ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Objective

1. 1.
   Which of the following is NOT a problem of Indian agriculture?

   1. A. Dependence on monsoon
   2. B. Small land holdings
   3. C. Two main cropping seasons
   4. D. Use of traditional methods of farming
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2. 2.
   Which of the following pairs correctly identifies two insects that attack cotton crops?

   1. A. Aphids and cutworms
   2. B. Boll weevils and wilt
   3. C. Locusts and termites
   4. D. Grasshoppers and beetles
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3. 3.
   Which state in India is the largest producer of tea?

   1. A. Kerala
   2. B. Assam
   3. C. Tamil Nadu
   4. D. West Bengal
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4. 4.
   Which of the following are two different methods used for propagating sugarcane?

   1. A. Seed method and budding method
   2. B. Sett method and ratoon method
   3. C. Layering method and grafting method
   4. D. Tissue culture and cutting method
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5. 5.
   ______ tree plantation is being promoted to check the practice of Shifting cultivation.

   1. A. Mango
   2. B. Orange
   3. C. Apple
   4. D. Timber
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6. 6.
   Which of the following are two major problems faced by agriculture in India?

   1. A. Overuse of fertilizers and excessive rainfall
   2. B. Subsistence-based farming and soil degradation
   3. C. Lack of irrigation and high labor costs
   4. D. Government subsidies and mechanization
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7. 7.
   Why is jute often referred to as the "brown paper bag of wholesale trade"?

   1. A. It is used to make decorative paper bags for retail stores.
   2. B. It is extensively used for packaging agricultural and industrial products.
   3. C. It is primarily used in the production of brown-colored textiles.
   4. D. It is a key ingredient in manufacturing paper products.
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8. 8.
   Why has Maharashtra emerged as an important sugarcane-producing state? Identify the INCORRECT reason.

   1. A. Black soil and favorable climate with moderate rainfall.
   2. B. Well-developed irrigation facilities like canals and tube wells.
   3. C. Extreme cold temperatures during the growing season.
   4. D. Continuous water supply even in dry seasons.
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9. 9.
   Which are the two most important oilseed crops of India, their respective crop seasons, and major growing areas?

   1. A. Sunflower (Kharif, Maharashtra) and Sesame (Rabi, Gujarat).
   2. B. Groundnut (Kharif, Gujarat) and Mustard (Rabi, Rajasthan).
   3. C. Soybean (Kharif, Madhya Pradesh) and Linseed (Rabi, Bihar).
   4. D. Castor (Kharif, Andhra Pradesh) and Coconut (Perennial, Kerala).
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10. 10.
    Which state in India is known for growing rice almost exclusively as a cash crop, and what primary reason makes rice the staple food crop of the country?

    1. A. Punjab; high protein content
    2. B. West Bengal; adaptability to various climates and high carbohydrate yield
    3. C. Kerala; low water requirement
    4. D. Maharashtra; government subsidies
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