question_answer 1)
A geographic area with an altitude of 400 metres has following characteristics.
Month Average maximum temp \[{}^\circ C\] Average minimum temp \[{}^\circ C\] Rainfall (mm) J 31 21 51 F 31 21 85 M 31 21 188 A 31 21 158 M 30 21 139 J 30 20 121 J 29 20 134 A 28 20 168 S 29 20 185 O 29 20 221 N 30 20 198 D 31 20 86
It this geograpnic area were 10 nave a natural forest, which one of the following would it most likely be?
A)
Moist temperate coniferous forest done
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B)
Montane subtropical forest done
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C)
Temperate forest done
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D)
Tropical rain forest done
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question_answer 2)
The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
A)
Paddy and Cotton done
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B)
Wheat and Jute done
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C)
Paddy and Jute done
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D)
Wheat and Cotton done
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question_answer 3)
Which is the most important support for all plant growth and all life?
A)
Topsoil done
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B)
Fertilizer done
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C)
Farming done
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D)
Pesticide done
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question_answer 4)
Which one of the following statements is correct?
A)
Red soil lie on the periphery of the Peninsular plateau done
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B)
The laterite soils are more acidic on the low-lying areas than on the higher areas done
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C)
Alluvial soils are poor in potash and phosphorus done
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D)
Black soils are rich in phosphorous, nitrogen and organic matter done
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question_answer 5)
Which of the following is not a problem associated with land?
A)
Water logging done
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B)
Salinization done
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C)
Desertification done
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D)
Climate Change done
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question_answer 6)
Which of the following statements is true with regard to food on this planet?
A)
There is unlimited amount of fish. done
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B)
There is enough food to feed every person. done
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C)
Every person is able to buy food. done
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D)
Green Revolution has solved the problem of hunger. done
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question_answer 7)
The retreating monsoon withdraws from the
A)
west coast to the east done
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B)
north to the south done
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C)
north-east India to the west cost done
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D)
north-west India to Bengal done
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question_answer 8)
Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the Green Revolution?
A)
It increases crop yields. done
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B)
It needs fertilizers and pesticides. done
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C)
It requires decreasing inputs over time. done
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D)
It uses high-yielding varieties of seeds. done
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question_answer 9)
Black soil requires least tilling because
A)
it is fertile done
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B)
it develops cracks on drying done
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C)
it is a lava origin done
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D)
it has plenty of iron and aluminum compounds done
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question_answer 10)
Why is it that India has one of the lowest agricultural yields in the world?
A)
Summers are very hot done
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B)
Lack of fertile soil done
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C)
Farmers being poor and illiterate do not use modern farming techniques done
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D)
Occurrence of frost at night done
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question_answer 11)
The state with the largest area under waste land is
A)
Gujarat done
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B)
Madhya Pradesh done
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C)
Jammu and Kashmir done
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D)
Rajasthan done
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question_answer 12)
Which of the following would be most suited for an area which has only two months of scanty rainfall in a year?
A)
Sugarcane done
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B)
Tea done
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C)
Cotton done
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D)
Pulses done
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question_answer 13)
Sucrose content is sugarcane decreases :
A)
if high rainfall occurs during the period of growth of the plant done
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B)
if frost occurs during the period of ripening done
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C)
if there is fluctuation in temperature during the period of growth of the plant done
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D)
if there is high temperature during the time of ripening done
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question_answer 14)
Doon valley is able to grow rice because
A)
it has warm summers and snow-melt waters for irrigation. done
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B)
people in the valley are rice eaters done
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C)
other crops cannot be grown done
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D)
there is a huge export demand done
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question_answer 15)
India has the highest productive potential of fisheries in
A)
inland water bodies done
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B)
shallow continental shelf done
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C)
deep sea areas done
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D)
brackish water lagoons done
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question_answer 16)
During winter, the northern half of India is warmer than areas at similar latitudes outside the country by \[3{}^\circ \] to \[8{}^\circ C\] . This is due to
A)
India experiencing a tropical monsoon climate. done
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B)
the warm currents done
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C)
the Tropic of Cancer passing through the middle of the country done
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D)
the presence of the Himalayas with their east and west extent done
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question_answer 17)
The extreme of temperature between summer and winter is quite low in southern part of Peninsular India mainly because
A)
the sun's rays are almost vertical throughout the year done
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B)
adjoining oceans moderate the temperature done
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C)
sky is generally cloudy done
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D)
strong winds blow throughout the year done
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question_answer 18)
The irregularity in the amount of rain in different parts of the north Indian plains, during different years, is mainly due to the
A)
irregular intensity of low pressure in the northwestern part of India done
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B)
difference in frequency of cyclones done
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C)
variations in the location of the axis of the low pressure trough done
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D)
the amount of moisture carried by the winds not being the same every year done
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question_answer 19)
How do the 'western disturbances' affect the crops in north India?
A)
They cause heavy damage to the standing crops done
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B)
They bring in locusts which destroy the crops done
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C)
They are beneficial to the crops by causing winter rain done
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D)
They help in keeping the plants warm to some extent in winter done
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question_answer 20)
Most of the precipitation in India is ____ in nature.
A)
cyclonic done
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B)
convectional done
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C)
orographic done
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D)
frontal done
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question_answer 21)
Which soil requires the least tilling?
A)
Red done
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B)
Black done
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C)
Laterite done
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D)
Alluvial done
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question_answer 22)
What kind of soil predominates in the sunderband area?
A)
Red done
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B)
Laterite done
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C)
Black done
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D)
Alluvial done
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question_answer 23)
Which one of the following does not belong to biosphere reserves set-up so far?
A)
Great Nicobar done
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B)
Sunderbans done
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C)
NandaDevi done
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D)
Gulf of Kachchh done
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question_answer 24)
Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an ?ecological hot spot??
A)
Western Himalayas done
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B)
Eastern Himalayas done
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C)
Western Ghats done
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D)
Eastern Ghats done
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question_answer 25)
Out of all the Biosphere Reserves in India, four have been recognized on the World Network by UNESCO. Which one of the following is not one of them?
A)
Gulf of Mannar done
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B)
Kanchenjunga done
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C)
Nanda Devi done
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D)
Sunderbans done
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question_answer 26)
Which of the following forest species is not characteristics of Deciduous forests?
A)
Teak done
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B)
Sal done
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C)
Sandalwood done
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D)
Deodar done
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question_answer 27)
In India, in which one of the following areas are the tropical evergreen forests found?
A)
The Western Ghats done
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B)
The Eastern Ghats done
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C)
The Western Himalaya done
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D)
The Central Himalaya done
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question_answer 28)
On the basis of the process of their formation, which of the following soils is formed differently from the other three?
A)
Khadar done
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B)
Bangar done
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C)
Bhabar done
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D)
Regur done
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question_answer 29)
Which one among the following is the best reason for the marked increase in the agricultural production in India in the past decades?
A)
Increases in the area under cultivation done
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B)
Conversion of barren land into agricultural land done
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C)
Use of improved agricultural methods and technologies done
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D)
Priority status given by the successive governments to agricultural sector over the industry sector done
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question_answer 30)
Which one among the following is not a reason for practising tank irrigation in Peninsular India?
A)
The undulating relief and hard rocks done
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B)
Little percolation of rain water due to impervious rock structure done
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C)
Most of the rivers of Peninsular India are perennial done
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D)
There are many streams which become torrential during rainy season done
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question_answer 31)
Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in
A)
desert margins, liable to strong wind action done
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B)
low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding done
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C)
scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 32)
In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context?
A)
The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics done
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B)
The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas done
clear
C)
The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of antihistamines done
clear
D)
It is a source of high quality biodiesel done
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question_answer 33)
Among the following forest types in India, which one occupies the largest area?
A)
Tropical wet evergreen forest done
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B)
Tropical moist deciduous forest done
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C)
Sub-tropical dry evergreen forest done
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D)
Montane wet temperate forest done
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question_answer 34)
The National Forestry Action Plan aims to bring 33% of land area in India under tree cover by which year?
A)
2008 done
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B)
2012 done
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C)
2016 done
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D)
2020 done
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question_answer 35)
What is mixed farming?
A)
Growing of several crops in a planned way done
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B)
Growing rabi as well as kharif crops done
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C)
Growing several crops and also rearing animals done
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D)
Growing of fruits as well as vegetables done
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question_answer 36)
Which one of the following states has the largest forest area to its total land area?
A)
Mizoram done
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B)
Arunachal Pradesh done
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C)
Sikkim done
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D)
Jammu and Kashmir done
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question_answer 37)
In which one of the following states is Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary located?
A)
Tamil Nadu done
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B)
Kerala done
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C)
Karnataka done
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D)
Andhra Pradesh done
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question_answer 38)
In which one of the following places is the Forest Survey of India (FSI), a national organisation engaged in forest cover mapping, forest inventory and training in the field of remote sensing and GIS, located?
