Q.1 Which scheme aims to provide financial support to farmers in India for crop insurance?
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
National Rural Health Mission
Explanation - PMFBY provides financial support to farmers in case of crop loss due to natural calamities, pests, or diseases.
Correct answer is: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Q.2 Which of the following is a major crop grown under the Green Revolution in India?
Wheat
Sugarcane
Tea
Coffee
Explanation - The Green Revolution focused on high-yield varieties of wheat and rice along with modern farming techniques.
Correct answer is: Wheat
Q.3 Which program focuses on skill development for rural youth in India?
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
National Rural Health Mission
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
Explanation - PMKVY provides skill development training to youth, including rural areas, to improve employability.
Correct answer is: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
Q.4 Which crop is considered a Kharif crop in India?
Rice
Wheat
Mustard
Barley
Explanation - Kharif crops are sown at the beginning of the monsoon (June-July) and harvested in September-October. Rice is a major Kharif crop.
Correct answer is: Rice
Q.5 The concept of watershed management primarily helps in:
Conserving water and soil in rural areas
Urban infrastructure development
Reducing air pollution
Industrial water use
Explanation - Watershed management involves managing water resources and soil conservation in rural agricultural areas to increase productivity.
Correct answer is: Conserving water and soil in rural areas
Q.6 Which act guarantees 100 days of wage employment to rural households in India?
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
National Rural Health Mission
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Explanation - MGNREGA provides legal entitlement to 100 days of wage employment per year to rural households.
Correct answer is: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Q.7 Which is an important cash crop in India?
Cotton
Rice
Wheat
Maize
Explanation - Cotton is a major cash crop grown for commercial purposes and trade, unlike staple food crops like rice or wheat.
Correct answer is: Cotton
Q.8 The main objective of the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is to:
Enhance agricultural growth by providing state-specific strategies
Provide employment to urban youth
Develop rural health infrastructure
Promote digital literacy in villages
Explanation - RKVY provides flexible funds to states to enhance agriculture and allied sector development.
Correct answer is: Enhance agricultural growth by providing state-specific strategies
Q.9 Which of the following is a primary goal of rural development?
Improve living standards and reduce poverty in rural areas
Increase urbanization
Promote industrial exports
Develop space technology
Explanation - Rural development focuses on improving income, education, health, and infrastructure in rural areas.
Correct answer is: Improve living standards and reduce poverty in rural areas
Q.10 The main focus of organic farming is to:
Avoid chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Increase urban green spaces
Promote genetically modified crops
Increase irrigation through dams
Explanation - Organic farming relies on natural fertilizers and methods to maintain soil fertility and reduce chemical usage.
Correct answer is: Avoid chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Q.11 Micro-irrigation techniques like drip irrigation help primarily in:
Saving water and improving crop yields
Reducing soil fertility
Increasing rainfall
Reducing land prices
Explanation - Drip and sprinkler irrigation systems reduce water wastage and ensure precise water delivery to crops.
Correct answer is: Saving water and improving crop yields
Q.12 Which of the following is a government initiative to promote rural entrepreneurship?
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
National Rural Health Mission
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
Explanation - DDU-GKY provides skill development to rural youth and promotes self-employment opportunities.
Correct answer is: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
Q.13 Which soil type is considered best for agriculture in India?
Alluvial soil
Laterite soil
Desert soil
Mountain soil
Explanation - Alluvial soil, found in river plains, is fertile and suitable for crops like rice, wheat, sugarcane, and vegetables.
Correct answer is: Alluvial soil
Q.14 Which of the following is an allied sector of agriculture?
Animal husbandry
Steel production
Automobile manufacturing
IT services
Explanation - Allied sectors include activities like animal husbandry, fisheries, and poultry that supplement agriculture.
Correct answer is: Animal husbandry
Q.15 Which government initiative promotes food processing industries in rural areas?
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
MGNREGA
PMFBY
RKVY
Explanation - PMKSY aims to create modern infrastructure for food processing to reduce wastage and increase value addition.
Correct answer is: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
Q.16 Which is the primary aim of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)?
Improve healthcare services in rural India
Provide agricultural loans
Promote rural tourism
Develop rural road infrastructure
Explanation - NRHM focuses on reducing maternal and child mortality and improving health infrastructure in rural areas.
Correct answer is: Improve healthcare services in rural India
Q.17 Which of the following is a challenge in Indian agriculture?
Fragmented land holdings
High urban literacy
Excess industrial growth
High IT penetration
Explanation - Small and fragmented land holdings reduce productivity and mechanization in Indian agriculture.
Correct answer is: Fragmented land holdings
Q.18 Which initiative encourages the use of renewable energy in rural farming?
Solar Pump Scheme for Irrigation
MGNREGA
PMFBY
National Rural Health Mission
Explanation - Solar-powered irrigation pumps reduce dependence on grid electricity and diesel in rural agriculture.
Correct answer is: Solar Pump Scheme for Irrigation
Q.19 Which of the following is a major problem faced by rural farmers in India?
Lack of access to credit and markets
High smartphone usage
Urban traffic congestion
High literacy rate
Explanation - Limited access to formal credit and proper markets often leads to exploitation and low income for farmers.
Correct answer is: Lack of access to credit and markets
Q.20 Which agricultural practice helps in maintaining soil fertility?
Crop rotation
Monocropping
Over-irrigation
Excess pesticide use
Explanation - Crop rotation prevents soil nutrient depletion and reduces pest attacks, maintaining soil fertility.
Correct answer is: Crop rotation
Q.21 Which of the following is a sustainable farming practice?
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Excessive chemical use
Slash-and-burn agriculture
Deforestation
Explanation - IPM uses biological and minimal chemical methods to control pests, reducing environmental damage.
Correct answer is: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Q.22 Which scheme provides financial assistance for farm mechanization in India?
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
MGNREGA
PMKVY
Explanation - SMAM provides subsidies and support for the purchase of agricultural machinery to improve productivity.
Correct answer is: Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
Q.23 Which of the following is an example of dryland farming?
Cultivation in areas with low rainfall using moisture-conserving techniques
Irrigated rice cultivation
Greenhouse horticulture
Aquaculture
Explanation - Dryland farming is practiced in regions with low and uncertain rainfall using methods to conserve soil moisture.
Correct answer is: Cultivation in areas with low rainfall using moisture-conserving techniques
Q.24 Which initiative aims at improving irrigation coverage in rural India?
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
MGNREGA
PMKVY
RKVY
Explanation - PMKSY focuses on 'Har Khet Ko Pani' and efficient water use through micro-irrigation techniques.
Correct answer is: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)