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WBPSC (West Bengal)

West Bengal Public Service Commission

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The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach in agriculture avoids heavy pesticide use. Which is a key component of IPM?
A Exclusive use of chemical pesticides
B Use of bio-pesticides, crop rotation, and natural predators alongside minimal chemical use
C Complete elimination of all pest control measures
D Monoculture farming to reduce pest diversity
Correct Answer:  B. Use of bio-pesticides, crop rotation, and natural predators alongside minimal chemical use
EXPLANATION

IPM integrates multiple pest control methods including biological control, cultural practices, and selective chemical use to reduce environmental impact.

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Which of the following statements about the National Livelihood Mission (NLM) is INCORRECT?
A It operates under the Ministry of Rural Development
B It provides skill training and self-employment support
C It focuses exclusively on urban areas
D It has both rural and urban components
Correct Answer:  C. It focuses exclusively on urban areas
EXPLANATION

NLM has both Aajeevika (rural) and NULM (urban) components. It operates in both rural and urban areas, not exclusively urban.

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The National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan) focuses on reducing stunting in children. In which age group is stunting reduction the primary objective?
A 0-5 years
B 5-10 years
C 0-6 years
D 6-12 years
Correct Answer:  C. 0-6 years
EXPLANATION

POSHAN Abhiyaan focuses on the 0-6 years age group as this is the critical window for nutritional interventions and preventing stunting.

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Which scheme provides income support to landless agricultural workers in India?
A PM-KISAN
B MGNREGA
C Pradhan Mantri Khanij Shram Kalyan Yojana
D National Career Service Scheme
Correct Answer:  B. MGNREGA
EXPLANATION

MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment to landless agricultural workers and rural poor. PM-KISAN requires land ownership.

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The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana aims to provide LPG connections to vulnerable households. Which category was its PRIMARY target group?
A All rural households
B BPL and SECC households, particularly women
C Only scheduled tribes
D Agricultural workers exclusively
Correct Answer:  B. BPL and SECC households, particularly women
EXPLANATION

PM Ujjwala Yojana prioritized providing LPG connections to Below Poverty Line and SECC households, with preference for women as the primary user.

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Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the National Bamboo Mission in India?
A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
C Ministry of Rural Development
D Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises
Correct Answer:  B. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
EXPLANATION

The National Bamboo Mission is under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to promote bamboo cultivation as a sustainable livelihood option.

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The concept of 'Blue Economy' in India's marine policy primarily relates to which sector?
A Freshwater aquaculture
B Sustainable use of ocean and marine resources
C Deep sea mining
D Nuclear energy production
Correct Answer:  B. Sustainable use of ocean and marine resources
EXPLANATION

Blue Economy focuses on sustainable development of ocean-based sectors including fisheries, tourism, and renewable energy while protecting marine ecosystems.

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Which of the following is NOT a component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change?
A National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
B National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency
C National Mission for Universal Basic Income
D National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
Correct Answer:  C. National Mission for Universal Basic Income
EXPLANATION

The National Action Plan on Climate Change has 8 missions including sustainable agriculture, energy efficiency, and Himalayan ecosystem. Universal Basic Income is not part of this plan.

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The National Forest Policy 1988 aims to maintain what percentage of forest cover in India?
A 25%
B 33%
C 45%
D 50%
Correct Answer:  B. 33%
EXPLANATION

The National Forest Policy 1988 aims to maintain 33% forest cover across India for ecological stability.

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The National Disaster Management Act was enacted in which year?
A 2003
B 2005
C 2007
D 2009
Correct Answer:  B. 2005
EXPLANATION

The Disaster Management Act, 2005 provides the legal framework for disaster management in India.

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