How does the Soil Health Card scheme contribute to reducing fertilizer costs while maintaining yield in Bihar agriculture?
AIt recommends using more fertilizer
BIt eliminates the need for fertilizers
CIt provides soil-specific nutrient recommendations, enabling farmers to apply only required nutrients efficiently
DIt has no impact on fertilizer usage
Correct Answer: C. It provides soil-specific nutrient recommendations, enabling farmers to apply only required nutrients efficiently
Explanation:
By testing soil samples and providing nutrient-status reports, farmers apply fertilizers scientifically, reducing wastage and costs while maintaining productivity.
Bihar's agricultural productivity is primarily constrained by seasonal flooding in which region?
ASouthern Bihar
BNorthern Bihar plains
CWestern Bihar
DEastern Bihar plateau
Correct Answer: B. Northern Bihar plains
Explanation:
Northern Bihar plains, particularly areas along the Ganges tributaries, experience seasonal flooding that significantly impacts agricultural productivity.
The National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) conducts agricultural surveys. How frequently are detailed agricultural surveys conducted?
AAnnually
BEvery 3 years
CEvery 5 years
DEvery 10 years
Correct Answer: C. Every 5 years
Explanation:
NSSO conducts detailed agricultural surveys every 5 years to collect comprehensive data on crop production, landholding patterns, and agricultural practices.
Which international organization provides technical support for the Soil Health Card scheme in India?
AWorld Bank
BAsian Development Bank
CFAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
DUNESCO
Correct Answer: C. FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
Explanation:
FAO provides technical support and guidance for the implementation of the Soil Health Card scheme to ensure quality soil testing and appropriate recommendations.
Which agricultural scheme provides minimum support price (MSP) to farmers in Bihar for their produce?
AAgricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act
BGovernment procurement through Food Corporation of India (FCI)
CBoth APMC regulation and FCI procurement
DState Agricultural Department marketing wing
Correct Answer: C. Both APMC regulation and FCI procurement
Explanation:
MSP is implemented through dual mechanisms: APMC acts as market regulator ensuring fair pricing, and FCI undertakes government procurement at MSP for crops like rice and wheat in Bihar.
A Bihar farmer has a 1-hectare field and wants to achieve a wheat yield of 50 quintals. If average wheat productivity in the region is 40 quintals per hectare, by what percentage should productivity increase?
Which of the following represents the correct sequence of steps in the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach?
AChemical pesticide use → Monitoring → Prevention → Cultural practices
BMonitoring → Prevention → Cultural practices → Chemical pesticide use (last resort)
CPrevention → Chemical use → Monitoring → Cultural practices
DCultural practices → Chemical use → Monitoring → Prevention
Correct Answer: B. Monitoring → Prevention → Cultural practices → Chemical pesticide use (last resort)
Explanation:
IPM follows a hierarchical approach: first monitor crop health, then use preventive measures, implement cultural practices, and use chemical pesticides only as a last resort to minimize environmental impact.
In 2024, which Indian organization launched the 'National AI Mission' to boost artificial intelligence research?
AISRO
BNITI Aayog
CCSIR
DDST
Correct Answer: B. NITI Aayog
Explanation:
NITI Aayog launched the National AI Mission in 2024 to position India as a leader in artificial intelligence research and development across various sectors.
