🔵 1. Which is the most cultivated crop in Karnataka by area?
A) Paddy
B) Ragi
C) Maize
D) Sugarcane
Answer: C) Maize
Rationale: Maize covers the highest cropped area in Karnataka due to its adaptability.
🔵 2. Which district in Karnataka is known as the 'Sugar Bowl'?
A) Mysuru
B) Bagalkot
C) Mandya
D) Belagavi
Answer: C) Mandya
Rationale: Mandya district is renowned for extensive sugarcane cultivation and sugar mills.
🔵 3. The major coffee-producing districts of Karnataka are:
A) Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Hassan
B) Dharwad, Raichur, Mandya
C) Kolar, Chitradurga, Mysuru
D) Davanagere, Udupi, Gadag
Answer: A) Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Hassan
Rationale: These hilly regions provide ideal climate for coffee plantations.
🔵 4. Which agricultural university is located in Bengaluru?
A) UAS Dharwad
B) UAS Raichur
C) UAS Bengaluru
D) GKVK University
Answer: C) UAS Bengaluru
Rationale: The University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru is a leading agri-education institution.
🔵 5. Which crop is traditionally associated with dryland farming in Karnataka?
A) Sugarcane
B) Paddy
C) Finger millet (Ragi)
D) Banana
Answer: C) Finger millet (Ragi)
Rationale: Ragi is drought-tolerant and widely cultivated in semi-arid regions.
🔵 6. Which river provides irrigation to the Cauvery delta in Karnataka?
A) Krishna
B) Tungabhadra
C) Cauvery
D) Sharavathi
Answer: C) Cauvery
Rationale: The Cauvery River supports irrigation in the southern part of Karnataka.
🔵 7. The leading district in arecanut production in Karnataka is:
A) Hassan
B) Tumakuru
C) Shivamogga
D) Uttara Kannada
Answer: C) Shivamogga
Rationale: Shivamogga has favorable climatic conditions for arecanut cultivation.
🔵 8. The soil type largely found in northern Karnataka is:
A) Red loamy soil
B) Black cotton soil
C) Laterite soil
D) Alluvial soil
Answer: B) Black cotton soil
Rationale: The region has rich black soils suitable for cotton and pulses.
🔵 9. Karnataka leads in the production of which plantation crop?
A) Tea
B) Cocoa
C) Coffee
D) Rubber
Answer: C) Coffee
Rationale: Karnataka produces over 70% of India's coffee.
🔵 10. Which variety of rice is famous in Karnataka’s Tungabhadra belt?
A) Basmati
B) Sona Masuri
C) IR-64
D) MTU-1010
Answer: B) Sona Masuri
Rationale: Sona Masuri is a premium variety grown under canal irrigation.
🔵 11. Karnataka’s main horticultural crop export is:
A) Coconut
B) Mango
C) Pomegranate
D) Banana
Answer: C) Pomegranate
Rationale: Karnataka is a leading pomegranate producer and exporter.
🔵 12. Which government scheme supports organic farming in Karnataka?
A) Krishi Bhagya
B) Bhoochetana
C) Savayava Bhagya
D) PM-KISAN
Answer: C) Savayava Bhagya
Rationale: This state scheme promotes organic farming and certification.
🔵 13. Which zone is most prone to drought in Karnataka?
A) Coastal
B) Malnad
C) Northern dry zone
D) Southern transition zone
Answer: C) Northern dry zone
Rationale: This zone frequently suffers from low rainfall and poor irrigation.
🔵 14. Horticulture University of Karnataka is located in:
A) Bengaluru
B) Bagalkot
C) Shivamogga
D) Bidar
Answer: B) Bagalkot
Rationale: The University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, specializes in fruit, flower, and spice crops.
🔵 15. Which Karnataka district is known for silk production?
A) Ramanagara
B) Chamarajanagara
C) Chikkaballapura
D) Ballari
Answer: A) Ramanagara
Rationale: Known as the “Silk City,” it is famous for silk cocoon markets.
🔵 16. The Krishi Mela is organized annually by:
A) ICAR
B) KVK
C) UAS Bengaluru
D) NABARD
Answer: C) UAS Bengaluru
Rationale: UAS Bengaluru hosts this event to showcase innovations in agriculture.
🔵 17. ‘Bhoochetana’ program focuses on:
A) Irrigation
B) Organic farming
C) Soil health improvement
D) Farm mechanization
Answer: C) Soil health improvement
Rationale: This program aims to increase crop productivity through balanced nutrient use.
