Agriculture: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Geography)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Agriculture (Geography). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 1997Geography · Agriculture
Q1. Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of fuel wood in the world?
Explanation
India is the largest producer of fuelwood in the world due to its extensive use in rural areas for cooking and heating. In rural India, traditional biomass sources like firewood account for a significant share of energy consumption. Fuelwoodis sourced from forests, plantations, and farm trees, especially in states with dense forests and agroforestry practices.
Option (a), (b) and (d) are incorrect:
Indonesia: A major producer of timber, but its fuelwood production is significantly lower than India’s due to its smaller rural population relying on fuelwood. Russia: Focuses on commercial timber and industrial wood rather than fuelwood. China: While biomass energy is significant, China’s reliance on coal and other energy sources reduces its dependence on fuelwood compared to India.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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1997
(c) India
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Agriculture?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Agriculture (Geography), asked from 1996 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Agriculture?
Questions on Agriculture (Geography) are available for 9 years, from 1996 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