A)
Dehradun done
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B)
Itanagar done
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C)
Ahmedabad done
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D)
Aizawl done
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question_answer 39)
Which one of the following states is the largest producer of black pepper in India?
A)
Tamil Nadu done
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B)
Kerala done
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C)
Karnataka done
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D)
Andhra Pradesh done
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question_answer 40)
Which of the following statements is not true with regard to GM crops?
A)
They could have greater resistance to pests. done
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B)
They are proven to be completely safe. done
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C)
They could resist drought or salinity. done
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D)
They could reduce the amount of fertilizer needed. done
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question_answer 41)
Which one of the following is categorised as millet?
A)
Wheat done
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B)
Rice done
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C)
Sorghum done
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D)
Maize done
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question_answer 42)
Leaching is the maximum in the soil type of
A)
Laterite done
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B)
Red done
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C)
Regur done
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D)
Desert done
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question_answer 43)
Sal trees are the typical species of
A)
Tropical rain forest done
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B)
Tropical monsoon forest done
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C)
Taiga forest done
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D)
Tundra forest done
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question_answer 44)
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given tiger reserves of India from North to South?
A)
Dudwa-Kanha-Indravati-Bandipur done
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B)
Kanha-Bandipur-Dudwa-Indravati done
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C)
Indravati-Kanha-Dudwa-Bandipur done
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D)
Dudwa-Kanha-Bandipur-Indravati done
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question_answer 45)
In wildlife conservation which one among the following best defines an 'endemic species'?
A)
When the critical number of a species declines in a forest due to parasitic attack done
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B)
A species which is cosmopolitan and can be commonly found in biosphere done
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C)
An endangered species which is found in a few restricted areas on the Earth done
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D)
A species confined to a particular region and not found anywhere else done
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question_answer 46)
Red soil colour is caused by
A)
aluminium compounds done
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B)
mercury compounds done
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C)
iron compound done
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D)
clay done
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question_answer 47)
Which one of the following is the example of subsistence farming?
A)
Shifting cultivation done
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B)
Commercial farming done
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C)
Extensive and intensive farming done
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D)
Organic farming done
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question_answer 48)
In India, in which one of the following areas are the tropical evergreen forests found?
A)
The Western Ghats done
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B)
The Eastern Ghats done
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C)
The Western Himalaya done
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D)
The Central Himalaya done
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question_answer 49)
In which of the following Hills is tea cultivated?
A)
Maikala Hills done
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B)
Nallamalai Hills done
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C)
Nilgiri Hills done
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D)
Shivalik Hills done
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question_answer 50)
Which one of the following types of forest covers the maximum area in India?
A)
Tropical rain forest done
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B)
Tropical moist deciduous forest done
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C)
Tropical dry deciduous forest done
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D)
Tropical dry evergreen forest done
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question_answer 51)
The minimum land area recommended for forest cover to maintain proper ecological balance in India is :
A)
25% done
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B)
33% done
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C)
43% done
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D)
53% done
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question_answer 52)
The first marine sanctuary in India, within its bounds coral reefs, mollusca, dolphins, tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, has been established in:
A)
Sundarbans done
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B)
Chilka Lake done
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C)
Gulf of Kutch done
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D)
Lakshadweep done
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question_answer 53)
Amongst the following Indian States which one has the minimum total forest cover?
A)
Sikkim done
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B)
Goa done
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C)
Haryana done
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D)
Kerala done
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question_answer 54)
Which one of the following is not a Biosphere reserve?
A)
Agasthyamali done
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B)
Nallamalai done
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C)
Nilgiri done
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D)
Panchmarhi done
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question_answer 55)
Which one of the following is also known as Top Slip?
A)
Ismlipal National Park done
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B)
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary done
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C)
Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary done
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D)
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park done
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question_answer 56)
Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region?
A)
Bandhavgarh National Park done
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B)
Dandeli Sanctuary done
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C)
Rajaji National Park done
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D)
Indravati National Park done
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question_answer 57)
Which one of the following is not essentially a species of the Himalayan vegetation?
A)
Juniper done
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B)
Mahogany done
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C)
Islver fir done
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D)
Spruce done
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question_answer 58)
Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?
A)
Andaman and Nicobar Islands done
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B)
Arunachal Pradesh done
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C)
Assam done
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D)
Meghalaya done
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question_answer 59)
When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
A)
Abundance of magnesium done
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B)
Accumulated humus done
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C)
Presence of ferric oxides done
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D)
Abundance of phosphates done
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question_answer 60)
Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in
A)
desert margins, liable to strong wind action done
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B)
low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding done
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C)
scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 61)
Which one of the following sets of conditions is necessary for a good crop of wheat?
A)
Moderate temperature and moderate rainfall done
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B)
High temperature and heavy rainfall done
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C)
High temperature and moderate rainfall done
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D)
Low temperature and low rainfall done
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question_answer 62)
Which one of the following agricultural practices is eco-friendly?
A)
Organic farming done
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B)
Shifting cultivation done
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C)
Cultivation of high yielding varieties done
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D)
Growing plants in glass-houses done
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question_answer 63)
The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, whose permission is required for cultivation of any genetically modified crop such as Bt Cotton in India, is under the Union Ministry of :
A)
Agriculture done
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B)
Environment and Forests done
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C)
Commerce and Industry done
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D)
Rural-Development done
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question_answer 64)
An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are those crops?
A)
Rice and wheat only done
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B)
Rice, wheat and pulses only done
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C)
Rice, wheat, pulses and oil seeds only done
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D)
Rice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and vegetables done
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question_answer 65)
Given below are the names of four energy crops. Which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol?
A)
Jatropha done
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B)
Maize done
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C)
Pongamia done
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D)
Sunflower done
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question_answer 66)
Which of the following is the chief characteristic of 'mixed farming'?
A)
Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops done
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B)
Cultivation of two or more crops in the same field done
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C)
Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 67)
Which one of the following regions of India has a Combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest? [CSAT 2015-1]
A)
North Coastal Andhra Pradesh done
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B)
South-West Bengal done
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C)
Southern Saurashtra done
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D)
Andaman and Nicobar Islands done
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question_answer 68)
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'? [CSAT 2015-1]
A)
Encouraging the farmers to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from others done
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B)
Involving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available qualityseeds to others at appropriate time and affordable cost done
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C)
Earmarking some villages exclusively for the done
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D)
Identifying the entrepreneurs in village and providing them technology and finance to set up seed companies done
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question_answer 69)
The agricultural production in different pans of India is very much affected by varying intensities of floods and droughts. Which one of the following measures would not be sustainable in this respect?
A)
Provision for extensive irrigation facilities done
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B)
Change in the crop calendar done
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C)
Avoidance of flood and drought prone areas for agriculture done
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D)
Emphasis on selection of crops best suited to flood and drought conditions done
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question_answer 70)
Kanha National Park belongs to which one among the following biogeographically areas in the world?
A)
Tropical Sub-humid Forests done
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B)
Tropical Humid Forests done
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C)
Tropical Dry Forests done
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D)
Middle and South Andaman done
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question_answer 71)
Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones
I. Soil pollution is any physical or chemical change in the soil conditions that may adversely affect the growth of plants and other organisms living in or on it. II. Most soil pollutants are agricultural chemicals, primary fertilizers and pesticides.
A)
I only done
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B)
II only done
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C)
Both done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer 72)
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the decreasing order of production (in million tones) of the given food grains in India?
A)
Wheat - Rice - Pulses - Coarse Cereals done
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B)
Rice - Wheat - Pulses - Coarse Cereals done
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C)
Wheat - Rice - Coarse Cereals - Pulses done
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D)
Rice - Wheat - Coarse Cereals - Pulses done
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question_answer 73)
In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context? [CSAT 2014 -1]
A)
The oil extracted from seeds is used in the Manu facture of biodegradable plastics done
clear
B)
The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas done
clear
C)
The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of antihistamines done
clear
D)
It is a source of high quality biodiesel done
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question_answer 74)
In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the [CSAT 2015-1]
A)
Essential Commodities Act, 1955 done
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B)
Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act enacted by States done
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C)
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937 done
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D)
Food Products Order, 1956 and Meat and Food done
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question_answer 75)
The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture', 'Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures' and 'Peace Clause' appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the
A)
Food and Agriculture Organization done
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B)
United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change done
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C)
World Trade Organisation done
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D)
United Nations Environment Programme done
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question_answer 76)
Which of the following is/are tributary tributaries of Brahmaputra?
1. Dibang 2. Kameng 3. Lohit
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 and 3 only done
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C)
1 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 77)
In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?
1. Cambay Basin 2. Cauvery Basin 3. Krishna-Godavari Basin
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A)
1 and 2 only done
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B)
3 only done
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C)
2 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 78)
Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?