🔵 18. Average annual rainfall in Karnataka is approximately:
A) 300 mm
B) 850 mm
C) 1,200 mm
D) 2,200 mm
Answer: C) 1,200 mm
Rationale: Karnataka’s rainfall varies by region but averages around 1,200 mm.
🔵 19. Which is the major crop in the Malnad region?
A) Groundnut
B) Coffee
C) Sunflower
D) Bajra
Answer: B) Coffee
Rationale: Malnad’s hilly terrain and climate support coffee plantations.
🔵 20. Which Karnataka district is the highest producer of horticultural crops?
A) Mandya
B) Belagavi
C) Kolar
D) Tumakuru
Answer: C) Kolar
Rationale: Kolar has diversified horticultural production, especially fruits and vegetables.
🔵 21. The Krishi Bhagya scheme in Karnataka mainly targets:
A) Fertilizer subsidy
B) Micro irrigation in drylands
C) Organic certification
D) Agricultural exports
Answer: B) Micro irrigation in drylands
Rationale: Krishi Bhagya supports rainwater harvesting and micro-irrigation for dryland farmers.
🔵 22. The crop that occupies the maximum area in the Raichur district is:
A) Cotton
B) Paddy
C) Jowar
D) Pulses
Answer: B) Paddy
Rationale: With irrigation from the Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal, paddy dominates Raichur's cropping area.
🔵 23. Which of the following is a Zonal Agricultural Research Station in Karnataka?
A) ZARS Mandya
B) ZARS Pune
C) ZARS Thanjavur
D) ZARS Jaipur
Answer: A) ZARS Mandya
Rationale: ZARS centers conduct research tailored to regional agroclimatic conditions.
🔵 24. Karnataka's share in India’s total coffee production is approximately:
A) 20%
B) 35%
C) 50%
D) 70%
Answer: D) 70%
Rationale: Karnataka is the leading coffee-producing state in India.
🔵 25. Karnataka leads the country in production of which millet?
A) Pearl millet
B) Little millet
C) Finger millet
D) Foxtail millet
Answer: C) Finger millet
Rationale: Ragi is a staple in Karnataka and is widely grown in dry regions.
🔵 26. The major pulse crop in Karnataka is:
A) Lentil
B) Pigeon pea (Toor)
C) Chickpea
D) Mung bean
Answer: B) Pigeon pea (Toor)
Rationale: Toor dal is extensively grown in Karnataka’s dry zones.
🔵 27. The annual flower show at Lalbagh is held in which city?
A) Mysuru
B) Dharwad
C) Bengaluru
D) Hassan
Answer: C) Bengaluru
Rationale: Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bengaluru hosts biannual flower shows.
🔵 28. Karnataka is a leading producer of which commercial spice?
A) Cardamom
B) Clove
C) Black pepper
D) Saffron
Answer: C) Black pepper
Rationale: Grown mainly in the Western Ghats region, Karnataka produces high-quality pepper.
🔵 29. The highest irrigated crop area in Karnataka is under:
A) Paddy
B) Sugarcane
C) Cotton
D) Maize
Answer: A) Paddy
Rationale: Paddy dominates the irrigated cropping pattern, especially in canal-fed areas.
🔵 30. Soil testing labs in Karnataka are managed by:
A) ICAR
B) Department of Agriculture
C) KVKs
D) Private companies only
Answer: B) Department of Agriculture
Rationale: Soil health testing is conducted by the state government for farmers.
🔵 31. Which fruit is associated with Srinivaspura taluk in Karnataka?
A) Banana
B) Mango
C) Guava
D) Papaya
Answer: B) Mango
Rationale: Srinivaspura in Kolar district is known for large-scale mango production.
🔵 32. The Tungabhadra Project mainly benefits which Karnataka region?
A) Coastal region
B) Northern Karnataka
C) Kolar-Mandya belt
D) Hyderabad-Karnataka region
Answer: D) Hyderabad-Karnataka region
Rationale: It provides irrigation in districts like Ballari, Koppal, and Raichur.
🔵 33. Which Karnataka-based research institute focuses on horticulture?
A) IIHR
B) IARI
C) ICRISAT
D) CIMMYT
Answer: A) IIHR
Rationale: The Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is located in Bengaluru.
🔵 34. The major soil type in the coastal Karnataka region is:
A) Red sandy loam
B) Black cotton soil
C) Laterite soil
D) Alluvial soil
Answer: C) Laterite soil
Rationale: Laterite soils dominate the high rainfall areas of coastal Karnataka.
