Agriculture & Animal Husbandry

300 MCQs on Agriculture & Animal Husbandry – Global GK for Competitive Exams


Q1. The Green Revolution was first pioneered in:
A) Mexico ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) China  
Explanation: Norman Borlaug introduced HYVs of wheat in Mexico before India adopted them.

Q2. The father of the global Green Revolution is:
A) Norman Borlaug ✅  
B) M.S. Swaminathan  
C) Verghese Kurien  
D) Yuan Longping  
Explanation: Norman Borlaug developed high-yield wheat varieties, earning the Nobel Peace Prize.

Q3. The father of hybrid rice globally is:
A) Yuan Longping ✅  
B) Norman Borlaug  
C) M.S. Swaminathan  
D) Verghese Kurien  
Explanation: Yuan Longping from China pioneered hybrid rice cultivation.

Q4. The White Revolution globally refers to:
A) Dairy development ✅  
B) Poultry farming  
C) Oilseed production  
D) Fish farming  
Explanation: White Revolution boosted milk production worldwide, not just in India.

Q5. The Blue Revolution globally is associated with:
A) Fisheries & aquaculture ✅  
B) Poultry farming  
C) Oilseed production  
D) Dairy development  
Explanation: Blue Revolution refers to rapid growth in fish and aquaculture globally.

Q6. The Yellow Revolution globally is linked to:
A) Oilseed production ✅  
B) Poultry farming  
C) Dairy development  
D) Fish farming  
Explanation: Yellow Revolution boosted oilseed production worldwide.

Q7. The Golden Revolution globally refers to:
A) Horticulture ✅  
B) Dairy  
C) Poultry  
D) Fisheries  
Explanation: Golden Revolution is associated with fruits, vegetables, and horticulture.

Q8. The Silver Revolution globally is related to:
A) Poultry & eggs ✅  
B) Dairy  
C) Oilseeds  
D) Fisheries  
Explanation: Silver Revolution boosted poultry and egg production worldwide.

Q9. The father of aquaculture globally is:
A) Dr. Hiralal Chaudhuri ✅  
B) Yuan Longping  
C) Norman Borlaug  
D) Verghese Kurien  
Explanation: Dr. Chaudhuri pioneered induced breeding in fish, influencing aquaculture globally.

Q10. The world’s largest producer of wheat is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Russia  
Explanation: China leads global wheat production, followed by India and Russia.

Q11. The world’s largest producer of rice is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Indonesia  
D) Bangladesh  
Explanation: China is the largest rice producer globally.

Q12. The world’s largest producer of maize is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) Brazil  
D) India  
Explanation: USA dominates maize production, used for food, feed, and ethanol.

Q13. The world’s largest producer of soybeans is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) USA  
C) Argentina  
D) China  
Explanation: Brazil leads soybean production, followed by USA and Argentina.

Q14. The world’s largest producer of coffee is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) Vietnam  
C) Colombia  
D) Ethiopia  
Explanation: Brazil is the top coffee producer globally.

Q15. The world’s largest producer of tea is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Kenya  
D) Sri Lanka  
Explanation: China leads tea production, followed by India and Kenya.

Q16. The world’s largest producer of cotton is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) USA  
D) Pakistan  
Explanation: India is the largest cotton producer globally.

Q17. The world’s largest producer of sugarcane is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) India  
C) China  
D) Thailand  
Explanation: Brazil leads sugarcane production, used for sugar and ethanol.

Q18. The world’s largest producer of milk is:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: India is the largest milk producer globally.

Q19. The world’s largest producer of eggs is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: China dominates global egg production.

Q20. The world’s largest producer of poultry meat is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: USA leads poultry meat production globally.

Q21. The world’s largest producer of beef is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) USA  
C) Argentina  
D) Australia  
Explanation: Brazil is the largest beef exporter and producer globally.

Q22. The world’s largest producer of sheep meat is:
A) China ✅  
B) Australia  
C) New Zealand  
D) India  
Explanation: China leads sheep meat production globally.

Q23. The world’s largest producer of wool is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) China  
C) New Zealand  
D) India  
Explanation: Australia dominates wool production worldwide.

Q24. The world’s largest producer of fish is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Indonesia  
D) USA  
Explanation: China leads global fish production, especially aquaculture.

Q25. The world’s largest producer of honey is:
A) China ✅  
B) Turkey  
C) India  
D) USA  
Explanation: China is the largest honey producer globally.

Q26. The most fertile soil type globally is:
A) Alluvial ✅  
B) Sandy  
C) Laterite  
D) Desert  
Explanation: Alluvial soils are rich in nutrients and found in river valleys worldwide.

Q27. The soil type known as “black cotton soil” is:
A) Regur ✅  
B) Alluvial  
C) Laterite  
D) Sandy  
Explanation: Regur soil is rich in clay and suitable for cotton, found in India and similar climates.

Q28. Loess soil is mainly found in:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Brazil  
D) Australia  
Explanation: Loess soil is wind‑blown fertile soil, especially in northern China.

Q29. Terra Rossa soil is associated with:
A) Mediterranean regions ✅  
B) Amazon basin  
C) Siberia  
D) Sahara  
Explanation: Terra Rossa is red soil found in limestone regions of the Mediterranean.

Q30. Chernozem soil is famous in:
A) Ukraine ✅  
B) India  
C) Brazil  
D) Australia  
Explanation: Chernozem (“black earth”) is highly fertile soil in Ukraine and Russia.

Q31. The most widely used irrigation method globally is:
A) Surface irrigation ✅  
B) Drip irrigation  
C) Sprinkler irrigation  
D) Sub‑surface irrigation  
Explanation: Surface irrigation (flooding, furrows) is the most common worldwide.

Q32. The most water‑efficient irrigation method is:
A) Drip irrigation ✅  
B) Surface irrigation  
C) Sprinkler irrigation  
D) Canal irrigation  
Explanation: Drip irrigation delivers water directly to roots, saving water.

Q33. Sprinkler irrigation is most suitable for:
A) Sandy soils ✅  
B) Clay soils  
C) Alluvial soils  
D) Black soils  
Explanation: Sprinklers are effective in sandy soils with high infiltration.

Q34. The world’s largest irrigated area is in:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) Pakistan  
Explanation: India has the largest irrigated land area globally.

