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This section includes 45 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your IBPS SO knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The government merged two schemes-Prime Minister's Rojgar Yojana (PMRY) and Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP). The resulting scheme was known as _________. |
| A. | Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme |
| B. | Udyami Yojana |
| C. | Entrepreneurship Development Programme |
| D. | SFURTI |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Udyami Yojana | |
| 2. |
The Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana was launched in the year 1999. Which of the following programmes were subsumed in it? |
| A. | IRDP |
| B. | Development of women and children in rural areas |
| C. | Ganga Kalyan yojna |
| D. | Supply of improved toolkits to rural artisans yojana |
| E. | All of the above |
| Answer» F. | |
| 3. |
The Integrated Rural Development Programme was launched in the year _________ . |
| A. | 1970 |
| B. | 1975 |
| C. | 1980 |
| D. | 1985 |
| E. | 1990 |
| Answer» D. 1985 | |
| 4. |
The National Horticulture Mission was launched in the year: |
| A. | 2002 |
| B. | 2003 |
| C. | 2004 |
| D. | 2005 |
| E. | 2006 |
| Answer» D. 2005 | |
| 5. |
The Intensive Agricultural District Programme was launched by the government in the year _________ in collaboration with _________? |
| A. | 1960, Carnegie Corporation |
| B. | 1960, Ford Foundation |
| C. | 1965, Rockefeller Foundation |
| D. | 1965, Ford Foundation |
| E. | 1970, Bill Gates Foundation |
| Answer» C. 1965, Rockefeller Foundation | |
| 6. |
Under the High Yielding Variety Programme, which of the following was not introduced? |
| A. | Better yielding seeds |
| B. | More use of fertilizers |
| C. | Introduction of organic farming concept |
| D. | Increased irrigation |
| E. | All were introduced |
| Answer» D. Increased irrigation | |
| 7. |
The High Yielding Variety Programme was introduced in the _________ five year plan. |
| A. | 2nd five year plan |
| B. | 3rdfive year plan |
| C. | 4thfive year plan |
| D. | 5thfive year plan |
| E. | 7thfive year plan |
| Answer» D. 5thfive year plan | |
| 8. |
Who is the current chairman of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices? |
| A. | Ashok Gulati |
| B. | VIjaya Paul Sharma |
| C. | Vijay Shankar Vyas |
| D. | Biplab Dasgupta |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Vijay Shankar Vyas | |
| 9. |
Which of the following organizations is responsible for setting the MSP (Minimum Support Prices) for gricultural commodities? |
| A. | Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices |
| B. | NABARD |
| C. | Agricultural Economics Research Association |
| D. | National Commission on Farmers |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. NABARD | |
| 10. |
Which is the first state to shift to 100% organic farming in India? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Sikkim |
| C. | Meghalaya |
| D. | Tripura |
| E. | Telangana |
| Answer» C. Meghalaya | |
| 11. |
What is the amount allocated to fertilizer subsidies in the Budget 2018? |
| A. | Rs 50000 crores |
| B. | Rs 55000 crores |
| C. | Rs 60000 crores |
| D. | Rs 65000 crores |
| E. | Rs 70000 crores |
| Answer» F. | |
| 12. |
To encourage professionalism in post harvest agriculture, the government provided incentives in the form of 100% deduction of profits for taxation with respect to Farmer Producer Organizations which have a turnover of upto 100 crores for a period of _________ years. |
| A. | 2 years |
| B. | 3 years |
| C. | 5 years |
| D. | 7 years |
| E. | 10 years |
| Answer» D. 7 years | |
| 13. |
The committee formed to look into ways of doubling farmers’ income by 2022 is headed by? |
| A. | Abhijit Sen |
| B. | Chandra Shekhar |
| C. | R V Gupta |
| D. | Ashok Dalwai |
| E. | S L Kapoor |
| Answer» E. S L Kapoor | |
| 14. |
As per Budget 2018, The MSP for Kharif crops is _________ times the Production cost. |
| A. | 1.25 times |
| B. | 1.5 times |
| C. | 1.6 times |
| D. | 1.8 times |
| E. | 2 times |
| Answer» C. 1.6 times | |
| 15. |
What is the approx. amount allocated to the agricultural sector in the Budget 2018? |