🔵 35. Which district is known for extensive pomegranate cultivation?
A) Koppal
B) Vijayapura
C) Mandya
D) Chitradurga
Answer: B) Vijayapura
Rationale: Dry climate and suitable soil make Vijayapura ideal for pomegranate farming.
🔵 36. Karnataka is the second-largest producer of which oilseed?
A) Groundnut
B) Soybean
C) Sunflower
D) Mustard
Answer: C) Sunflower
Rationale: Karnataka has a significant share of India’s sunflower seed production.
🔵 37. Main livestock breed of Karnataka known for high milk yield:
A) Amrit Mahal
B) Hallikar
C) Malnad Gidda
D) Deoni
Answer: B) Hallikar
Rationale: Hallikar is a dual-purpose breed native to Karnataka, valued for milk and draught.
🔵 38. Karnataka’s agricultural economy heavily depends on:
A) Rainfed farming
B) Aquaculture
C) Floriculture
D) Tea plantations
Answer: A) Rainfed farming
Rationale: Over 60% of Karnataka's agricultural area is rainfed.
🔵 39. Which month marks the beginning of the Kharif season in Karnataka?
A) January
B) March
C) June
D) October
Answer: C) June
Rationale: Kharif cropping starts with the onset of the southwest monsoon.
🔵 40. A major constraint for agriculture in Karnataka is:
A) Over-irrigation
B) Waterlogging
C) Low rainfall distribution
D) Frost occurrence
Answer: C) Low rainfall distribution
Rationale: Uneven rainfall distribution often leads to crop failures.
🔵 41. Which crop is extensively cultivated under tank irrigation in Karnataka?
A) Ragi
B) Paddy
C) Cotton
D) Maize
Answer: B) Paddy
Rationale: Tanks are commonly used to irrigate paddy fields in southern Karnataka.
🔵 42. Major banana-growing belt in Karnataka is:
A) Mysuru and Mandya
B) Shivamogga and Udupi
C) Kolar and Chikkaballapura
D) Belagavi and Vijayapura
Answer: A) Mysuru and Mandya
Rationale: These districts have fertile soils and irrigation conducive to banana cultivation.
🔵 43. Which agricultural zone in Karnataka is most fertile?
A) Coastal zone
B) Northern dry zone
C) Central dry zone
D) Eastern transition zone
Answer: A) Coastal zone
Rationale: With high rainfall and rich soils, the coastal belt is highly productive.
🔵 44. Which agri-export zone is located in Karnataka?
A) Mango – Kolar
B) Cardamom – Kodagu
C) Tea – Chikkamagaluru
D) Saffron – Mysuru
Answer: A) Mango – Kolar
Rationale: Kolar is declared an agri-export zone for mangoes due to high production and quality.
🔵 45. A KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) serves mainly to:
A) Provide subsidy
B) Conduct crop research
C) Transfer technology to farmers
D) Monitor fertilizer sales
Answer: C) Transfer technology to farmers
Rationale: KVKs bridge the gap between research and field practice.
🔵 46. Which Karnataka crop has GI (Geographical Indication) tag?
A) Belagavi orange
B) Coorg orange
C) Tumkur tomato
D) Dharwad maize
Answer: B) Coorg orange
Rationale: Coorg orange is a registered GI product of Karnataka.
🔵 47. The main agricultural challenge in north-interior Karnataka is:
A) Floods
B) Soil acidity
C) Drought
D) Cyclones
Answer: C) Drought
Rationale: The region frequently experiences water scarcity and erratic rainfall.
🔵 48. Karnataka’s “Bhoo Siri” scheme is related to:
A) Seed replacement
B) Soil health and input kits
C) Crop insurance
D) Drone farming
Answer: B) Soil health and input kits
Rationale: The scheme offers farmers soil test–based nutrient kits.
🔵 49. Which district is known for hybrid tomato production?
A) Chikkaballapura
B) Tumakuru
C) Kolar
D) Belagavi
Answer: C) Kolar
Rationale: Kolar leads in hybrid vegetable cultivation, especially tomatoes.
🔵 50. Which farm equipment has been widely distributed under Karnataka subsidy schemes?
A) Harvesters
B) Power tillers
C) Seed drills
D) Drones
Answer: B) Power tillers
Rationale: Small and marginal farmers benefit from subsidized power tillers for mechanization.
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