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Question : 36
Which one of the following methods of soil conservation is most effective in arid areas?
a) Shelter belt
b) Mulching
c) Gully plugging
d) Terracing
Answer »Answer: (a)
The shelterbelt method of soil conservation is most effective in arid areas. A shelterbelt is a barrier of trees or shrubs.
The term “field shelterbelt” is used to distinguish between rows of trees or shrubs on agricultural fields from those planted in other ways: around farmyards or livestock facilities (farmstead shelterbelts).
It controls soil erosion and traps the moisture which is necessary to grow crops in such regions.
Question : 37
What is National Horticulture Mission?
- Mission To increase the production of rice, wheat and pulses by 10, 8 and 2 million tonnes respectively.
- To enhance investment in agriculture and allied sectors to achieve a 4% growth rate.
- For the promotion of holistic growth of horticulture sector, including fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushroom, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, cashew and cocoa.
- Provides flexibility to states in implementation based on a regionally differentiated approach for promoting crop diversification and providing a focus to the programme.
a) IV
b) II
c) III
d) I
Answer »Answer: (c)
NHM was launched in 2005-06 for promotion of holistic growth of horticulture sector, including fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushroom, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, cashew and cocoa.
Question : 38
Consider the following statements :
- India is the 3rd largest producer of Natural Rubber in the world.
- India in the world, shares more than 8.0% in the Natural Rubber Production.
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer »Answer: (c)
India is the third-largest producer, fourth largest consumer of natural rubber and the fifth largest consumer of natural rubber and synthetic rubber together in the world.
India in the world shares more than 8.0% in Natural Rubber Production.
Question : 39
When was NFSM launched?
a) End of 10th Five-Year Plan
b) Mid of 11th Five-Year Plan
c) Mid of 9th Five-Year Plan
d) End of 11th Five-Year Plan
Answer »Answer: (d)
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched NFSM by the end of 11th Five-Year Plan (2007-08- 2011-12) with an allocation of Rs. 4882.5 crore to increase the production of rice, wheat and pulses by 10, 8 and 2 million tonnes, respectively.
Question : 40
What are long term loans?
- These are provided for a period of fewer than 15 months to meet our expenses of routine farming and domestic consumptions
- These are provided for a period of 15 months to 5 years to purchase agricultural equipment, animals and for land improvements.
- These are provided for a period of more than 5 years.
a) Only III
b) Only II
c) Only I
d) None of the above
Answer »Answer: (a)
These are provided for a period of more than 5 years. This type of loan is taken by farmers to purchase land and expensive agricultural equipments and for repayment of old loans.
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indian economy MCQ CATEGORIES
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» Introduction to Indian Economy
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» Planning, Economic Development & Five year Plans
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» National Income & Human Development Index
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» Agriculture Sector, Subsidy and Food Processing
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» Industries, Manufacturing & Service Sectors
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» Inclusive growth, Sustainable development and employment
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» Poverty & Unemployment
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» Introduction to Micro Economics
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» Introduction to Macro Economics
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» Macro fundamentals, GDP, Investment, Growth
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» Demand & Supply, Profit Loss, Inflation & Price Index
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» Fiscal Policy, Public Finance and Monetary Policy
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» Money Supply, Banking and Financial Institutions
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» Taxes Types, Methods & Budgeting Process
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» Banking, Security Market & Insurance
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