A)
Cauvery and Tungabhadra done
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B)
Godavari and Krishna done
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C)
Mahanadi and Stone done
clear
D)
Narmada and Tapti done
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question_answer 79)
Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?
A)
Andhra Pradesh done
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B)
Chhattisgarh done
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C)
Karnataka done
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D)
Rajasthan done
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question_answer 80)
Consider the following statements :
1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions. 2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e. Eastern
Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
clear
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question_answer 81)
With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices:
1. Crop rotation 2. Sand fences 3. Terracing 4. Wind breaks
Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?
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question_answer 82)
Consider the following statements:
1. Silent Valley National Park in the Nallamalai range. 2. Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley National Park. 3. The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley's rainforests.
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question_answer 83)
What are the ways for the restoration of the soil?
I. Dilution II. Vapour extraction III. Bioremediation IV. Phytoremediation
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question_answer 84)
Consider the following crops of India
1. Cowpea 2. Green gram 3. Pigeon pea
Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?
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question_answer 85)
Consider the following statements
1. India is the only country in the world producing all the five known commercial varieties of silk. 2. India is the largest producer of sugar in the world.
Which of the statements given above less is/are correct?
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question_answer 86)
Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. 2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
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question_answer 87)
The active agents of soil forming process are
1. Climate 2. Parent material 3. Biota 4. Topography 5. Time
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question_answer 88)
Which of the following factors have caused water logging in the black lava soil of Deccam
1. Introduction of irrigation 2. Sugarcane cultivation 3. High-rainfall
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question_answer 89)
Which of the following are the rivers at the delta mouths of which mangroves occur in abundance?
1. Narmada 2. Subarnarekha 3. Krishna 4. Ganga
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question_answer 90)
Consider the following statements: Andhra Pradesh is one of the leading producers of rice because
1. It has fertile alluvial soil in the coastal plain. 2. It receives about 125 cm of rainfall per annum in the coastal tract. 3. It has a lot of tank irrigation in the coastal plain. Of these statements:
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question_answer 91)
Consider the following statements about Indian forestry:
1. About 40 per cent of the Indian forests are in the inaccessible mountainous regions which impode the speedy transfer of felled trees. 2. Although according to India's forest policy, a high proportion of the land area shall be covered by forest except in some states, the percentage of forest cover is precariously low. 3. Exploitation of forests is less time consuming and less costly, as almost in every forest a single type of tree dominates. 4. The annual productivity of the forests is 3.5 cubic metres per hectare. Of these statements
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question_answer 92)
What are the major causes of droughts in India?
1. Most of the rainfall occurs within a few months. 2. The absence of forests results in rapid run-off and thus droughts. 3. Rainfall is highly variable.
The amount of rainfall is inadequate.
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question_answer 93)
Consider the following programmes:
1. Afforestation and development of wastelands. 2. Reforestation and replantation in existing forests. 3. Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel. 4. Promotion of wide use of insecticides and pesticides to restrict the loss of forest area from degradation caused by pests and insects.
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question_answer 94)
Consider the following statements regarding environment issues of India:
1. Gulf of Mannar is one of the biosphere reserves. 2. The Ganga Action Plan, phase II has been merged with the National River Conservation Plan. 3. The National Museum of Natural History at New
Delhi imparts non-formal education in environment and conservation. Environmental Information System (ENVIS) acts as a decentralized information network for environment information. Which of these statements are correct?
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question_answer 95)
Consider the following statements: The black cotton soil of India
1. is mainly distributed over the river valleys of the lava region of the Deccan. 2. has a great capacity of retaining moisture 3. is extremely fertile at surface 4. occupies about 10 per cent of the total area of the country of these statements
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question_answer 96)
Consider the following statements :
1. The equatorial forests are evergreen. 2. The Mediterranean region has deciduous forests of broad leaved trees. 3. Taiga forests are found in Kashmir.
Which of the statements given above are correct
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question_answer 97)
Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason?
1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the State. 2. Rich pool of skilled labour is available.
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question_answer 98)
Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy 2. Coexistence of a large number of species 3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
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question_answer 99)
Consider the following pairs:
National Park River flowing through the Park 1. Corbett National Park Ganga 2. Kaziranga National Park Manas 3. Silent Valley: National Park Kaveri
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question_answer 100)
The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley. 2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras. 3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.
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question_answer 101)
Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
1. They are generally red in colour. 2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash. 3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP, 4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
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question_answer 102)
If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there?
