Classification of crops: major cereals, pulses, oilseeds, millets, fiber, cash crops, spices and fodder Part 2
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Question No. 1
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Which cereal is known for its high gluten content, making it ideal for baking leavened bread?
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Rice
B.
Maize
C.
Wheat
D.
Oats
Question No. 2
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The process of 'parboiling' is most commonly associated with which cereal to improve its nutritional value and milling recovery?
A.
Barley
B.
Rice
C.
Maize
D.
Sorghum
Question No. 3
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Which of the following pulses is also known as 'Pigeon Pea' and is a staple in Indian cuisine, often used to make 'dal'?
A.
Chickpea (Chana)
B.
Lentil (Masoor)
C.
Arhar (Tur)
D.
Green Gram (Moong)
Question No. 4
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What is the primary by-product of oil extraction from oilseeds like soybean and groundnut, which is highly valued as animal feed?
A.
Oil cake
B.
Husk
C.
Molasses
D.
Bagasse
Question No. 5
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Foxtail millet, known as 'Kangni' in India, is a type of:
A.
Major Millet
B.
Minor Millet
C.
Pseudocereal
D.
Cereal-like grass
Question No. 6
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Sisal and Hemp are crops primarily grown for what purpose?
A.
Human food
B.
Animal fodder
C.
Making ropes and textiles
D.
Extracting oil
Question No. 7
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Which of the following would NOT be considered a primary cash crop?
A.
Tobacco
B.
Coffee
C.
Wheat grown for the farmer's family
D.
Rubber
Question No. 8
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Cumin and Coriander are spices that are botanically classified as the ________ of the plant.
A.
Rhizomes
B.
Barks
C.
Dried seeds/fruits
D.
Flower stigmas
Question No. 9
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What is the process of drying green fodder to a low moisture level to preserve it for later use called?
A.
Silage making
B.
Hay making
C.
Pasturing
D.
Grazing
Question No. 10
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Which of the following cereals is naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for people with celiac disease?
A.
Wheat
B.
Barley
C.
Rye
D.
Maize (Corn)
Question No. 11
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The split and skinned version of which pulse is commonly known as 'Urad Dal'?
A.
Pigeon Pea
B.
Black Gram
C.
Green Gram
D.
Chickpea
Question No. 12
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Castor oil, extracted from castor beans, is unique among vegetable oils because it is primarily a:
A.
Food oil
B.
Industrial and medicinal oil
C.
Drying oil
D.
Perfume base
Question No. 13
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What is the primary advantage of growing leguminous fodder crops like Lucerne (Alfalfa) or Berseem?
A.
They grow extremely fast.
B.
They are resistant to all diseases.
C.
They are non-palatable to animals.
D.
They are rich in protein and improve soil fertility.
Question No. 14
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Which cash crop is the source of natural latex, a key raw material for the tire industry?
A.
Cotton
B.
Sugarcane
C.
Jute
D.
Rubber
Question No. 15
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From which part of the plant is the spice Mace obtained?
A.
Seed
B.
Bark
C.
Leaf
D.
Aril (lacy covering of the seed)
Question No. 16
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Which of the following crops has the dual classification of being a pulse and an oilseed?
A.
Lentil
B.
Sunflower
C.
Soybean
D.
Pea
Question No. 17
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The green, immature pods of which pulse crop are commonly consumed as a fresh vegetable?
A.
Chickpea
B.
Pea
C.
Lentil
D.
Black Gram
Question No. 18
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What is a defining characteristic of a 'plantation crop'?
A.
It is grown on a small scale.
B.
It is always an annual crop.
C.
It is grown on a large estate for commercial purposes.
D.
It requires very little labor.
Question No. 19
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The pungent and hot taste of black pepper is due to the presence of which chemical compound?
A.
Curcumin
B.
Capsaicin
C.
Piperine
D.
Allicin
Question No. 20
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A farmer grows a mixture of maize and cowpea in the same field. What is the most likely reason for growing cowpea with maize?
A.
Cowpea repels birds.
B.
Cowpea provides support for the maize plant.
C.
Cowpea, being a legume, adds nitrogen to the soil for the maize.
D.
Maize requires the shade of the cowpea plant.
Question No. 21
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Which fiber crop's quality is judged by its strength, color, and luster, often referred to as the 'Golden Fibre'?
A.
Cotton
B.
Sisal
C.
Jute
D.
Flax
Question No. 22
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Which of the following is an example of a 'pseudocereal' often used in health foods?
A.
Wheat
B.
Amaranth
C.
Barley
D.
Rye
Question No. 23
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The edible part of a groundnut (peanut) develops in which part of the plant environment?
A.
Above the ground on branches
B.
On the leaves
C.
Under the ground
D.
At the soil surface
Question No. 24
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Kodo and Proso are examples of:
A.
Spices
B.
Millets
C.
Fiber crops
D.
Fodder grasses
Question No. 25
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Tobacco is considered a cash crop because it is:
A.
A staple food
B.
Rich in protein
C.