Q35. The world’s largest dam for irrigation is:
A) Three Gorges (China) ✅  
B) Hoover Dam (USA)  
C) Aswan Dam (Egypt)  
D) Itaipu Dam (Brazil)  
Explanation: Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydro project, supporting irrigation and power.

Q36. Hydroponics refers to:
A) Growing plants without soil ✅  
B) Growing plants in deserts  
C) Growing plants with fertilizers only  
D) Growing plants in greenhouses  
Explanation: Hydroponics uses nutrient solutions instead of soil.

Q37. Aeroponics refers to:
A) Growing plants in mist/air ✅  
B) Growing plants in deserts  
C) Growing plants in water  
D) Growing plants in soil  
Explanation: Aeroponics grows plants with nutrient mist sprayed on roots.

Q38. Precision farming uses:
A) GPS & sensors ✅  
B) Manual labor  
C) Traditional irrigation  
D) Crop rotation only  
Explanation: Precision farming applies GPS, drones, and sensors for efficiency.

Q39. Vertical farming is practiced mainly in:
A) Urban areas ✅  
B) Rural areas  
C) Deserts  
D) Forests  
Explanation: Vertical farming uses stacked layers in urban settings.

Q40. The world’s largest producer of genetically modified crops is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) Argentina  
D) India  
Explanation: USA leads GM crop production, especially maize and soybeans.

Q41. The first genetically modified crop commercialized was:
A) Tomato ✅  
B) Cotton  
C) Maize  
D) Soybean  
Explanation: Flavr Savr tomato was the first GM crop approved in 1994.

Q42. The world’s largest producer of biofuel crops is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) China  
Explanation: Brazil leads in sugarcane‑based ethanol production.

Q43. The world’s largest producer of ethanol from maize is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: USA dominates ethanol production from maize.

Q44. The world’s largest producer of palm oil is:
A) Indonesia ✅  
B) Malaysia  
C) Thailand  
D) Nigeria  
Explanation: Indonesia leads palm oil production, followed by Malaysia.

Q45. The world’s largest producer of rubber is:
A) Thailand ✅  
B) Indonesia  
C) Malaysia  
D) India  
Explanation: Thailand is the top natural rubber producer globally.

Q46. The world’s largest producer of cocoa is:
A) Côte d’Ivoire ✅  
B) Ghana  
C) Nigeria  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: Côte d’Ivoire leads cocoa production, followed by Ghana.

Q47. The world’s largest producer of spices is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) Indonesia  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: India dominates global spice production and export.

Q48. The world’s largest producer of bananas is:
A) India ✅  
B) Ecuador  
C) Brazil  
D) Philippines  
Explanation: India leads banana production, though Ecuador dominates exports.

Q49. The world’s largest producer of apples is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Poland  
D) India  
Explanation: China produces the majority of the world’s apples.

Q50. The world’s largest producer of grapes is:
A) China ✅  
B) Italy  
C) USA  
D) Spain  
Explanation: China leads grape production, though Italy and Spain dominate wine exports.
Q51. The world’s largest producer of milk is:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: India leads global milk production, contributing over 20% of the world’s supply.

Q52. The world’s largest producer of cheese is:
A) USA ✅  
B) France  
C) Germany  
D) Italy  
Explanation: USA dominates cheese production, though Europe leads in exports.

Q53. The world’s largest producer of butter is:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) France  
D) Germany  
Explanation: India leads butter production due to its large dairy industry.

Q54. The world’s largest producer of eggs is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: China produces more than 40% of global eggs.

Q55. The world’s largest producer of poultry meat is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: USA leads poultry meat production globally.

Q56. The world’s largest exporter of poultry meat is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: Brazil dominates poultry exports worldwide.

Q57. The world’s largest producer of beef is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) USA  
C) Argentina  
D) Australia  
Explanation: Brazil leads beef production and exports globally.

Q58. The world’s largest producer of pork is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Germany  
D) Spain  
Explanation: China produces more than half of the world’s pork.

Q59. The world’s largest producer of sheep meat is:
A) China ✅  
B) Australia  
C) New Zealand  
D) India  
Explanation: China leads sheep meat production globally.

Q60. The world’s largest exporter of sheep meat is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) New Zealand  
C) China  
D) Argentina  
Explanation: Australia dominates sheep meat exports.

Q61. The world’s largest producer of wool is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) China  
C) New Zealand  
D) India  
Explanation: Australia is the top wool producer globally.

Q62. The world’s largest producer of camel milk is:
A) Somalia ✅  
B) India  
C) Saudi Arabia  
D) Kenya  
Explanation: Somalia leads camel milk production worldwide.

Q63. The world’s largest producer of goat milk is:
A) India ✅  
B) Bangladesh  
C) Pakistan  
D) Nigeria  
Explanation: India leads goat milk production globally.

Q64. The world’s largest producer of fish is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Indonesia  
D) USA  
Explanation: China dominates fish production, especially aquaculture.

Q65. The world’s largest producer of shrimp is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) Vietnam  
D) Thailand  
Explanation: India leads shrimp exports globally.

Q66. The world’s largest producer of salmon is:
A) Norway ✅  
B) Chile  
C) USA  
D) Canada  
Explanation: Norway dominates salmon farming worldwide.

Q67. The world’s largest producer of tuna is:
A) Indonesia ✅  
B) Japan  
C) Philippines  
D) USA  
Explanation: Indonesia leads tuna production globally.

Q68. The world’s largest producer of catfish is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Vietnam  
C) China  
D) Thailand  
Explanation: USA dominates catfish farming.

Q69. The world’s largest producer of tilapia is:
A) China ✅  
B) Indonesia  
C) Egypt  
D) Philippines  
Explanation: China leads tilapia production globally.

Q70. The world’s largest producer of oysters is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) France  
D) Japan  
Explanation: China dominates oyster farming.

Q71. The world’s largest producer of mussels is:
A) Spain ✅  
B) China  
C) France  
D) Italy  
Explanation: Spain leads mussel production globally.

Q72. The world’s largest producer of lobsters is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Canada  
C) Australia  
D) UK  
Explanation: USA dominates lobster production, especially Maine.

Q73. The world’s largest producer of crabs is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Russia  
D) Japan  
Explanation: China leads crab production globally.

Q74. The world’s largest producer of seaweed is:
A) China ✅  
B) Indonesia  
C) Japan  
D) Korea  
Explanation: China dominates seaweed cultivation worldwide.

