Agriculture
- Who announced the introduction of National Food Security Act?
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On July 6, 2009, Finance Minister Mr. Pranab Mukherjee announced the introduction of National Food Security Act under which BPL families in rural and urban areas will be entitled by law to 25 kg. of wheat or rice per month at ₹ 3 per kg.
Correct Option: A
On July 6, 2009, Finance Minister Mr. Pranab Mukherjee announced the introduction of National Food Security Act under which BPL families in rural and urban areas will be entitled by law to 25 kg. of wheat or rice per month at ₹ 3 per kg.
- Which one of the following is not included in the Agriculture and Allied Services of Indian Economy?
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Agriculture (crops) and allied sectors are like forestry, logging and fishing. Food processing is not included in the Agriculture and allied services of Indian Economy.
Correct Option: D
Agriculture (crops) and allied sectors are like forestry, logging and fishing. Food processing is not included in the Agriculture and allied services of Indian Economy.
- Where is the Central Rice Research Institute located?
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The Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) was set up on 23 April, 1946 at Bidhyadharpur, Cuttack, Odisha to research on all aspect of rice crop. CRRI was set up as a result of Great Bengal Famine of 1943 and devastating epiphytotic brown spot disease of rice in 1942 which resulted in shortage of rice.
Correct Option: D
The Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) was set up on 23 April, 1946 at Bidhyadharpur, Cuttack, Odisha to research on all aspect of rice crop. CRRI was set up as a result of Great Bengal Famine of 1943 and devastating epiphytotic brown spot disease of rice in 1942 which resulted in shortage of rice.
- Which one of the following Co-operative societies is responsible for the production of fertilizers?
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Indian Farmer Fertilizer cooperative Ltd (IFFCO) is the co-operative society responsible for the production of fertilizers. Indian Farmers Fertilizer Co-operative Limited (IFFCO) was registered on November 3, 1967 as a Multi-unit Co-operative Society.
Correct Option: B
Indian Farmer Fertilizer cooperative Ltd (IFFCO) is the co-operative society responsible for the production of fertilizers. Indian Farmers Fertilizer Co-operative Limited (IFFCO) was registered on November 3, 1967 as a Multi-unit Co-operative Society.
- Which one of the following apex co-operative organisation is at the national level of India?
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The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) started functioning in 1988 under the Administrative control of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India. FCS is food and supplies department. RRB is regional rural bank. All the above three are not apex bodies at national level. However National Agricultural cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) is one of the Central Nodal Agencies which implements PSS.
Correct Option: B
The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) started functioning in 1988 under the Administrative control of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India. FCS is food and supplies department. RRB is regional rural bank. All the above three are not apex bodies at national level. However National Agricultural cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) is one of the Central Nodal Agencies which implements PSS.
