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    • CROPS AND CROPPING PATTERN

      • Q19. Consider the following pairs:

        Plant - Description
        I. Cassava : Woody shrub
        II. Ginger : Herb with pseudostem
        III. Malabar spinach : Herbaceous climber
        IV. Mint : Annual shrub
        V. Papaya : Woody shrub

        How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

      • Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world?

      • Consider the following plants: 1. Groundnut 2. Horse-gram 3. Soybean. How many of the above belong to the pea family?

      • Consider the following States: 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. Himachal Pradesh 4. Tripura. How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?

      • With reference to the “Tea Board” in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Tea Board is a statutory body. 2. It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. 3. The Tea Board’s Head Office is situated in Bengaluru. 4. The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow. Which of the statements given above are correct?

      • Consider the following statements: 1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree. 2. Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia. 3. In India, most of the tamarind is collected as minor forest produce. 4. India exports tamarind and seeds of moringa. 5. Seeds of moringa and tamarind can be used in the production of biofuels. Which of the statements given above are correct?

      • With reference to ‘palm oil’, consider the following statements: 1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia. 2. The palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes. 3. The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel. Which of the statements given above are correct?

      • Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?

      • With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following sentences: 1. Black gram (Urad) can be cultivated as both Kharif and rabi crop. 2. Green gram (Moong) alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production. 3. In the last three decades, while the production of kharif pulses has increased, the production of rabi pulses has decreased. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      • “The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop.” Which one of the following is the crop?

      • Which one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the ‘New World’ and introduced into the ‘Old World’?

      • With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five years, consider the following statements: 1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest. 2. Area under the cultivation of jowar is more than that of oilseeds. 3. Area of cotton cultivation is more than that of sugarcane. 4. Area under sugarcane cultivation has steadily decreased. Which of the statements given above are correct?

      • Consider the following statements: 1. Maize can be used for the production of starch. 2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel. 3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      • Consider the following pairs: Region : Well-known for the production of 1. Kinnaur : Areca nut 2. Mewat : Mango 3. Coromandel : Soya bean Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

      • Consider the following crops: 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. Wheat Which of these are Kharif crops?

      • Consider the following crops of India: 1. Cowpea 2. Green gram 3. Pigeon pea Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?

      • Which of the following is the chief characteristic of ‘mixed farming’?

      • Consider the following crops of India: 1. Groundnut 2. Sesamum 3. Pearl millet Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?

      • The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?

      • Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export-oriented industry in this field?

      • A state in India has the following characteristics: 1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid. 2. Its central part produces cotton. 3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops. Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?

      • Following are the characteristics of an area in India: 1. Hot and humid climate 2. Annual rainfall 200 cm 3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres 4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C. Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?

      • Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Coffee plants require a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. 2. Coffee is propagated by seeds, but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      • In India, during the last decade the total cultivated land for which one of the following crops has remained more or less stagnant?

      • Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason? 1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the State. 2. Rich pool of skilled labor is available. Which of the above is/are the correct reasons?

      • Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Board) A. Coffee Board B. Rubber Board C. Tea Board D. Tobacco Board List-II (Headquarters) 1. Bengaluru 2. Guntur 3. Kottayam 4. Kolkata Codes: A B C D

      • Consider the following statements: 1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production. 2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee producing region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      • A: There are no tea plantations in any African country. R: Tea plants need fertile soil with high humus.

      • Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the decreasing order of production (in million tonnes) of the given food grains in India?

      • Dalbergia species is associated with which one of the following?

      • Consider the following crops: 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Maize 4. Mustard. Which of the above are Kharif crops?

      • A: The eastern coast of India produces more rice than the western coast. R: The eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western coast.

      • Consider the following statements: 1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production. 2. India ranks second in the world in the export of tobacco. Which of these statements is/are correct?

      • With reference to Indian agriculture, which one of the following statements is correct?

      • A: In Australia, Cattle rearing is done more for meat than for milk. R: Australians are traditionally non-vegetarians.

      • The correct sequence in decreasing order of the four sugarcane producing states in India is

      • Which one of the following is known as the ‘Coffee Port’ of the world?

      • Consider the following statements: 1. Maharashtra has the highest area under Jowar in India. 2. Gujarat is the largest producer of groundnut in India. 3. Rajasthan has the largest area of cultivable waste lands in India. 4. Andhra Pradesh has the highest per hectare yield of maize in India. Which of these statements are correct?

      • Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I A. Cotton B. Flax C. Sugarbeet D. Jute List II 1. Rainfall 1000-1500 mm; Temp. 40°C – 60°C 2. Rainfall 1500-2000 mm; Temp. 25°C – 35°C 3. Rainfall 600–800 mm; Temp. 5°C – 18°C 4. Rainfall 500–1000 mm; Temp. 18°C – 22°C 5. Rainfall 500–600 mm; Temp. 18°C – 22°C Codes: A B C D

      • Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Agricultural Products) A. Cotton B. Gram C. Black Pepper D. Pineapple List II (Foremost producer) 1. Madhya Pradesh 2. Gujarat 3. West Bengal 4. Kerala Codes: A?B?C?D

      • Which one of the following areas of India produces largest amount of cotton?

      • "Monoculture of commercially viable trees is destroying the unique natural profile. Thoughtless exploitation of timber, deforesting vast tracts for palm cultivation, destruction of mangroves, illegal logging by tribals and poaching only compounds the problem. Fresh water pockets are fast drying up due to deforestation and destruction of mangroves". The place referred to this quotation is:

      • The ideal climatic conditions for the cultivation of rice are

      • Which of the following listings are correct?

        Cash Crop       Plantation Crop      Horticulture Crop

        1. Tobacco      Coconut                  Sugarcane

        2. Sugarcane  Coffee                     Coconut

        3. Cotton        Tea                          Cashew

        4. Coconut     Rubber                    Tobacco

      • Match List I with List II and select the answer using the codes given below the lists. List I – Top Producers A. Olives B. Cotton C. Tomato D. Coffee List II 1. USA 2. Italy 3. Brazil 4. China 5. Indonesia A B C D

      • Terrace cultivation is practiced mostly.

      • Match: List I A. Fodder B. Compost C. Food crop D. Edible oil List II 1. Manure 2. Jowar 3. Linseed oil 4. Straw 5. Groundnut oil A B C D

      • Below, data regarding cultivation of a particular type of crop in four States/Union Territories of India is given. Of the following, which is this cultivated crop State/Union Territory Area under cultivation (million hectares) Kerala – 108 Tamil Nadu – 8 Karnataka – 2 Andaman & Nicobar Islands - 0.8

      • Which one of the following is the main cause of the low productivity of rice in India?

      • Which of the following is a cash crop?

      • Which one of the following commodities has the highest production in India?

      • Which one of the following States doesn’t produce a substantial quantity of cardamom?

      • Which of the following is the correct group of Kharif crops?

      • Opium is obtained from.

      • Match the columns: (A) Bajra (i) Rust (B) Wheat (ii) Wilt (C) Groundnut (iii) Tikka (D) Banana (iv) Ergot

      • Match the columns: (A) Groundnut (i) Leguminosae (B) Cotton (ii) Graminae (C) Sugarcane (iii) Malvaceae

      • Which of the following crops is a tropical monsoon crop?

      • The maximum cropped area of the country is in

      • Uttar Pradesh tops the list of sugarcane producing States in India. Which of the following States occupies the second position in this regard?

      • Sugarcane crop matures in about.

      • In which part of India, do tea and coffee plantations overlap?

      • Lucerne is a

      • In which State of India is coconut grown extensively?

      • 200 cm of rainfall, 20°C of temperature and well drained land is ideal for the cultivation of

      • The largest producer of tea in the world is

      • The varieties of corn can be improved by which of the following methods?

      • Which of the following crops has the highest photosynthetic activity?

      • Which of the following statements about the cultivation of tea and coffee is true?

      • India ranks first in the production of ____ in the world.

      • The crop which is sown with the commencement of Monsoon is

      • Which State is the biggest producer of cashew nuts?

      • The crop which grows in alluvial soil and needs 150 cm rainfall is

    • SOILS

      • Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. Statement-II: The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

      • The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of

      • With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements: 1. A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity. 2. Soil does not play any role in the Sulphur cycle. 3. Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      • In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation 3. Tropical climate Select the correct answer using the code given below

      • Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct? 1. They are generally red in color. 2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash. 3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP. 4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

      • Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in

      • Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?

      • With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices: 1. Crop rotation 2. Sand fences 3. Terracing 4. Wind breaks Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?

      • When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this color?

      • Assertion (A): The percentage of net sown area in the total area of Andhra Pradesh is less as compared to that of West Bengal. Reason (R): The soil of most of Andhra Pradesh is laterite.