Q75. The world’s largest producer of pearls is:
A) Japan ✅  
B) China  
C) Australia  
D) Philippines  
Explanation: Japan pioneered cultured pearl production.

Q76. The World Food Programme (WFP) is a part of:
A) United Nations ✅  
B) World Bank  
C) FAO  
D) WTO  
Explanation: WFP is the UN’s food assistance branch, fighting hunger globally.

Q77. The headquarters of FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) is in:
A) Rome ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Washington DC  
D) Paris  
Explanation: FAO is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

Q78. The headquarters of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is in:
A) Rome ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Washington DC  
D) Paris  
Explanation: IFAD is also headquartered in Rome, Italy.

Q79. The headquarters of World Bank is in:
A) Washington DC ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Rome  
D) Paris  
Explanation: World Bank is headquartered in Washington DC.

Q80. The headquarters of WTO (World Trade Organization) is in:
A) Geneva ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Washington DC  
D) Paris  
Explanation: WTO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Q81. The Green Revolution globally began in:
A) 1960s ✅  
B) 1940s  
C) 1970s  
D) 1980s  
Explanation: The Green Revolution began in the 1960s with HYVs of wheat and rice.

Q82. The White Revolution globally began in:
A) 1970s ✅  
B) 1960s  
C) 1980s  
D) 1990s  
Explanation: White Revolution in dairy began in the 1970s.

Q83. The Blue Revolution globally began in:
A) 1980s ✅  
B) 1960s  
C) 1970s  
D) 1990s  
Explanation: Blue Revolution in aquaculture began in the 1980s.

Q84. The Yellow Revolution globally began in:
A) 1980s ✅  
B) 1960s  
C) 1970s  
D) 1990s  
Explanation: Yellow Revolution in oilseeds began in the 1980s.

Q85. The Golden Revolution globally began in:
A) 1990s ✅  
B) 1960s  
C) 1970s  
D) 1980s  
Explanation: Golden Revolution in horticulture began in the 1990s.

Q86. The Silver Revolution globally began in:
A) 1980s ✅  
B) 1960s  
C) 1970s  
D) 1990s  
Explanation: Silver Revolution in poultry began in the 1980s.

Q87. The world’s largest agricultural exporter is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: USA leads agricultural exports globally.

Q88. The world’s largest agricultural importer is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Japan  
D) Germany  
Explanation: China is the largest importer of agricultural products.

Q89. The world’s largest producer of fertilizers is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Russia  
Explanation: China dominates fertilizer production globally.

Q90. The world’s largest consumer of fertilizers is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) USA  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: India is the largest fertilizer consumer due to intensive farming.

Q91. The world’s largest producer of tractors is:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) Japan  
Explanation: India leads tractor production globally.

Q92. The world’s largest producer of agricultural machinery is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Germany  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: USA dominates agricultural machinery production.

Q93. The world’s largest producer of pesticides is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: China leads pesticide production globally.

Q94. The world’s largest consumer of pesticides is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: USA consumes the most pesticides globally.

Q95. The world’s largest producer of genetically modified crops is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) Argentina  
D) India  
Explanation: USA leads GM crop production globally.

Q96. The world’s largest producer of organic food is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Germany  
C) India  
D) China  
Explanation: USA dominates organic food production.

Q97. The world’s largest consumer of organic food is:
A) Germany ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) China  
Explanation: Germany leads organic food consumption globally.

Q98. The world’s largest producer of biofuel crops is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) China  
Explanation: Brazil leads in sugarcane‑based ethanol production.

Q99. The world’s largest producer of ethanol from maize is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: USA dominates ethanol production from maize.

Q100. The world’s largest producer of biodiesel from soybeans is:
A) Argentina ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) USA  
D) India  
Explanation: Argentina leads biodiesel production from soybeans.

Q101. The world’s largest producer of timber is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Canada  
C) Russia  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: USA leads timber production, though Russia and Canada have vast forests.

Q102. The world’s largest exporter of timber is:
A) Canada ✅  
B) USA  
C) Russia  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: Canada dominates timber exports globally.

Q103. The world’s largest producer of paper pulp is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Canada  
C) China  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: USA leads pulp production, supporting its paper industry.

Q104. The world’s largest producer of jute is:
A) India ✅  
B) Bangladesh  
C) China  
D) Nepal  
Explanation: India leads jute production, followed closely by Bangladesh.

Q105. The world’s largest exporter of jute is:
A) Bangladesh ✅  
B) India  
C) China  
D) Nepal  
Explanation: Bangladesh dominates jute exports globally.

Q106. The world’s largest producer of cotton is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) USA  
D) Pakistan  
Explanation: India leads cotton production globally.

Q107. The world’s largest exporter of cotton is:
A) USA ✅  
B) India  
C) China  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: USA dominates cotton exports worldwide.

Q108. The world’s largest producer of tobacco is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: China leads tobacco production globally.

Q109. The world’s largest exporter of tobacco is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) China  
Explanation: Brazil dominates tobacco exports worldwide.

Q110. The world’s largest producer of coffee is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) Vietnam  
C) Colombia  
D) Ethiopia  
Explanation: Brazil leads coffee production globally.

Q111. The world’s largest exporter of coffee is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) Vietnam  
C) Colombia  
D) Ethiopia  
Explanation: Brazil dominates coffee exports worldwide.

Q112. The world’s largest producer of cocoa is:
A) Côte d’Ivoire ✅  
B) Ghana  
C) Nigeria  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: Côte d’Ivoire leads cocoa production globally.

Q113. The world’s largest exporter of cocoa is:
A) Ghana ✅  
B) Côte d’Ivoire  
C) Nigeria  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: Ghana dominates cocoa exports worldwide.

Q114. The world’s largest producer of spices is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) Indonesia  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: India leads spice production globally.

Q115. The world’s largest exporter of spices is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) Indonesia  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: India dominates spice exports worldwide.

Q116. The world’s largest producer of bananas is:
A) India ✅  
B) Ecuador  
C) Brazil  
D) Philippines  
Explanation: India leads banana production globally.

Q117. The world’s largest exporter of bananas is:
A) Ecuador ✅  
B) Philippines  
C) Brazil  
D) India  
Explanation: Ecuador dominates banana exports worldwide.

Q118. The world’s largest producer of apples is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Poland  
D) India  
Explanation: China leads apple production globally.

