Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Land resources and Agriculture

Question:

Dryland farming is practised in areas with rainfall ______

Options:

below 20 cms

above 75 cms

below 75 cms

above 150 cm

Correct Answer:

below 75 cms

Explanation:

In India, the dryland 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, bajra, moong, gram and guar (fodder crops) and practise various measures of soil moisture conservation and rain water harvesting.