Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Land resources and Agriculture

Question:

Which is correct in respect of dry land farming?

Options:

Dry land farming is largely confined to the regions having annual rainfall less than 100 cm.

These regions grow hardy and drought resistant crops such as Ragi, Baja, moong, gram and guar (fodder crops)

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

Correct Answer:

These regions grow hardy and drought resistant crops such as Ragi, Baja, moong, gram and guar (fodder crops)

Explanation:

In India, the dry land farming is largely confined to the regions having annual rainfall less than 75 cm. These regions grow hardy and drought resistant crops such as Ragi, Baja, moong, gram and guar (fodder crops) and practise various measures of soil moisture conservation and rain water harvesting.