Agriculture's Contribution to Food Security

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What is the primary objective of agricultural policies in India?

  1. To increase agricultural production

  2. To ensure food security

  3. To promote rural development

  4. To generate employment opportunities


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary objective of agricultural policies in India is to ensure food security, which means providing sufficient food to meet the needs of the entire population.

Which of the following is not a major crop grown in India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cotton is not a major crop grown in India. The major crops grown in India are rice, wheat, maize, and pulses.

What is the Green Revolution?

  1. A period of rapid agricultural growth in India

  2. A government program to promote agricultural development

  3. A new agricultural technology that led to increased crop yields

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Green Revolution refers to a period of rapid agricultural growth in India that was brought about by the introduction of new agricultural technologies, such as high-yielding varieties of seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation methods.

Which of the following is not a benefit of the Green Revolution?

  1. Increased agricultural production

  2. Reduced food prices

  3. Improved nutritional status of the population

  4. Increased rural poverty


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Green Revolution led to increased agricultural production, reduced food prices, and improved nutritional status of the population. However, it also led to increased rural poverty, as small and marginal farmers were unable to compete with the larger and more mechanized farms.

What is the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?

  1. A government program that provides subsidized food to the poor

  2. A network of fair price shops that sell food grains at subsidized rates

  3. A system for distributing food grains to ration card holders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Public Distribution System (PDS) in India is a government program that provides subsidized food to the poor through a network of fair price shops that sell food grains at subsidized rates to ration card holders.

Which of the following is not a challenge to food security in India?

  1. Drought

  2. Floods

  3. Pest infestations

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is not a challenge to food security in India. The major challenges to food security in India are drought, floods, and pest infestations.

What is the role of agricultural research in improving food security?

  1. To develop new crop varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases

  2. To develop new agricultural technologies that increase crop yields

  3. To develop new methods for storing and processing food

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agricultural research plays a vital role in improving food security by developing new crop varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases, developing new agricultural technologies that increase crop yields, and developing new methods for storing and processing food.

What is the role of farmers in ensuring food security?

  1. To produce enough food to meet the needs of the population

  2. To adopt new agricultural technologies that increase crop yields

  3. To conserve natural resources such as water and soil

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Farmers play a vital role in ensuring food security by producing enough food to meet the needs of the population, adopting new agricultural technologies that increase crop yields, and conserving natural resources such as water and soil.

What is the role of consumers in ensuring food security?

  1. To reduce food waste

  2. To choose foods that are produced locally and sustainably

  3. To support farmers by buying their products

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consumers play a vital role in ensuring food security by reducing food waste, choosing foods that are produced locally and sustainably, and supporting farmers by buying their products.

What is the role of government in ensuring food security?

  1. To invest in agricultural research and development

  2. To provide subsidies to farmers

  3. To implement food security programs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government plays a vital role in ensuring food security by investing in agricultural research and development, providing subsidies to farmers, and implementing food security programs.

What is the role of international cooperation in ensuring food security?

  1. To promote trade in agricultural products

  2. To provide food aid to countries in need

  3. To share agricultural technologies and knowledge

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International cooperation plays a vital role in ensuring food security by promoting trade in agricultural products, providing food aid to countries in need, and sharing agricultural technologies and knowledge.

What are some of the challenges to achieving food security in India?

  1. Drought

  2. Floods

  3. Pest infestations

  4. Climate change

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The major challenges to achieving food security in India are drought, floods, pest infestations, and climate change.

What are some of the strategies for achieving food security in India?

  1. Investing in agricultural research and development

  2. Providing subsidies to farmers

  3. Implementing food security programs

  4. Promoting trade in agricultural products

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The major strategies for achieving food security in India are investing in agricultural research and development, providing subsidies to farmers, implementing food security programs, and promoting trade in agricultural products.

What is the importance of agriculture in India's economy?

  1. It is the largest sector of the economy

  2. It provides employment to a large number of people

  3. It contributes to the country's GDP

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture is the largest sector of the Indian economy, providing employment to a large number of people and contributing to the country's GDP.

What is the future of agriculture in India?

  1. It will continue to be a major sector of the economy

  2. It will become more mechanized and efficient

  3. It will face challenges from climate change and other environmental factors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture will continue to be a major sector of the Indian economy, but it will face challenges from climate change and other environmental factors. It is likely to become more mechanized and efficient in order to meet the growing demand for food.

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