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| 2601. |
Name the Bill which has been passed by the Rajya Sabha on August 3. |
| A. | Goods and Services Tax (GST) Constitutional Amendment Bill |
| B. | Women's Reservation Bill |
| C. | Foreign Exchange Management Act |
| D. | Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act |
| Answer» B. Women's Reservation Bill | |
| 2602. |
Which state became the first to ratify The Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill, 2014? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Nagaland |
| Answer» C. Maharashtra | |
| 2603. |
In India for the first time demonetisation was announced in which year? |
| A. | 1974 |
| B. | 1962 |
| C. | 1946 |
| D. | 1999 |
| Answer» D. 1999 | |
| 2604. |
According to various sources before demonetisation what was the total percentage of 500 and 1000 notes in the total currency? |
| A. | 30% |
| B. | 0.5 |
| C. | 43% |
| D. | 0.86 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2605. |
Consider the following: 1. Uneconomic & Fragmented Holdings 2. Inefficient Labor Force 3. No use of HYV seeds Which among the above is/ are the reasons for low productivity in Indian Agriculture? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 1 & 2 |
| C. | Only 2 & 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 & 3 |
| Answer» B. Only 1 & 2 | |
| 2606. |
Match the following states with Land Tenure System: States Land Tenure SystemI.Bengal, Bihara.Ryotwari SystemII.North Indiab.Zamindari systemIII.Madras, Bombayc.Mahalwari system |
| A. | I - b, II - c, III - a |
| B. | I - a, II - b, III - c |
| C. | I - c, II - b, III - a |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. I - a, II - b, III - c | |
| 2607. |
As a policy to boost the agricultural sector, the GOI has taken special measures over time. Which of the following are not a measure with a direct impact on the agricultural sector?1. Setting up of a National Food Processing Bank2. Opening irrigation, sanitation and water projects for Private Participation.3. Efforts to reduce fiscal deficit to 5.5 per cent level of GDP |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 | |
| 2608. |
Which statement is correct regarding Evergreen Revolution? I. The emphasis in this revolution is on sustainable agriculture by means of organic and green agriculture. II. Dr. MS Swaminathan gave this concept. III. It includes the use of integrated pest management, nutrient supply and resource management. |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2609. |
Which one of the following may not be a factor behind starting a business? |
| A. | Routine workload |
| B. | Size of the firm |
| C. | Finance |
| D. | Location of the business |
| Answer» B. Size of the firm | |
| 2610. |
Commerce includes activities relating to trade and ___________ to trade. |
| A. | supporting |
| B. | subsidiaries |
| C. | auxiliaries |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 2611. |
What is National Food Security Mission? I. Mission to increase the production of rice, wheat pulses and coarse cereals by 10, 8, 4 and 3 million tonnes respectively. II. To enhance investment in agriculture and allied sectors to achieve 4% growth rate. III. For promotion of holistic growth of horticulture sector, including fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushroom, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, cashew and cocoa. IV. Provides flexibility to states in implementation based on a regionally differentiated approach for promoting crop diversification and providing a focus to the programme. |
| A. | II |
| B. | III |
| C. | IV |
| D. | I |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2612. |
Which among the following states is the highest producer of Soya bean in India? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2613. |
In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the 'Seed Replacement Rates' of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraint/ constraints in its wider/greater implementation? [IAS Prelim 2014] 1. There is no National Seeds Policy in place. 2. There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops. 3. There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high volume crops. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 2614. |
Match the following total institutional credit to agriculture: Banks PercentageI.Commercial banka.28%II.RRB'sb.61%III.Co-operative banksc.11% |
| A. | I - b, II - c, III - a |
| B. | I - a, II - b, III - c |
| C. | I - c, II - a, III - b |
| D. | I - b, II - a, III - c |
| Answer» B. I - a, II - b, III - c | |
| 2615. |
Which of the following statement is correct according to Zamindari System?I. The Zamindari System prevailed in Bengal, Bihar, Orissa.II. It was introduced by the East India Company and under it a class of revenue collectors, called zamindars, was created.III. Revenue was 'settled' by the government with zamindars, either permanently or temporarily.IV. Revenue was 'settled' by the. |
| A. | I, II & IV |
| B. | I & II |
| C. | I & III |
| D. | I, II & III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2616. |
The central nodal agency for implementing the price support operations for commercial crops is: |
| A. | NAFED |
| B. | NABARD |
| C. | TRIFED |
| D. | FCI |
| Answer» B. NABARD | |
| 2617. |
Which of the following countries has merged together in order to form the 4th largest telecom operator in the Country? |
| A. | Reliance Communications and Marxis Communications Berhad |
| B. | Reliance Communications and Ainel Services |
| C. | Marxis Communications Berhad and Ainel Services |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Reliance Communications and Ainel Services | |
| 2618. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Price Stabilization Fund Scheme was launched for Coffee, Tea, Rubber and Tobacco growers in the country 2. In this scheme Government procures the commodities when the prices fell below a certain level to support the growers Which among the above statements is/ are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» B. Only 2 is correct | |