Q119. The world’s largest exporter of apples is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) Poland  
D) Italy  
Explanation: USA dominates apple exports worldwide.

Q120. The world’s largest producer of grapes is:
A) China ✅  
B) Italy  
C) USA  
D) Spain  
Explanation: China leads grape production globally.

Q121. The world’s largest exporter of grapes is:
A) Spain ✅  
B) Italy  
C) USA  
D) China  
Explanation: Spain dominates grape exports worldwide.

Q122. The world’s largest producer of wine is:
A) Italy ✅  
B) France  
C) Spain  
D) USA  
Explanation: Italy leads wine production globally.

Q123. The world’s largest exporter of wine is:
A) France ✅  
B) Italy  
C) Spain  
D) USA  
Explanation: France dominates wine exports worldwide.

Q124. The world’s largest producer of olive oil is:
A) Spain ✅  
B) Italy  
C) Greece  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: Spain leads olive oil production globally.

Q125. The world’s largest exporter of olive oil is:
A) Spain ✅  
B) Italy  
C) Greece  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: Spain dominates olive oil exports worldwide.

Q126. The largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture is:
A) Livestock methane ✅  
B) Rice cultivation  
C) Fertilizer use  
D) Deforestation  
Explanation: Livestock methane (ruminants like cattle) is the biggest agricultural GHG source.

Q127. The largest source of nitrous oxide emissions in agriculture is:
A) Fertilizer use ✅  
B) Livestock  
C) Rice cultivation  
D) Deforestation  
Explanation: Nitrous oxide comes mainly from nitrogen fertilizers.

Q128. The largest source of methane emissions in crop farming is:
A) Rice cultivation ✅  
B) Wheat farming  
C) Maize farming  
D) Cotton farming  
Explanation: Flooded rice paddies emit methane globally.

Q129. The world’s largest producer of organic cotton is:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) Turkey  
D) China  
Explanation: India leads organic cotton production.

Q130. The world’s largest producer of organic tea is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Sri Lanka  
D) Kenya  
Explanation: China dominates organic tea production.

Q131. The world’s largest producer of organic coffee is:
A) Peru ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) Colombia  
D) Ethiopia  
Explanation: Peru leads organic coffee production globally.

Q132. The world’s largest producer of organic bananas is:
A) Ecuador ✅  
B) India  
C) Philippines  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: Ecuador dominates organic banana exports.

Q133. The world’s largest producer of organic dairy products is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Germany  
C) India  
D) France  
Explanation: USA leads organic dairy production.

Q134. The world’s largest consumer of organic food is:
A) Germany ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) China  
Explanation: Germany leads organic food consumption globally.

Q135. The practice of rotating crops to maintain soil fertility is called:
A) Crop rotation ✅  
B) Monocropping  
C) Intercropping  
D) Hydroponics  
Explanation: Crop rotation prevents nutrient depletion.

Q136. The practice of growing two or more crops together is called:
A) Intercropping ✅  
B) Crop rotation  
C) Monocropping  
D) Hydroponics  
Explanation: Intercropping improves biodiversity and reduces pests.

Q137. The practice of growing crops without soil is called:
A) Hydroponics ✅  
B) Aeroponics  
C) Intercropping  
D) Crop rotation  
Explanation: Hydroponics uses nutrient solutions instead of soil.

Q138. The practice of growing crops in nutrient mist is called:
A) Aeroponics ✅  
B) Hydroponics  
C) Intercropping  
D) Crop rotation  
Explanation: Aeroponics grows plants in mist/air.

Q139. The practice of growing crops in stacked layers is called:
A) Vertical farming ✅  
B) Hydroponics  
C) Aeroponics  
D) Intercropping  
Explanation: Vertical farming is used in urban areas.

Q140. The practice of growing crops with minimal tillage is called:
A) Conservation agriculture ✅  
B) Hydroponics  
C) Aeroponics  
D) Vertical farming  
Explanation: Conservation agriculture reduces soil erosion.

Q141. The practice of growing crops with minimal external inputs is called:
A) Organic farming ✅  
B) Hydroponics  
C) Aeroponics  
D) Vertical farming  
Explanation: Organic farming avoids synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

Q142. The practice of growing crops with integrated pest management is called:
A) IPM ✅  
B) Hydroponics  
C) Aeroponics  
D) Vertical farming  
Explanation: IPM combines biological, cultural, and chemical methods.

Q143. The practice of growing crops with minimal water use is called:
A) Xericulture ✅  
B) Hydroponics  
C) Aeroponics  
D) Vertical farming  
Explanation: Xericulture is farming in arid regions.

Q144. The practice of growing crops with minimal chemical use is called:
A) Sustainable farming ✅  
B) Hydroponics  
C) Aeroponics  
D) Vertical farming  
Explanation: Sustainable farming balances productivity and environment.

Q145. The world’s largest producer of biogas from livestock waste is:
A) Germany ✅  
B) India  
C) China  
D) USA  
Explanation: Germany leads biogas production from livestock waste.

Q146. The world’s largest producer of manure-based fertilizers is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) USA  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: India leads manure-based fertilizer use.

Q147. The world’s largest producer of fodder crops is:
A) USA ✅  
B) India  
C) China  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: USA dominates fodder crop production.

Q148. The world’s largest producer of silkworm cocoons is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Japan  
D) Thailand  
Explanation: China leads silk production globally.

Q149. The world’s largest producer of alpaca wool is:
A) Peru ✅  
B) Bolivia  
C) Chile  
D) Argentina  
Explanation: Peru dominates alpaca wool production.

Q150. The world’s largest producer of camel wool is:
A) Mongolia ✅  
B) India  
C) Saudi Arabia  
D) Somalia  
Explanation: Mongolia leads camel wool production globally.

Q151. The world’s largest producer of palm oil is:
A) Indonesia ✅  
B) Malaysia  
C) Thailand  
D) Nigeria  
Explanation: Indonesia leads palm oil production globally, followed by Malaysia.

Q152. The world’s largest exporter of palm oil is:
A) Malaysia ✅  
B) Indonesia  
C) Thailand  
D) Nigeria  
Explanation: Malaysia dominates palm oil exports worldwide.

Q153. The world’s largest producer of rubber is:
A) Thailand ✅  
B) Indonesia  
C) Malaysia  
D) India  
Explanation: Thailand leads natural rubber production globally.

