1. Which of the following statements are true about pre-independence Indian agriculture?
1. Agriculture was largely subsistence-based.
2. The zamindari system promoted agricultural growth.
3. Limited irrigation systems were developed in select regions.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 1 and 3
C. Only 2 and 3
D. All 1, 2, and 3
2. Which of the following are key components of the Green Revolution?
1. Introduction of high-yield variety (HYV) seeds.
2. Use of traditional farming techniques.
3. Expansion of irrigation facilities.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1 and 3
D. All 1, 2, and 3
3. Which of the following achievements are attributed to the Green Revolution?
1. Doubling of food grain production.
2. Elimination of environmental degradation.
3. Surplus food grain stocks for export.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 1 and 3
C. Only 2 and 3
D. All 1, 2, and 3
4. Which of the following are advancements in precision agriculture?
1. Use of GPS and GIS technologies.
2. Introduction of organic fertilizers.
3. Deployment of drones for field mapping.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 1 and 3
C. Only 2 and 3
D. All 1, 2, and 3
5. Which of the following statements are true regarding BT cotton?
1. It was introduced to combat pests like bollworm.
2. It is a genetically modified crop.
3. It has no controversies associated with it.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1 and 3
D. All 1, 2, and 3
6. Which of the following are examples of micro-irrigation technologies?
1. Drip irrigation.
2. Sprinkler systems.
3. Canal modernization.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1 and 3
D. All 1, 2, and 3
7. Which of the following institutions support agricultural research and extension?
1. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
2. Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).
3. Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1 and 3
D. All 1, 2, and 3
8. Which of the following are features of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
1. It provides crop insurance against natural calamities.
2. It guarantees a fixed income to farmers.
3. It aims to increase farmers’ financial security.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 1 and 3
C. Only 2 and 3
D. All 1, 2, and 3
9. Which of the following challenges impact Indian agriculture?
1. Climate change.
2. Fragmented landholdings.
3. Abundant post-harvest infrastructure.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1 and 3
D. All 1, 2, and 3
10. Which of the following are key suggestions for the way forward in Indian agriculture?
1. Expanding the use of IoT and AI in farming.
2. Promoting collaborative research globally.
3. Eliminating subsidies for all farmers.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1 and 3
D. All 1, 2, and 3
