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1 As per the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), how is the Second Green
Revolution touted to be different from the first Green Revolution?
1. It should focus on the needs of small and marginal farmers and not be restricted to large farmers.
2. It should use completely organic seeds, and not any bred variety or genetically modified high
yielding variety.
3. It should aim not only to increase production but also to sustain the productivity within the limits of
natural resources.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
2 Bioinformatics has which of the following applications?

1. Computational Biology
2. Genome sequencing
3. Data mining (biological)

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
3 Conservation agriculture (CA) integrates ecological management with scientific agricultural

production. CA advocates the use of
1. Maximum soil tillage
2. Herbicide, weedicide or fungicides in a balanced way
3. Plant growth regulators

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
4 Physiological Soil Drought can be caused by

1. Low atmospheric moisture
2. Poor monsoon
3. Presence of excessive salts in the soil
4. pH alterations in soil that reduce water intake by plants

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
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5 Consider the following about certain biofertilizers.

1. Azotobacter is a biofertilizer microbe that helps in soil aggregation.
2. Azospirillum is a nitrogen-fixing bacteria that works only under aerobic conditions.
3. Azolla is a free-floating water fern that fixes atmospheric nitrogen in association with nitrogen
fixing blue green alga.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
6 Podu cultivation system is practiced by which of the following tribes?

1. Dongaria Kondh
2. Bonda
3. Gond
Which of the above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 3 only
7 Consider the following terminologies sometimes seen in agricultural contexts.

1. Acedophilies are plants which can grow in highly acidic soils.
2. Frequent use of some commercial fertilizers can leave an acid residue in the soil.
3. The amount of calcium carbonate required to neutralize the acid residue is referred as its
equivalent acidity.

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
8 With respect to WTO’s Agriculture Agreement, consider the following about its boxes.
1. In order for a subsidy to qualify as a green box subsidy, it must not distort trade or at most cause
minimal distortion.
2. Environmental protection and regional development programmes are excluded from the purview of
Green box.
3. Agriculture Agreement allows developing countries additional flexibilities in providing domestic
support under the Development Box.

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
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9 Past measures that have been taken to reign in food-based inflation in India include
1. Imposing a minimum export price for certain commodities
2. Stock holding limits for some commodities
3. Higher Minimum Support Price (MSP) to incentivize food production

A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
10 Consider the following about Blue green algae.

1. They contain chlorophyll.
2. They are always found in symbiotic relationships.
3. They secrete vitamins which help in the growth of an associated plant.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
11 Bt is shorthand for common soil-inhabiting bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis. Consider the
following about it.
1. Bt can be found on the leaves of plants as well as in stored grain.
2. While crops genetically modified using Bt are toxic to Beetles, they are not toxic to flies.
3. All kinds of Bt are extremely toxic to human beings.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
12 Consider the following about the Agriculture sector.

1. It is the biggest unorganised sector of the economy in terms of contribution to labour force.
2. Farming as a profession bears no burden of any income tax.
3. Agricultural exports as a percentage of agricultural GDP have declined in the last decade.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
13 Consider the following about Maize crop production in India.

1. Maize is cultivated throughout the year in all states of the country.
2. It is the only crop for which no “cross hybrids” have been introduced for field trials or commercial


production.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
14 Consider the following statements about Green manuring.

1. Growing of green manure crops in the off season reduces weed proliferation and weed growth.
2. Green manuring helps in reclamation of alkaline soils.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
15 Consider the following about Hydroponics.

1. Plants are grown without using soil.
2. Artificial nutrient solutions are not used.
3. It uses less water than conventional agriculture.

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 only
16 With respect to Integrated pest management (IPM), consider the following statements.
1. IPM aims at complete eradication of pests.
2. Synthetic pesticides are not to be used in IPM.
3. Plant quarantine and crop sanitation are an integral part of IPM.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
17 IndiaBioscience is a program primarily funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT),

Government of India. It aims to
1. Enable networking of life science professionals across India and abroad
2. Increase visibility of Indian scientific research and opportunities in Bioscience
3. Fund novel genetic engineering and breeding programmes in India

A. 1 only


B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
18 "Summer Ploughing" is defined as the ploughing the field across the slope during hot summer with
the help of specialized tools with primary objective of opening of the soil crust. It offers which of
these advantages?
1. Increase in permeability of soil and improvement of soil texture
2. Hazards of insects and pests on subsequent crop is reduced
3. Disinfecting the soil with sun rays

A. 1 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
19 Forest fires can be caused by which of these environmental or human causes?

