agriculture sector subsidy & food processing section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements:

1. Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS) is implemented in the Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on Pilot basis.
2. Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS) is started implementing since 2009–10. 3. 50% subsidy in premium is provided by Government of India and 25% by the concerned state government.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 2

Which statement is correct regarding Evergreen Revolution?

1. The emphasis in this revolution is on sustainable agriculture by means of organic and green agriculture.
2. Dr. MS Swaminathan gave this concept
3. It includes the use of integrated pest management, nutrient supply and resource management.

a) Only III

b) I & II

c) Only II

d) All the above

Question : 3

Consider the following statements:

1. Both Coffee and Tea prefer slightly acidic Soiloth
2. Coffee and Tea show winter dormancy

a) Both 1 and 2 are correct

b) Only 1 is correct

c) Only 2 is correct

d) Neither 1 nor 2 is / are correct

Question : 4

Which one of the following schemes is not included in the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)?

a) Saffron mission

b) National mission for protein supplements

c) Accelerated fodder development programme

d) All of the above

Question : 5

The Minimum Support Price and procurement prices for agriculture products are fixed by the Government on the recommendations of

a) National Development Council

b) Planning Commission

c) Competition Commission of India

d) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)

Question : 6

Consider the following statements:

1. Most of the wool produced in India is not enough to fulfil demand of the country
2. Most of the wool produced in India is not of apparel grade

a) Both 1 and 2 are correct

b) Only 1 is correct

c) Only 2 is correct

d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct