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MCQs ON INDIAN AGRICULTURE
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112. A short duration crop agriculture loan is categorized as Non-Performing Asset (NPA), If the loan (instalment/Interest) is not paid for:
(a) 180 days
(b) 2 crop seasons
(c) 90 days
(d) 3 crop seasons
Ans. b
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113. Which of the following reasons is not one of the reasons that have given a boost to he sugar production in South India?
(a) Higher per acre field of sugarcane
(b) Higher sugar content of sugarcane
(c) Lower labour cost
(d) Longer crushing time
Ans. c
114. Which of the following does not correctly describe NABARD?
(a) It is an apex development bank
(b) Its headquarters is based in New Delhi
(c) It was established in 1982 by a special act by the parliament
(d) It is active in developing financial inclusion policy
Ans. b
115. Which of the following risk is covered by PM Fasal Bima Yojna:
(1) yield losses
(b) prevented sowing losses
(c) post-harvest losses
(d) localized calamities
(5) war and nuclear risk
(a) All of the above
(b) 1 to 4 only
(c) 1 to 3 only
(d) 1 only
Ans. a
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116. Consider the following condition:
1. Government fixes the price of agricultural goods above the market clearing price
2. Government reduces export
3. Government buys up protection-surpluses
How will the market react:
(a) Consumers will get cheaper foods and producers will earn higher revenues
(b) Consumers will get costlier food and producers will earn fever revenues
(c) There will be no change
(d) It is unpredictable
Ans. a
117. If suddenly prices of onion fall and people start buying them more, then what would be the possible reason?
(a) Consumer incomes have increased
(b) There are been an increase in the supply of onions
(c) Other food articles have become costlier so people are switching to onions
(d) All of the above
Ans. b
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118. Select incorrect statement from the given list:
(a) Busy season for agriculture in India runs from November to April.
(b) Crop season of India runs from July to June.
(c) Slack season for agriculture in India runs from May to October.
(d) Cotton season of India runs from September to August.
Ans. d
119. Why do we need a Second Green Revolution in India?
I. Productivity in agriculture is stagnating
II. Diversification of agriculture has not progressed much.
III. Exports of agricultural commodities have declined
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I and III
(d) I only
Ans. a
120. Which of the following is/are true about DBT in fertiliser?
(a) Under this farmers will pay the actual amount of fertilizer first and then subsidy component will be deposited in their account later
(b) The farmer or buyer’s identity is authenticated only through aadhaar-based biometry
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)
Ans. d
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121. In the context of food security, which of the following correctly defines the term central issue price?
(a) Central issue prices is the price at which the Food Corporation of India (FCI) sells grain for the PDS to State governments.
(b) Central issue price is the price at which food grains are procured from the farmers by the government for maintaining buffer stock.
(c) Central issue prices are announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
(d) Central issue price is the price at which food grains are given to children under the mid-day meal programme.
Ans. a
122. Consider the following statements regarding green revolution:
1. Green revolution refers to the large increase in production of food grains resulting from the use of high yielding variety (HYV) seeds especially for wheat and rice.
2. The use of HYV seeds did not require much water, pesticides and fertilizers.
3. In the first phase Green revolution was confined only to the areas of eastern UP and Bihar.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
Ans. d
123. Assertion (A): Agricultural Productivity is very low in India.
Reason (R): There is a high rate of growth of population in India.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans. b
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124. Consider the statements related to the Regional Rural Banks (RBIS) given below:
1. They were conceived as institutions that combine local feel and familiarity with the rural problems. which the cooperatives possess.
2. They were conceived on the line of a business organisation with the ability to mobilise deposits, like a commercial bank.
3. Originally they were intended to provide institutional credit to the weaker section of the society called ‘target groups.
Select the incorrect statements:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1.2 and 3
(d) None of these
Ans. d
125. Consider the following statements –
1. PSL targets for the RRBS in India is at 50 percent of their total advance creation
2. Non-resident accounts in rupees can be opened in an RRB in India
Select the incorrect statement/s:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of these
Ans. a
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126. Why does the share of agriculture in developing economies decline when national economy is growing rapidly?
