Q. With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements :
1. 'The National Programme for Organic Production' (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
2. 'The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority' (APEDA) functions as the Secreatariat for the implementation of NPOP.
3. Sikkim has become india's first fully organic state.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?
1) 1 and 2 only
2) 2 and 3 only
3) 3 only
4) 1, 2 and 3
Q. With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements :
1. A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity.
2. Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle.
3. Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?
1) 1 and 2 only
2) 3 only
3) 1 and 3 only
4) 1, 2 and 3
Q. With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of "Conservation Agriculture" assumes significance. Which of the following falls under the Conservation Agriculture ?
1. Avoiding the monoculture practices.
2. Adopting minimum tillage.
3. Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops.
4. Using crop residues to cover soil surface.
5. Adopting spatial and temporal crop sequencing/ crop rotations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1) 1, 3 and 4
2) 2, 3, 4 and 5
3) 2, 4 and 5
4) 1, 2, 3 and 5
Q. With reference to the 'Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)', which of the following statements is/ are correct ?
1. GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit held in Paris in 2015.
2. Membership of GACSA does not create any building obligations.
3. India was instrumental in the creation of GACSA.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1) 1 and 3 only
2) 2 only
3) 2 and 3 only
4) 1, 2 and 3
Q. Which of the following statements is correct about horticulture sector of India ?
1) As per II advance estimates total production of horticulture crops is estimated 307.2 million tonnes in 2017-18
2) Total production of horticulture crops has been higher than total foodgrain production during 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18
3) Production of vegetables is higher than fruit production
4) All of the above
Q. What is the correct chronological order of the following laws enacted for the conservation and protection of environment ?
I. Environment (Protection) Act.
II. Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act.
III. Air (Prevention & Control of pollution) Act.
IV. National Green Tribunal Act.
1) II-III-I-IV
2) I-II-III-IV
3) III-II-I-IV
4) IV-III-II-I
Q. If the tip of sugarcane plant is removed from the field, even then it keeps on growing in length. It is due to the presence of -
1) Cambium
2) Apical meristem
3) Lateral meristem
4) Intercalary meristem
Q. Seva Bhoj Yojana, launched by Ministry of Culture, Gol, in 2018-19 is related to -
1) Free distribution of cooked food to destitutes
2) Goods and Services Tax
3) Establishment of subsidized kitchens in towns of cultural and religious importance
4) Establishment of community kitchen in scheduled castes and scheduled tribes localities
Q. Gir Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, and Deoni are the breeds of -
1) Buffaloes
2) Sheep
3) Cows
4) Goat
Q. Which of the following is a degenerative disease ?
1) Kwashiorkor
2) Arthritis
3) Paranoia
4) Sickle cell anaemia
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