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

Composting is one of the oldest forms of disposal of waste. It is the natural process of decomposition of organic waste that yields manure or compost. Which one of the following is added to the compost to get better results?

  1. Ants

  2. Bugs

  3. Snakes

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

Worms, particularly red wigglers, are commonly added to compost bins to accelerate the decomposition process, a practice known as vermicomposting. They break down organic matter into nutrient-rich castings.

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

The plants that begin life as epiphytes in the canopy and send their roots downward to the forest floor is called as _________.

  1. lianas

  2. stranglers

  3. parasites

  4. saprophytes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Strangler plants begin as epiphytes in the canopy and grow roots down to the ground, eventually encircling and often killing the host tree. Lianas are woody vines, while parasites and saprophytes have different nutritional strategies.

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

Which among the following were the components of Green Revolution?
1. High yielding varieties of seed.
2. Irrigation (a) surface and (b) ground.
3. Land reforms.
4. Rural electrification.

  1. Only 1

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution in India involved a multi-pronged approach including high-yielding seed varieties, expansion of irrigation infrastructure, land reforms, and rural electrification to support agricultural growth.

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

Which among the following were the components of Green Revolution?
1. High yielding varieties of seeds
2. Irrigation (a) surface and (b) ground
3. Land reforms
4. Rural electrification

  1. Only 1

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution in India involved a multi-pronged approach including high-yielding seed varieties, expansion of irrigation infrastructure, land reforms, and rural electrification to support agricultural growth.

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

Consider the following statements.
1. Air borne plants that form symbotic relationships with host plants are called Epiphytes.
2. Low lying broad leaved plants are called Forbs.
Which of the statements given above is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

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

Epiphytes grow on other plants for physical support without being parasitic. Forbs are herbaceous flowering plants that are not grasses, sedges, or rushes.

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

Consider the following components of the 'Rainbow Revolution', which is a part of the Government's National Agricultural Policy, aimed at achieving a growth rate of $4$% per annum in agriculture and allied sectors
1. Yellow Revolution - Eggs
2. Golden Revolution - Oil seeds
3. Round Revolution - Potato
4. Grey Revolution - Fertilisers
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 3 and 4

  3. 2, 3 and 4

  4. 1, 2 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Round Revolution is associated with potato production, and the Grey Revolution is associated with fertilizer production. Yellow is for oilseeds, and Golden is for fruits/honey/horticulture.

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

The state which has recently overtaken Karnataka for the top rank in the production of bio-fertilisers is __________.

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Punjab
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Maharashtra has historically been a leading state in the production of bio-fertilizers in India, often competing with or surpassing other states like Karnataka.

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

Consider the following statements
1. The first Green Revolution was confined to Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh.
2. The second Green Revolution spread to other areas of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh which were not covered in the first Green Revolution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice general knowledge impact of technology on livelihoods animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

The term Green Revolution has been used to indicate higher production through _______________.

  1. Creation of grasslands

  2. Planting more trees

  3. Creation of gardens, in urban areas

  4. Enhanced agricultural productivity per hectare
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution refers to the significant increase in agricultural production, particularly of food grains, achieved through the use of high-yielding varieties, modern technology, and improved inputs.