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Multiple choice evs - i agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment independent india (the first 30 years - 1947-77)

In India Green Revolution was most successful in the case of ________.

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Both

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The green revolution refers to an unexpected and revolutionary spurt in the production of crops . A significant increase in agricultural productivity resulting from the introduction of high yield variety of seeds , the use of pesticides and improved management techniques . Wheat and Rice were the two most successful crops of the Green Revolution.

Multiple choice evs - i agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment independent india (the first 30 years - 1947-77)

Who is the father of Green Revolution in the world?

  1. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan

  2. Paul Romer

  3. Adam Smith

  4. Norman Borlaug
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Norman Borlaug is known as the father of green revolution in the world but in India Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is known as father of green revolution. Green revolution that increased agricultural production worldwide, particularly in the developing world, beginning most markedly in the late 1960. The initiatives resulted in the adoption of new technologies.

Multiple choice evs - i agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment independent india (the first 30 years - 1947-77)

What were the objectives of Green Revolution ?

  1. Self reliance in food production

  2. Increasing income and employment and supporting rural development .

  3. Modernization of agriculture .

  4. All of the above .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Objectives of the Green revolution were are:-
a) Self reliance in food production.
b) Self reliance in food security.
c) Increasing income and employment and supporting rural development.
d) Modernization of agriculture.
e) Support modernization of rural infrastructure .etc.

Multiple choice evs - i agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment independent india (the first 30 years - 1947-77)

Define Green revolution ?

  1. A significant increase of food grains due to the introduction of HYV seeds, the used of pesticides and improved management techniques.

  2. A Significant increase in milk .

  3. It refers to enhanced fish production to meet the global food requirements .

  4. It refers to increased pulse production .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The green revolution refers to an unexpected and revolutionary spurt in the production of crops. A significant increase in agricultural productivity resulting from the introduction of a high yield variety of seeds, the use of pesticides, and improved management techniques.

Multiple choice evs - i agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment independent india (the first 30 years - 1947-77)

What are the ecological effects of green revolution ?

  1. More irrigation increased the alkalinity & salinity of the soil decreased underground water level

  2. The increase in irrigation created need for dams to harness water

  3. More use of chemical fertilizers made the soil barren and poisonous

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Green revolution has negative as well as positive effects. Some of the negative effects can be stated as follows - 
a) increase in irrigation created need for more dams to harness water
b) more chemical fertilizers made the soil barren and poisonous
c) many traditional variety of crops which are environment friendly and had disease resistance capacity became extinct
d) more irrigation increased the alkalinity and salinity of the soil and also it depletes the underground water level. 

Multiple choice civics agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment independent india (the first 30 years - 1947-77)

Who wrote "Planned Economy for India" in $1934$?

  1. Dr VKRV Rao

  2. Sir M Visvesvaraya

  3. Prof Dantawala

  4. Neela Kanta Rath
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya was the Diwan of Mysore for the period 1912-1918. He was a notable Indian engineer, scholar and also statesman. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955. Moreover, he wrote the book titled “ Planning Economy for India” in 1934. The book emphasised on the economic planning of the country.

Thus, the correct answer is B.

Multiple choice evs - i agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment independent india (the first 30 years - 1947-77)

Cropping pattern means ________.

  1. the proportion of area under different crops at a particular point of time

  2. change in the proportion of the area under different crops

  3. the outcome of trials and adjustments

  4. the change in the use of fertilisers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cropping pattern refers to proportion of area under different crops at different points of time. It also indicates the time and spatial arrangement or sequence of crops and or fallow in a particular land area.

Multiple choice evs - i agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment independent india (the first 30 years - 1947-77)

What does CACP stand for?

  1. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices

  2. Commission for Atomic Costs and Prices

  3. Commission for Costs and Prices

  4. Commission for Advertising Chemical Products
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

CACP is an acronym for Commission for Agriculture Cost and Prices. It is a decentralised agency of the Government of India. Earlier it was established as the Agricultural Price Commission. However, it was given its present name in the year 1985. It has its headquarters in New Delhi.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

Multiple choice civics agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment independent india (the first 30 years - 1947-77)

National Food Security Management Scheme was launched by the Government of India to achieve which of the following?
(A) Demonstration of improved production technology.
(B) Distribution of high-yield variety seeds.
(C) To distribute fertilisers subsidy to farmers directly in cash.

  1. Only (A)

  2. Only (B)

  3. Only (C)

  4. Both (A) and (B)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

National Food Security Management Scheme was a scheme which was launched by the Government of India. The aim of the scheme was to achieve an improvement in the production of wheat, rice and pulses in a sustainable way. Moreover, it aimed to raise the income of farmers through improved technologies and farm management practices. Also, it aimed to ensure food security. 

Thus, the correct answer is D.

Multiple choice evs - i agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment independent india (the first 30 years - 1947-77)

Golden revolution refers to the development of the following agricultural products?

  1. Oilseeds

  2. Pulses

  3. Horticultural products

  4. Cereals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The new National Agricultural Policy 2000, has been described as 'rainbow Revolution' which includes various revolutions.
Green Revolution - Foodgrains
White Revolution - Milk
Yellow Revolution - Oilseeds
Blue Revolution - Fisheries
Red Revolution - Meat and Tomato 
Golden Revolution - Fruits
Grey Revolution - Fertilizer
Black / Brown Revolution - Non- conventional Energy sources
Silver Revolution - Egg
Round Revolution - Potato