      • Which one of the following soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron?

      • Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of

      • A fertile-soil, suitable for growing common crops, is likely to have a pH value of

      • Match:

        List I                              List II

        A. Fissure eruption       1. Alluvial soils

        B. Anticlinorium belt    2. Black soils

        C. Sea of Tethys           3. Himalayan mountain chain

        D. Tsangpo                  4. Brahmaputra 

                                            5. Ganga

        A  B C D

      • Fertility of soil can be improved by

      • The beginning of urbanization of the Ganges from the 6th century was mainly attributed to

      • The principal cause of soil damage in Punjab and Haryana is

      • Match the columns: List 1 A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka C. Uttar Pradesh D. Assam List 2 1. Alluvial 2. Lateritic 3. Red 4. Black

      • Which of the following is the correct order of increasing size of the grains of soil particles? (Clay (Silt (C) Sand (D) Gravel

      • Micro-elements needed to increase soil fertility are

      • “Mulching” the soil is a process whereby

      • Maximum production of paddy per unit water consumption can be best achieved in a

      • Gypsum is added to the soil.

      • Which soil is best suited for paddy crops?

      • Forests help in

      • Heavy rainfall affects soil by

      • It has been found recently that the acidity of the soil increases because of

      • Recent (1979) discovery of method of reducing salination of soil is.

      • “Laterite Soil” is found in India in

    • AGRICULTURAL INPUTS: FERTILISERS, IRRIGATION, POWER, SEEDS ETC.

      • With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, Consider the following statements: 1. To implement the scheme, the Central Government provides 100% funding. 2. Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitised. 3. An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the Records of Rights from local language to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

      • Consider the following statements: 1. India has more arable area than China. 2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China. 3. The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China. How many of the above statements are correct?

      • Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of

      • What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture? 1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible. 2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible. 3. Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible. 4. Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

      • With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements: 1. At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market-driven and not administered by the Government. 2. Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas. 3. Sulphur, which is a raw material for phosphoric acid fertilizer is a by-product of oil refineries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      • Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practicing drip irrigation? 1. Reduction in weed 2. Reduction in soil salinity 3. Reduction in soil erosion Select the correct answer using the code given below.

      • Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture?

      • The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of

      • Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept’?

      • Other than resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have been created? 1. To enable them to withstand drought 2. To increase the nutritive value of the produce 3. To enable them to grow and do photosynthesis in the spaceships and space stations 4. To increase their shelf life Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

      • With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/ are correct? 1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced. 2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming. 3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

      • Virtual water trade is being looked at by experts as a solution to the world's water crisis. What does virtual water (VW) imply?

      • Consider the following statements: 1. India is the original home of the cotton plant. 2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production. Which of these statements is/are correct?

      • Consider the following high yielding varieties of crops in India: 1. Arjun 2. Jaya 3. Padma 4. Sonalika. Which of these are wheat?

      • In the true sense of freedom from hunger, has not been achieved in India in spite of a more than threefold rise in food grains production over 1950–1990. Which of the following are the reasons for it? I. The green revolution has been restricted to small pockets of the country. II. The cost of food is too high compared to the earnings of the poor. III. Too much emphasis is laid on wheat and paddy compared to the coarse grains. IV. The gains of the green revolution have largely accrued to the cash crop rather than food crops. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes:

      • The hallmark of watershed development in the semi-arid regions of India is the

      • Dry Farming in India is extensively practiced in.

      • Which of the following crops are most suitable for cultivation under scanty rainfall conditions? 1. Horse gram 2. Rice 3. Mustard 4. Wheat Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

      • Which of the following agricultural holdings have a largest percentage in India?

      • Mechanization agriculture will lead to which of the following? (1) Higher per unit cost of operation (2) Higher per unit productivity (3) Higher dose of employment (4) Higher utilization of resources Select the correct answer from codes given below:

      • The hybrids of which of the following plants are available for commercial production? (1) Rice (2) Wheat (3) Jute (4) Pulses

      • Which of the following is necessary for improvement of the quality of crops? (1) Introduction?(2) Hybridization?(3) Selection?(4) Segregation

      • UP-308 is a variety of

      • Which of the following varieties are correctly matched to their respective plant types? (CHS-I ?(i) Rice?(IR-8 ?(ii) Wheat?(C) RR-21?(iii) Jowar?(D) HB-4?(iv) Sugarcane?(v) Bajra

      • New high yielding varieties of food crops are different from the conventional in that they need

      • Indian agriculture largely depends for its water supply on

      • Irrigation facilities should be improved urgently in India because

      • What is the best way of increasing agricultural output in India?

      • Hybridization is useful in developing improved crops by

    • SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

      • Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'?

      • “System of Rice Intensification” of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practiced results in: 1. Reduced seed requirement 2. Reduced methane production 3. Reduced electricity consumption. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

      • Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide?

      • In the context of India’s preparation for Climate-smart Agriculture, consider the following statements: 1. The ‘Climate-Smart Village’ approach in India is a part of a project led by the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), an international research programme. 2. The project of CCAFS is carried out under Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) headquartered in France. 3. The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India is one of the CGIAR’s research centres. Which of the statements given above are correct?

      • How is permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming? 1. Permaculture Farming discourages monocultural practices but in conventional chemical farming, monoculture practices are predominant. 2. Conventional chemical farming can cause an increase in soil salinity, but the occurrence of such phenomenon is not observed in permaculture farming. 3. Conventional chemical farming is easily possible in semi-arid regions, but permaculture farming is not so easily possible in such regions. 4. Practice of mulching is very important in permaculture farming but not necessarily so in conventional chemical farming. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

      • What is the use of biochar in farming? 1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming. 2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms. 3. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it enables the growing medium to retain water for a longer time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      • What is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture? 1. Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of the previous crop. 2. Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible. 3. Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

      • In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture? 1. Crop diversification 2. Legume intensification 3. Tensiometer use 4. Vertical farming Select the correct answer using the code given below:

      • With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of “Conservation Agriculture” assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture? 1. Avoiding the monoculture practices 2. Adopting minimum tillage 3. Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops 4. Using crop residues to cover soil surface 5. Adopting spatial and temporal crop sequencing/ crop rotations Select the correct answer using the code given below:

      • Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture? 1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land. 2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field. 3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

      • What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’? 1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. 2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this. 3. There is no application of chemical / inorganic fertilizers at all in this. 4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

      • Which one of the following agricultural practices is eco-friendly?

      • Which one of the following is the best strategy for environment friendly sustainable development in Indian agriculture?

      • Which one of the following is useful for biological control of pests?

      • Mixed cropping is useful when.

      • Mixed farming means

      • Rotation of crops means.

      • Mixed farming means

      • Contour bunding is used

      • Which of the following is the most common wheat disease in India?

      • Why the Indian farmers plough their fields during the time interval between two crops?

    • CROPS ELIGIBLE FOR MSP IN INDIA (Reading Material)
    • ECONOMIC ASPECTS

      • Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India does not import apples from the United States of America. Statement-II: In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

      • Consider the following statements: 1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds. 2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop. 3. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking. How many of the above statements are correct?

      • Which of the following factors/policies were affecting the price of rice in India in the recent past? 1. Minimum Support Price 2. Government's trading 3. Government's stockpiling 4. Consumer subsidies Select the correct answer using the code given below:

      • Consider the following statements: 1. In the case of all cereals, pulses and oil-seeds, the procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) is unlimited in any State/UT of India. 2. In the case of cereals and pulses, the MSP is fixed in any State/UT at a level to which the market price will never rise. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      • Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes? 1. Working capital for maintenance of farm assets, 2. Purchase of combine harvesters, tractors and mini trucks 3. Consumption requirements of farm households 4. Post-harvest expenses 5. Construction of family house and setting up of village cold storage facility Select the correct answer using the code given below:

      • In India, which of the following can be considered as public investment in agriculture? 1. Fixing Minimum Support Price for agricultural produce of all crops 2. Computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies 3. Social Capital development 4. Free electricity supply to farmers 5. Waiver of agricultural loans by the banking system 6. Setting up of cold storage facilities by the governments. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

      • Consider the following statements: 1. In terms of short-term credit delivery to the agriculture sector, District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) deliver more credit in comparison to Scheduled Commercial Banks and Regional Rural Banks. 2. One of the most important functions of DCCBs is to provide funds to the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      • The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus

      • Consider the following statements: 1. The quantity of imported edible oils is more than the domestic production of edible oils in the last five years. 2. The Government does not impose any customs duty on all the imported edible oils as special case. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      • Consider the following: 1. Areca nut 2. Barley 3. Coffee 4. Finger millet 5. Groundnut 6. Sesamum 7. Turmeric The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, has announced the Minimum Support Price for which of the above?

