Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Precision Agriculture'?
AUsing pesticides and fertilizers uniformly across all fields
BUsing technology to optimize field-level management regarding crop farming
CGrowing crops only in urban areas
DIncreasing the size of agricultural land holdings
Correct Answer: B. Using technology to optimize field-level management regarding crop farming
Explanation:
Precision agriculture involves using GPS, sensors, and data analytics to optimize crop management practices, reducing input wastage and improving productivity.
The National Bamboo Mission aims to achieve which of the following objectives?
AOnly afforestation in hilly regions
BDevelopment of bamboo as a commercial crop and addressing livelihood concerns
CReplacing all forest cover with bamboo plantations
DExporting bamboo to other countries exclusively
Correct Answer: B. Development of bamboo as a commercial crop and addressing livelihood concerns
Explanation:
The National Bamboo Mission promotes bamboo cultivation as an alternative crop to provide livelihood support to farmers while contributing to environmental conservation.
What is the key feature of the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)?
APromoting use of hybrid seeds
BPromoting organic farming through cluster-based approach
CMechanization of all farms
DReducing agricultural labourers
Correct Answer: B. Promoting organic farming through cluster-based approach
Explanation:
PKVY promotes organic farming and sustainable agriculture through cluster-based approach, converting conventional agricultural areas into organic farming zones.
Which of the following is NOT covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
ALosses due to natural calamities
BPost-harvest losses due to fire
CLosses due to farmer negligence
DCrop failure due to unseasonal rainfall
Correct Answer: C. Losses due to farmer negligence
Explanation:
PMFBY covers natural calamities, post-harvest losses due to fire, and other specified risks, but excludes losses due to farmer negligence or mismanagement.
The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) primarily focuses on which sector?
AUrban industrial development
BRural poverty reduction through skill development and self-employment
CInfrastructure development only
DLarge-scale commercial agriculture
Correct Answer: B. Rural poverty reduction through skill development and self-employment
Explanation:
NRLM aims to reduce rural poverty by promoting self-employment and wage employment opportunities through skill development and formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs).
Which of the following best explains 'Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)' as mandated in India?
AAssessment of project cost only
BSystematic evaluation of environmental effects of a proposed project before implementation
CAssessment of social impact only
DPost-project evaluation of completed infrastructure
Correct Answer: B. Systematic evaluation of environmental effects of a proposed project before implementation
Explanation:
EIA is a mandatory process to systematically evaluate potential environmental effects of proposed development projects before they are implemented, ensuring environmental safeguards.
Which regulation mandates environmental clearance for large-scale industrial projects in India?
AThe Environmental Protection Act, 1986
BThe Water Pollution Control Act, 1974
CThe Air Pollution Control Act, 1981
DThe Noise Pollution Control Rules, 2000
Correct Answer: A. The Environmental Protection Act, 1986
Explanation:
The Environmental Protection Act, 1986 is the primary legislation that empowers the Central Government to issue environmental clearance notifications for major projects.
Which state in India has been recognized as a leader in renewable energy capacity?
APunjab
BGujarat
CHaryana
DKarnataka
Correct Answer: B. Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat has emerged as a leading state in renewable energy capacity, particularly in solar energy generation, with massive solar parks and wind energy installations.
The Biofuel Policy 2018 in India primarily aims to achieve which objective?
AReducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting renewable energy
BEliminating all agricultural waste
CReducing agricultural land for farming
DPromoting only sugarcane cultivation
Correct Answer: A. Reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting renewable energy
Explanation:
The Biofuel Policy 2018 aims to reduce India's dependence on fossil fuels and petroleum imports by promoting biofuel production from agricultural waste and non-food crops.
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