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Agriculture and Irrigation of Odisha MCQ

Which river is the primary source of irrigation in Odisha?
a) Mahanadi
b) Godavari
c) Brahmaputra
d) Ganges
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What is the primary crop grown in the Bargarh district of Odisha?
a) Wheat
b) Rice
c) Sugarcane
d) Cotton
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Which of the following irrigation projects is located in Odisha?
a) Godavari Irrigation Project
b) Tungabhadra Dam Project
c) Sardar Sarovar Project
d) Hirakud Dam Project
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Which of the following crops is not grown in Odisha?
a) Rice
b) Wheat
c) Maize
d) Sugarcane
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Which of the following districts in Odisha is known for its production of cashew nuts?
a) Koraput
b) Balasore
c) Jagatsinghpur
d) Bhadrak
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Which of the following is a popular method of irrigation in Odisha?
a) Drip irrigation
b) Sprinkler irrigation
c) Flood irrigation
d) Canal irrigation
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Which of the following is not a traditional farming practice in Odisha?
a) Terrace farming
b) Mixed cropping
c) Crop rotation
d) Agroforestry
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What is the name of the irrigation project being developed in Odisha with the help of the Asian Development Bank?
a) Hirakud Dam
b) Indravati Project
c) Rengali Project
d) Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project
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Which of the following is a common problem faced by farmers in Odisha?
a) Lack of water for irrigation
b) Excessive rainfall
c) Low soil fertility
d) All of the above
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Which is the main cropping season in Odisha?
a) Rabi season
b) Kharif season
c) Zaid season
d) Summer season
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Which crops are typically grown during the Kharif season in Odisha?
a) Wheat and mustard
b) Rice and maize
c) Barley and lentils
d) Soybean and groundnut
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When does the Rabi season start in Odisha?
a) January
b) October
c) April
d) July
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Which crops are typically grown during the Rabi season in Odisha?
a) Rice and maize
b) Wheat and barley
c) Groundnut and soybean
d) Sugarcane and cotton
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Which is the third cropping season in Odisha?
a) Summer season
b) Kharif season
c) Rabi season
d) Zaid season
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Which district in Odisha is known for its high production of groundnut during the Kharif season?
a) Bargarh
b) Mayurbhanj
c) Cuttack
d) Balasore
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When does the sowing of paddy typically start in Odisha?
a) January
b) June
c) July
d) September
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Which is the most important crop for the farmers of Odisha?
a) Rice
b) Wheat
c) Maize
d) Soybean
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Which of the following factors affects the cropping season in Odisha?
a) Monsoon
b) Soil fertility
c) Land availability
d) All of the above
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Which of the following crops is not typically grown during the Kharif season in Odisha?
a) Rice
b) Maize
c) Soybean
d) Wheat
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What is the major crop of Odisha?
a) Wheat
b) Rice
c) Maize
d) Sugarcane
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What is the variety of rice grown in Odisha?
a) Basmati
b) Japonica
c) Indica
d) Arborio
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When is the main season for the cultivation of rice in Odisha?
a) Rabi season
b) Kharif season
c) Summer season
d) Zaid season
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Which district in Odisha is known for its high production of rice?
a) Bargarh
b) Puri
c) Cuttack
d) Sambalpur
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Which other crops are commonly grown along with rice in Odisha?
a) Wheat and barley
b) Sugarcane and cotton
c) Pulses and oilseeds
d) Soybean and groundnut
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Which other crop is a major contributor to the agricultural economy of Odisha?
a) Wheat
b) Maize
c) Sugarcane
d) Pulses
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When is the main season for the cultivation of sugarcane in Odisha?
a) Rabi season
b) Kharif season
c) Summer season
d) Zaid season
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Which district in Odisha is known for its high production of sugarcane?
a) Nayagarh
b) Mayurbhanj
c) Cuttack
d) Balasore
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Which crop is a major source of income for the tribal farmers of Odisha?
a) Rice
b) Maize
c) Cotton
d) Millet
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Which crop is known for its drought tolerance and is often grown in the drier parts of Odisha?
a) Rice
b) Wheat
c) Maize
d) Sorghum
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Which is not an oilseed crop?
a) Sunflower
b) Mustard
c) Soybean
d) Wheat
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Which oilseed crop is commonly used for making vegetable oil in India?
