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What is the contribution of agriculture in GDP and the total Population dependent on it ( Economic Survey 2012-2013)?

  1. 13.9%, 58% respectively

  2. 20%, 60% respectively

  3. 25%, 30% respectively

  4. 60%, 60% respectively

  5. 10%, 58% respectively

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture sector in the economy remains at 13.9% and  nearly 58 % people are dependent on it.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about e-choupal:
1. It is a government initiative to procure and provide a host of services for the farmer and the consumer. 
2. It is related to the marketing of agricultural products.
3. It consists of three layers: one at the village level, at the tehsil level and at the district level.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. 2, and 3

  5. 1, 2, and 3

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is a private sector initiative started by ITC as an agricultural marketing company and consists of 3 layers to procure products from farmers and reach to the consumers.

Which of the following is INCORRECT about the National Agriculture Policy?

  1. 6% growth rate p.a has been projected for the next two decades

  2. Consolidation of land holding

  3. Promotes private investment in agriculture

  4. Promotes Biotechnology

  5. Provides insurance for crops to farmers

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is  the correct  answer, 4% growth rate p.a has been projected for the next two decades.

What is India's total exports and imports in percentage of total world trade in Agriculture?

  1. Export 1.7%, Import 1.2%

  2. Export 17%, Import 12%

  3. Export 1.2%, Import 1.7%

  4. Export 12%, Import 17%

  5. Export 42%, Import 52%

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the World Trade Organisation, India's total exports amounted to 23.2 billion dollars with a 1.7% share of World Trade and import amounted to17.5 billion dollars with 1.2% share of the World Trade.

Arrange the following into increasing source of total irrigated area to decreasing source of total irrigated area in India?

Sources of irrigation:
1. Canals
2. Wells including tube Wells
3. Tanks
4. Other sources

  1. 2, 1, 3, 4

  2. 4, 3, 1, 2

  3. 2, 1, 4, 3

  4. 1, 2, 3, 4

  5. 4, 3, 2, 1

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Source of irrigated area: canals 28.98 %, wells 61.07 %, tanks 04.63% and other Sources 5.32%.

Salination in soil is caused due to _________.

  1. increased use of pesticides

  2. over utilization of soil resources

  3. overgrazing by animals

  4. over irrigation by canals and wells

  5. none of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Owing to over irrigation and capillary action,  the soil is becoming alkaline and about 50% of land is affected by this area.

World Rankings of India in cattle and buffalo production respectively are __________.

  1. 1st and 2nd respectively

  2. 2nd and 1st respectively

  3. 3rd and 2nd respectively

  4. 4th and 2nd respectively

  5. 8th and 10th respectively

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India is second in cattle population after Brazil. India is first in buffalo production amounting to 56% of total population.

According to World Trade Organization, what are the amber, blue and green boxes for(in relation to agriculture)?

  1. These are where agriculture market produce is stored.

  2. These are referred as the amount of export and import of agriculture produce by a particular country.

  3. These include Minimum support price, credit for a particular country.

  4. These are subsidies given by particular countries to their farmers.

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Boxes are for agricultural subsidy in WTO terminology, which have been given the color of traffic lights: Amber Box, Blue Box, Green Box.

Match the following:

1. White revolution a. Poultry farming
2. Blue revolution b. Beekeeping
3. Golden revolution c. Fisheries
4. Silver revolution d. Milk production

  1. 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - d, 4 - a

  2. 1 - d, 2 - c, 3 - a, 4 - b

  3. 1 - d, 2 - a, 3 - b, 4 - c

  4. 1 - d, 2 - c, 3 - b, 4 - a

  5. 1 - d, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - a

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

White revolution is related to the production of milk. Blue revolution is related to fisheries. Golden revolution is related to beekeeping. Silver revolution is related to poultry farming.

In which country was the Green Revolution first started?

  1. USA

  2. Mexico

  3. UK

  4. India

  5. Russia

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

New varieties of wheat were first bred in Mexico in the 1950s and Norman Borlaug is the father of the Green Revolution of the world.

Which of the following are Kharif crops?

  1. Rice, Cotton, Linseed, Mustard

  2. Wheat, Cotton, Barley, Oats

  3. Rice, Cotton, Groundnut, Soyabean

  4. Wheat, Chickpea, Linseed, Mustard

  5. Rice, Wheat, Mustard, Cotton

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kharif season is from July to June. Rice, Bajra, Soyabean, Groundnut and Cotton are kharif crops.

Which of the following statements is incorrect about White Revolution?

  1. It is also known as Operation Flood.

  2. The Father of White Revolution is Verghese Kurien.

  3. It has increased the per capita availability to about 253 grams a day.

  4. It was started in 1980s with setting of dairy development programme.

  5. AMUL is a cooperative company started in Gujarat with the initiative of White Revolution.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This statement is incorrect.  

What are the conditions for dry farming?

  1. Hot and dry conditions with rainfall less than 100 cm

  2. Cold and dry condition with rainfall less than 75 cm

  3. Hot and dry conditions with very scanty rainfall and extremely dry conditions

  4. Cool and humid conditons

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dry farming is done in the regions where average rainfall is less than 75 cm and hot and dry conditions prevail.

Which is the shrimp capital of India?

  1. Panaji

  2. Kochi

  3. Chennai

  4. Nellore

  5. Kottayam

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nellore is the largest producer and exporter of shrimp in India and is known as the shrimp capital of India.

Which of following is not a crop insurance scheme?

  1. NAIS

  2. WBICS

  3. FIIS

  4. RKVY

  5. KSSY

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna was launched in 2007-08 to enhance investment to achieve 4% growth rate in agriculture. 

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