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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)

Economic survey is presented on _______.

  1. 27th February

  2. 28th February

  3. 15th March

  4. 1st April

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Economic survey is presented on 27th February. Economic survey is presented in the Parliament, by the Finance Minister, before the presentation of the Union Budget. Economic survey helps to forecast future events.

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)

Using High Yield variety (HYV) seeds is associated with __________.

  1. eleventh five year plan

  2. green revolution

  3. policy of agriculture commission

  4. all of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

High Yield variety (HIY) seeds are the seeds of supreme quality which yields a high surplus and volume crop as compared to the normal ones. These seeds were used as strategic plan in green revolution to promote the better quality of crops at a reasonable rate. 

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)

Yellow revolution is associated with the production of ________.

  1. Milk and milk products

  2. Marine products

  3. Fruits

  4. Oil seeds

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Yellow Revolution” is a spectacular increase in oilseeds production in India. Whereas 'white revolution' helped increase milk and milk productivity;
  • 'Blue Revolution' an explosion in aquaculture, and specifically fish production as a form of self-sufficiency, nutrients, and economic growth for India; and
  • 'Golden Revolution' focuses on Honey and Horticulture production.
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)

A second Green Revolution is being planned to improve the production of agro-commodities especially in which of the following regions of India?

  1. Orissa

  2. North-Eastern States

  3. Bundelkhand region

  4. Desert areas of Rajasthan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Green Revolution was a period of using modern methods or technology to increase productivity. It included the use of HYV seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, etc. Indian agriculture was converted into an industrial system. It had both positive and negative impacts. The second Green Revolution is being planned to improve the production of agro-commodities, especially in North-Eastern states.

Thus, the correct answer is B.

Multiple choice evs - i food for all agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment

_____ means food production within the country, food imports and the previous year's stock stored in government granaries.

  1. Availability of food

  2. Availability of blood

  3. Availability of fun

  4. Availability of funds

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Availability of food means sufficient quantities of food with appropriate quality, supplied through domestic production or imports, including food aid. Availability of food grain is given by domestic production net of feed, seed and wastage plus net imports plus draw-down of stocks.

Multiple choice evs - i food for all agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment

Which food security scheme was initiated for targeted poor people?

  1. TPDS

  2. RPDS

  3. AAY

  4. All of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) was introduced with effect from June 1997. The focus of the TPDS is on “poor in all areas”. Under the scheme, the government issues 10 kg of foodgrains per family per month for the population Below Poverty Line (BPL) at specially subsidized prices. 

Multiple choice evs - i food for all agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment

Which is not a valid statement regarding food security in India?

  1. Overpopulation

  2. Hoarding and black marketing

  3. Foodgrains stores are overflowing with foodgrains

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Food security is a condition related to the supply of food, and individuals' access to it without sacrificing both its quality and quantity. Food grains are always at a deficit in India or compromised with its quality and quantity.

Multiple choice evs - i food for all agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment

Which of the following is/are a Poverty Alleviation Programmes?

  1. Mid-Day Meals

  2. Antyodaya Anna Yojana

  3. Food-For-Work

  4. All of above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Government has launched several Poverty Alleviation Programmes that comprise a component of food security. Some of these programmes are- Mid-Day Meals, Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), and Food-For-Work (FFW) etc.

Multiple choice evs - i food for all agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment

National food for work programme was launched in ________.

  1. Nov. 2004

  2. Dec. 2003

  3. Dec. 2000

  4. Nov. 1999

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

National food for work programme was launched in November, 2004 by the minister of rural development. The objective of this scheme is to give employment to Indian poors who can undertake unskilled jobs and thus also maintaining food security.  

Multiple choice evs - i food for all agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment

National Food Security Mission was announced in _______.

  1. 2000

  2. 1957

  3. 2007

  4. 2010

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

National Food Security Mission was announced in October 2007, during the 12th five-year plan. The objective of launching this scheme was to increase the production of good grains like rice, wheat, pulses, cereals, etc. This was done with the view of growing population and their increasing consumption needs. And to ensure food security of the country.