1. Shifting cultivation practiced by tribes
2. Gathering of minor forest produce by locals requiring forest patch clearance
3. Friction of bamboos swaying due to high wind velocity

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
20 Which of these are Fungal Antagonists?

1. Verticillium lecanii
2. Aspergillus niger
3. Beauveria bassiana

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
21 With respect to the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV &FR) Act, 2001, consider
the following statements.
1. It seeks to safeguard the rights of plant breeders to encourage the development of new varieties of
plants.
2. The Act provides for an authority for the maintenance of a National Gene Bank.
3. It aims to stimulate investment for research and development both in public & private sector for the
development of new plant varieties.

A. 1 and 2 only


B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
22 In order to control Brucellosis, a scheme of Brucella Free Village has been planned and to implement
this scheme a pilot study has been proposed. Consider the following about Brucellosis.
1. It is a bacterial disease that affects cattle and sheep.
2. Humans can acquire the disease through direct contact with infected animals.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
23 Consider the following about the World Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS).
1. it is a core program of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
2. It aims to provide relevant climate based information for policy makers in support of sustainable
development.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
24 The ‘National Agricultural Science Fund’ (NASF) was setup with which of the following objective(s)?
1. To provide policy support to the decision makers for use of basic and strategic research in
agriculture
2. To venture fund local innovations and green solutions proposed by self-governance bodies like Gram
Sabha and Gram Panchayat

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
25 Precision agriculture employs which of the following technologies?

1. Internet of things
2. GPS
3. Drones and satellite imagery

A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only


26 Micropropagation can be achieved through which of the following methods?

1. Grafting
2. Budding
3. Layering

A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
27 Consider the following statements.

1. Plants generally take up nitrates and nitrites and convert them into amino acids which are used to
make proteins.
2. Some bacteria convert nitrates and nitrites in soil into elemental nitrogen

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
28 Indian Agri Exchange portal is a single window solution for Agriculture products exported from India.
It is a joint collaboration of
A. UNCTAD and Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare

B. SEBI and NABARD
C. NABARD and UNCTAD
D. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare and SEBI
29 With reference to the Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP), consider the
following statements.
1. It is a flagship programme of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) for channelling climate
and environmental finance to smallholder farmers.
2. The ASAP fund allows country programmes to design projects from a climate-informed perspective
and leverage resources for technical assistance.
3. It works to enhance the documentation and dissemination of knowledge on approaches to climate-
resilient agriculture among farmers.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
30 Which of the following agricultural schemes/institutions has a dedicated support component for the
North-eastern region or the SCs/ST/s or both?
1. Marketing Infrastructure Scheme


2. National Horticulture Board

3. Grameen Bhandaran Yojana (formerly)

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
31 Objectives of the “Seed Village Concept” include

1. Organizing seed production in cluster (or) compact area
2. Replacing existing genetically modified varieties with local varieties of seeds
3. Reducing the seed replacement rate

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 only

Assertion (A): Plants with C4 pathway of photosynthesis are more efficient than plants with C3
pathway.
Reason (R): C4 plants lose less water than a C3 plant for the same amount of carbon fixation.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?

A. A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
B. A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
C. A is correct, but R is incorrect.
D. Both A and R are incorrect.
33 Sometimes the Union Government waives the import duty of certain crops to zero. This is usually
done with a view of
1. Uncertainty over the production of the crop
2. Tackling dumping by foreign producers

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
34 Biofuel or Biodiesel can be derived from which of the following plants?

