's population is employed in agriculture?

Answer: A. Over 50% — Agriculture is the mainstay of the Indian economy, employing over 50% of the population.

Q: Which of the following is a primitive tool used in subsistence farming?

Answer: B. Hoe — Primitive subsistence farming uses simple tools like hoes for cultivation on small plots.

Q: Which crop is typically grown during the Kharif season?

Answer: B. Rice — Rice is a Kharif (monsoon) crop that depends on monsoon rainfall for cultivation.

Q: Which of the following would NOT be classified as a non-food/cash crop?

Answer: D. Wheat — Wheat is a major food crop, not a cash crop. Cotton, jute, and rubber are non-food cash crops grown primarily for industrial use.

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Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE — Geography Chapter 9 Agriculture, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What percentage of India's population is employed in agriculture?

A. Over 50% ✓
B. Over 40%
C. Over 60%
D. Over 70%

Answer: A. Over 50%
Agriculture is the mainstay of the Indian economy, employing over 50% of the population.

Which of the following is a primitive tool used in subsistence farming?

A. Tractor
B. Hoe ✓
C. Combine harvester
D. Threshing machine

Answer: B. Hoe
Primitive subsistence farming uses simple tools like hoes for cultivation on small plots.

Which crop is typically grown during the Kharif season?

A. Wheat
B. Rice ✓
C. Mustard
D. Barley

Answer: B. Rice
Rice is a Kharif (monsoon) crop that depends on monsoon rainfall for cultivation.

Compare primitive and commercial farming: which statement is CORRECT?

A. Both use the same technology and tools
B. Primitive farming uses traditional tools while commercial farming uses modern technology and chemicals ✓
C. Commercial farming requires less capital than primitive farming
D. Both produce exclusively for family consumption

Answer: B. Primitive farming uses traditional tools while commercial farming uses modern technology and chemicals
Primitive subsistence farming uses simple tools like hoes and natural fertility, while commercial farming uses HYV seeds, chemicals, and modern equipment for market production.

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a non-food/cash crop?

A. Cotton
B. Jute
C. Rubber
D. Wheat ✓

Answer: D. Wheat
Wheat is a major food crop, not a cash crop. Cotton, jute, and rubber are non-food cash crops grown primarily for industrial use.