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Multiple choice general knowledge impact of technology on livelihoods animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Fertiliser/nutrient loss can be reduced.
2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming.
3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water level can be checked.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

  1. Only 1

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Micro-irrigation techniques like drip and sprinkler irrigation deliver water directly to the plant roots, significantly reducing fertilizer and nutrient runoff losses (statement 1 true). It also limits deep percolation and evaporation, helping to check the receding of groundwater levels in certain agricultural regions (statement 3 true). Statement 2 is false because micro-irrigation is not the exclusive means of irrigation in dry lands.

Multiple choice general knowledge impact of technology on livelihoods animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

Green Revolution 2.0 which has been in news is a_________.

  1. More fertiliser use

  2. Practice in USA

  3. Sustainable agei

  4. Extension of Green Revolution 1.0
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Green Revolution 2.0 represents a shift towards sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on environmentally friendly farming methods that balance productivity with ecological conservation.

Multiple choice general knowledge impact of technology on livelihoods animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

The Green revolution resulted in 1970s in the establishment of.

  1. Light engineering industry

  2. Heavy industry

  3. Medium

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution increased agricultural productivity, which created a surplus that supported the growth of light engineering industries (e.g., manufacturing of tractors, pumps, and farm tools).

Multiple choice general knowledge impact of technology on livelihoods animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

Match the following

List I(Fertilizers) List II(Source)
(A) Nitrate (1) Potash rocks, Europe
(B) Phosphate (2) Caliche, Chile
(C) Potash (3) Guano, Peru
  1. $A-2; B-3; C-1$
  2. $A-1; B-2; C-3$
  3. $A-3; B-1; C-2$
  4. $A-2; B-1; C-3$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Nitrate is sourced from Caliche (Chile), Phosphate from Guano (Peru), and Potash from potash rocks (Europe).

Multiple choice general knowledge impact of technology on livelihoods animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

Which of the following practices can be called as eco-friendly?
(1) Using HYV seeds
(2) Organic farming
(3) Water Harvesting
(4) Extensive agriculture.

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 4

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Organic farming and water harvesting are core practices of sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture. HYV seeds often require heavy chemical fertilizers, and extensive agriculture can lead to land degradation.

Multiple choice general knowledge impact of technology on livelihoods animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation at this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context?

  1. The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacturing of biodegradable plastic

  2. The gun made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas

  3. The leaf extract at this plant has the properties of antihistamines

  4. It is a source of high quality biodiesel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Guar gum, derived from the seeds of the cluster bean, is widely used in the hydraulic fracturing process (fracking) for the extraction of shale gas.