1. Which of the following statements are true about agriculture in Karnataka?
1. Karnataka has 10 agro-climatic zones based on rainfall, soil type, and topography.
2. Karnataka receives most of its rainfall from the retreating Northeast monsoon.
3. Finger millet is a prominent crop promoted under the Raitha Siri Yojane.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. Which of the following initiatives support Karnataka’s farmers?
1. Raitha Siri Yojane promotes minor millets with financial incentives.
2. VARUNA MITRA provides weather advisories for optimized farming.
3. The Agriculture Export Policy targets districts like Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru for coffee clusters.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3
3. Which of the following are challenges faced by Karnataka’s agricultural sector?
1. Fragmentation of land holdings.
2. Declining soil health and drought-prone areas.
3. Lack of access to international agricultural markets.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3
4. Which of the following are benefits of the Agriculture Export Policy in Karnataka?
1. It focuses on high-value crops like rose onions and pepper.
2. It aims to double farm exports by 2025.
3. It includes funding for pre- and post-harvest management.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3
5. Which of the following crops are significant under Raitha Siri Yojane?
1. Ragi (finger millet).
2. Little millet.
3. Sugarcane.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3
6. Which of the following statements are true about the VARUNA MITRA system?
1. It provides localized agro-meteorological advisories.
2. It requires internet access for farmers.
3. It issues alerts on extreme weather events and crop pests.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3
7. Which of the following statements reflect Karnataka’s agricultural export potential?
1. It includes indigenous and organic products in its export portfolio.
2. Clusters for pomegranate cultivation are established in Mysuru.
3. The policy primarily focuses on exporting processed foods.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3
8. Which of the following are features of Karnataka’s agricultural challenges?
1. Poor market access for small-scale farmers.
2. High dependency on rain-fed farming.
3. Over-reliance on traditional cereal crops.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3
9. Which of the following measures promote sustainable farming in Karnataka?
1. Financial incentives for drought-resistant crops.
2. Promoting water-intensive cash crops in dry zones.
3. Encouraging the use of organic manures and millets.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3
10. Which of the following are true about Karnataka’s Raitha Siri Yojane?
1. It focuses on crop diversification for rural resilience.
2. Farmers receive Rs. 10,000 per hectare for cultivating sugarcane.
3. Value addition of millets is supported with subsidies.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3
