Soil Policy in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about Soil Policy in India, covering various aspects such as soil conservation measures, initiatives, and challenges.
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Which of the following is a key objective of the National Policy for Soil Conservation and Watershed Management?

  1. Promoting sustainable land management practices

  2. Enhancing soil fertility and productivity

  3. Preventing soil erosion and degradation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Policy for Soil Conservation and Watershed Management aims to promote sustainable land management practices, enhance soil fertility and productivity, and prevent soil erosion and degradation.

What is the primary focus of the Soil Health Card Scheme?

  1. Providing farmers with information about soil health

  2. Recommending appropriate fertilizers and amendments

  3. Promoting balanced use of fertilizers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Soil Health Card Scheme aims to provide farmers with information about soil health, recommend appropriate fertilizers and amendments, and promote balanced use of fertilizers.

Which of the following is not a component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)?

  1. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP)

  2. Per Drop More Crop (PDMC)

  3. Soil Health Card Scheme

  4. National Mission on Micro Irrigation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Soil Health Card Scheme is not a component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). The PMKSY consists of the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), Per Drop More Crop (PDMC), and National Mission on Micro Irrigation.

What is the purpose of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?

  1. Promoting sustainable agricultural practices

  2. Reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides

  3. Enhancing soil health and fertility

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and enhance soil health and fertility.

Which of the following is a major challenge in implementing soil conservation measures in India?

  1. Lack of awareness among farmers

  2. Insufficient financial resources

  3. Limited technical expertise

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Implementing soil conservation measures in India faces several challenges, including lack of awareness among farmers, insufficient financial resources, and limited technical expertise.

What is the primary objective of the National Agroforestry Policy?

  1. Promoting the integration of trees and shrubs into agricultural systems

  2. Enhancing soil fertility and productivity

  3. Reducing soil erosion and degradation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Agroforestry Policy aims to promote the integration of trees and shrubs into agricultural systems, enhance soil fertility and productivity, and reduce soil erosion and degradation.

Which of the following is a key component of the Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI)?

  1. Mapping and classification of soils

  2. Assessment of soil health and fertility

  3. Identification of degraded lands

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) involves mapping and classification of soils, assessment of soil health and fertility, and identification of degraded lands.

What is the role of the Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute (CSWCRTI) in soil policy in India?

  1. Conducting research on soil conservation and management

  2. Providing training in soil conservation techniques

  3. Developing soil conservation policies and guidelines

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute (CSWCRTI) conducts research on soil conservation and management, provides training in soil conservation techniques, and develops soil conservation policies and guidelines.

Which of the following is a major initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?

  1. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)

  2. Soil Health Management (SHM)

  3. National Mission on Organic Farming (NMOF)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), Soil Health Management (SHM), and National Mission on Organic Farming (NMOF) are major initiatives under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).

What is the primary focus of the National Mission on Soil Health and Fertility (NMSHF)?

  1. Promoting balanced and judicious use of fertilizers

  2. Enhancing soil organic matter content

  3. Improving soil physical and biological properties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Mission on Soil Health and Fertility (NMSHF) focuses on promoting balanced and judicious use of fertilizers, enhancing soil organic matter content, and improving soil physical and biological properties.

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Policy for Farmers (NPF)?

  1. Ensuring remunerative prices for agricultural produce

  2. Promoting sustainable agricultural practices

  3. Providing financial assistance to farmers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Policy for Farmers (NPF) aims to ensure remunerative prices for agricultural produce, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and provide financial assistance to farmers.

What is the role of the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) in soil policy in India?

  1. Promoting rainwater harvesting and conservation

  2. Developing strategies for rainfed agriculture

  3. Providing financial assistance for rainfed area development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) promotes rainwater harvesting and conservation, develops strategies for rainfed agriculture, and provides financial assistance for rainfed area development.

Which of the following is a major challenge in implementing soil conservation measures in rainfed areas?

  1. Lack of irrigation facilities

  2. Erratic rainfall patterns

  3. Shallow and degraded soils

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Implementing soil conservation measures in rainfed areas faces several challenges, including lack of irrigation facilities, erratic rainfall patterns, and shallow and degraded soils.

What is the primary focus of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?

  1. Promoting sustainable agricultural practices

  2. Reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides

  3. Enhancing soil health and fertility

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and enhance soil health and fertility.

Which of the following is a key component of the Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI)?

  1. Mapping and classification of soils

  2. Assessment of soil health and fertility

  3. Identification of degraded lands

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) involves mapping and classification of soils, assessment of soil health and fertility, and identification of degraded lands.

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