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This section includes 448 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Geography knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
National Agriculture Insurance Scheme replacing comprehensive crop Insurance scheme was introduced in the year. |
| A. | 1997 |
| B. | 1998 |
| C. | 1999 |
| D. | 2000 |
| Answer» D. 2000 | |
| 52. |
Which of the following has not been a component of the agriculture strategy that brought about the Green Revolution? |
| A. | Greater intensity of cropping |
| B. | Guaranteed maximum prices |
| C. | New agricultural technology |
| D. | Package of inputs |
| Answer» C. New agricultural technology | |
| 53. |
The head office of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) located in |
| A. | Lucknow |
| B. | Hyderabad |
| C. | New Delhi |
| D. | Mumbai |
| Answer» E. | |
| 54. |
Which is not a source of agriculture finance in India? |
| A. | Co-operative societies |
| B. | Commercial Banks |
| C. | Regional Rural Banks |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 55. |
Agriculture sector directly employs one of the following percentage of labour force in India |
| A. | 20% |
| B. | 30% |
| C. | 40% |
| D. | 52% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 56. |
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna was launched in the year? |
| A. | 2003 |
| B. | 2004 |
| C. | 2006 |
| D. | 2007 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57. |
"Everything else can wait, but not agriculture". The statement is attribited to |
| A. | Jagjivan Ram |
| B. | J.L.Nehru |
| C. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| D. | Sardar Patel |
| Answer» C. Mahatma Gandhi | |
| 58. |
Where is the Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research Institute situated? |
| A. | New Delhi |
| B. | Varanasi |
| C. | Kanpur |
| D. | Lukhnow |
| Answer» E. | |
| 59. |
Where is the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) situated ? |
| A. | Bangaluru |
| B. | Karnal |
| C. | Mysore |
| D. | Lucknow |
| Answer» D. Lucknow | |
| 60. |
Which one of the following methods of soil conservation is most effective in arid areas? |
| A. | Mulching |
| B. | Shelter belt |
| C. | Gully plugging` |
| D. | Terracing |
| Answer» C. Gully plugging` | |
| 61. |
Dr. M. Swaminathan has distinguished himself in which of the following fields? |
| A. | Nuclear Physics |
| B. | Agriculture |
| C. | Astrophysics |
| D. | Medicine |
| Answer» C. Astrophysics | |
| 62. |
First Agricultural University in India was established in |
| A. | Jabalpur |
| B. | Kanpur |
| C. | Kamarganj, Faizabad |
| D. | Pant Nagar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 63. |
Which one of the following agencies is not included in the operation of the Kisan Credit Cards? |
| A. | Co-operative Banks |
| B. | Regional Rural Banks |
| C. | Scheduled Commercial Banks |
| D. | NABARD |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64. |
Green Revolution in India started from |
| A. | Kanpur |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Bengaluru |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» E. | |
| 65. |
Which one of the following is the objective of the National Watershed Development project for rainfed areas of India? |
| A. | Sustainable farming systems |
| B. | Integrated Watershed Management |
| C. | Reclamation of Forest Area |
| D. | Both (a) and (b) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 66. |
Which one among the following Agricultural sectors is covered under the Market Intervention scheme (MIS) of the Indian Government? |
| A. | Forestry |
| B. | Irrigation |
| C. | Horticulture |
| D. | Animal Husbandry |
| Answer» D. Animal Husbandry | |
| 67. |
An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops which are |
| A. | Rice and wheat only |
| B. | Rice, wheat and pulses only |
| C. | Rice, wheat pulses and oil seeds only |
| D. | Rice, wheat pulses oil seeds and vegetables |
| Answer» C. Rice, wheat pulses and oil seeds only | |
| 68. |
Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) policy for fertilizers was implemented in 2010. 2. The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) policy for fertilizers is applied only to the phosphorus based fertilizers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 69. |
The 'Swiss Formula' of World Trade Organisation is related with? |
| A. | Patent of drugs |
| B. | Agricultural subsidy |
| C. | Trans-boundary services |
| D. | None-agricultural tariff |
| Answer» B. Agricultural subsidy | |
| 70. |
Consider the following statement :1. Indian Government announces the minimum support price for the wheat rice and sugarcane in a year.2. The common paddy has higher minimum support price than paddy Grade-A.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 71. |
Consider the following reason. 1. Lack of irrigation facilities, low productivity of land. 2. Single crop mode of cultivation. 3. Indian Agriculture gamble on the monsoon. Which of the reasons given above is/are responsible for the migration of people from rural to urban areas? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 | |
| 72. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Central warehousing corporation is responsible for the construction and running of the go-downs for storage of agriculture products. 2. Central warehousing corporation of India was established in 1957. Which of the statements given above is/are corrects? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 73. |
Consider the following statements. 1. National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS) was launched in the Sixth Five Year plan of the Indian Economy. 2. The growth rate of the primary sector of the Indian Economy sector of the Indian Economy sector never reached 8% during the planning history of Indian economy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 74. |
