BPSC CCE Prelims
Agriculture in India Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
Detailed Explanation:
Kharif crops are sown during the monsoon season (June–July) and harvested in autumn (September–October), requiring hot and humid weather with adequate rainfall.
Sugarcane is a Kharif crop with a long growing period planted during the rainy season. Barley, Gram, and Wheat are Rabi crops sown in winter and harvested in spring.
Which of the following is a zaid crop?
Detailed Explanation:
Zaid crops are short-duration crops grown during the hot summer months (March to June) between Rabi and Kharif seasons, requiring irrigation.
✅ Fodder – Correct: Grown as a Zaid crop during summer for livestock feed.
❌ Gram – Incorrect: A Rabi crop sown in winter, harvested in spring.
❌ Mustard – Incorrect: A Rabi crop cultivated in cooler months.
❌ Cotton – Incorrect: A Kharif crop sown with monsoon rains.
Which of the following statements is true about sugar industry in India?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Sugar industry is a weight-losing industry because sugarcane loses approximately 90% of its weight during processing; raw material (sugarcane) is bulky and perishable, hence mills are located near cane-growing areas.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Maharashtra has emerged as the leading sugar producer in India, accounting for ~35-40% of national production, followed by Uttar Pradesh.
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: Uttar Pradesh is the second-largest producer of sugar (after Maharashtra), not the largest; it contributes around 20-25% of total production.
Since statements 2 and 3 are correct, the answer is Option 4 (More than one of the above).
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For which cultivation Karewas are famous?
Detailed Explanation:
Karewas are glacial clay deposits found in the Kashmir Valley, formed through glacial action and embedded in moraines. These lacustrine sediments possess unique drainage and nutrient properties ideal for saffron (Zafran) cultivation.
Located primarily in the Jhelum Valley and parts of Jammu, Karewas are highly fertile plateaus specifically suited to saffron due to their soil composition and climate. Crops like mango, grapes, or banana are not cultivated in this region.
Therefore, Karewas are famous for saffron cultivation, making Option 1 the correct answer.