1. Pungam or Pongamia pinnata
2. Simarouba or Simarouba glauca
3. Jatropha or Jatropha curcas

A. 3 only


B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 2 only
35 Ideal conditions for growing Cotton are
A. Low temperature, low rainfall and cloudy weather

B. Freezing/near thawing temperature, heavy rainfall, frost-free days and bright sunshine
C. Moderate temperature, heavy rainfall and cloudy weather
D. High temperature, light rainfall, frost-free days and bright sunshine
36 Agrobacterium has become an important tool for plant improvement by genetic engineering because
1. It has a special ability to transfer DNA between itself and plants.
2. It is the only bacterium that can be added to a plant without causing any tumour.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
37 Which of the following agricultural practices were associated with the Harappan Settlements?
1. Ploughing of crop fields
2. Consumption of animal products
3. Mixed cropping
4. Practice of Irrigation

A. 1 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

1. Molecular markers are genetic tags that identify a particular location in a genome that controls a
specific phenotypic trait.
2. Marker assisted selection (MAS) make it possible to shorten the time period required for developing
new crop varieties.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
39 Well-developed futures market for agricultural commodities is a key policy objective of the
government of India. Such markets can help protect farmers against
1. Extreme seasonal price variations
2. Exploitative and long intermediary chains



A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
40 Indian Biosafety Knowledge Portal (IBKP) provides information on

1. Relevant Acts and Rules related to Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in India
2. Biosafety and Biocontainment guidelines in India

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
41 Which of the following objective(s) is/are to be achieved through the development of Nutri-farms, a
scheme of the Government of India?
1. Increase in trials of genetically modified crops to improve their nutritional profile
2. Development of supply-chain of nutri-rich produce to vulnerable sections of population
3. Encouragement of commercial cultivation of specified nutri-rich crops through cluster approach of
farmers

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
42 Tissue culture (TC) is the cultivation of plant cells, tissues, or organs on specially formulated nutrient
media. Consider the following about it.
1. An entire plant can be regenerated from a single cell.
2. Micropropagation is a form of tissue culture.
3. Plants grown using tissue culture are genetically different from their parent plant.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
43 Consider the following about plant nutrition.

1. Carbon is the basic molecular component of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids in
plants.
2. The photosynthetic process in green leaves converts CO2 and H2O into simple carbohydrates from
which amino acids, sugars, proteins, nucleic acid are synthesized.
3. Nitrogen is a component of many important organic compounds including proteins and nucleic
acids.



A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
44 Consider the following statements about certain agricultural practices.

1. Agrihorticulture is a form of agroforestry.
2. Agroclimatic Region is defined entirely on the basis of edaphic factors (soil types).
3. Agroecological Zone is broadly homogenous in edaphic and climatic factors.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
45 With respect to Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative(SSI), consider the following statements.

1. It uses more water and more fertilizers (organic) to achieve higher sugarcane yields.
2. It does not advocate the use of intercropping with sugarcane crops to maintain sucrose levels of
cane juice.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
46 Which of the following factors differentiate Organic farming from Conventional farming?
1. Harmony with nature as against domination of nature
2. Restraint in crop production as against complete exploitation of the land
3. Diversity on the farm as against monoculture

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 2 only
47 Which of the following 'Biopreservatives', similar to Ginger and Garlic, are antifungal/antibacterial?
1. Vanilla
2. Cinnamon
3. Onion
4. Cocoa

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 3 only


C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4 only
48 While recommending price policy of various commodities under its mandate, the Commission for
Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) keeps in mind
1. Cost of production
2. Domestic and international price trends
3. Inter-crop price parity
4. Terms of trade between agricultural and non-agricultural sectors

A. 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
49 The Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) is a co-sponsored programme which regularly assesses
the status of global climate observations and produces guidance for its improvement. It is co-
sponsored by the
1. World Meteorological Organization (WMO),
2. World Economic Forum (WEF)
3. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
4. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
50 Producer’s Development and Upliftment (PRODUCE) fund, for the promotion of Farmer Producer
Organizations (FPOs), is situated in
A. National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management

B. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
C. National Commission on Agriculture
D. National Commission on Farmers
51 Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) was launched amalgamating which of these ongoing
schemes then?
1. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP)
2. Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)
3. National Programme on Conservation of Water (NPCW)

