Indian army has published the notification for SSC Tech 56 men and SSC Tech 27 women for the course commencing at OTA Chennai from April 2021
Tea is produced in which of the following regions of India?
1. Terai region bordering Nepal
2. Kerala and Karnataka
3. Assam dooars
4. Cachar Hills
5. Odisha
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
2, 4 and 5 only
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Which of these conditions is important for the proper growth of cotton?
1. Frost-free days and bright sunshine
2. Presence of red and yellow soils
3. Minimum rainfall of 150-200 cm
4. Very low temperature conditions
1 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
Why Millets are often considered a solution for food security in many developing economies?
1. They can be grown on less fertile and sandy soils as compared to other grains.
2. Their deep root systems and short life cycles make it possible for millets to grow in places even where the mean annual precipitation is low.
Which of the above is/are correct?
2 only
Both 1 and 2
None
Among the following, which continent has the largest proportion of land as arable land?
Europe
Australia
South America
Africa
What are the agro-climatic conditions that differentiate the production of wheat and rice in India?
1. Wheat thrives well in soils that have the highest water retention capacity, whereas rice requires well drained soils.
2. Wheat requires moderate temperature and high rainfall, whereas rice requires high temperature and comparatively lower rainfall.