English UPSC CSE Prelims 2018
Q81. Consider the following. 1. Birds 2. Dust blowing 3. Rain 4. Wind blowing Which of the above spreads plant diseases?
A 1 and 3 only B 3 and 4 only C 1, 2 and 4 only D 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2018
Q82. With references to organic farming in India, consider the following statements. 1. The National Programme for Organic Production’ (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union ministry of Rural Development. 2. ‘The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’ (APEDA), functions the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP. 3. Sikkim has become India’s first fully organic State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 2 and 3 only
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2017
Q83. Which of the following are the objectives of the ‘National Nutrition Mission’? 1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers. 2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women. 3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice. 4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1 and 2 only B 1, 2 and 3 only C 1, 2 and 4 only D 3 and 4 only
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Correct answer: 1 and 2 only
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Q84. What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the ‘National Agriculture Market’ scheme? 1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities. 2. It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
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Q85. Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture? 1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land 2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field 3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1 and 2 only B 3 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1 and 3 only
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2017
Q86. Consider the following statements: The nationwide ‘Soil Health Card Scheme’ aims at 1. Expanding the cultivable area under irrigation. 2. Enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality. 3. Checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A 1 and 2 only B 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 3 only
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2016
Q87. In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box, blue box, and green box’ in the news?
A WTO affairs B SAARC affairs C UNFCCC affairs D India-EU negotiations on FTA
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Correct answer: WTO affairs
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2016
Q88. With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year. 2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of the cyclones and unseasonal rains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 or 2
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Correct answer: 2 only
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2016
Q89. Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture?
A Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms. B Neem coating slows down the rate of distribution of urea in the soil C Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into the atmosphere by crop fields. D It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops.
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Correct answer: Neem coating slows down the rate of distribution of urea in the soil
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Q90. With reference to pre-packaged items in India, It is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011? 1. List of the ingredients including additives 2. Nutrition information 3. Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions 4. Vegetarian/ Non-Vegetarian Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A 1, 2 and 3 B 2, 4 and 4 C 1, 2 and 4 D 1 and 4 only
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 4
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2016
Q91. With reference to ‘Initiative for nutritional security through intensive millets promotions’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner with cluster approach. 2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme. 3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and micro irrigation equipment. Select the correct answer using the above
A 1 only B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 2 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1 and 2 only
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Q92. Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practicing drip irrigation? 1. Reduction of weed 2. Reduction in soil salinity 3. Reduction in soil erosion Select the correct answer using the code given below
A 1 and 2 only B 3 only C 1 and 3 only D None of the above is an advantage of practicing drip irrigation
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Correct answer: 1 and 3 only
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2015
Q93. What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilisers in agriculture? 1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur. 2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place. 3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1 and 3 only B 2 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 2 and 3 only
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Q94. The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the
A Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs B Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices C Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture D Agricultural Produce Market Committee
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Correct answer: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2015
Q95. In, India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the
A Essential Commodities Act, 1955 B Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act enacted by States C Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937 D Food Products Order, 1956 and Meat and Food Products Order, 1973
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Correct answer: Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act enacted by States
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2015
Q96. Consider the following statements. 1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers 2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency. 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
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Correct answer: 2 only
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2015
Q97. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
A Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 B Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 C Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 D Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
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Correct answer: Environment (Protection) Act, 1986