I. Food becomes inferior commodity
II. Growth of agriculture cannot be very fast.
III. Industrial sector grows faster.
IV. Public spending on the farm factor reduces.
Codes:
(a) I, II, III & IV
(b) II, III & IV
(c) II & III
(d) 1,11 & IV
Ans. a
127. What is the economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India?
(a) Minimum support price and bonus paid to farmers + transportation costs.
(b) Minimum support price + bonus + interest cost.
(c) Minimum support price + bonus + procurement incidentals + charges for godowns.
(d) Minimum support price (including bonus, if any) procurement incidentals +distribution cost.
Ans. d
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128. In the context of Agricultural Development Act, 2001 the trickle-down theory has been interpreted to suggest that:
(1) Growth in agriculture output without radical institutional reforms will reduce the incidence of poverty.
(2) Growth in Agriculture output with radical institutional reforms will reduced the incidence of poverty.
(3) Only radical institutional reforms can reduce the incidence of poverty.
(4) Only growth in agriculture output will reduce the incidence of poverty.
(a) Both (1) and (2)
(b) Both (1) and (3)
(c) (2) only
(d) (4) only
Ans. c
129. Assertion (A): PL-480 grants was used to import food grains.
Reason (R): PL-480 grants facility was granted by Japan.
Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans. c
130. The components of National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) are…?
1. Development of climate resilient agriculture
2. Soil Health Management
3. On Farm Water Management
4. Rainfed Area Development
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
Ans. d
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131. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding minimum support price (MSP):
1. It is computed on the basis of the recommendations of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
2. MSP for a crop is kept at least 50% more than weighted average cost of production.
3. MSP for food grains is always kept higher than the market price of the grains.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. a
132. Match List I with list II about WTO
List I List II
1. Blue Box A. Minimum disruption of trade balance.
2. Amber Box B. Subsidies that limit production.
3. Green Box C. Distort trade balance because they encourage production.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C
(b) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B
(c) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
(d) None
Ans. c
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133. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Model APMC Act, 2003 provides that farmers may sell their produce directly in the market set up by private individuals.
2. The Model APMC Act, 2003 removes the compulsion on the farmers to sell their produce through existing markets administered by APMC.
3. The Model APMC Act, 2003 aims to promote contract farming.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. d
134. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Price Stabilization Fund Scheme?
1. The fund is constituted for the purpose of containing extreme volatility in prices of select agricultural commodities.
2. Under the scheme the central government provides loans to states at very low interest rates.
3. The fund currently provides support for the prices of onion and potato only.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Ans. b
135. Because of the adoption of new economic policy, growth of Indian agriculture has been slowed down which results in:
1. low increase in crop yield
2. low or no public investment
3. stagnant green revolution technology
4. low retail market prices of agricultural produce
Answer this question by selecting the correct combination of codes given below:
Codes:
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(b) 2.3
(c) 1,2,3
(d) 1,4
Ans. c
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136. Assertion (A): The working of Regional Rural Banks (RRBS) revealed that they eroded their capital base.
Reason (R): Many RRBs are non-viable and having high operating costs.
Of the above two statements, give the correct answer from the given codes:
Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans. b
137. National Horticulture Mission (NHM)……….
1. aims to enhance horticulture production and improve nutritional security. 2. does not cover medicinal plants.
3. has a special focus on the north eastern states.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Ans. a
138. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on Agriculture (AOA) provisions are applicable………….
1. Market access barriers
2. Domestic price support mechanisms
3. Export promotion through subsidies
4. Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2,3 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
Ans. b
139. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Soil Health Card Scheme?
1. It aims at providing farm insurance based on soil health.
2. It provides information regarding major, minor and micro nutrient requirements of the soil.
3. It provides information regarding irrigation requirements of soil.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. b
140. Which of the statements given above is/are correct regarding Public Distribution System in India?
1. The central government is responsible for distribution of food grains.
2. The State governments is responsible for storage of food grains.
3. It distributes subsidized food items only.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None of these
Ans. d
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141. Rashtriya Gokul Mission…….
1. was launched during the 12th Five Year Plan.
2. aims at conserving and developing indigenous breeds in a scientific manner.
3. aims at cross breeding elite indigenous breeds with foreign breeds of cattle.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1.2 and 3
Ans. a
142. Agricultural Produce and Market Committee (APMC) Act …………………
1. is enacted by the State Governments.