| A. | 55000 crore |
| B. | 56000 crore |
| C. | 57000 crore |
| D. | 58000 crore |
| E. | 59000 crore |
| Answer» E. 59000 crore | |
| 16. |
Recently, the government launched the Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF) Scheme. Under this fund, first installment of Rs. _________ was given to National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). |
| A. | 400 crore |
| B. | 420 crore |
| C. | 440 crore |
| D. | 460 crore |
| E. | 500 crore |
| Answer» D. 460 crore | |
| 17. |
The Union Cabinet recently (September 2018) approved of the new umbrella scheme Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan or PM-AASHA. Which of the following is NOT a component of PM AASHA? |
| A. | Price Support Scheme |
| B. | Price Deficiency Payment Scheme |
| C. | Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme |
| D. | Both A and C |
| E. | All of the above |
| Answer» F. | |
| 18. |
Which state government has recently announced a protection scheme for the exotic Neela Kurinji plant? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Telangana |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| E. | Kerala |
| Answer» E. Kerala | |
| 19. |
World Food Day is observed every year on? |
| A. | 14th October |
| B. | 15thOctober |
| C. | 16thOctober |
| D. | 17thOctober |
| E. | 18thOctober |
| Answer» D. 17thOctober | |
| 20. |
The Saura Jalnidhi scheme to encourage the use of solar energy in irrigation was recently launched by which state? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| E. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Rajasthan | |
| 21. |
All world soils can be placed into 10 orders or types. Which of the following is NOT true about the Histosols order? |
| A. | These are organic soils consisting of accumulated plant remains in bogs, marshes and swamps. |
| B. | They are highly rich in organic matter. |
| C. | They are rich in clay content. |
| D. | The productivity is limited due to poor drainage. |
| E. | All are correct. |
| Answer» E. All are correct. | |
| 22. |
This type of soil is very clayey and has high potassium content while being low in organic matter. It forms deep cracks during dry seasons while becomes soft on wetting. It is excellent for growing of cotton. Which soil is being talked about here? |
| A. | Black Soil |
| B. | Laterite Soil |
| C. | Alluvial Soil |
| D. | Yellow Soil |
| E. | Peaty Soil |
| Answer» B. Laterite Soil | |
| 23. |
Which of the following is NOT true about Red soil? |
| A. | It is derived from crystalline and metamorphic rocks. |
| B. | It is deficient in Nitrogen, humus and lime. |
| C. | These soils are spread on almost the whole of Tamil Nadu. |
| D. | The red colour is due to the presence of magnesium oxide. |
| E. | All are correct. |
| Answer» E. All are correct. | |
| 24. |
Which of the following soil is the most suitable in terms of retention of water and nutrients? |
| A. | Sandy |
| B. | Silt |
| C. | Clay |
| D. | Both B and C |
| E. | Both A and C |
| Answer» C. Clay | |
| 25. |
Which of the following is the smallest particle of soil? |
| A. | Stone |
| B. | Gravel |
| C. | Coarse sand |
| D. | Silt |
| E. | Clay |
| Answer» F. | |
| 26. |
The world’s hottest chilli is found in which state of India? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Manipur |
| E. | West Bengal |
| Answer» C. Kerala | |
| 27. |
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has recently (August 2018) issued the Pesticides (Prohibition) Order, 2018, banning 18 pesticides. Of these 18, 12 pesticides have been banned from immediate effect (from August 9, 2018) and ban on another six will be implemented from December 31, 2020. This order was on the recommendations of which committee? |
| A. | Bhartai Pathak Committee |
| B. | Anupam Verma Committee |
| C. | Faizal Masood Committee |
| D. | Rakesh Varma Committee |
| E. | Kavita Kuruganti Committee |
| Answer» C. Faizal Masood Committee | |
| 28. |
The fall army worm, scientifically called Spodoptera frugiperda, is an invasive pest that was in the news recently (August 2018). It is known to attack majorly which crop in India? |
| A. | Maize |
| B. | Sugarcane |
| C. | Millets |
| D. | Cotton |
| E. | Rice |
