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MCQ for economy-5

by Vajiram & Ravi

29-08-2023

06:54 AM

1.

Which of the following best describes the term ‘Qanat / Karez’?

  • A

    Food grains imported from middle east to the Indian sub-continent

  • B

    Modern Irrigation tunnel built in advanced country to save water and recharge the ground water

  • C

    Underground vertical shafts in a gently sloping tunnel that is built from an upland aquifer to ground level

  • D

    Over the ground drainage system for irrigation in Persia in 18th century.

2.

Which of the following statements is not correct with reference to green revolution in India?

  • A

    M.S. Swaminathan in the 1960s initiated it and is known as the 'Father of Green Revolution' in world.

  • B

    It changed India’s status from a food-deficient country to one of the world's leading agricultural nations.

  • C

    Main target crops for increase in production were Wheat, Rice, Jowar, Bajra and Maize in India.

  • D

    It has given birth to growing disparities in economic development at interred and intra-regional levels.

3.

Which of the following are the main purposes behind irrigation in agriculture?

1. Protecting plants against frost

2. Dust suppression

3. Preventing soil consolidation

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

4.

Which of the following are reasons for adoptions of drip irrigation?

1. Energy savings

2. Huge water savings

3. Less dependency on weather

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

5.

Which of the following can facilitate better agricultural marketing in India?

1. procurement process

2. fair price for the product.

3. clean, transparent and simple marketing strategy

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

6.

Which of the following is not an example of farmers’ market in India?

  • A

    Apni Mandi in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan

  • B

    Hadaspar Mandi in Pune

  • C

    Rythu Bazars in Andhra Pradesh

  • D

    Chandani chock in New Delhi

7.

Which of the following are advantages of Neem Coated Urea?

  • A

    It enhances the process of nitrogen release from urea

  • B

    Decrease the urea requirement.

  • C

    Improvement in soil health

  • D

    Reduction in pest and disease attack

8.

Which of the following are part of land reforms in India?

1. Abolition of intermediary tenures

2. Tenancy reforms

3. Consolidation of holdings

4. Compilation of land records

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1, 2 and 3 only

  • B

    2, 3 and 4 only

  • C

    1, 3 and 4 only

  • D

    1, 2, 3 and 4

9.

Which of the following schemes are related to Indian agriculture?

  • A

    PKVY

  • B

    PMKSY

  • C

    PMAY

  • D

    PMFBY

10.

Which of the following states are part of the Bringing green revolution to eastern states mission under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)?

1. Assam

2. Manipur

3. Odisha

4. Jharkhand

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    1, 3 and 4 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    1, 2, 3 and 4

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