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3


52 Integrated Scheme for Agriculture Management (ISAM) includes which of the following sub-
schemes?
1. Grameen Bhandaran Yojana (GBY)
2. Agri-Business Development (ABD) through Venture Capital Assistance (VCA)
3. Strengthening of Agmark Grading Facilities (SAGF)

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
53 The Gender and Land Rights Database (GLRD) launched by FAO has which of the following
objective(s)?
1. Finance capital formation in women owned landholdings that are less than two hectares in size
2. Identify major political, legal and cultural factors that influence gender-equitable land tenure

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
54 The classification of a country as a Low-income Food-Deficit Country (LIFDC), used for analytical
purposes by FAO, is traditionally determined by three criteria. These include
1. Size of agriculture sector compared to GDP
2. Net food trade position
3. Persistence of civil war or exogenous shocks

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
55 Consider the following about National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX).
1. NCDEX is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
2. The Exchange was incorporated as a public limited company.
3. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is a major shareholder.
4. The Exchange trades in commodities such as pulses, spices and guar, which are usually not traded
on any other platforms globally.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
56 Soil in boreal forests are generally poor in nutrients due to


1. Deep roots of trees depleting nutrient base of soil

2. Strong leaching of soil for long periods
3. Parent material of soil being deficient in nutrients

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
57 Crop Residue Burning (CRB) has been identified as a major health and environmental hazard in
Punjab and Haryana. CRB leads to a loss of which of the following minerals from soil?
1. Arsenic
2. Phosphorous
3. Potassium

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 3 only
58 Contract farming is the contractual arrangement between farmer and the firm, whether oral or
written, specifying one or more conditions of production and/or marketing of an agricultural product.
Consider the following about it in India.
1. There is a price guarantee in all contract farming arrangements.
2. The contract may oblige the contracting firms to supply production inputs, extension or credit in
exchange for a marketing arrangement.
3. Any sharing of knowledge inputs or know-hows by firms under contract farming is automatically
covered under Patent laws.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
59 Photoperiodism is a phenomenon related to
A. Flowering in plants
B. Mode of photosynthesis in plants
C. Nutrient rejuvenation in plants as a function of sunlight
D. Impact of global warming on plant life cycle
60 Consider the following plant diseases and the microorganisms that cause them.
1. Citrus Canker : Bacteria
2. Rust of Wheat : Virus
3. Yellow Vein mosaic : Fungi



A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
61 Modern biotechnology includes which of the following techniques/practices?

1. In vitro nucleic acid techniques
2. Fusion of cells (genes) only within the taxonomic family

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
62 “Commercialisation of agriculture” was one of the major policies of the British Empire in rural India.
What do you understand by this term?
1. Land reforms for greater revenue generation
2. Agricultural production for sale in the market
3. Making tenants the sole owner of the land

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
63 Consider the following about the Biotech-KISAN Scheme.

1. Fellowship will be given to women farmers for training and education in farm practice.
2. Government will undertake an ambitious project of genome sequencing of registered indigenous
cattle breeds of India.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
64 The release of transgenic crops is governed by the Indian Environment Protection Act (EPA) – 1986.
Their regulation and approval is governed by which of these institutions?
1. Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC)
2. Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)
3. Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC)

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only


D. 1, 2 and 3
65 Single Cell Protein (SCP) brings a tremendous opportunity to transform world’s agriculture. How is it
advantageous over conventional food production methods?
1. Considerably less land use
2. Global greenhouse gas emissions reduction
3. Low water footprint

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
66 Consider the following matches of specific disasters and related nodal agencies for early warning in
the Government of India.
1. Cyclone: Indian Meteorological Department
2. Floods: Central Water Commission
3. Landslides: Ministry of Earth Sciences

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
67 Photobioreactors provide a controlled environment for

1. Growth of small phototrophic organisms
2. Growing plants without using any artificial light

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
68 Consider the following statements about GRiSP which aims to dramatically improve the ability of rice
farmers to feed growing populations in some of the world’s poorest nations.
1. The Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP) is Consultative Group on International Agricultural
Research (CGIAR) Research Program on Rice.
2. GRiSP is being led in Asia by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None


