Geography and Economics Quiz

What does the term 'yield' refer to in the context of agriculture?

• Total production of crops

• • Total cost of production

• Amount of crops produced on a given piece of land during a single season

• Amount of land cultivated

Which of the following oceans is to the south of India?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is the approximate area of India?

• 2.28 million square km

• 3.28 million square km

• 2.78 million square km

• 3.78 million square km

The Great Indian Desert is also known as:

• Rann of Kutch

• Deccan Plateau

• Thar Desert

• Gangetic Plain

Which is the southernmost point of the Indian Union?

• Indira Point

• Kanyakumari

• Lakshadweep

• Nicobar Islands

Which factor is not associated with the Green Revolution in Palampur?

• High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds

• Chemical fertilizers

• Traditional ploughs

• Pesticides

Which of the following is the highest peak in India?

• Mount Everest

• K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen)

• Kangchenjunga

• Nanda Devi

What is the main source of irrigation in Palampur?

• Canals

• Tube wells

• Tanks

• Rivers

What is the fixed capital used by farmers in Palampur?

• Seeds and fertilizers

• Land and machinery

• Labour and water

• Crops and livestock

What is the main occupation of the people in Palampur?

• Fishing

• Manufacturing

• Farming

• Mining