ECONOMY MCQS SET 87

ECONOMY MCQS SET 87

861) Which of the following services are offered for agriculture under National e-Governance Scheme?
1. Information on pesticides, fertilisers and seeds
2. Electronic certification for exports and imports
3. Information on fishery inputs
4. Information on forecasted weather
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
A) 2 and 4
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 4
D) All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
   
862) What is the rate of maximum premium that government has put on Kharif crops under Modified National Agriculture Insurance Scheme?
A) 0.13
B) 0.09
C) 0.11
D) 0.1
Correct Answer: 0.11
   
863) Which of the following statements about the livestock sector in India is/are correct?
1. Livestock contributed about 25% at grass value in agriculture.
2. It provides self employment to a large segment of population.
3. Rapid growth of livestock sector can be egalitarian and inclusive.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) Only 3
B) 1 and 2
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: 1, 2 and 3
   
864) Consider the following statements
1. In India, the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Policy for fertilisers was implemented in 2010.
2. The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Policy for fertilisers is applied only to the phosphorus based fertilisers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Only 1
   
865) Which one of the following crops has been exceeding target since 2004-05 in India but its growers have been committing suicide in large numbers in many parts of the country every year?
A) Pulse
B) Cotton
C) Oilseeds
D) Wheat
Correct Answer: Cotton

866) Consider the following statements
1. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) was implemented to extend assistance for the Implementation of new irrigation projects in India.
2. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) was launched in 1996-97.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Only 2
   
867) What is the main concern of National Mission for sustainable agriculture?
A) Issues regarding sustainable agriculture in the context of risk associated with irrigation.
B) Issues regarding sustainable agriculture in the context of risk associated with credit facilities.
C) Issues regarding sustainable agriculture in the context of risk associated with climate change.
D) Issues regarding sustainable agriculture in the context of risk associated with chemical fertilisers.
Correct Answer: Issues regarding sustainable agriculture in the context of risk associated with climate change.
   
868) Consider the following statements
1. The Minimum Support Price (MSP) policy of India covers only wheat, paddy and coarse cereals.
2. The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Grade-A Paddy is always higher than the common paddy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Only 2
   
869) Which one of the following agencies of Indian Government implements the Price Support Scheme (PSS)?
A) FCI
B) NAFED
C) Agriculture Pricing Agency of India
D) None of the above
Correct Answer: NAFED
   
870) Who is known as the father of 'White Revolution' in India?
A) MS Swaminathan
B) BP Pal
C) KN Bahl
D) V Kurien
Correct Answer: V Kurien