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  1. Consider the following statements:
    1. India is the 6th largest producer of coffee.
    2. India’s share in Global Area under coffee is about 2%
    3. India contributes about 4% to world coffee production as well as in the international trade.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?








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    India is the 6th largest producer of coffee in the world having a share of around 2% in terms of global area.

    Correct Option: D

    India is the 6th largest producer of coffee in the world having a share of around 2% in terms of global area. India contributes about 4% to world coffee production as well as in the International trade.

  1. What is the main aim of the Agriculture and Allied sector in the approach paper to the Twelfth Five Year plan ?








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    The main aim of the agriculture and allied sector in the approach paper to the 12th Five Year plan is to redouble the efforts to ensure 4% average growth.

    Correct Option: C

    The main aim of the agriculture and allied sector in the approach paper to the 12th Five Year plan is to redouble the efforts to ensure 4% average growth.

  1. Consider the following statements:
    1. Agriculture including allied activities accounted for about 55% employment in the country according to census 2011.
    2. The growth in agriculture and allied sectors is a necessary condition for inclusive growth in India.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?









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    The growth in agriculture and allied sectors is a necessary condition for inclusive growth in India.

    Correct Option: C

    The growth in agriculture and allied sectors is a necessary condition for inclusive growth in India. Agriculture including allied activities accounted for about 55% employment in the country according to census 2011.

  1. With reference to the agriculture sector of India, consider the following statements
    1. Rural infrastructure Development Fund disperses loans to the states to complete the minor irrigation projects.
    2. Rural infrastructure Development Fund is managed by the public sector Commercial Banks.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?








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    Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) was instituted in the NABARD with an announcement in the Union Budget 1956-96 with the sole objective of giving low cost fund support to State governments and state owned corporations for quick completion of ongoing projects relating to medium and minor irrigation, soil conservation, watershed management and other forms of rural infrastructure.

    Correct Option: A

    Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) was instituted in the NABARD with an announcement in the Union Budget 1956-96 with the sole objective of giving low cost fund support to State governments and state owned corporations for quick completion of ongoing projects relating to medium and minor irrigation, soil conservation, watershed management and other forms of rural infrastructure.

  1. Which one of the following five year plans has the highest GDP growth rate in Agriculture sector in India?








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    The growth performance of the agriculture sector has been fluctuating across the plan periods.

    Correct Option: A

    The growth performance of the agriculture sector has been fluctuating across the plan periods. It witnessed a growth rate of 4.8 percent during the Eighth plan period. (1992-97).