Question : The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) aims to:

Option 1: Provide financial assistance to farmers for crop insurance
 

Option 2: Enhance irrigation efficiency and water use in agriculture
 

Option 3: Promote organic farming practices in rural areas

Option 4: Improve access to credit for small and marginal farmers

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In Andhra Pradesh, low rainfall and increased (1) ______ on borewells have led to soil aridity, while (2) ______ snow and more rainfall has (3) ______ the desertification crisis in Himachal Pradesh. On the other (4) ______, in Rajasthan, canals, tube-well irrigation and shelterbelts have (5) ______ to an increase in the green cover.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.

Option 1: growth

Option 2: support

Option 3: addiction

Option 4: dependence

Question : Cotton requires _____ temperature, light rainfall or irrigation, _________ frost-free days and bright sun-shine for its growth.

Option 1: high, 210

Option 2: low, 150

Option 3: low, 210

Option 4: high, 150

Question : Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
Big dams received a big push from politicians and bureaucracy pouring enormous amounts of borrowed money in the early years of Independence. There has however been hardly any attempt at questioning the extent of damage caused or in evaluating whether the promises of food, water and prosperity for all have actually been realised. The diversion of rivers and construction of a long system of canals in a densely populated country like India will involve displacement of people on a colossal scale and the people affected are never likely to agree with such measures. All over the world, community reaction is to prevent construction of large dams. Preserving rivers in free-flow condition is considered ecologically necessary and the construction of large dams is now legally prohibited in Sweden and also in parts of USA. The technical challenges to be faced in redrawing the geography of the country are many and full of dangerous consequences and the mad rush in pursuit of such a chimera will prove disastrous. The cost of the project is so stupendous that any water made available will cost so much that governments will have to be forever subsidizing farmers. What long-term impact this massive borrowing will have on the economy is difficult to foresee.

Question:

Mark the statement which is false regarding the water which is made available through the dam?

 

Option 1: Water generated is primarily used in washing.

Option 2: Due to the high cost of the water from the dams goverment offers subsidy to the farmers.

Option 3: Water is used mainly for the irrigation purpose.

Option 4: High cost is involved in the water generated through the dams.

Question : Assertion: The Green Revolution played a significant role in increasing agricultural productivity in India.

Reason: The introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds, modern agricultural techniques, and better irrigation facilities contributed to increased food production.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 3: Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : Assertion: Diversification of agricultural activities promotes the use of renewable energy.

Reason: It encourages the adoption of technologies like solar pumps and biogas plants for irrigation and energy needs.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
 

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
  

Option 3: Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : The advanced irrigation system in Vijayanagar included:

Option 1: Windmills

Option 2: Aqueducts

Option 3: Drip irrigation

Option 4: Water wheels

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In Andhra Pradesh, low rainfall and increased (1) ______ on borewells have led to soil aridity, while (2) ______ snow and more rainfall has (3) ______ the desertification crisis in Himachal Pradesh. On the other (4) ______, in Rajasthan, canals, tube-well irrigation and shelterbelts have (5) ______ to an increase in the green cover.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.

Option 1: lead

Option 2: led

Option 3: leading

Option 4: leads

Question : The primary source of water for irrigation in Vijayanagar was:

Option 1: Wells

Option 2: Rainwater harvesting

Option 3: Rivers

Option 4: Canals

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In Andhra Pradesh, low rainfall and increased (1) ______ on borewells have led to soil aridity, while (2) ______ snow and more rainfall has (3) ______ the desertification crisis in Himachal Pradesh. On the other (4) ______, in Rajasthan, canals, tube-well irrigation and shelterbelts have (5) ______ to an increase in the green cover.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

Option 1: few

Option 2: least

Option 3: less

Option 4: fewer