69 National Certification System for Tissue Culture Raised Plants (NCS-TCP) is a unique quality
management system established by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India. Consider the
following about it.
1. It was established under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. The certified batches of tissue culture raised plants are provided with certification labels enabled
with barcode.
3. Only Public Sector tissue culture production facilities get recognition under the system.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
70 The Food Price Index published by FAO tracks
A. Average price of selected grains in the public stockholding programmes of major agricultural
nations
B. Ratio of average prices of major agricultural crops in developed and developing countries
C. The prices of grains faced by the poorest of the poor sections globally
D. Monthly changes in international prices of a basket of food commodities
71 The largest amount of land in India is devoted to which of the following category of land uses?
A. Culturable Wasteland
B. Net Sown Area
C. Current Fallow
D. Social Forestry
72 Soil salinity can be caused due to high accumulation of certain minerals or anions in the farm due to
1. Continuous usage of underground water for irrigation
2. High evapotranspiration on farm

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
73 Agricultural lands are generally left as fallow lands. This is done because
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A. Soil gets time to recoup its natural fertility.

B. Organic matter in soil exceeds the desired levels.
C. Fallow lands are converted to wastelands to construct embankments.
D. These lands are left to be used for social forestry.
74 The kharif crops include

1. Maize


2. Sorghum
3. Pearl millet/bajra
4. Ragi or finger millet

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4 only
75 Consider the following about Actinomycetes.

1. Many species of Actinomycetes produce antimicrobial compounds.
2. Actinomycetales remain uninfected by bacteriophages.
3. They can be found in soil and decaying organic matter, as well as in humans.
4. They can form symbiotic nitrogen fixing associations with plants.

A. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
76 With respect to WTO’s Agriculture Agreement: this is the “amber box with conditions” — conditions
designed to reduce distortion. Any support that would normally be in the amber box, is placed in this
box if the support also requires farmers to limit production. It is
A. Blue Box
B. Green Box
C. Black Box
D. S&D Box
77 Consider the following about the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications
(ISAAA).
1. ISAAA is a for-profit inter-governmental organization.
2. It shares the benefits of crop biotechnology to resource-poor farmers in developing countries.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
78 Agrarian reforms in India tend to focus on

1. Consolidation of land holdings
2. Promoting cooperative farming
3. Giving ownership right to tenants

A. 1 and 3 only


B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 only
79 Consider the following statements about Sowa Rigpa, a practice based on traditional medicinal hebrs.
1. Sowa Rigpa is acknowledged as a traditional medical system by the governments of India and
Bhutan.
2. It is associated with the Trans-himalayan region.
3. Sowa Rigpa debunks the tridosa (three doshas) theory of Ayurveda.

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1 only
80 The System of Rice Intensification is more suited for which of the following conditions?
A. Dry season with assured irrigation

B. Heavy downpour seasons
C. Dry season with no irrigation
D. Monsoon periods of coastal belts of the country
81 Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGK) aims to establish Gokul Grams with which of the following objectives
and strategies?
1. Gokul grams will further the development and conservation of foreign breeds as against low yield
indigenous breeds of cattle.
2. Gokul Grams will be established near metropolitan cities for housing urban cattle.
3. The Gokul Gram will function as state of the art in situ training centre for Farmers and Breeders.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. India is the largest producer of Silk in the World.
2. The main aim of “Silk Samagra” Scheme is to empower poor tribal families through various
activities of sericulture in the country including women.
3. Silk Samagra was initiated by the Central Silk Board.
4. India holds the global monopoly for production of the golden ‘Muga’ silk.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1 and 4 only


83 Consider the following about the Decentralised Procurement (DCP) Scheme.

1. Under this scheme, the designated states procure, store and also issue foodgrains under the
Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS)
2. The difference between the economic cost to the states and the central issue price (CIP) is passed
on to the states by the Government of India as subsidy.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
84 The economic cost of foodgrains does not include
A. Cost of distribution
B. Minimum Support Price
C. Procurement incidentals (for the public agency procuring)
D. Profit margin
85 The World Trade Organization (WTO) has put some ceilings on the amount of direct and indirect
subsidies being provided by the various developing and developed nations due to the fact that these
subsidies distort the free market forces. Which of the following is/are identified as indirect subsidies?
1. Subsidy on fertilizers and seeds
2. Minimum Support Price
3. Farm Loan waivers

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
86 The Salient features of “The State/UT Agricultural Produce and Livestocks Marketing (promotion and
facilitation) Act, 2017”, which is the new Model APMC Act, is/are the following:
1. Traders would be able to transact in all markets within a state without paying any fees to any
government run institution.
2. The act promotes private wholesale markets and single market within a state.
3. Direct sale by farmers in bulk is restricted.
4. Mandi taxes have been done away with.