Q154. The world’s largest exporter of rubber is:
A) Malaysia ✅  
B) Thailand  
C) Indonesia  
D) India  
Explanation: Malaysia dominates rubber exports worldwide.

Q155. The world’s largest producer of sugarcane is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) India  
C) China  
D) Thailand  
Explanation: Brazil leads sugarcane production globally.

Q156. The world’s largest exporter of sugar is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) India  
C) Thailand  
D) Australia  
Explanation: Brazil dominates sugar exports worldwide.

Q157. The world’s largest producer of maize is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) Brazil  
D) India  
Explanation: USA leads maize production globally.

Q158. The world’s largest exporter of maize is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) Argentina  
D) China  
Explanation: USA dominates maize exports worldwide.

Q159. The world’s largest producer of soybeans is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) USA  
C) Argentina  
D) China  
Explanation: Brazil leads soybean production globally.

Q160. The world’s largest exporter of soybeans is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) Argentina  
D) China  
Explanation: USA dominates soybean exports worldwide.

Q161. The world’s largest producer of sunflower oil is:
A) Ukraine ✅  
B) Russia  
C) India  
D) China  
Explanation: Ukraine leads sunflower oil production globally.

Q162. The world’s largest exporter of sunflower oil is:
A) Ukraine ✅  
B) Russia  
C) India  
D) China  
Explanation: Ukraine dominates sunflower oil exports worldwide.

Q163. The world’s largest producer of groundnuts (peanuts) is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Nigeria  
Explanation: China leads groundnut production globally.

Q164. The world’s largest exporter of groundnuts is:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) Nigeria  
Explanation: India dominates groundnut exports worldwide.

Q165. The world’s largest producer of cashew nuts is:
A) India ✅  
B) Vietnam  
C) Nigeria  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: India leads cashew nut production globally.

Q166. The world’s largest exporter of cashew nuts is:
A) Vietnam ✅  
B) India  
C) Nigeria  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: Vietnam dominates cashew nut exports worldwide.

Q167. The world’s largest producer of almonds is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Spain  
C) Iran  
D) Italy  
Explanation: USA leads almond production globally.

Q168. The world’s largest exporter of almonds is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Spain  
C) Iran  
D) Italy  
Explanation: USA dominates almond exports worldwide.

Q169. The world’s largest producer of pistachios is:
A) Iran ✅  
B) USA  
C) Turkey  
D) China  
Explanation: Iran leads pistachio production globally.

Q170. The world’s largest exporter of pistachios is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Iran  
C) Turkey  
D) China  
Explanation: USA dominates pistachio exports worldwide.

Q171. The world’s largest producer of walnuts is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Iran  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: China leads walnut production globally.

Q172. The world’s largest exporter of walnuts is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) Iran  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: USA dominates walnut exports worldwide.

Q173. The world’s largest producer of hazelnuts is:
A) Turkey ✅  
B) Italy  
C) USA  
D) Spain  
Explanation: Turkey leads hazelnut production globally.

Q174. The world’s largest exporter of hazelnuts is:
A) Turkey ✅  
B) Italy  
C) USA  
D) Spain  
Explanation: Turkey dominates hazelnut exports worldwide.

Q175. The world’s largest producer of dates is:
A) Egypt ✅  
B) Saudi Arabia  
C) Iran  
D) Iraq  
Explanation: Egypt leads date production globally.

Q176. The world’s largest producer of horse meat is:
A) China ✅  
B) Mexico  
C) Kazakhstan  
D) Mongolia  
Explanation: China leads horse meat production globally.

Q177. The world’s largest producer of donkey milk is:
A) Italy ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: Italy is known for donkey milk production, used in cosmetics and specialty foods.

Q178. The world’s largest producer of reindeer meat is:
A) Russia ✅  
B) Norway  
C) Finland  
D) Sweden  
Explanation: Russia dominates reindeer meat production in Arctic regions.

Q179. The world’s largest producer of ostrich meat is:
A) South Africa ✅  
B) Australia  
C) USA  
D) Namibia  
Explanation: South Africa leads ostrich farming globally.

Q180. The world’s largest producer of emu oil is:
A) Australia ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) South Africa  
Explanation: Australia dominates emu farming and oil production.

Q181. The world’s largest producer of camel meat is:
A) Somalia ✅  
B) Saudi Arabia  
C) Sudan  
D) India  
Explanation: Somalia leads camel meat production globally.

Q182. The world’s largest producer of yak milk is:
A) Tibet (China) ✅  
B) Nepal  
C) Mongolia  
D) Bhutan  
Explanation: Tibet leads yak milk production in high-altitude regions.

Q183. The world’s largest producer of llama wool is:
A) Bolivia ✅  
B) Peru  
C) Chile  
D) Argentina  
Explanation: Bolivia dominates llama wool production globally.

Q184. The world’s largest producer of bison meat is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Canada  
C) Mexico  
D) Argentina  
Explanation: USA leads bison farming and meat production.

Q185. The world’s largest producer of rabbit meat is:
A) China ✅  
B) Italy  
C) Spain  
D) France  
Explanation: China dominates rabbit meat production globally.

Q186. The world’s largest producer of guinea fowl meat is:
A) France ✅  
B) Italy  
C) Spain  
D) China  
Explanation: France leads guinea fowl farming globally.

Q187. The world’s largest producer of duck meat is:
A) China ✅  
B) France  
C) Vietnam  
D) Thailand  
Explanation: China dominates duck meat production globally.

Q188. The world’s largest producer of goose meat is:
A) China ✅  
B) Poland  
C) Hungary  
D) Germany  
Explanation: China leads goose meat production globally.

Q189. The world’s largest producer of turkey meat is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Germany  
C) France  
D) Italy  
Explanation: USA dominates turkey meat production globally.

Q190. The world’s largest producer of quail eggs is:
A) Japan ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) France  
Explanation: Japan pioneered quail egg farming globally.

Q191. The world’s largest producer of honey is:
A) China ✅  
B) Turkey  
C) India  
D) USA  
Explanation: China dominates honey production globally.

Q192. The world’s largest producer of beeswax is:
A) Ethiopia ✅  
B) China  
C) India  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: Ethiopia leads beeswax production globally.

Q193. The world’s largest producer of silk is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Japan  
D) Thailand  
Explanation: China dominates silk production globally.