1. Oak 2. Rhododendron 3. Sandalwood
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question_answer 103)
Consider the following crops:
1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?
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question_answer 104)
With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements :
1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites. 2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents. 3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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question_answer 105)
Consider the following statements :
1. Maize can be used for the production of starch. 2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel. 3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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question_answer 106)
What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'?
1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. 2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this. 3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this. 4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
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question_answer 107)
What are the benefits of implementing the ?Integrated Watershed Development Programme??
1. Prevention of soil runoff 2. Linking the country's perennial rivers with seasonal rivers 3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table 4. Regeneration of natural vegetation
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question_answer 108)
Consider the following statements
1. National parks are a special category of protected areas of land and sea coasts where people are an integral part of the system. 2. Sanctuaries are concerned with conservation of particular species. 3. Biosphere reserves are connected with the habitat of a particular wild animal.
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question_answer 109)
Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is not correct?
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question_answer 110)
Consider the following statements about black soil of India
1. Black soil becomes sticky when it is wet. 2. Black soil contains adequate nitrogen as well as phosphorus required for the growth of plants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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question_answer 111)
Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct?
1. The colour of the soil is red due to ferric oxide content. 2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash. 3. They are porous and have friable structure.
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question_answer 112)
Which of the following statements regarding jhum Cultivation in India are correct?
1. It is largely practised in North-Eastern Indian states. 2. It is referred to as 'slash and burn' technique. 3. In it, the fertility of soil is exhausted in a few years.
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question_answer 113)
Which of the following statements relating to Indian agriculture is/are correct?
1. India has the World's largest cropped area. 2. Cropping pattern is dominated by cereal crop. 3. The average size of an Indian farm holding is too small for several agricultural operations.
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question_answer 114)
Consider the following statements:
1. The forest cover in India constitutes around 20% of its geographical area. Out of the total forest cover, dense forest constitutes around 40%. 2. The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one third of the area of India under tree forest cover.
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question_answer 115)
Consider the following statements:
1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.
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question_answer 116)
Following are the characteristics of an area in India:
1. Hot and humid climate 2. Annual rainfall 200 cm 3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres 4. Annual range of temperature \[15{}^\circ C\]to \[30{}^\circ C\].
Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?
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question_answer 117)
Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
1. They are generally red in colour. 2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash. 3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP. 4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
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question_answer 118)
The following are the major oilseeds produced in India:
1. Sesamum 2. Mustard 3. Groundnut 4. Soyabean
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the descending order of the quantity of their production?
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question_answer 119)
Consider the following high yielding varieties of crops in India:
1. Arjun 2. Jaya 3. Padma 4. Sohalika
Which of these are of wheat?
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question_answer 120)
Consider the following statements:
1. India is the original home of the cotton plant 2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production
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question_answer 121)
Consider the following statements:
1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production 2. India ranks second in the world in export of tobacco
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question_answer 122)
Consider the following crops:
1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Maize 4. Mustard
Which of the above are kharif crops?
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question_answer 123)
Consider the following statements:
1. India is the only country in the world producing all the five known commercial varieties of silk, 2. India is the largest producer of sugar in the world.
Which of the statements given above less is/are correct?
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question_answer 124)
Due to their extensive rice cultivation, some regions may be contributing to global warming. To what possible reason/reasons is this is attributable?
1. The anaerobic conditions associated with rice cultivation cause the emission of methane. 2. When nitrogen based fertilizers are used, nitrous oxide is emitted from the cultivated soil.
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question_answer 125)
Consider the following crops of India :
1. Cowpea 2. Green gram 3. Pigeon pea
Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?
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question_answer 126)
Consider the following crops of India :
1. Groundnut 2. Sesamum 3. Pearl millet
Which of the above is/are predominantly rained crop/crops?
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question_answer 127)
Consider the following crops:
1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?
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question_answer 128)
With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements : [CSAT 2014-1]
1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites. 2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents. 3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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question_answer 129)
Consider the following pairs : [CSAT 2014-1]
Region Well-known for the production of 1. Kinnaur Areca nut 2. Mewat Mango 3. Coromandel Soya bean
Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched?
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question_answer 130)
Consider the following statements : [CSAT 2014 -1]
1. Maize can be used for the production of starch. 2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel. 3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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question_answer 131)
What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'? [CSAT 2014-1]
1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
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question_answer 132)
What can be the impact of excessive/ inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? [CSAT 2015-1]
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.
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question_answer 133)
Consider the following States [CSAT 2015-1]
1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Mizoram
In which of the above States do 'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests? occur?