A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
87 The Government established Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) with an objective to
1. Facilitate agri-business ventures by catalysing private investment


2. Helping formation and growth of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) / Farmer Producer
Companies (FPCs)
3. Implementation of National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Electronic Trading platform

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
88 Consider the following about Kisan Credit Cards (KCC).

1. The KCC scheme is being implemented by the all Co- operative banks, Regional Rural Banks and
Public Sector Banks throughout the country.
2. KCC aims to support not only pre and post-harvest expenses but also the consumption expenditure
of the farmer.
3. The Government of India has recently extended the facility of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to fisheries
and animal husbandry farmers.

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
89 The Union Cabinet recently approved some changes in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to address
the existing challenges in implementation. These changes include
1. Enrolment under the Scheme to be made mandatory for all farmers
2. Districts having 50% or more irrigated area will be considered as irrigated area/district
3. Central Share in Premium Subsidy to be increased for North Eastern States

A. 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
90 Which of the following laws has/have a bearing on the governance of co-operative banks that play an
important role in agricultural development?
1. Multi-state Cooperative Societies Act, 2002
2. Banking Regulations Act, 1949
3. Banking Laws (Co-operative Societies) Act, 1955

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3


91 E-NAM (National Agriculture Market) is an online trading platform for agriculture produce aiming to
help farmers, traders, and buyers with online trading and getting a better price by smooth marketing.
Consider the following about it.
1. On the ENAM platform, farmers can only trade directly on their own and commission agents,
whether registered or unregistered, are not allowed.
2. Bulk buyers, processors and exporters can benefit from being able to participate directly in trading
at the local mandi / market level through the ENAM platform.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
92 Consider the following with regards to some recent developments related to National Agricultural
Bank for Rural Development (NABARD).
1. NABARD recently announced a venture capital fund for rural agricultural start-ups.
2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently sold its entire stake in the NABARD.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
93 With respect to Soil Health Card, consider the following statements.

1. The card lists soil health indicators that can only be assessed with the aid of technical or laboratory
equipment.
2. The card indicates fertilizer recommendations and soil amendment required for the farm.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
94 Consider the following with respect to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM – KISAN).
1. The scheme supports both marginal farmers and large farmers.
2. The entire responsibility of identification of beneficiaries rests with the Panchayats.
3. It is an insurance cum pension scheme.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. None
95 Participatory Guarantee Scheme (PGS) is a system of identifying


1. Local produce
2. Organic produce (crops)
3. Drought resistant crops

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
96 Organic Farming is being supported under which of the following Schemes?

1. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
2. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
3. Parampragat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 only
D. 1 only
97 The Union Finance Minister recently announced the national rollout of a ‘One Nation, One Ration
Card’ system in all states and Union Territories by March 2021. Consider the following about it.
1. The new system will identify a beneficiary through biometric authentication on electronic Point of
Sale (ePoS) devices installed at the Fair Price Shops (FPSs).
2. This system will enable migrant workers and their family members to access Public Distribution
System (PDS) benefits from any FPS in the country.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
98 The Market Price Intervention Scheme (MPIS) is mainly implemented for
A. Hardy crops
B. Cash crops
C. Perishable commodities
D. Fermented produce
99 Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana covers which of the following components?
1. Agro processing clusters
2. Mega Food Parks
3. Food Safety & Quality Assurance Infrastructure

A. 1 only


B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
100 Which of the following cropping systems are prevalent in the country?
1. Rice - Mustard
2. Groundnut - Wheat
3. Soybean – gram

A. 1 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only

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