Q194. The world’s largest producer of coir (coconut fiber) is:
A) India ✅  
B) Sri Lanka  
C) Indonesia  
D) Philippines  
Explanation: India leads coir production globally.

Q195. The world’s largest producer of hemp fiber is:
A) China ✅  
B) Canada  
C) USA  
D) France  
Explanation: China dominates hemp fiber production globally.

Q196. The world’s largest producer of flax fiber is:
A) France ✅  
B) Belgium  
C) Russia  
D) China  
Explanation: France leads flax fiber production globally.

Q197. The world’s largest producer of bamboo products is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Indonesia  
D) Thailand  
Explanation: China dominates bamboo cultivation and products globally.

Q198. The world’s largest producer of cork is:
A) Portugal ✅  
B) Spain  
C) Italy  
D) France  
Explanation: Portugal leads cork production globally.

Q199. The world’s largest producer of rattan is:
A) Indonesia ✅  
B) Philippines  
C) Malaysia  
D) Thailand  
Explanation: Indonesia dominates rattan production globally.

Q200. The world’s largest producer of seaweed is:
A) China ✅  
B) Indonesia  
C) Japan  
D) Korea  
Explanation: China leads seaweed cultivation globally.

Q201. The headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is in:
A) Rome ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Washington DC  
D) Paris  
Explanation: FAO is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

Q202. The headquarters of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is in:
A) Rome ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Washington DC  
D) Paris  
Explanation: IFAD is also headquartered in Rome, Italy.

Q203. The headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) is in:
A) Rome ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Washington DC  
D) Paris  
Explanation: WFP is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

Q204. The headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is in:
A) Geneva ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Washington DC  
D) Paris  
Explanation: WTO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Q205. The headquarters of the World Bank is in:
A) Washington DC ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Rome  
D) Paris  
Explanation: World Bank is headquartered in Washington DC.

Q206. The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in:
A) Washington DC ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Rome  
D) Paris  
Explanation: IMF is headquartered in Washington DC.

Q207. The headquarters of the International Labour Organization (ILO) is in:
A) Geneva ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Washington DC  
D) Paris  
Explanation: ILO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Q208. The headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is in:
A) Nairobi ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Rome  
D) Paris  
Explanation: UNEP is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

Q209. The headquarters of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is in:
A) Rome ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Washington DC  
D) Paris  
Explanation: IPPC is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

Q210. The headquarters of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is in:
A) Montpellier ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Washington DC  
D) Geneva  
Explanation: CGIAR is headquartered in Montpellier, France.

Q211. The headquarters of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is in:
A) Philippines ✅  
B) India  
C) China  
D) Japan  
Explanation: IRRI is headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines.

Q212. The headquarters of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi‑Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is in:
A) Hyderabad, India ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Washington DC  
D) Geneva  
Explanation: ICRISAT is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.

Q213. The headquarters of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is in:
A) Mexico ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) China  
Explanation: CIMMYT is headquartered in Mexico.

Q214. The headquarters of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is in:
A) Nairobi ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Washington DC  
D) Geneva  
Explanation: ILRI is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

Q215. The headquarters of the International Potato Center (CIP) is in:
A) Peru ✅  
B) Mexico  
C) India  
D) USA  
Explanation: CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru.

Q216. The headquarters of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is in:
A) Nigeria ✅  
B) Kenya  
C) India  
D) USA  
Explanation: IITA is headquartered in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Q217. The headquarters of the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is in:
A) Nairobi ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Washington DC  
D) Geneva  
Explanation: ICRAF is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

Q218. The headquarters of the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is in:
A) Lebanon ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Kenya  
Explanation: ICARDA is headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.

Q219. The headquarters of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is in:
A) Rome ✅  
B) Geneva  
C) Washington DC  
D) Paris  
Explanation: IFAD is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

Q220. The headquarters of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) is in:
A) London ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Washington DC  
D) Geneva  
Explanation: ICO is headquartered in London, UK.

Q221. The headquarters of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) is in:
A) Washington DC ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Geneva  
D) Paris  
Explanation: ICAC is headquartered in Washington DC.

Q222. The headquarters of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) is in:
A) London ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Geneva  
D) Paris  
Explanation: ISO is headquartered in London, UK.

Q223. The headquarters of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) is in:
A) Brussels ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Geneva  
D) Paris  
Explanation: IDF is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Q224. The headquarters of the International Meat Secretariat (IMS) is in:
A) Paris ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Geneva  
D) Washington DC  
Explanation: IMS is headquartered in Paris, France.

Q225. The headquarters of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) is in:
A) Bonn ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Geneva  
D) Washington DC  
Explanation: IFOAM is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.

Q226. The headquarters of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is in:
A) Paris ✅  
B) Rome  
C) Geneva  
D) Washington DC  
Explanation: OIE (now WOAH) is headquartered in Paris, France.

Q227. Foot‑and‑mouth disease (FMD) primarily affects:
A) Cattle, sheep, goats ✅  
B) Poultry  
C) Fish  
D) Horses  
Explanation: FMD is a viral disease of cloven‑hoofed animals.

Q228. Rinderpest disease was eradicated globally in:
A) 2011 ✅  
B) 2000  
C) 1995  
D) 2015  
Explanation: Rinderpest was declared eradicated in 2011, the second disease eradicated after smallpox.

Q229. Avian influenza (bird flu) primarily affects:
A) Poultry ✅  
B) Cattle  
C) Sheep  
D) Fish  
Explanation: Avian influenza is a viral disease of poultry, with zoonotic potential.

Q230. Swine flu is caused by:
A) Influenza virus ✅  
B) Coronavirus  
C) Bacteria  
D) Protozoa  
Explanation: Swine flu is caused by influenza A virus strains.

Q231. Mad cow disease is scientifically called:
A) Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) ✅  
B) Foot‑and‑mouth disease  
C) Rinderpest  
D) Anthrax  
Explanation: BSE is a prion disease affecting cattle.

Q232. Anthrax in livestock is caused by:
A) Bacillus anthracis ✅  
B) Influenza virus  
C) Salmonella  
D) Mycobacterium  
Explanation: Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis.

Q233. Brucellosis in cattle is caused by:
A) Brucella abortus ✅  
B) Bacillus anthracis  
C) Salmonella  
D) Mycobacterium  
Explanation: Brucellosis is a bacterial disease causing abortions in cattle.

Q234. Tuberculosis in cattle is caused by:
A) Mycobacterium bovis ✅  
B) Bacillus anthracis  
C) Salmonella  
D) Brucella  
Explanation: Bovine TB is caused by Mycobacterium bovis.

Q235. Newcastle disease affects:
A) Poultry ✅  
B) Cattle  
C) Sheep  
D) Fish  
Explanation: Newcastle disease is a viral disease of poultry.

Q236. Rabies in livestock is caused by:
A) Lyssavirus ✅  
B) Bacillus anthracis  
C) Influenza virus  
D) Salmonella  
Explanation: Rabies is caused by Lyssavirus, affecting mammals including livestock.

Q237. African swine fever (ASF) affects:
A) Pigs ✅  
B) Poultry  
C) Cattle  
D) Sheep  
Explanation: ASF is a viral disease of pigs, with high mortality.

Q238. Sheep pox is caused by:
A) Capripox virus ✅  
B) Bacillus anthracis  
C) Salmonella  
D) Mycobacterium  
Explanation: Sheep pox is a viral disease caused by Capripox virus.

Q239. Goat pox is caused by:
A) Capripox virus ✅  
B) Bacillus anthracis  
C) Salmonella  
D) Mycobacterium  
Explanation: Goat pox is also caused by Capripox virus.

Q240. Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) affects:
A) Sheep & goats ✅  
B) Cattle  
C) Poultry  
D) Fish  
Explanation: PPR is a viral disease of small ruminants.

Q241. Marek’s disease affects:
A) Poultry ✅  
B) Cattle  
C) Sheep  
D) Fish  
Explanation: Marek’s disease is a viral disease of poultry.

Q242. Infectious bursal disease (IBD) affects:
A) Poultry ✅  
B) Cattle  
C) Sheep  
D) Fish  
Explanation: IBD is a viral disease of poultry.

Q243. Johne’s disease in cattle is caused by:
A) Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis ✅  
B) Bacillus anthracis  
C) Salmonella  
D) Brucella  
Explanation: Johne’s disease is a chronic bacterial infection in cattle.

Q244. Leptospirosis in livestock is caused by:
A) Leptospira bacteria ✅  
B) Bacillus anthracis  
C) Salmonella  
D) Brucella  
Explanation: Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease affecting cattle, pigs, and humans.

Q245. Zoonotic disease transmitted by dogs is:
A) Rabies ✅  
B) Anthrax  
C) Brucellosis  
D) Tuberculosis  
Explanation: Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted by dog bites.

Q246. Zoonotic disease transmitted by cattle milk is:
A) Brucellosis ✅  
B) Rabies  
C) Anthrax  
D) Tuberculosis  
Explanation: Brucellosis can spread through unpasteurized milk.

Q247. Zoonotic disease transmitted by poultry is:
A) Avian influenza ✅  
B) Rabies  
C) Anthrax  
D) Tuberculosis  
Explanation: Avian influenza can spread from poultry to humans.

Q248. Zoonotic disease transmitted by pigs is:
A) Swine flu ✅  
B) Rabies  
C) Anthrax  
D) Tuberculosis  
Explanation: Swine flu can spread from pigs to humans.

Q249. Zoonotic disease transmitted by cattle is:
A) Bovine TB ✅  
B) Rabies  
C) Anthrax  
D) Brucellosis  
Explanation: Bovine TB can spread from cattle to humans.

Q250. Zoonotic disease transmitted by sheep is:
A) Q fever ✅  
B) Rabies  
C) Anthrax  
D) Tuberculosis  
Explanation: Q fever is caused by Coxiella burnetii, transmitted from sheep and goats.

Q251. The largest contributor to agricultural greenhouse gas emissions globally is:
A) Livestock methane ✅  
B) Rice cultivation  
C) Fertilizer use  
D) Deforestation  
Explanation: Livestock methane from ruminants is the biggest agricultural GHG source.

Q252. The largest source of nitrous oxide emissions in agriculture is:
A) Fertilizer use ✅  
B) Livestock  
C) Rice cultivation  
D) Deforestation  
Explanation: Nitrous oxide comes mainly from nitrogen fertilizers.

Q253. The largest source of methane emissions in crop farming is:
A) Rice cultivation ✅  
B) Wheat farming  
C) Maize farming  
D) Cotton farming  
Explanation: Flooded rice paddies emit methane globally.

Q254. The Paris Agreement (2015) aims to limit global warming to:
A) Below 2°C ✅  
B) Below 1°C  
C) Below 3°C  
D) Below 4°C  
Explanation: The Paris Agreement targets keeping warming well below 2°C.

Q255. The UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) related to zero hunger is:
A) SDG 2 ✅  
B) SDG 1  
C) SDG 3  
D) SDG 4  
Explanation: SDG 2 focuses on ending hunger and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Q256. The practice of reducing tillage to conserve soil is called:
A) Conservation agriculture ✅  
B) Hydroponics  
C) Aeroponics  
D) Vertical farming  
Explanation: Conservation agriculture reduces soil erosion and improves fertility.

Q257. The practice of integrating trees with crops is called:
A) Agroforestry ✅  
B) Hydroponics  
C) Aeroponics  
D) Vertical farming  
Explanation: Agroforestry combines trees and crops for sustainability.

Q258. The practice of combining fish farming with crop irrigation is called:
A) Integrated aquaculture ✅  
B) Hydroponics  
C) Aeroponics  
D) Vertical farming  
Explanation: Integrated aquaculture uses fish ponds for irrigation and nutrient recycling.

Q259. The practice of using biological methods to control pests is called:
A) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) ✅  
B) Hydroponics  
C) Aeroponics  
D) Vertical farming  
Explanation: IPM combines biological, cultural, and chemical methods.

Q260. The practice of growing crops in arid regions with minimal water is called:
A) Xericulture ✅  
B) Hydroponics  
C) Aeroponics  
D) Vertical farming  
Explanation: Xericulture is farming adapted to dry climates.

Q261. The world’s largest producer of renewable energy from agriculture is:
A) Brazil ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) China  
Explanation: Brazil leads in biofuel production from sugarcane.

Q262. The world’s largest producer of ethanol from maize is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: USA dominates ethanol production from maize.

Q263. The world’s largest producer of biodiesel from soybeans is:
A) Argentina ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) USA  
D) India  
Explanation: Argentina leads biodiesel production from soybeans.

