Agronomy Questions for IAS Prelims - Set 4

Agronomy Questions for IAS Prelims - Set 4

1. Which state in India is the largest producer of Sugarcane?

a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Maharashtra
c. Karnataka
d. Tamil Nadu

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2. National Seed Policy was announced in

a. 1998
b. 2000
c. 2002
d. 2004

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3. Which of the following is not a Kharif crop?

a. Rice
b. Maize
c. Soyabean
d. Wheat

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4. Which of the following crops is not covered under the National Food Security Mission (NSFM)?

a. Rice
b. Wheat
c. Oilseeds
d. Pulses

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5. Grading and standardization of agricultural product is done by

a. Directorate of Marketing and Inspection
b. Food corporation of India (FCI)
c. NAFED
d. NABARD

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6. Target for agricultural growth in 12th five year plan

a. 3.5%
b. 4%
c. 4.5%
d. 5%

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7. Which is the largest source of irrigation in India?

a. Wells & Tubewells
b. Tanks
c. Canals
d. Other sources

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8. Consider the following statements

I. Dry land area in India receive less than 750 mm of rain annually

II. 60-70% of cultivable land in India is monsoon dependent.

Which of the following statement(s) is\are correct?

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

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9. Marketing of agricultural produce does not include

a. Assembling
b. Grading & Standarization
c. Storage
d. None of the above

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10. Which of the following is the chief characteristic of "mixed farming"?

a. Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops
b. Cultivation of two or more crops in the same field
c. Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together
d. None of the above

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