Prelims Power Play

16th Sept, 2019

Santosh Sir@ KPRIAS

1. Consider the following statement regarding agriculture credit.

1. The share of agriculture credit as a percentage of GDP has increased in the last 20 years.
2. More than 50% of small and marginal farmers are covered by institutional credit.
3. Agriculture credit is more skewed towards allied agriculture activities in contrast to crop
loans.
4. Public investment in agriculture has shown a secular decline.

Which of the above statements are correct? Choose the correct option.

a. 1only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1 and 4 only
d. 1, 2 ,3 and 4
2. The steep fall in number of vulture bringing them close to extinction is because of
a. Pollution
b. Destruction of nest because of cutting of trees.
c. Use of Diclofenac.
d. Cross Breeding

3. Consider the following statement related to Survey of India (SOI)

1. It is the oldest scientific department of government of India.
2. A new web portal “nakshe” belongs to SOI.
3. It brings out high resolution maps of India.
4. It is under Department of science and technology.

Which of the above statements are correct? Choose the correct option.

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1, 2 and 3 only
c. 1,2 and 4 only
d. 1,2 ,3 and 4

4. Which of the below is correctly matched.

1. Hirakud Project--- Mahanadi River

2. Bhakra Nangal Project--- Sutlej River

3. Nagarjunasagar Project---Krishna River

4. Sardar Sarovar Project---Narmada River

a. 1 only

b. 1and 3 only

c.2 3 and 4 only

d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

5. Which of the following practices can be associated with Zero Budget natural farming

1. Vermi –Composting.

2. Green manuring

3. Conservation Tillage

4. Trash Mulching

Choose the correct option

a. 1 only

b. 1and 2 only

c.1, 2, and 3 only

d. 1, 2, 3 and 4