| 2619. |
Consider the following statement. I. Family owned business includes two or more family members and the majority of ownership lies within the family. II. Family owned business includes two or more family members and the majority of ownership is divided between the partners. Which of the following is/are correct? |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Only II | |
| 2620. |
Which statement is correct with regard to 2nd Five year plan? I. Industrial sector was given more importance in this plan. II. Agricultural Expenditure was only 20% of the actual plan expenditure. III. The agricultural growth, however, was high at 3.15%. |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | I & II |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2621. |
Which statement is correct regarding public distribution system? I. Public Distribution System (PDS) was conceived as a primary social welfare and poverty alleviation programme of the government to ensure price stabilization in the grain market. II. Government's objective of providing reasonable prices for basic food commodities like food grains, sugar, edible oil and kerosene is achieved. III. It is the second largest system in the world. IV. More than 50 per cent of grain to the Public Distribution System is provided by the Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh. |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | III & IV |
| Answer» B. Only II | |
| 2622. |
Consider the following statements: India continues to be dependent on imports to meet the requirement of oilseeds in the country because 1. farmers prefer to grow food grains with highly remunerative support prices. 2. most of the cultivation of oilseed crops continues to be dependent on rainfall 3. oils from the seeds to tree origin and rice bran have remained unexploited 4. it is far cheaper to import oilseeds than to cultivate the oilseed crops Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2623. |
Which of the following is correct regarding Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana? I. RKVY was launched in 2007-08 II. Aim was to incentivize states to enhance investment in agriculture and allied sectors to achieve 4% growth rate. III. The government has approved continuation of the RKVY scheme in the 12th plan whereby the funding will be routed into three components- production growth, infrastructure and assets, and sub-schemes and flexi-fund. |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | All the above |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 2624. |
Which one of the following methods of soil conservation is most effective in arid areas? |
| A. | Mulching |
| B. | Shelter belt |
| C. | Gully plugging |
| D. | Terracing |
| Answer» C. Gully plugging | |
| 2625. |
When the Kisan Credit Card schemes for the farmers started in India? |
| A. | 1995-1996 |
| B. | 1998-1999 |
| C. | 2005-2006 |
| D. | 2007-2008 |
| Answer» C. 2005-2006 | |
| 2626. |
The importance of agriculture in Indian Economy is indicated by its contribution to which of the following? |
| A. | National income and employment |
| B. | Industrial development and international trade |
| C. | Supply of food grains |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2627. |
What is a Green Box subsidy? I. These include direct payments to farmers to limit production and certain government assistance to encourage agriculture and rural development in developing countries II. These include government policies of Minimum support Prices (MSP) for agricultural products or any help directly related to production quantities (for eg. power, fertiliser, seeds, pesticides, irrigation etc.). III. These include amounts spent on research, disease control, infrastructure and food security |
| A. | I & III |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | III & II |
| Answer» D. III & II | |
| 2628. |
Vegetable Oil has been India's largest non-oil import commodity. In this context please consider the following reasons. 1. The Food grain are grown more in India because of the remunerative support prices 2. The Oil seed cultivation in India is mostly dependent upon the Rain fed Areas 3. The import of Vegetable oil has been cost effective Which among the above statements hold correct? |
| A. | 1 & 2 |
| B. | 2 & 3 |
| C. | 1 & 3 |
| D. | All are correct statements |
| Answer» B. 2 & 3 | |
| 2629. |
Green Revolution has led to: 1. Spurt in production of all food grains. 2. Greater regional inequalities 3. reduction in inter-personal inequalities. 4. Increase in production of wheat. |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2630. |
Arrange the following in the descending order of the largest agricultural imports of India: 1. Pulses 2. Wood and Wood Products 3. Edible Vegtable Oils |
| A. | 37653 |
| B. | 37316 |
| C. | 37623 |
| D. | 36925 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2631. |
Public Distribution System (PDS) is operated under the responsibility of the: 1. Central Government 2. State Governments |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 2632. |
What are short term loans? I. These are provided for a period of less than 15 months to meet out expenses of routine farming and domestic consumptions. II. These are provided for a period of 15 months to 5 years to purchase agricultural equipments, animals and for land improvements. III. These are provided for a period of more than 5 years. |
| A. | Only II |
| B. | Only I |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Only III | |
| 2633. |
Which of the statement is true?I. Co-operative farming had been advocated by Mahatma Gandhi as far back as in 1942.II. The phenomenon of Green Revolution in India led to an increase in yields due to improved agronomic technology.III. The third Green Revolution is called GeneRevolutionIV. The first phase of green revolution included introduction of high-yielding varieties of crops and application of modern agricultural techniques |
