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

Question : 1

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 : 2

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 : 3

The importance of agriculture in Indian Economy is indicated by its contribution to which of the following?

a) Industrial development and international trade

b) Supply of foodgrains

c) National income and employment

d) All of the above

Question : 4

What will be the ultimate impact on the poor and landless farmers if all of a sudden, government decides to raise the Minimum Support Prices of rice & foodgrains inexorably or excessively?

a) The markets will crash

b) The poor farmers will become rich

c) The poor farmers will get poorer

d) This will encourage the exports of rice and food grains

Question : 5

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 : 6

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)