Q264. The use of drones in agriculture is mainly for:
A) Crop monitoring ✅  
B) Livestock breeding  
C) Fish farming  
D) Soil erosion  
Explanation: Drones are used for crop health monitoring and spraying.

Q265. The use of AI in agriculture is mainly for:
A) Precision farming ✅  
B) Livestock breeding  
C) Fish farming  
D) Soil erosion  
Explanation: AI helps optimize inputs and predict yields.

Q266. The use of robotics in agriculture is mainly for:
A) Harvesting ✅  
B) Livestock breeding  
C) Fish farming  
D) Soil erosion  
Explanation: Robots are used for harvesting crops like fruits and vegetables.

Q267. The use of biotechnology in agriculture is mainly for:
A) Genetically modified crops ✅  
B) Livestock breeding  
C) Fish farming  
D) Soil erosion  
Explanation: Biotechnology develops GM crops for higher yields.

Q268. The first genetically modified crop commercialized was:
A) Tomato ✅  
B) Cotton  
C) Maize  
D) Soybean  
Explanation: Flavr Savr tomato was the first GM crop approved in 1994.

Q269. The father of hybrid rice globally is:
A) Yuan Longping ✅  
B) Norman Borlaug  
C) M.S. Swaminathan  
D) Verghese Kurien  
Explanation: Yuan Longping pioneered hybrid rice cultivation in China.

Q270. The father of the global Green Revolution is:
A) Norman Borlaug ✅  
B) M.S. Swaminathan  
C) Verghese Kurien  
D) Yuan Longping  
Explanation: Norman Borlaug developed high‑yield wheat varieties.

Q271. The father of aquaculture globally is:
A) Dr. Hiralal Chaudhuri ✅  
B) Yuan Longping  
C) Norman Borlaug  
D) Verghese Kurien  
Explanation: Dr. Chaudhuri pioneered induced breeding in fish.

Q272. The father of dairy development globally is:
A) Verghese Kurien ✅  
B) Norman Borlaug  
C) Yuan Longping  
D) Dr. Chaudhuri  
Explanation: Kurien is known as the father of the White Revolution.

Q273. The father of organic farming globally is:
A) Sir Albert Howard ✅  
B) Norman Borlaug  
C) Verghese Kurien  
D) Yuan Longping  
Explanation: Albert Howard pioneered organic farming principles.

Q274. The father of soil science globally is:
A) Vasily Dokuchaev ✅  
B) Norman Borlaug  
C) Albert Howard  
D) Yuan Longping  
Explanation: Dokuchaev is considered the father of soil science.

Q275. The father of agricultural economics globally is:
A) Henry Charles Taylor ✅  
B) Norman Borlaug  
C) Albert Howard  
D) Yuan Longping  
Explanation: Henry Charles Taylor pioneered agricultural economics in the USA.

Q276. The world’s largest consumer of rice is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Indonesia  
D) Bangladesh  
Explanation: China consumes the most rice globally.

Q277. The world’s largest consumer of wheat is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Russia  
Explanation: China leads wheat consumption worldwide.

Q278. The world’s largest consumer of maize is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) Brazil  
D) India  
Explanation: USA consumes the most maize, especially for feed and ethanol.

Q279. The world’s largest consumer of soybeans is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Brazil  
D) Argentina  
Explanation: China imports and consumes the most soybeans globally.

Q280. The world’s largest consumer of coffee is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) Germany  
D) Italy  
Explanation: USA leads coffee consumption globally.

Q281. The world’s largest consumer of tea is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) UK  
D) Turkey  
Explanation: China consumes the most tea globally.

Q282. The world’s largest consumer of sugar is:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) Brazil  
D) China  
Explanation: India leads sugar consumption globally.

Q283. The world’s largest consumer of milk is:
A) India ✅  
B) USA  
C) China  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: India consumes the most milk globally.

Q284. The world’s largest consumer of meat is:
A) USA ✅  
B) China  
C) Brazil  
D) Argentina  
Explanation: USA leads meat consumption globally.

Q285. The world’s largest consumer of fish is:
A) China ✅  
B) Japan  
C) India  
D) USA  
Explanation: China consumes the most fish globally.

Q286. The world’s largest consumer of poultry is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) China  
D) India  
Explanation: USA leads poultry consumption globally.

Q287. The world’s largest consumer of beef is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Brazil  
C) Argentina  
D) China  
Explanation: USA consumes the most beef globally.

Q288. The world’s largest consumer of sheep meat is:
A) China ✅  
B) Australia  
C) New Zealand  
D) India  
Explanation: China leads sheep meat consumption globally.

Q289. The world’s largest consumer of wool is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) Australia  
D) USA  
Explanation: China consumes the most wool globally.

Q290. The world’s largest consumer of cotton is:
A) China ✅  
B) India  
C) USA  
D) Pakistan  
Explanation: China leads cotton consumption globally.

Q291. The world’s largest consumer of palm oil is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) Indonesia  
D) Malaysia  
Explanation: India consumes the most palm oil globally.

Q292. The world’s largest consumer of rubber is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) India  
D) Japan  
Explanation: China leads rubber consumption globally.

Q293. The world’s largest consumer of cocoa is:
A) USA ✅  
B) Germany  
C) France  
D) UK  
Explanation: USA consumes the most cocoa globally.

Q294. The world’s largest consumer of wine is:
A) France ✅  
B) Italy  
C) USA  
D) Spain  
Explanation: France leads wine consumption globally.

Q295. The world’s largest consumer of beer is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Germany  
D) Brazil  
Explanation: China consumes the most beer globally.

Q296. The world’s largest consumer of olive oil is:
A) Italy ✅  
B) Spain  
C) Greece  
D) USA  
Explanation: Italy leads olive oil consumption globally.

Q297. The world’s largest consumer of bananas is:
A) India ✅  
B) China  
C) Brazil  
D) USA  
Explanation: India consumes the most bananas globally.

Q298. The world’s largest consumer of apples is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Poland  
D) India  
Explanation: China consumes the most apples globally.

Q299. The world’s largest consumer of grapes is:
A) China ✅  
B) USA  
C) Italy  
D) Spain  
Explanation: China consumes the most grapes globally.

Q300. The world’s largest consumer of dates is:
A) Saudi Arabia ✅  
B) Egypt  
C) Iran  
D) Iraq  
Explanation: Saudi Arabia consumes the most dates globally.