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- In the Eleventh Five Year Plan, the average foodgrains production was more than 200 million tonnes.
- The main reason for the increase in the production of the coarse cereals in 2000s is mainly due to increase in demand of coarse cereals as a nutri-food.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (c)
In the Eleventh Five Year Plan, the average foodgrains production was more than 200 million tonnes, and during 2000s production of the coarse cereals increased mainly due to increase in demand of coarse cereals as a nutri-food.
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Question : 1
During which of the following years, average growth/rate (at constant prices) of agriculture and allied sectors negative?
a) 2003-04
b) 2005-06
c) 2002-03
d) 2006-07
Answer »Answer: (c)
During 2002-03, average growth rate of agriculture and allied sectors negative.
Question : 2
First Agricultural University in India was established in
a) Kanpur
b) Jabalpur
c) Faizabad
d) Pant Nagar
Answer »Answer: (d)
G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUA&T, Pant Nagar,Uttara Khand) is the first agricultural university of India. It was inaugurated by Jawahar Lal Nehru on 17 November 1960.
Question : 3
Consider the following statements :
- India is meeting 85% of the urea fertilizer through indigenous production.
- India produces a surplus amount of fertilizers containing phosphorous and potassium.
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) None
Answer »Answer: (b)
In the given statements, India is meeting 85% of the urea fertilizer through indigenous production is correct.
However, we are deficient in phosphatic and potassic resources and around 90% is imported.
Question : 4
Which one of the following co-operative societies is responsible for the production of fertilizers?
a) IFFCO
b) NAFED
c) NCDC
d) TRI FED
Answer »Answer: (a)
Indian Farmer Fertilizer Cooperative Ltd (IFFCO) is the cooperative society responsible for the production of fertilizers.
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Co-operative Limited (IFFCO) was registered on November 3, 1967, as a Multi-unit Co-operative Society.
Question : 5
Assertion (A) :
Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of people in India.
Reason (R):
Measures for agricultural development should be undertaken.
Codes:
a) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
b) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
c) Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
d) (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Answer »Answer: (a)
Question : 6
Consider the following statements regarding "Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)":
- KVKs are completely financed by the Govt. of India
- KVKs are financed jointly by Govt. of India and the State governments
- KVKs work as knowledge and resource centre of agricultural technologies to make it available to farmers
- KVKs produce quality products to make them available to farmers
a) (ii) & (iv) only
b) (i) & (iii) only
c) (ii) & (ii) only
d) (i), (iii) & (iv) only
Answer »Answer: (d)
The Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) scheme is 100% financed by Govt. of India and the KVKs are sanctioned to Agricultural Universities, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutes, related Government Departments and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) working in Agriculture.
KVK is an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS), and aims at assessment of location-specific technology modules in agriculture and allied enterprises, through technology assessment, refinement and demonstrations.
KVKs have been functioning as Knowledge and Resource Centre of agricultural technology supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sectors for improving the agricultural economy of the district and are linking the NARS with extension system and farmers. The mandate of KVK is Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development.
KVKs also produce quality technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, livestock) and make them available to farmers, organize frontline extension activities, identify and document selected farm innovations and converge with ongoing schemes and programs within the mandate of KVK.
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