a) Sunflower
b) Mustard
c) Cotton
d) Sesame
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Which oilseed crop is a major source of protein for livestock feed?
a) Soybean
b) Sunflower
c) Sesame
d) Mustard
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Which oilseed crop is used in the production of biodiesel?
a) Sunflower
b) Mustard
c) Jatropha
d) Sesame
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Which oilseed crop is known for its high yield and adaptability to different soil types?
a) Mustard
b) Sesame
c) Sunflower
d) Soybean
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Which oilseed crop is commonly grown in rainfed areas with poor soil fertility?
a) Sunflower
b) Mustard
c) Sesame
d) Soybean
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Which are the major spices produced in Odisha?
(a) Turmeric
(b) Ginger
(c) Pepper
(d) Both (a) and (b)
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Which oilseed crop is commonly grown as an intercrop with other crops like cotton, sugarcane, and maize?
a) Sunflower
b) Sesame
c) Soybean
d) Mustard
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Which oilseed crop is a good source of vitamin E and is commonly used in the cosmetic industry?
a) Sesame
b) Mustard
c) Sunflower
d) Soybean
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Which oilseed crop is commonly grown in the winter season in India?
a) Mustard
b) Sesame
c) Sunflower
d) Soybean
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Which district of Odisha is the largest producer of jute crop?
a) Ganjam
b) Puri
c) Balasore
d) Mayurbhanj
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Which is the most common variety of jute grown in Odisha?
a) Tossa jute
b) White jute
c) Mesta jute
d) Kenaf jute
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In which season is jute crop grown in Odisha?
a) Summer season
b) Winter season
c) Monsoon season
d) Post-monsoon season
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Which type of soil is best suited for growing jute crop in Odisha?
a) Sandy soil
b) Loamy soil
c) Clayey soil
d) Peaty soil
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Which is the major jute producing region in Odisha?
a) Koraput
b) Sundargarh
c) Mayurbhanj
d) Balasore
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What is the main use of jute crop in Odisha?
a) Making clothing
b) Making paper
c) Making bags and ropes
d) Making furniture
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Which is the most important factor for the growth of jute crop in Odisha?
a) Rainfall
b) Temperature
c) Soil type
d) Fertilizer application
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Medicinal plant garden Ekamravan is located in which place of odisha?
(a) Bhubaneswar (b) Puri
(c) Cuttack (d) Sambalpur
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In which season is cashew crop grown in Odisha?
a) Summer season
b) Winter season
c) Monsoon season
d) Post-monsoon season
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Which is the major cashew producing district in Odisha?
a) Balasore
b) Ganjam
c) Kendrapara
d) Koraput
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Which type of soil is best suited for growing cashew crop in Odisha?
a) Sandy soil
b) Loamy soil
c) Clayey soil
d) Peaty soil
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Which variety of cashew is commonly grown in Odisha?
a) Vengurla-4
b) BPP-1
c) P4
d) TAP-20
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Which project is based on Brahmani river?
(a) Rengali (b) Baitarani
(c) Anandpur (d) All of these
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Which board is responsible for the development of cashew cultivation in Odisha?
a) Odisha State Agricultural Marketing Board
b) Cashew Plantaion Board (PCB)
c) Odisha State Horticulture Board
d) Odisha State Seeds Corporation Limited
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In which season is cotton crop grown in Odisha?
a) Summer season
b) Winter season
c) Monsoon season
d) Post-monsoon season
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Which is the major cotton producing district in Odisha?
a) Bargarh
b) Kalahandi
c) Sambalpur
d) Balangir
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Which type of soil is best suited for growing cotton crop in Odisha?
a) Black soil
b) Loamy soil
c) Clayey soil
d) Alluvial soil
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Which variety of cotton is commonly grown in Odisha?
a) MCU-5
b) MCU-7
c) LRA-5166
d) Bt-cotton
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In which region of Odisha is tea crop primarily grown?
a) Coastal region
b) Western region
c) Northern region
d) Eastern region
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Which district is the largest tea producer in Odisha?
a) Ganjam
b) Rayagada
c) Koraput
d) Nayagarh
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Which variety of tea is commonly grown in Odisha?
a) Assamica
b) Sinensis
c) Cambod
d) Hybrid
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In which season is tea crop harvested in Odisha?
a) Winter season
b) Summer season
c) Monsoon season
d) Autumn season
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Which type of soil is best suited for growing tea crop in Odisha?
a) Sandy soil
b) Clayey soil
c) Loamy soil
d) Lateritic soil
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Which district is the largest Cofee producer in Odisha?
a) Ganjam
b) Rayagada
c) Koraput
d) Nayagarh
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In which district is the largest area under rubber plantation in Odisha?
a) Mayurbhanj
b) Koraput
c) Rayagada
d) Ganjam
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Which variety of rubber is commonly grown in Odisha?
a) Hevea Brasiliensis
b) Guayule
c) Cryptostegia grandiflora
d) Parthenium argentatum
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Which soil type is most suitable for rubber plantation in Odisha?
a) Lateritic soil
b) Red soil
c) Alluvial soil
d) Black soil
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What is the ideal temperature range for the growth of rubber trees in Odisha?
a) 15-20°C
b) 20-25°C
c) 25-30°C
d) 30-35°C
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When is the latex harvesting season in rubber plantation in Odisha?
a) January to March
b) April to June
c) July to September
d) October to December
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Which of the following is not a major spice produced in Odisha?
a) Turmeric
b) Ginger
c) Cumin
d) Cardamom
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Which district is the largest producer of turmeric in Odisha?
a) Puri
b) Ganjam
c) Kandhamal
d) Sambalpur
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What is the ideal temperature range for the cultivation of ginger in Odisha?
a) 10-15°C
b) 15-20°C
c) 20-25°C
d) 25-30°C
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Which of the following is the most widely grown spice in Odisha?
a) Cumin
b) Coriander
c) Fenugreek
d) Ginger
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Which district is the largest producer of chillies in Odisha?
a) Kalahandi
b) Bargarh
c) Kandhamal
d) Sonepur
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In which district of Odisha was the first Agri Export Zone set up?
a) Balasore
b) Kandhamal
c) Khurda
d) Koraput
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Which district is the largest producer of coconuts in Odisha?
a) Puri
b) Cuttack
c) Ganjam
d) Kendrapara
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Which variety of coconut is predominantly cultivated in Odisha?
a) West Coast Tall
b) East Coast Tall
c) Dwarf
d) Hybrid
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How many agro-climatic zones are there in Odisha?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 10
d) 7
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Which zone is suitable for horticultural crops like mango, guava, and litchi?
a) North Eastern Ghat Zone
b) Eastern Ghat Hill Zone
c) Coastal Plains Zone
d) Western Undulating Zone
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Which zone is suitable for the cultivation of pulses and oilseeds?
a) North Eastern Ghat Zone
b) North Central Table Land Zone
c) Coastal Plains Zone
d) Western Undulating Zone
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Which zone is suitable for the cultivation of paddy and sugarcane?
a) North Eastern Ghat Zone
b) Coastal Plains Zone
c) Western Undulating Zone
d) Western Undulating Zone – II
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Which zone is suitable for the cultivation of cotton and jute?
a) North Eastern Ghat Zone
b) Eastern Ghat Hill Zone
c) Coastal Plains Zone
d) Western Undulating Zone – II
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Which is the major horticultural crop of Odisha?
a) Mango
b) Banana
c) Pineapple
d) Cashew
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Which district of Odisha is known for its horticultural crops like mango and cashew?
a) Cuttack
b) Balasore
c) Kandhamal
d) Koraput
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Which horticultural crop is known as the ‘queen of fruits’ in Odisha?
a) Mango
b) Litchi
c) Guava
d) Papaya
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Which horticultural crop is known for its medicinal properties in Odisha?
a) Papaya
b) Amla
c) Turmeric
d) Pineapple
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Which scheme of the government of Odisha aims to promote the cultivation of horticultural crops in the state?
a) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
b) Biju Krushaka Kalyana Yojana
c) Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation
d) Integrated Horticulture Development Scheme
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When was the State Potato Mission launched in Odisha?
a) 2014
b) 2015
c) 2016
d) 2017
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Which department of the government of Odisha is implementing the State Potato Mission?
a) Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment
b) Department of Infrastructure
c) Department of Rural Development
d) Department of Cooperation
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Odisha State Cashew Development Corporation Limited (OSCDC) established in which year?
a) 1980
b) 1979
c) 1991
d) 2017
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APICOL established in which year?
a) 1996
b) 1998
c) 1991
d) 2002
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What is the percentage of irrigated area in Odisha?
a) 30%
b) 40%
c) 50%
d) 60%
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Which river is the major source of irrigation in Odisha?
a) Mahanadi River
b) Brahmani River
c) Subarnarekha River
d) Baitarani River
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Which irrigation project in Odisha is aimed at providing irrigation to 2,55,000 hectares of land?
a) Sujalam Sufalam Irrigation Project
b) Hirakud Dam Project
c) Rengali Dam Project
d) Upper Kolab Irrigation Project
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Which district has the highest percentage of irrigated area in Odisha?
a) Balangir
b) Cuttack
c) Ganjam
d) Sambalpur
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Which district no irrigated facility in Odisha?
a) Deogarh
b) Sonepur
c) Puri
d) Sambalpur
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What is the major source of irrigation in Odisha?
a) Wells
b) Canals
c) Tanks
d) Rivers
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Which district in Odisha has the highest percentage of well irrigation?
a) Eastern Odisha
b) Western Odisha
c) Southern Odisha
d) Northen Odisha
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Which irrigation project in Odisha is aimed at providing irrigation to the drought-prone areas of the state?
a) Rengali Dam Project
b) Upper Kolab Irrigation Project
c) Gangadhar Meher Lift Irrigation Project
d) Indravati Multipurpose Project
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Where is the Hirakud Multipurpose Project located in Odisha?
a) Balangir district
b) Cuttack district
c) Sambalpur district
d) Khurda district
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In which year was the Hirakud Multipurpose Project set up?
A) 1950
B) 1957
C) 1965
D) 1972
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In which Indian state is the Upper Indravati Multipurpose Project located?
A) Sambalpur
B) Kalahandi
C) Kandhamal
D) Jajpur
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What is the primary purpose of the Upper Indravati Multipurpose Project?
A) Flood control
B) Power generation
C) Irrigation
D) Both b and c
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What is the rank of Odisha in terms of fruit production in India?
A) Seventh
B) Eighth
C) Ninth
D) Tenth
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In which Indian state is the Upper Subarnarekha Multipurpose Project located?
A) Odisha
B) Jharkhand
C) Bihar
D) West Bengal
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What is the primary purpose of the Upper Subarnarekha Multipurpose Project?
A) Flood control
B) Power generation
C) Navigation
D) Agriculture
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Which river is the source of water for the Upper Subarnarekha Multipurpose Project?
A) Subarnarekha River
B) Brahmaputra River
C) Godavari River
D) Mahanadi River
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In which Indian state is the Rengali Dam Project located?
A) Odisha
B) West Bengal
C) Assam
D) Bihar
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What is the primary purpose of the Rengali Dam Project?
A) Flood control
B) Irrigation
C) Navigation
D) Power generation
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What is the rank of Odisha in terms of oilseed production in India?
A) Fourth
B) Fifth
C) Sixteenth
D) Seventh
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Which river is the Rengali Dam built on?
A) Mahanadi River
B) Brahmaputra River
C) Godavari River
D) Brahmani River
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Naraj Barrage Major Irrigation Project situate in?
A) Mahanadi River
B) Brahmaputra River
C) Godavari River
D) Brahmani River
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What is the rank of Odisha in terms of rice production in India?
A) First
B) Eight
C) Third
D) Fourth
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What is the rank of Odisha in terms of vegetable production in India?
A) Fifth
B) Sixth
C) Seventh
D) Eighth
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Which tribes in Odisha practice shifting cultivation?
A) Kondh
B) Gond
C) Santal
D) All of the above
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What is the other name for shifting cultivation in Odisha?
A) Jhum cultivation
B) Terrace farming
C) Greenhouse farming
D) Aquaponics
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Which crop is commonly grown in shifting cultivation in Odisha?
A) Rice
B) Wheat
C) Maize
D) Millets
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What is the major drawback of shifting cultivation?
A) Soil erosion
B) Lack of access to markets
C) Low crop yields
D) All of the above
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