I. Write the correct option of the following questions in given bracket:
Question 1.
Which is the mqjor Rabi crop ?
(a) Maize
(b) Millet
(c) Cotton
(d) Wheat
Answer:
(d) Wheat
Question 2.
Which cereal is grown most in the desert area of Rajasthan ?
(a) Wheat
(b) Millet
(c) Rice
(d) Maize.
Answer:
(b) Millet
II. Fill in the Blanks:
Question 1.
Kharif is sown in the beginning of ________________ season.
Answer:
rainy
Question 2.
According to the 20th animal census in Rajasthan there is a worrying decrease in the number of ________________ and ________________
Answer:
camels, donkeys.
III. Very Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Write any two benefits of animal husbandry.
Answer:
Through animal husbandry, industries based on dairy, wool, transportation, leather, fodder etc. are encouraged and export of animal products from animal husbandry provides foreign exchange.
Question 2.
In which minerals does Rajasthan have monopoly?
Answer:
Rajasthan has monopoly in the minerals such as lead, zinc, gypsum, silver marble etc.
IV. Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Write two problems of animal husbandry.
Answer:
Question 2.
What are the repercussions of illegal mining in Rajasthan ?
Answer:
Problem of environmental pollution is increasing day by day due to illegal gravel mining. Many hills of Aravalli mountain range are vanished due to illegal mining. It can lead to serious environmental repercussions.
Other Important Questions
Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1.
Which of the following is Zaid crop?
(a) Watermelon
(b) Groundnut
(c) Sesame
(d) Sugarcane.
Answer:
(a) Watermelon
Question 2.
Which district is first in the production of wheat in the state ?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Kota
(c) Jaisalmer
(d) Sriganagnagar.
Answer:
(d) Sriganagnagar.
Question 3.
What is the place of Rajasthan in the country in terms of animal husbandry ?
(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth.
Answer:
(b) Second
Question 4.
Which is the most available mineral in Rajasthan ?
(a) Marble
(b) Copper
(c) Rock Phosphate
(d) Mica.
Answer:
(c) Rock Phosphate
Fill in the Blanks
Question 1.
__________ of geographic area of Rajasthan is desert.
Answer:
60%
Question 2.
Major crop of Southern Rajasthan is __________
Answer:
Maize
Question 3.
Through __________ we get nutrition products like clarified butter (ghee), butter, buttermilk, curd etc.
Answer:
animal
husbandry
Question 4.
__________ is called ‘Museum of Minerals’.
Answer:
Rajasthan.
Very Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Why is the agriculture of Rajasthan known as ‘gamble of monsoon’ ?
Answer:
In Rajasthan, maximum agricul¬ture depends upon monsoon. So, the agriculture of Rajasthan is known as ‘gamble of monsoon’.
Question 2.
How many crops are there in Rajasthan ? Name them.
Answer:
Three types of crops:
Question 3.
What percentage of India’s livestock is found in Rajasthan ?
Answer:
11-27% of livestock of India is found in Rajasthan.
Question 4.
How many types of minerals are mined in Rajasthan ?
Answer:
There are approximately 67 types of minerals are mined in Rajasthan.
Question 5.
Name two Rabi Crops.
Answer:
Question 6.
Name two Kharif Crops.
Answer:
Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
On what factors does the work of earning a livelihood depend in an area ?
Answer:
The work of earning a livelihood in an area depends on the following factors:
Question 2.
What are the main areas of livelihood in Rajasthan ?
Answer:
Rajasthan is a rich state in mineral resources. Different types of climate are found here. So here people primarily depend on agriculture, animal husbandry and mining. The number of people working in the tourism industry and service sector has increased with economic development.
Question 3.
Describe the major reasons of agricultural backwardness in Raja¬sthan.
Answer:
Following are the major reasons of agricultural backwardness in Rajasthan
Question 4.
What are the problems of animal husbandry ? Write.
Answer:
Animal husbandry has the following problems:
Long Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
How many types of crops occur in Rajasthan ?
Answer:
Crops in Rajasthan: Three types of crops are produced here in a year.
Question 2.
What are the characteristics of agriculture in Rajasthan ? Write.
Answer:
Following are the characteristics of agriculture in Rajasthan:
Question 3.
Why animal husbandry is one of the major mediums of livelihood in Rajasthan ? Describe.
Answer:
Animal Husbandry in Rajasthan: Animal husbandry is one of the major means of livelihood in Rajasthan. Due to scanty rain and different geographical conditions in desert and hilly areas of Rajasthan animal husbandry is the feasible source of livelihood in Rqjasthan. In these areas opportunities for agriculture are limited along with insufficient opportunities of employment too. In such conditions rural population gets employment as well as essential commodities through animal husbandry.
Rajasthan stands second from the. point of view of livestock in India. 11.27% livestock of India is found in Rajasthan. Except for desert and hilly areas, maximum farmers in Rajasthan rear animals along with farming.
Question 4.
Which animals are reared in Rajasthan ? State the findings of 20th animal census.
Answer:
Domestic animals .in Rajasthan:
In Rajasthan cows, oxen, buffaloes, camels, sheep horses, donkey etc. are reared. In the desert area of Rajasthan camels, goats and sheep are reared in large numbers.
Findings of 20th animal census:
According to the 20th animal census (2019) of Rajasthan there is a worrying decrease in the number of camels and donkeys.
Number of sheep and goats has also decreased. There is a partial increase in the number of cows and buffaloes. Poultry farming is growing speedily in Rajasthan.
Question 5.
Describe the mining business in Rtgasthan.
Answer:
Mining business in Rajasthan:
There are approximately 67 types of minerals are mined in Rggasthan. Rajasthan has the highest deposits of rock phosphate. Rajasthan has monopoly in the production of lead, zinc, gypsum, silver marble, etc. Other major minerals are limestone, tungsten, mica, copper and building stones. Owing to availability of minerals in Rajasthan there are many opportunities of the establishment of industries based on minerals. For this reason our state government is paying attention to establish mineral based industries in the state.
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