| A. | I, II & III |
| B. | I & III |
| C. | II & III |
| D. | I, II & IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2634. |
Which one of the following agencies assigns the Agricultural Income Tax to states in India? |
| A. | Inter - State council |
| B. | National Development Council |
| C. | Agriculture Finance Corporation |
| D. | Finance commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2635. |
The consequences of colonialism on Indian agriculture were: 1. fragmentation of holdings 2. impoverishment of the peasantry 3. eviction of land owners for non-payment of dues 4. better farming practices 5. Commercialization of agriculture |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 and 5 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2636. |
Consider the following statements 1. Food for Work Programme was launched in India during the 10th Five Year Plan. 2. The Planning commission in India was constitutional body. 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 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 2637. |
The price at which the Government purchase food grains for maintaining the public distribution system and for building up buffer stocks are known as |
| A. | Minimum support prices |
| B. | Procurement prices |
| C. | Issue prices |
| D. | Coiling prices |
| Answer» C. Issue prices | |
| 2638. |
What are the main objectives of an agriculture price policy? I. To ensure that the producer gets a minimum remunerative price. II. To maintain a reasonable terms of trade between agricultural sectors. III. To maintain the general price level and protect the non-producing consumer from violent fluctuations in price of food grains. |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | I & II |
| C. | All the above |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 2639. |
What are the primary defects in the system of agricultural marketing in India? I. Inadequate warehouses II. Lack of grading and standardization III. Inadequate transport facilities IV. Presence of a large number of middlemen |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | I, II & III |
| C. | Only IV |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2640. |
The National Pension System is structured in how many tiers? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 2641. |
Consider the following: 1. Prevent Black marketing 2. Trade and earn revenue 3. Become the sole controller of food grain supply Which among the above is/are the primary objective of the government to buy food grains directly from the farmers? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 1 & 3 |
| C. | Only 2 & 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 & 3 |
| Answer» B. Only 1 & 3 | |
| 2642. |
What were the measurements taken by government to improve the condition of agriculture?I. The 'Land Reform' measures and 'Green Revolution' were the greatest achievements of the Indian Government in enhancing the agricultural production and productivity.II. Between 1950 and 1990, there was a substantial increase in the agricultural productivity. As a result of Green Revolution, India became self-sufficient in food production.III. Land Reforms resulted in abolition of zamindari system.IV. The proportion of GDP contributed by agriculture changed significantly, but not the population depending on it. |
| A. | I & II |
| B. | I, II & IV |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2643. |
Which statement is correct regarding TPDS? I. It is targeted for rich people. II. It is targeted to poor people. III. This system started when the procurement and issue prices of PDS items saw a rise with the ushering in of economic reforms in the 1990s. |
| A. | I & III |
| B. | Only III |
| C. | II & III |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 2644. |
Which statement is correct regarding Food Corporation of India? I. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) was established in 1975. II. It was responsible for securing for the government a commanding position in the food-grain trade. III. By 1979, the corporation was operating in all states as the sole agent of the central government in food grain procurement. |
| A. | I & III |
| B. | Only I |
| C. | I & II |
| D. | II & III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2645. |
Which one of the following co-operative societies is responsible for the production of fertilizers? |
| A. | NAFED |
| B. | IFFCO |
| C. | NCDC |
| D. | TRIFED |
| Answer» C. NCDC | |
| 2646. |
Which one of the following apex co-operative organisation at the national level of India? |
| A. | TRIFED |
| B. | NAFED |
| C. | PCS |
| D. | RRBs |
| Answer» C. PCS | |
| 2647. |
Consider the following statements : 1. Central Warehousing Corporation is responsible for the construction and running of the god owns for storage of agriculture products. 2. Central Warehousing Corporation of India was established in 1957. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 2648. |
Consider the following statements : 1. Agriculture including allied activities accounted for about 55% employment in the country according to census 2011. 2. The growth in agriculture and allied sectors is a necessary condition for inclusive growth in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 2649. |
What is the full form of the given acronym, CRM? |
| A. | Customer Relationship Management |
| B. | Customer Retail Management |
| C. | Customer Care Retail Management |
| D. | Customer Relation Marketing |
| Answer» B. Customer Retail Management | |
| 2650. |
Which of the following involves maximum risk? |
| A. | An industry |
| B. | A Commerce activity |
| C. | A trade |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. A Commerce activity | |