Agronomy Questions for IAS Prelims - Set 7

Agronomy Questions for IAS Prelims - Set 7

1. Which of the following is NOT a main feature of National Agriculture Policy 2000

a. Promotion of private sector participation
b. National livestock breeding strategy
c. Dismantling restriction on movement of agriculture produce
d. Distribution of surplus land

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2. "National Agricultural Insurance Scheme"was launched by GOI in 1999-2000 in coordination with

a. General Insurance Corporation of India
b. Life Insurance Corporation of India
c. United India Insurance
d. IRDA

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3. Which of the following is NOT a water-use efficient method of irrigation

a. Flood irrigation
b. Sprinkler irrigation
c. Center-Pivot irrigation
d. Drip irrigation

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4. Terrace farming is done

a. On the slope of hills
b. On the top of roofs
c. On mountain top
d. In dry regions

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5. Which Indian state is the largest black pepper producer?

a. Kerala
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Karnataka
d. Assam

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6. Which of the following organization is associated with marketing initiative e-chaupal

a. ITC
b. Proctor & Gamble
c. Hindustan Lever
d. Dabur

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7. Jhoom cultivation is a name for shifting (slash and burn) agriculture practiced in

a. North-Eastern India
b. North India
c. South-Western India
d. Central India

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8. Consider the following statements. Which of the following statement(s) is\are correct?

I. Price Stabilization Fund Scheme was launched in 2003 against the backdrop of decline in unit value realization of some commodities.
II. It covers tea, coffee, rubber and tobacco.

a. I
b. II
c. Both I & II
d. None

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9. Given below are the names of four energy crops. Which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol?

a. Jatorpha
b. Maize
c. Pongania
d. Sunflower

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10. Which of the following is grown in Zaid season?

a. Maize
b. Water melon
c. Barley
d. Wheat

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