      • What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the ‘National Agriculture Market’ scheme? 1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities. 2. It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

      • The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the

      • In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the ‘Seed Replacement Rates’ of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraint/ constraints in its wider/ greater implementation? 1. There is no National Seeds Policy in place. 2. There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops. 3. There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high-volume crops. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

      • In India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities?

      • India has experienced persistent and high food inflation in the recent past. What could be the reasons? 1. Due to a gradual switchover to the cultivation of commercial crops, the area under the cultivation of food grains has steadily decreased in the last five years by about 30%. 2. As a consequence of increasing incomes, the consumption patterns of the people have undergone a significant change. 3. The food supply chain has structural constraints. Which of the statements given above are correct?

      • Consider the following statements: 1. The Union Government fixes the Statutory Minimum Price of sugarcane for each sugar season. 2. Sugar and sugarcane are essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      • Consider the following statements: 1. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommends the Minimum Support Prices for 32 crops. 2. The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has launched the National Food Security Mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      • Which of the following pairs about India’s economic indicator and agricultural production (all in rounded figures) are correctly matched? 1. GDP per capita (current prices): Rs 37,000 2. Rice: 180 million tons 3. Wheat: 75 million tons Select the correct answer using the code given below: Codes:

      • Consider the following statements: 1. Regarding the procurement of food grains, Government of India follows a procurement target rather than an open-ended procurement policy. 2. Government of India announces minimum support prices only for cereals. 3. For distribution under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), wheat and rice are issued by the Government of India at uniform Central issue prices to the States/Union Territories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      • A: India does not export natural rubber. R: About 97% of India’s demand for natural rubber is met from domestic production.

      • Consider the following statements: India continues to be dependent on imports to meet the requirement of oilseeds in the country because 1. Farmers prefer to grow food grains with highly remunerative support prices. 2. Most of the cultivation of oilseed crops continues to be dependent on rainfall. 3. Oils from the seeds to tree origin and rice bran have remained unexploited. 4. It is far cheaper to import oilseeds than to cultivate the oilseed crops. Which of the statements given above are correct?

      • The prices at which the government purchases food grains for maintaining the public distribution system and for building up buffer-stock is known as.

      • National Agricultural Insurance Scheme replacing Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme was introduced in the year

      • The farmers are provided credit from a number of sources for their short and long-term needs. The main sources of credit to the farmers include

      • In which one of the following crops international trade is low in the context of total produce?

      • Among the reasons for disguised unemployment in rural areas is

      • Stock-farming refers to.

      • Consider the following commodities: 1. Tea 2. Cotton cloth 3. Cereals 4. Edible oils 5. Sugarcane Among these, whose per capita availability has remained more or less static between 1980-81 and 1987-88 in India?

      • Largest allocation in the Seventh Five-Year Plan has been given to

      • Wealth tax on agricultural property is levied by

      • India earns maximum foreign exchange by the export of which of the following commodities?

    • ALLIED ACTIVITIES

      • Q35. Consider the following statements:

        Statement I: In India, income from allied agricultural activities like poultry farming and wool rearing in rural areas is exempted from any tax.

        Statement II: In India, rural agricultural land is not considered a capital asset under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

        Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

      • Which one amongst the following has the largest livestock population in the world?

      • The discovery of Oak flora in 1966 added a new chapter to the history of Indian Sericulture. Which one of the following states is the leading producer of Oak tasar silk?

      • India possesses more than half the total number of the world’s

      • The highest fat content is found in the milk of

      • Who is the pioneer of ‘White revolution’ in India?

      • For developing inbred lines in farm animals, following factors are taken into consideration: 1. The crossbreds should be of outstanding type. 2. They should not carry any detrimental genes. 3. Progeny tested animals. 4. Herd size should be large. Of the statements given above, which one of the following combinations of factors is most essential?

      • Assertion (A): India is one of the leading fishing countries in the world. Reason (R): India has a long coastline and a large fish-eating population.

      • Operation Flood II refers to

      • Gestation period of a goat is about.

      • Operation Flood refers to.

      • The best conceiving season for cows and buffaloes is

      • The most preferential poultry feed is.

      • Which of the following cows gives maximum milk yield?

      • Feeding of milk cattle with cotton seeds

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