| Answer» B. Sugarcane | |
| 29. |
The Stockholm Convention conducted by UNEP was called in which year? |
| A. | 1992 |
| B. | 1993 |
| C. | 1994 |
| D. | 1995 |
| E. | 1996 |
| Answer» E. 1996 | |
| 30. |
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Persistent Organic Pollutants? |
| A. | They are water soluble. |
| B. | They are fat soluble. |
| C. | POPs lead to bio-accumulation and bio-magnification. |
| D. | They can get transported over long ranges |
| E. | All are correct. |
| Answer» B. They are fat soluble. | |
| 31. |
DRR Dhan 45 is a new variety of rice recently developed by ICAR. It is known for which of the following benefits? |
| A. | It is ready for harvest in half of the time. |
| B. | It contains high levels of zinc. |
| C. | The yield is substantially higher. |
| D. | It uses less amount of water. |
| E. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. The yield is substantially higher. | |
| 32. |
VIRAT IPM25 is a new variety of which of the following? |
| A. | Mung Bean |
| B. | Masoor Dal |
| C. | Soy Beans |
| D. | Sugarcane |
| E. | Mango |
| Answer» B. Masoor Dal | |
| 33. |
Madhurima and Raunak are varieties of _________? |
| A. | Mustard |
| B. | Cotton |
| C. | Melon |
| D. | Wheat |
| E. | Jackfruit |
| Answer» D. Wheat | |
| 34. |
PUSA Sarda is a variety of |
| A. | Melon |
| B. | Cucumber |
| C. | Tomato |
| D. | Maize |
| E. | Millets |
| Answer» B. Cucumber | |
| 35. |
PUSA Betakesard is a variety of |
| A. | Cabbage |
| B. | Cauliflower |
| C. | Potato |
| D. | Peas |
| E. | Rice |
| Answer» C. Potato | |
| 36. |
The weed ‘Chenopodium album’ affects which of the following crops? |
| A. | Rice |
| B. | Millets |
| C. | Peas |
| D. | Ragi |
| E. | Potato |
| Answer» D. Ragi | |
| 37. |
The weed ‘Echinochola colonum’ affects which of the following crops? |
| A. | Wheat |
| B. | Rice |
| C. | Peas |
| D. | Tomato |
| E. | Maize |
| Answer» C. Peas | |
| 38. |
Which of the following seeds are mixed with mustard seeds to adulterate it and which also causes the disease dropsy? |
| A. | Tannin |
| B. | Argemone Mexicana |
| C. | Anemone nemorosa |
| D. | Arnica Montana |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Anemone nemorosa | |
| 39. |
The harmful effect that one plant has on another via production of chemicals is known as – |
| A. | Heterotelergone |
| B. | Allomone |
| C. | Allelopathy |
| D. | Antixenotics |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. Antixenotics | |
| 40. |
Who is known as the father of weed science? |
| A. | Jethro Tull |
| B. | Stephen Switzer |
| C. | William Benson |
| D. | Mary Choate |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Stephen Switzer | |
| 41. |
Which of the following types of weeds occur only on cultivated land and never in wild form? |
| A. | Crop bound weed |
| B. | Mimicry weed |
| C. | Facultative weed |
| D. | Obligate weed |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 42. |
What is meant by biennial weeds? |
| A. | These complete their life cycle over two growing seasons. |
| B. | This type grows twice (life cycle is repeated twice) in one growing season. |
| C. | This type completes one life cycle per growing season. |
| D. | These may grow multiple times in a single growing season. |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. This type grows twice (life cycle is repeated twice) in one growing season. | |
| 43. |
Dormancy due to sudden changes in the environment is termed as – |
| A. | Enforced dormancy |
| B. | Primary dormancy |
| C. | Induced dormancy |
| D. | Embryo dormancy |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. Embryo dormancy | |
| 44. |
Which of the following is associated with absence of primary dormancy? |
| A. | High ABA content |
| B. | Low ABA content |
| C. | Low ethylene content |
| D. | Low Gibberellins |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Low ethylene content | |
| 45. |
Which of the following factors inhibit weed seed germination and cause dormancy? I. Low oxygen levels II. Hard coating on seeds III. Presence of light |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Only I and II |
| D. | Only I and III |
| E. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. All of the above | |