Crops & Top Producing States — Set 3

Correct Answer: C. Turmeric

Turmeric is an important commercial spice crop in India, grown extensively in states like Telangana, Maharashtra, and Odisha. India produces about 80% of the world's turmeric and is the largest exporter.

Correct Answer: C. Improves food security and reduces risk

Crop diversification involves growing multiple crops on the same land, improving food security, reducing market risk, and promoting sustainable agriculture. It helps maintain soil health and provides farmers with varied income sources.

Correct Answer: A. Bt Cotton

Bt Cotton is the only genetically modified crop approved for commercial cultivation in India since 2002. It contains a gene from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis that produces insecticide to control cotton pests.

Correct Answer: C. Deccan plateau and southern India

Red soil is widely distributed across the Deccan plateau and southern India, including states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. These soils are formed due to weathering of igneous rocks and are suitable for groundnut, pulses, and millets.

Correct Answer: C. Urea fertilizer

Urea is the most widely used nitrogen fertilizer in India, applied to various crops including rice, wheat, and sugarcane. It provides essential nitrogen required for plant growth and crop productivity.

Correct Answer: B. Reduces pesticide use while controlling pests effectively

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines biological, cultural, and chemical methods to control pests effectively while minimizing pesticide use. This reduces environmental pollution and health risks while maintaining crop productivity.

Correct Answer: C. Cotton

Cotton is a major cash crop in India, grown for commercial purposes. It is processed into textiles and exported internationally, providing significant income to farmers and the nation's economy.

Correct Answer: C. Conserve soil moisture and control weeds

Mulching involves covering the soil around plants with organic or inorganic materials to conserve moisture, regulate soil temperature, suppress weed growth, and improve soil fertility.

Correct Answer: A. Jowar

Jowar (sorghum) is one of the most important millet crops in India, grown extensively in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Rajasthan. It is drought-resistant and suitable for rainfed agriculture.

Correct Answer: B. Improve soil structure and provide nutrients

Compost is a decomposed organic matter that enriches soil with nutrients, improves soil structure, enhances water retention, and promotes beneficial microorganisms. It is a key component of organic farming.