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

Question : 1

The term Green Revolution has been used to indicate higher production through

a) Planting more trees

b) Creation of gardens in urban areas

c) Creation of grasslands

d) Enhanced agricultural productivity per hectare

Question : 2

Which statement is correct regarding the Food Corporation of India?

1. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) was established in 1975.
2. It was responsible for securing for the government a commanding position in the food-grain trade.
3. By 1979, the corporation was operating in all states as the sole agent of the central government in foodgrain procurement.

a) I & II

b) I & III

c) Only I

d) II & III

Question : 3

Consider the following statements :

1. Agriculture including allied activities accounted for about 55% employment in the country according to census 2011.
2. The growth in agriculture and allied sectors is a necessary condition for inclusive growth in India.

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 4

With reference to agriculture sector of India, consider the following statements.

1. Command Area Development (CAD) programme was started in 1995-96.
2. CAD was aimed to maximise the agricultural productivity through optimisation of the irrigation of the command areas.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2