Agriculture


  1. Which one among the following Agricultural sectors is covered under the Market Intervention scheme (MIS) of the Indian Government?









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    The Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is an adhoc scheme under which horticultural commodities and other agricultural commodities falls which are perishable in nature and are not covered under the minimum price support scheme.

    Correct Option: C

    The Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is an adhoc scheme under which horticultural commodities and other agricultural commodities falls which are perishable in nature and are not covered under the minimum price support scheme.


  1. Which one of the following is the objective of the National Watershed Development project for rainfed areas of India?









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    Sustainable farming system and Integrated watershed systems are the objective of the National Watershed Development project for Rained Areas (NWDPRA) was launched in 1990-91 in 25 states and 2 Union Territories based on twin concepts of integrated watershed management and sustainable farming systems. Its objective are conservation, development and sustainable management of natural resources, enhancement of agricultural production in a sustainable manner, restoration of ecological balance and creation of sustained employment opportunities for the rural community.

    Correct Option: D

    Sustainable farming system and Integrated watershed systems are the objective of the National Watershed Development project for Rained Areas (NWDPRA) was launched in 1990-91 in 25 states and 2 Union Territories based on twin concepts of integrated watershed management and sustainable farming systems. Its objective are conservation, development and sustainable management of natural resources, enhancement of agricultural production in a sustainable manner, restoration of ecological balance and creation of sustained employment opportunities for the rural community.



  1. Green Revolution in India started from









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    India's program of Green Revolution was led by Dr. Dilbagh S. Athwal at Punjab Agriculture University. The introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of chemical fertilizers and irrigation led to the increase in production needed to make India self-sufficient in food grains, thus improving agriculture in India. The methods adopted included the use of high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds along with the use of modern farming methods.

    Correct Option: D

    India's program of Green Revolution was led by Dr. Dilbagh S. Athwal at Punjab Agriculture University. The introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of chemical fertilizers and irrigation led to the increase in production needed to make India self-sufficient in food grains, thus improving agriculture in India. The methods adopted included the use of high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds along with the use of modern farming methods.


  1. Which one of the following agencies is not included in the operation of the Kisan Credit Cards?









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    A Kisan Credit Card is a credit card to provide affordable credit for farmers. It was started by the Government of India, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) in 1998-99 to help farmers access timely and adequate credit. The credit is available to farmers in most of the banks like commercial banks cooperative banks and regional rural banks. However in day to day operations NABARD is not included.

    Correct Option: D

    A Kisan Credit Card is a credit card to provide affordable credit for farmers. It was started by the Government of India, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) in 1998-99 to help farmers access timely and adequate credit. The credit is available to farmers in most of the banks like commercial banks cooperative banks and regional rural banks. However in day to day operations NABARD is not included.



  1. The term Green Revolution has been used to indicate higher production through









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    The term 'Green Revolution' has been used to indicate higher production though enhanced agricultural productivity per hectare.

    Correct Option: D

    The term 'Green Revolution' has been used to indicate higher production though enhanced agricultural productivity per hectare.