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question_answer 134)
Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.
I. Irrigation has two roles to play: one is for protective purpose and another one for making the land useful for second crop. II. In India, there are three basic sources of irrigation wells, canals and tanks.
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question_answer 135)
Consider the following pairs :
Region Well-known for the production of 1. Kinnaur Areca nut 2. Mewat Mango 3. Coromandel Soya bean
Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched?
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question_answer 136)
Consider the following pairs :
Pro 1 . Programme/Project Ministry 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme Ministry of Agriculture 2. Desert Development Programme Ministry of Environment and Forests 3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas Ministry of Rural Development
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question_answer 137)
Match the following
List I (Natural Vegetation of India) List II (Annual Rainfall Received) A. Tropical evergreen forests 1. 100-200 cm B. Tropical deciduous forests 2. Above 200 cm C. Tropical dry forests 3. Less than 50 cm D. Arid forests 4. Above 300 cm 5. 50-100 cm
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question_answer 138)
Match the following
List I (Biosphere Reserve) List II (Places) A. Manas 1. Meghalaya B. Pachmarhi 2. Asorn C. Nokrek 3. Madhya Pradesh D. Achanakmar Amarkantak 4. Chhattisgarh
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question_answer 139)
Match the following
List I (Tiger Reserve) List II (State) A. Indravati 1. Kamatka B. Periyar 2. Odisha C. Simlipal 3. Kerala D. Bandipur 4. Chhattisgarh
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question_answer 140)
Arrange the following tiger reserves of India from North to South :
1. Indravati 2. Dudhwa 3. Bandipur 4. Similipal
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D)
2 - 1 - 4 ? 3 done
clear
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question_answer 141)
Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
List-I List-II (Product) (Major Producer) A. Tea 1. Andhra Pradesh B. Jute 2. Kerala C. Rubber 3. Orissa D. Tobacco 4. Tamil Nadu
Codes:
A)
A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 done
clear
B)
A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 done
clear
C)
A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 done
clear
D)
A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 done
clear
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question_answer 142)
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the List
List-I (Type of vegetation)
List-II (State)
A.
Mangrove
1
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Scrub
2
Kamataka
C.
Teak
3
Rajasthan
D.
Coniferous
4
Arunachal Pradesh
A)
A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 done
clear
B)
A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 done
clear
C)
A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 done
clear
D)
A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 done
clear
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question_answer 143)
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A)
Teak - Jammu and Kashmir done
clear
B)
Deodar - Madhya Pradesh done
clear
C)
Sandalwood - Kerala done
clear
D)
Sundari - West Bengal done
clear
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question_answer 144)
Match List-I (Mangrove) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (State) List-II (Mangrove) A. Achra Ratnagiri 1. Karnataka B. Coondapur 2. Kerala C. Pichavaram 3. Andhra Pradesh D. Vembanad 4. Maharashtra 5.Tamil Nadu
Codes:
A)
A-2 B-2 C-4 D-4 done
clear
B)
A-1 B-5 C-5 D-1 done
clear
C)
A-5 B-3 C-3 D-5 done
clear
D)
A-4 B-4 C-2 D-2 done
clear
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question_answer 145)
Match List I (National Park/Sanctuary) with List II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List-I List-II A Kanger Ghati National Park Chhattisgarh B. Nagerhole National Park Haryana C. Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Himachal Pradesh D. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary 4. Karnataka
Codes:
A)
A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 done
clear
B)
A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2 done
clear
C)
A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 done
clear
D)
A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 done
clear
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question_answer 146)
Match List-I (Biosphere Reserve) with List-II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List-I List-II A. Similipal 1. Sikkim B. Dehong Deband 2. Uttaranchal C. Nokrek 3. Arunachal Pradesh D. Kanchenjunga 4. Orissa 5. Meghalaya
Codes:
A)
A-1 B-4 C-1 D-4 done
clear
B)
A-3 B-5 C-5 D-3 done
clear
C)
A-5 B-2 C-2 D-1 done
clear
D)
A-4 B-1 C-4 D-1 done
clear
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question_answer 147)
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-1 (National Park /Wildlife Sanctuary) List- II (State) A. Bondia Wildlife Sanctuary 1. Orissa B. Kangerghat National Park 2. Assam C. Orang Sanctuary 3. Chhattisgarh D. Ushkothi Wildlife 4. Goa Sanctuary 5. Tripura
Codes:
A)
A-2 B-2 C-4 D-4 done
clear
B)
A-1 B-3 C-3 D-1 done
clear
C)
A-5 B-5 C-2 D-2 done
clear
D)
A-3 B-1 C-1 D-3 done
clear
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question_answer 148)
Match List-I (National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary) with List-1) (Nearby Town) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (National Park/ Wildlife Sanctuary) List-II (Nearby Town) A. Chandra Prabha 1. Jaipur B. Karera 2. Jhansi C. Jaisamand 3. Agra D. Nahargarh 4. Varanasi 5. Udaipur
Codes:
A)
A-4 B-4 C-1 D-1 done
clear
B)
A-4 B-2 C-5 D-1 done
clear
C)
A-5 B-2 C-3 D-1 done
clear
D)
A-5 B-1 D-3 D-2 done
clear
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question_answer 149)
Which of the following pairs of states and their important crops are correctly matched?
