Class 7 Social Science Chapter 1: The Story of Indian Farming — practice questions with answers
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Q1. Growing sugarcane along with pumpkin in the same field is an example of ______.
- intercropping
- terrace farming
- hydroponics
- shifting cultivation
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Answer: A. intercropping
Why: Fig. 1.3 shows intercropping of sugarcane with pumpkin. [p.5]
Why: Fig. 1.3 shows intercropping of sugarcane with pumpkin. [p.5]
Q2. Crops sown with the monsoon and harvested in autumn, like rice and cotton, are ______ crops.
- kharif
- rabi
- zaid
- haimana
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Answer: A. kharif
Why: Kharif crops grow in the hot, rainy season. [p.8, p.27]
Why: Kharif crops grow in the hot, rainy season. [p.8, p.27]
Q3. Wheat, mustard and gram are grown in the cool winter season. They are ______ crops.
- rabi
- kharif
- zaid
- kedāra
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Answer: A. rabi
Why: Rabi crops need cool weather and less water. [p.8]
Why: Rabi crops need cool weather and less water. [p.8]
Q4. The dark organic matter in soil formed by decomposition of plants and animals is called ______.
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Answer: humus
Why: Humus is rich in nutrients and retains moisture. [p.10]
Why: Humus is rich in nutrients and retains moisture. [p.10]
Q5. Into how many major types are India’s soils classified today?
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Answer: 6 (± 0)
Why: Alluvial, black, red, laterite, desert and mountain/alpine soil. [p.11]
Why: Alluvial, black, red, laterite, desert and mountain/alpine soil. [p.11]
Q6. Which soil is formed by silt deposited by rivers and is rich in nutrients?
- Alluvial soil
- Desert soil
- Laterite soil
- Alpine soil
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Answer: A. Alluvial soil
Why: Rivers bring silt from mountains and plateaus. [p.12]
Why: Rivers bring silt from mountains and plateaus. [p.12]
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