Tag: land utilisation, its pattern and crops of karnataka

Questions Related to land utilisation, its pattern and crops of karnataka

Transplanting method is adopted to grow paddy in Karnataka's _____ region.

  1. Plains

  2. Plateaus

  3. Malnad

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

Which among the following region of Karnataka is famous for paddy cultivation?

  1. North maidans

  2. Malnad

  3. Coastal districts

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

Which district in Karnataka stands first in paddy production?

  1. Bengaluru

  2. Chamarajanagar

  3. Raichur

  4. Tumakuru


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Raichur district is known for its paddy fields and its rice is of extremely superior quality. Raichur has numerous rice mills which export high quality rice to different countries.

The yield and quality of paddy is better in _____ districts.

  1. Non-irrigated 

  2. Irrigated 

  3. Dry 

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

Jowar is the staple food of the people of _____ Karnataka.

  1. South

  2. North

  3. West

  4. East


Correct Option: B

Paddy is a _____ crop.

  1. Rabi

  2. Kharif

  3. Zaid

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Common kharif crops are rice (paddy), millets, maize.

Nearly _____ of paddy is sown during June-August months.

  1. 50%

  2. 60%

  3. 70%

  4. 80%


Correct Option: C

Which method is used to grow paddy in Karnataka's Malnad region?

  1. Broadcasting method

  2. Transplanting method

  3. Japanese method

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In broadcasting method, seeds are sown by hand and this method is suitable in areas where the soil is not fertile and lands are dry. This requires minimum labour and inputs. This method produces very less yield when compared to other sowing methods.

Which position Karnataka holds in jowar production?

  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Third

  4. Fourth


Correct Option: B

The total area under jowar cultivation is _____ of the cultivable area in Karnataka.

  1. 20%

  2. 23%

  3. 26%

  4. 29%


Correct Option: C