agriculture sector subsidy & food processing section 10 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements:

1. 14 major dairying states account for more than 90% of India’s Milk Production
2. National Dairy Plan was launched to improve the quality of Milch animals in these 14 states

a) Both 1 and 2 are correct

b) Only 1 is correct

c) Only 2 is correct

d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Question : 2

Which is the agency the Government has engaged to grade and standardise various products?

a) Directorate of Marketing and Inspection

b) Food Corporation of India

c) Bureau of Indian Standards

d) Central Statistical Organisation

Question : 3

Which of the following has not been a component of the agriculture strategy that brought about the Green Revolution ?

a) Guaranteed maximum prices

b) New agricultural technology

c) Greater intensity of cropping

d) Package of inputs

Question : 4

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 food-grains

c) National Income and Employment

d) All the above

Question : 5

Consider the following statements regarding ‘cropping intensity’:

1. Cropping intensity is calculated as the ratio of gross cropped area to net sown
2. It is less than 100% in India

a) Both (i) & (ii)

b) (i) only

c) (ii) only

d) Neither (i) nor (ii)

Question : 6

Which statement is correct with regard to 2nd Five-year plan?

1. The industrial sector was given more importance in this plan.
2. Agricultural Expenditure was only 20% of the actual plan expenditure.
3. The agricultural growth, however, was high at 3.15%.

a) I & II

b) Only I

c) Only II

d) All the above