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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.

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

Identify the wrong statement.

  1. There is not enough petroleum in Australia, so large quantities of crude oil are imported

  2. Uranium is mined at Rum Jungle in the Northern Territory

  3. Broken Hill is famous for lead, zinc and silver

  4. In Australia, sheep rearing and wheat farming are carried out in separate regions
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In Australia, the 'wheat-sheep belt' is a well-known agricultural region where sheep rearing and wheat farming are integrated, not carried out in separate regions.

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

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. India is the second largest producer of nitrogenous fertilisers in the world.

  2. India is the ninth largest steel producing country in the world.

  3. India is the second largest producer of silk in the world.

  4. India ranks third in the world in coal production.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India is a major producer of nitrogenous fertilizers, but it is not the second largest in the world (China is typically the leader).