2. controls the production, supply and distribution of agricultural produce.
3. ensures revenue earned by it directly goes to the State exchequer.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. a
143. Market Intervention Scheme:
1. aims to provide price support mechanism to perishable agricultural and horticultural commodities.
2. can be implemented only on the request of the concerned state government.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
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144. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
1. There is a sharper increase in acreage in horticulture crops as compared to food grains.
2. The production of horticulture crops has outpaced the production of food grain.
3. Percentage Share of Horticulture Output in Agriculture is more than 50 Per Cent.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. a
145. Match the following regarding Rainbow Revolution in agriculture sector.
1. Silver: A. Fertilizer
2. Grey: B. Fruits
3. Round: C Oilseeds
4. Yellow: D. Eggs
5. Golden-E. Potato
(a) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-E, 5-A
(b) 1-D, 2-A, 3-E, 4-C, 5-B.
(c) 1-A, 2-C. 3-D, 4-E, 5-B
(d) 1-C, 2-A, 3-E, 4-B, 5-D.
Ans. b
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146. Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane ……………
1. is approved by Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
2. is paid by the government to the mills.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. d
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147. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Organic farming?
1. There is no use of synthetic fertilizers.
2. Organic farms have higher levels of soil biological activity.
3. It promotes the use of Genetically modified (GM) crops.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. b
148. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana.
1. aims to promote organic farming through a cluster-based approach.
2. provides financial support to farmers for adoption of organic farming.
3. is a component of National Mission for sustainable agriculture.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. d
149. National Green Tribunal (NGT) …………….
1. is guided by the principles of natural justice but not bounded by the code of civil procedure.
2. was enacted under the article 21 of the constitution.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
150. The reasons for high market segmentation in case of Indian Agriculture is/are:
1. Remoteness and poor connectivity
2. Variable storage life of crops.
3. Presence of multiple APMCS.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1.2 and 3
Ans. d
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151. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Kerala is the leading producer of spices.
2. The intake of fruits and vegetables is higher among urban population than that of rural population
3. Plantation crops account for 40% of horticulture production of India,
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. b
152. Signify the sources of agricultural credit in India from the code given below:
1. Commercial Banks
2. Money Lender
3. Regional Rural Bank
4. Small Industries Development Bank of India
Codes:
(a) 1.2 and 3
(b) 2,3 and 4
(c) 3,4 and 1
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. a
153. Productivity of Indian agriculture can be extended by:
I. Increased public investment
II. Increased irrigation facilities
III. Higher support price to the farmers
IV. Shifting workers from industry to agriculture
Select the correct answer from the given codes.
(a) I, II and IV
(b) I, II and III
(c) II, II and IV
(d) III, IV and I
Ans. b
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154. With reference to the National Agricultural Market (NAM), consider the following statements:
1. It aims to create a pan-India electronic for agricultural commodities.
2. It is a complete Physical market trading portal
3. It will be implemented as a Central Sector Scheme through Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund (ATIF)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
155. Which among the following schemes have been merged into Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinhayee Yojana?
1. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme.
2. Integrated Watershed Management Programme.
3. On-Farm Water Management.
4. Agricultural Development Programme.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. c
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156. With reference to agriculture sector in India consider the following statements:
1. Among all the sectors in India, agriculture employs maximum workforce.
2. Due to increase in population, the average land
holdings have come down.
3. The dependence of Indian farmers on monsoon has come down since independence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. d
157. Assertion (A): Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of people in India.
Conclusion (C): Measures for agricultural development should be undertaken.
Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (C) are correct, and (C) is the correct conclusion of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (C) are correct but (C) is incorrect conclusion of (A).
(c) (A) is correct but (C) is incorrect
(d) (A) is incorrect and (C) is correct.
Ans. a
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158. Consider the following statements about the first phase of Green Revolution of India:
1. The Green Revolution was mainly confined to wheat and rice
2. The use of HYV seeds was confined to mostly the more affluent states
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. d
159. Consider the following resources:
1. Sunlight
2. Groundwater
3. Wind
4. Crude oil
Which of the given resources is/are non-renewable?
(a) Only 2 and 4
(b) Only 1 and 3
(c) Only 2
(d) Only 4
Ans. d
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