During which of the following years, average growth/rate (at constant prices) ofagriculture and allied sectors negative? |
| A. | 2002-03 |
| B. | 2003-04 |
| C. | 2005-06 |
| D. | 2006-07 |
| Answer» B. 2003-04 | |
| 75. |
Consider the following statements: 1. National project for cattle and Buffalo Breeding (NPCBB) was started for genetic improvement. 2. National project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding (NPCBB) was launched in 2000. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 76. |
Which sector is the backbone of Indian economy? |
| A. | Service Sector |
| B. | Financial Sector |
| C. | Tourism Sector |
| D. | Agriculture Sector |
| Answer» E. | |
| 77. |
When was NFSM launched? |
| A. | Mid of 9th Five -Year Plan |
| B. | End of 10th Five-Year Plane |
| C. | Mid of 11th Five-Year Plan |
| D. | End of 11th Five- Year Plan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 78. |
Among the items of export of agricultural and allied products from India during the year 2005-06, which one of the following was the highest in the value? |
| A. | Tea |
| B. | Coffee |
| C. | Rice |
| D. | Marine products |
| Answer» D. Marine products | |
| 79. |
Who announced the introduction of National Food Security Act? |
| A. | Pranab Mukherjee |
| B. | Manmohan Singh |
| C. | P. Chidambaram |
| D. | Arun Jaitly |
| Answer» B. Manmohan Singh | |
| 80. |
Pink revolution is related to |
| A. | Shrimp |
| B. | Oil seeds |
| C. | Milk |
| D. | Wool |
| Answer» B. Oil seeds | |
| 81. |
Gray Revolution belongs to |
| A. | Fish |
| B. | Milk |
| C. | Oil seeds |
| D. | Wool |
| Answer» E. | |
| 82. |
The National Mission for Saffron has been launched as a sub scheme of which among the following programmes? |
| A. | National Food Security Mission |
| B. | National Horticulture Mission |
| C. | Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana |
| D. | National Cash Crop Programme |
| Answer» D. National Cash Crop Programme | |
| 83. |
Which of the following state is in first place in producing the food grains? |
| A. | Utter Pradesh |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 84. |
Intensive Agriculture District Programme (IADP) was started in |
| A. | 1959-60 |
| B. | 1960-61 |
| C. | 1961-62 |
| D. | 1962-63 |
| Answer» C. 1961-62 | |
| 85. |
In which five year plan was NABARD was established? |
| A. | First |
| B. | Fifth |
| C. | Sixth |
| D. | Eighth |
| Answer» D. Eighth | |
| 86. |
Yellow Revolution refers to the production of |
| A. | wool |
| B. | fish |
| C. | Shrimp |
| D. | Oil seeds |
| Answer» E. | |
| 87. |
Green Revolution in India has been most successful in case of |
| A. | Wheat and Rice |
| B. | Wheat and Potatoes |
| C. | Mustard and Oilseeds |
| D. | Tea and Coffee |
| Answer» B. Wheat and Potatoes | |
| 88. |
Who recommends the MSP and issue prices? |
| A. | Ministry of agriculture |
| B. | Planning commission |
| C. | Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices |
| D. | NABARD |
| Answer» D. NABARD | |
| 89. |
When are Kisan Call Centres established? |
| A. | July 2000 |
| B. | March 2002 |
| C. | March 2004 |
| D. | January 2004 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 90. |
Which of the following is the largest fertilizer producer in India? |
| A. | Coromande International Ltd. |
| B. | Indian Farmers Fertiliser Corporation Limited |
| C. | Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. |
| D. | Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. |
| Answer» C. Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. | |
| 91. |
Which is not a Kharif Crop |
| A. | Jowar |
| B. | Maize |
| C. | Groundnut |
| D. | Wheat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 92. |
Which of the following state is/are included under the Oil Palm Development Programme under ISOPOM ? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Tripura |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 93. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Kisan credit card scheme facilitates the short term credits to farmers. 2. Kisan credit card is implemented only by the commercial banks of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 94. |
Which of the following is an area of focus under RKVY ? |
| A. | Agriculture mechanization |
| B. | Support to state seep farms |
| C. | Encouraging non-farm activities |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 95. |
In India, agriculture income is calculated by |
| A. | output method |
| B. | input method |
| C. | expenditure method |
| D. | commodity flow method |
| Answer» E. | |
| 96. |
Who announced the launch of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana? |
| A. | Narendra Modi |
| B. | Dr. Manmohan Singh |
| C. | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| D. | I.K. Gujral |
| Answer» C. Atal Bihari Vajpayee | |
| 97. |
The minimum support price for the common variety of paddy announced by the government of India for the year 2012 - 2013 is |
| A. | 1030 |
| B. | 1000 |
| C. | 1250 |
| D. | 950 |
| Answer» D. 950 | |
| 98. |
National Horticulture Mission started in |
| A. | 2003-04 |
| B. | 2005-06 |
| C. | 2006-07 |
| D. | 2008-09 |
| Answer» C. 2006-07 | |
| 99. |
National Agricultural Insurance Scheme replace Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme was introduced in the year |
| A. | 1997 |
| B. | 1998 |
| C. | 1999 |
| D. | 2000 |
| Answer» D. 2000 | |
| 100. |
Where is the Indian Sugarcane Research Institute situated? |
| A. | New Delhi |
| B. | Varanasi |
| C. | Kanpur |
| D. | Lucknow |
| Answer» E. | |