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1.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about PMKSY ?
1. A state will become eligible to access PMKSY funds only if it has prepared the district irrigation plans and state irrigation plans and sustained an increasing expenditure trend in irrigation sector in state plan.
2. PMKSY funds would be given to states as 75% grant by the central government & remaining 25% share by the state government.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
D. None
Answer» D. None
Discussion
2.

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana will amalgamate -
1. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
2. Integrated Watershed Management Programme
3. Jal Sinchan Yojana
4. Farm Water Management

A. 1,2,4
B. 2 and 3
C. 2,3,4
D. All
Answer» B. 2 and 3
Discussion
3.

Which of the following are components of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana?
1. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Program
2. Har Khet ko Pani
3. Per Drop More Crop
4. Watershed Development

A. 1,2,3
B. 2 and 3
C. 2,3,4
D. All
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Krushi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
1. Its aim is to enhance the physical access of water on the farm and expand cultivable area under assured irrigation
2. It is an amalgamation of Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Program (AIBP), Integrated Watershed Management Program (IWMP) and On Farm Water Management (OFWM).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
D. None
Answer» D. None
Discussion
5.

National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development has been formed by merging which of the following?
1) National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding
2) National Dairy Plan
3) Intensive Dairy Development Programme

A. 1, 2
B. 2, 3
C. 1, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
6.

National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development has which of the following components?
1) National Programme for Bovine Breeding
2) National Programme for Dairy Development
3) Rashtriya Gokul Mission

A. 1, 3
B. 2, 3
C. 1, 2
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

Which of the following is/are true regarding National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBDD)?
1) NPBBDD will be implemented throughout the country.
2) NPBBDD will fi ce all components in all States and UTs.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Only 2
Discussion
8.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Rashtriya Gokul Mission?
1) It will focus on establishing Gopalan Sanghs.
2) Gopal Ratna award will be given to farmers maintaining the best herd of Indigenous Breed(s).

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
9.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Initiative for Nutrition Security through Intensive Millets Promotion (INSIMP)?
1) It is a part of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.
2) A key feature of INSIMP is giving input kits, comprising urea and pesticides.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
10.

Which of the following observations were made regarding the neem coated urea?
1) Reduced pest attack
2) Diversion of neem coated urea to non-agricultural uses
3) Improved soil health

A. 2, 3
B. 1, 2
C. 1, 3
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
11.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Delhi Declaration on Agrobiodiversity Management?
1) The declaration suggested conservation of crop wild relatives.
2) The declaration urges for organic farming and phasing out the chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Only 2
Discussion
12.

Which of the following are called as Nutri-cereals?

A. Millets
B. Cereals
C. Fruits
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Cereals
Discussion
13.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Initiative for Nutrition Security through Intensive Millets Promotion (INSIMP)?
1) It has been criticized for neglecting post harvesting of the millets.
2) INSIMP is trying to promote intensive mono-cropping of millets instead of traditional mixed farming of millets.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
14.

Which of the following diseases/pests and crops is/are correctly matched?
1) South American pin worm - Tomato
2) Fusarium wilt - Ba a
3) Spiraling whitefly - coconut

A. 2, 3
B. 1, 3
C. 1, 2
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
15.

A new initiative Biotech-KISAN has been launched. KISAN stands for

A. Small and women farmers
B. Krishi Information and Science Application Network
C. Krishi Innovation Science Application Network
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
16.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Biotech-KISAN?
1) Biotech KISAN focusses more on women farmers and their empowerment.
2) There will be Mahila Biotech- KISAN fellowships.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
17.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Biotech-KISAN?
1) Biotech KISAN will connect farmers with science in 9 out of 15 agro-climatic zones of the country.
2) It is developed in consultation with farmers.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
18.

Which of the following will be the centre/hub of the Biotech-KISAN initiative?

A. State Agriculture Ministry
B. A farmer organization
C. Krishi Vigyan Kendra
D. State Agriculture University
Answer» C. Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Discussion