agriculture sector subsidy & food processing section 9 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

First Agricultural University in India was established in

a) Kanpur

b) Kumarganj, Faizabad

c) Jabalpur

d) Pant Nagar

Question : 2

Consider the following statements:

1. Horticulture production is more than food grain production in India in the last few years
2. Agriculture credit target for the year 2020-21 has been set at Rs. 15 lakh crores in the budget

a) Both (i) & (ii)

b) (i) only

c) (ii) only

d) Neither (i) nor (ii)

Question : 3

Which of the following statement is correct according to Zamindari System?

1. The Zamindari System prevailed in Bengal, Bihar, Orissa.
2. It was introduced by the East India Company and under it, a class of revenue collectors, called zamindars, was created.
3. Revenue was ‘settled’ by the government with zamindars, either permanently or temporarily.
4. Revenue was ‘settled’ by the.

a) I & III

b) I, II & IV

c) I & II

d) I, II & III

Question : 4

Consider the following statements:

1. The Union Government fixes the statutory minimum price of sugarcane for each sugar season.
2. Sugar and sugarcane are essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act.

a) 1 and 2 both

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) None

Question : 5

Which among the following has been discontinued after the Cabinet decision in small saving schemes?

a) Kisan Vikas Patras (KVP)

b) National Saving Certificates (NSC)

c) Monthly Income Scheme (MIS)

d) Recurrent Deposit Schemes

Question : 6

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

a) Seventh Five Year Plan

b) Eighth Five Year Plan

c) Sixth Five Year Plan

d) Ninth Five Year Plan