Grown for its leaves which are sold for processing
D.
Used as animal feed
Question No. 26
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Which of the following spices is a rhizome and is known for its anti-inflammatory properties due to the compound curcumin?
A.
Ginger
B.
Clove
C.
Cinnamon
D.
Turmeric
Question No. 27
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The practice of allowing animals to feed on standing crops in a field is known as:
A.
Stall-feeding
B.
Grazing
C.
Haylage
D.
Threshing
Question No. 28
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Which of the following is a Zaid (summer season) crop in India?
A.
Wheat
B.
Mustard
C.
Cucumber
D.
Gram
Question No. 29
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What is 'ginning' a critical post-harvest operation for?
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Jute
Question No. 30
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Which pulse is famously used to make 'hummus', a popular Middle Eastern dip?
A.
Lentil
B.
Black-eyed pea
C.
Chickpea
D.
Fava bean
Question No. 31
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Safflower and Sunflower are both classified as oilseed crops. They belong to which plant family?
A.
Poaceae (Grass family)
B.
Fabaceae (Legume family)
C.
Asteraceae (Daisy/Sunflower family)
D.
Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
Question No. 32
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Which of the following is a major global cereal crop used not only for food but also for producing biofuels (ethanol)?
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Maize (Corn)
D.
Barley
Question No. 33
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What is a primary nutritional drawback of relying solely on polished white rice as a staple food?
A.
It has too much fat.
B.
It is very high in protein.
C.
It lacks essential vitamins, particularly Thiamine (B1).
D.
It is difficult to digest.
Question No. 34
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Fenugreek (Methi) is a unique crop because its leaves are used as a ________ and its seeds are used as a ________.
A.
Herb, Spice
B.
Spice, Fodder
C.
Vegetable, Fiber
D.
Herb, Oilseed
Question No. 35
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Which crop is often called the 'King of Coarse Cereals' due to its hardiness and importance in arid regions of Africa and Asia?
A.
Barley
B.
Oats
C.
Sorghum (Jowar)
D.
Maize
Question No. 36
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The economic part of a clove tree used as a spice is the:
A.
Ripe fruit
B.
Dried unripe flower bud
C.
Root tuber
D.
Seed
Question No. 37
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Why is crop rotation with pulses often recommended in agriculture?
A.
They attract beneficial insects.
B.
They have deep roots that break up hard soil.
C.
They require more fertilizer than cereals.
D.
They fix atmospheric nitrogen, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers.
Question No. 38
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Which of the following is a fiber obtained from the leaf of a plant?
A.
Cotton
B.
Jute
C.
Sisal
D.
Flax
Question No. 39
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From a commercial perspective, what is the most important part of the sugarcane plant?
A.
Leaves
B.
Roots
C.
Stalk (stem)
D.
Flowers
Question No. 40
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Which of the following is a non-food cash crop?
A.
Sugarcane
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Maize
Question No. 41
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Nutmeg and Mace are two different spices obtained from the same fruit. What does this imply about their origin?
A.
They grow on different branches.
B.
One is the seed and the other is the aril covering it.
C.
One is the fruit pulp and the other is the skin.
D.
They are from different varieties of the same plant.
Question No. 42
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Oats, when grown for animal feed, are often harvested green. What is this type of fodder called?
A.
Green chop or forage
B.
Hay
C.
Straw
D.
Silage
Question No. 43
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Which major cereal crop serves as the staple food for most of North Africa and the Middle East?
A.
Rice
B.
Maize
C.
Wheat
D.
Sorghum
Question No. 44
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A crop that is sown in autumn/winter and harvested in spring/summer is known as a:
A.
Kharif crop
B.
Rabi crop
C.
Zaid crop
D.
Annual crop
Question No. 45
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Which oilseed is known for its high content of Omega-3 fatty acids, making it a popular health food?
A.
Palm oil
B.
Flaxseed (Linseed)
C.
Cottonseed
D.
Coconut oil
Question No. 46
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The resilience of millets to climate stress makes them a key component of which agricultural strategy?
A.
High-input farming
B.
Monoculture
C.
Climate-smart agriculture
D.
Hydroponics
Question No. 47
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Hemp is increasingly being cultivated as a multi-purpose crop. Which of the following is NOT a major product from hemp?
A.
Fiber for textiles and paper
B.
CBD oil and wellness products
C.
Nutritious seeds (hemp hearts)
D.
High-fructose syrup
Question No. 48
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Cardamom, the 'Queen of Spices', is what part of the plant?
A.
Flower
B.
Root
C.
Bark
D.
Dried fruit pod
Question No. 49
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What is 'bagasse'?
A.
A by-product of sugar production from sugarcane.
B.
A type of high-protein fodder.
C.
The fiber extracted from jute.
D.
The oil extracted from cottonseeds.
Question No. 50
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What is the main reason for the global importance of soybean as a crop?
A.
Its use in making bread.
B.
Its dual role as a major source of protein meal and edible oil.
C.
Its ability to grow in desert conditions.
D.
Its use as a primary source of natural rubber.
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