By / Agriculture and Horticulture – MCQs 📘 Chapter 6: Agriculture and Horticulture – MCQs Q1. What is the net sown area in Himachal Pradesh as per recent data? A. 4.5 lakh ha B. 5.4 lakh ha C. 5.7 lakh ha D. 6.1 lakh ha Q2. What percentage of Himachal Pradesh’s population is dependent on agriculture? A. 45% B. 53% C. 62% D. 70% Q3. The contribution of agriculture and allied sectors to GSDP in FY2023–24 was approximately: A. 25% B. 18% C. 14.74% D. 10.5% Q4. Which crop covers the largest area in Rabi season in Himachal Pradesh? A. Wheat B. Barley C. Maize D. Rice Q5. What is the major challenge to agricultural production in Himachal Pradesh? A. Excess rainfall B. Lack of fertilizer C. Limited irrigation facilities D. High mechanization Q6. Which government scheme promotes organic farming in Himachal Pradesh? A. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) B. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) C. Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana D. National Mission on Agriculture Q7. Which fruit dominates the horticulture economy of Himachal Pradesh? A. Pear B. Apple C. Peach D. Orange Q8. What was the total fruit production in Himachal Pradesh in 2023–24? A. 5.7 lakh MT B. 6.9 lakh MT C. 8.5 lakh MT D. 7.7 lakh MT Q9. Which board manages agricultural markets in the state? A. Himachal Agro Board B. Himachal Pradesh Agricultural Marketing Board C. Civil Supplies Corporation D. NABARD Q10. What is the role of Himachal Pradesh Marketing Corporation (HPMC)? A. Crop insurance B. Fertilizer supply C. Export and marketing of horticulture produce D. Education and awareness Q11. Under “Mukhya Mantri Khadya Suraksha Yojana,” which input subsidy is provided to farmers? A. Transport subsidy B. Fertilizer subsidy C. Crop insurance subsidy D. Seed subsidy Q12. The highest altitude zone of Himachal Pradesh is suitable for which horticulture crop? A. Mango B. Citrus C. Apple D. Litchi Q13. Under the Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs), which function is regulated? A. Fertilizer pricing B. Input licensing C. Sale and auction of farm produce D. Crop insurance Q14. Which of the following is NOT a horticultural produce supported by HP government? A. Honey B. Flowers C. Grapes D. Tobacco Q15. Which of the following is a recent initiative to promote mushroom cultivation in HP? A. Him-Krishi Mission B. Mini-Mushroom Units under MIDH C. Organic India Scheme D. Kisan Sathi Yojana
