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1. 1.

   Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options:

   1. Which of the following statements best describes the primary purpose of growing cash crops?
      1. to provide food for the farmer's family
      2. to be sold for profit and serve as raw materials for industries
      3. to be used for local community consumption
      4. to diversify agricultural practices on small farms
   2. Why are oilseeds significant in the Indian economy?
      1. They occupy a small percentage of the total crop area.
      2. They are mainly produced for local consumption.
      3. They are in great demand in the west and their export helps India to earn foreign exchange.
      4. They are used for industrial purposes within India.
   3. Which of the following characteristics makes groundnut an excellent rotation crop?
      1. its ability to withstand frost and severe drought
      2. its capacity to fix nitrogen in the soil and replenish it naturally
      3. it high oil content and nutritional value
      4. its requirement for a tropical or subtropical climate
   4. Which of the following geographical conditions is NOT suitable for growing groundnut?
      1. a warm coastal area with light humidity
      2. an area with annual rainfall of 40 cm
      3. an area with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C
      4. an area with frequent water stagnation
   5. Which of the following conditions is necessary for the cultivation of mustard?
      1. high temperatures and heavy rainfall
      2. cool and dry weather with soil moisture during growth and dry weather at maturity
      3. frost-prone areas with low rainfall
      4. high humidity and temperatures above 30°C
   6. Which geographical condition is essential for the growth of tea shrubs?
      1. high temperatures and low rainfall
      2. deep, light, acidic soil with well-distributed rainfall throughout the year
      3. frosty climates and low altitudes
      4. sandy soils with high phosphorous and potash
   7. What is the main difference between the methods of making green tea and oolong tea?
      1. Green tea leaves are fermented, whereas oolong tea leaves are not.
      2. Green tea leaves are steamed to prevent colour change, whereas oolong tea leaves are partially fermented.
      3. Oolong tea leaves are fully fermented, whereas green tea leaves are only partially fermented.
      4. Oolong tea leaves are steamed, whereas green tea leaves are dried directly in the sun.
   8. Why is cotton grown as an annual crop in India?
      1. to ensure a continuous supply of cotton throughout the year
      2. to eliminate pests and allow for early picking from low shrubs
      3. to reduce the need for irrigation
      4. to maximise the length of the cotton fibre
   9. Which soil type is ideal for cotton cultivation?
      1. sandy loam soil
      2. black soil (regur)
      3. clayey alluvial soil
      4. loamy soil
   10. Which of the following soil types is best suited for sugar cane cultivation?
       1. laterite soil
       2. red soil
       3. alluvial soil
       4. sandy loam
2. 2.

   What are cash crops? Why are they significant to the economy of a nation?

3. 3.

   Why are oilseeds so called? Name some of the important oilseeds grown in India.

4. 4.

   The production of oilseeds is on the rise in India as well as in the world. Give reasons.

5. 5.

   Groundnut is widely grown as a rotation crop. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   Cotton grows very well in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Give reasons.