1. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.
i. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture has been conceptualized to recognize the challenge of climate change to Indian agriculture.
ii. It is one of the eight missions under the NAPCC.
a. i only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
2. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.
i. The National Mission on Micro Irrigation is a centrally sponsored scheme.
ii. It enhances water-use efficiency by adopting different irrigation methods.
a. I only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
3. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.
i. The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture has 10 key dimensions to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
ii. It emphasizes the need to harness traditional knowledge for in-situ conservation of genetic resources.
a. i only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
4. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.
i. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme has been initiated to provide assistance for completing incomplete irrigation projects.
ii. They have to be approved by the Planning Commission to avail the benefit.
a. I only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
5. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.
i. The National Food Security Mission aims to increase production through area expansion.
ii. This programme was launched to enhance the production of rice, wheat and pulses.
a. I only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
6. Which of the following is a new sub-scheme under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana?
a. Bringing green revolution to eastern region
b. Special programme on oil palm area expansion
c. Accelerated fodder development programme
d. All the above
7. Which of the following is a new sub-scheme under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana?
a. Integrated development of pulses village in rainfed areas.
b. Vegetable initiative for urban clusters.
c. National mission for protein supplements.
d. All the above
8. Which of the following is an area of focus under RKVY?
a. Agriculture mechanization
b. Support to state seed farms
c. Encouraging non-farm activities
d. All the above
9. Which of the following is not an area of focus under RKVY?
a. Animal husbandry and fisheries development activities
b. Special schemes for beneficiaries of land reforms
c. Study tours of farmers
d. None of the above
10. Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.
i. Implementation of National Mission on Saffron is one of the new initiative introduced in 2010-11
ii. It extends green revolution to eastern regions
a. I only
b. ii only
c. both
d. none
ANSWER:-
1)c. both
2)c. both
3) c. both
4)c. both
5)c. both
6)d. All the above
7)d. All the above
8)d. All the above
9)d. None of the above
10)c. both