1. Kerala-Tapioca 2. Maharashtra-Cotton 3. West Bengal-Jute 4. Gujarat-Groundnut
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
B)
1, 2 and 4 done
clear
C)
1, 3 and 4 done
clear
D)
2, 3 and 4 done
clear
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question_answer 150)
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
List-I (Crops) List-II (Geographical conditions) Barley 1. Hot and dry climate with poor soil B. Rice 2. Cool climate with poorer soil C. Millets 3. Warm and moist climate with high attitude D. Tea 4. Hot and moist climate with rich soil
Codes:
A)
A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 done
clear
B)
A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 done
clear
C)
A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 done
clear
D)
A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 done
clear
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question_answer 151)
What are the benefits of micro irrigation?
I. Most efficient method of irrigation II. Increases crop productivity with less water usage III. Saves electricity IV. Enhances fertilizer use efficiency V. Reduces the problems of water logging
A)
I and II only done
clear
B)
II and III only done
clear
C)
I, II, III, IV only done
clear
D)
All done
clear
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question_answer 152)
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Agricultural products) List-II (Foremost producer) A. Cotton 1. Madhya Pradesh B. Gram 2. Gujarat C. Black pepper 3. West Bengal D. Pineapple 4. Kerala
Codes:
A)
A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 done
clear
B)
A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 done
clear
C)
A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 done
clear
D)
A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 done
clear
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question_answer 153)
Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.
I. Drip irrigation is an irrigation method that saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of the plants. II. The efficiency of drip irrigation is 85%.
A)
I only done
clear
B)
II only done
clear
C)
Both done
clear
D)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer 154)
Consider the following pairs:
National Park River flowing through the Park 1. Corbett National Park Ganga 2. Kaziranga National Park Manas 3. Silent Valley: National Park Kaveri
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
A)
1 and 2 done
clear
B)
3 only done
clear
C)
1 and 3 done
clear
D)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer 155)
Consider the following pairs : [CSAT 2015 -1]
Programme/Project Ministry 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme Ministry of Agriculture Desert Development Environment and Forests Ministry of Programme 3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas Ministry of Rural Development
Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched?
A)
1 and 2 only done
clear
B)
3 only done
clear
C)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
D)
None done
clear
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question_answer 156)
Consider the following pairs :
Wetlands Confluence of rivers 1. Harike Wetlands Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej 2. Keoladeo Ghana National Park Confluence of Banas and Chambal Kolleru Lake Confluence of Musi and Krishna
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 and 3 only done
clear
C)
1 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
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question_answer 157)
Consider the following pairs :
Hills Region 1. Cardamom Hills Coromandel Coast 2. Kaimur Hills Konkan Coast 3. Mahadeo Hills Central India 4. Mikir Hills North-East India
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A)
1 and 2 done
clear
B)
2 and 3 done
clear
C)
3 and 4 done
clear
D)
2 and 4 done
clear
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question_answer 158)
The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
1. To provide modern technology, training in modem farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity 2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapers, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities 3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A)
1 and 3 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
2 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
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question_answer 159)
With reference to 'Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion', 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 code given below.
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 and 3 only done
clear
C)
1 and 2 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
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question_answer 160)
Which of the following is/are the advantage /advantages of practising drip irrigation?
1. Reduction in 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 done
clear
B)
3 only done
clear
C)
1 and 3 only done
clear
D)
None of the above is an advantage of practising drip irrigation done
clear
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question_answer 161)
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 done
clear
B)
Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil done
clear
C)
Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into atmosphere by crop fields done
clear
D)
It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops done
clear
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question_answer 162)
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 cyclones and unseasonal rains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
clear
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