agriculture sector subsidy & food processing section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which one of the following is not included in the Agriculture and Allied Services of Indian Economy?

a) Forestry

b) Fishing

c) Logging

d) Food Processing

Question : 2

The consequences of colonialism on Indian agriculture were:

1. fragmentation of holdings
2. impoverishment of the peasantry
3. eviction of land owners for non-payment of dues
4. better farming practices
5. Commercialization of agriculture

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 1, 2, 3 and 5

d) 2, 3 and 5

Question : 3

With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements

1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government.
2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots.
3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) None of these

Question : 4

Who announced the introduction of National Food Security Act?

a) Manmohan Singh

b) P. Chidambaram

c) Pranab Mukherjee

d) Arun Jaitley

Question : 5

Which one of the following apex co-operative organisation is at the national level of India?

a) NAFED

b) FCS

c) TRIFED

d) RRBs

Question : 6

What were the measurements taken by the government to improve the condition of agriculture?

1. The ‘Land Reform’ measures and ‘Green Revolution’ were the greatest achievements of the Indian Government in enhancing agricultural production and productivity.
2. Between 1950 and 1990, there was a substantial increase in agricultural productivity. As a result of the Green Revolution, India became self-sufficient in food production.
3. Land Reforms resulted in the abolition of the zamindari system.
4. The proportion of GDP contributed by agriculture changed significantly, but not the population depending on it.

a) Only III

b) I & II

c) I, II & IV

d) All the above