MCQ CHALLENGE FOR KAS PRELIMS – DAY 72

MCQ CHALLENGE FOR KAS PRELIMS – DAY 72

1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The Rig Veda contains references to agricultural practices.
2. Early Indian agriculture depended solely on monsoon rains.
3. Domestication of rice began in India during the 18th century.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
2. Which of the following statements are true about Green Revolution?
1. It introduced high-yielding varieties of rice and wheat.
2. Norman Borlaug played a key role in its success.
3. It focused exclusively on oilseeds and pulses.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
3. Which of the following statements are true regarding White Revolution?
1. Verghese Kurien is associated with this revolution.
2. It made India the largest milk producer in the world.
3. It focused on rice production.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
4. Which of the following statements are true regarding Blue Revolution?
1. It focuses on fish and aquaculture production.
2. It began during the 1980s.
3. India became the largest fish producer globally.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
5. Which of the following statements are true regarding Challenges in Indian Agriculture?
1. Over-reliance on rainfed agriculture.
2. Rising costs of fertilizers and inputs.
3. Decline in the use of hybrid seeds.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
6. Which of the following statements are true regarding Key Features of Yellow Revolution?
1. It focused on increasing edible oil production.
2. It was launched during the 1960s.
3. Technology Mission on Oilseeds was a key initiative.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
7. Which of the following statements are true regarding Golden Revolution?
1. It relates to horticulture and honey production.
2. India became the largest producer of mango and banana.
3. It focused on increasing the yield of coffee plantations.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
8. Which of the following statements are true regarding Agricultural Revolutions?
1. The Pink Revolution focused on onion and prawn production.
2. The Silver Revolution boosted egg production.
3. The Brown Revolution emphasized horticulture.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
9. Which of the following statements are true regarding Food Security in India?
1. Food grain production increased 6 times post-1950s.
2. India’s agriculture sector contributes 50% to GDP.
3. India is the largest global producer of pulses.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
10. Which of the following statements are true regarding Fisheries Development in India?
1. Marine aquaculture is central to the Blue Revolution.
2. India is the second-largest fish producer globally.
3. Sardine and carp are prominent fish species.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3