Agriculture: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Geography)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions 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 2007Geography · Agriculture
Q1. Assertion (A): There are no tea plantations in any African country. Reason (R): Tea plants need fertile soil with high humus.
Explanation
Assertion (A) is false: It is incorrect to assert that there are no tea plantations in any African country. Several African countries, such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and Rwanda, are major tea producers. Kenya is the third-largest tea producer globally after China and India. Malawi was the first African country to grow tea (in the 19th century) and remains a key exporter. Reason (R) is true: Tea plants do need fertile soil with high humus. Tea plants thrive in fertile, well-drained soils with high humus content, which improves water retention and nutrient availability.
UPSC 2007Geography · Agriculture
Q2. Dalbergia species is associated with which one of the following?
Explanation
Dalbergia species is a genus of trees and shrubs known for their high-quality timber, especially varieties used in furniture and musical instruments. Dalbergia includes species such as Dalbergia sissoo (Indian Rosewood) and Dalbergia latifolia (East Indian Rosewood), which are primarily used for rosewood timber. These trees are valued for their durability, aesthetic grain patterns, and strength, making them popular for crafting luxury furniture and decorative items. Dalbergia species are not associated with crops like cashew, coffee, or tea.
Additional insight:
Indian Rosewood is an upright, deciduous tree that grows up to 25 meters tall with a trunk diameter of 2-3 meters. It has leathery leaves that can reach 15 cm in length. The tree produces whitish-pink flowers and has an oval-shaped crown. Its fruit is brown, pod-like, dry, and hard. The sapwood ranges from white to pale brown, while the heartwood varies from golden to dark brown. Dalbergia nigra and Dalbergia latifolia are among the other recognized species of Indian Rosewood.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
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2007
(d) A is false but R is true
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2007
(d) Rosewood
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Agriculture?
This page covers 2 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.
