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Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Which of the following is the amendment, related to Nagarpalikas or urban local governments

  1. 73rd

  2. 74th

  3. 42nd

  4. 44th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The amendment, related to Nagarpalikas or urban local governments is 74th amendment. This came into force from 1st June

  1. It has given constitutional status to the municipalities and brought them under the justifiable part of the constitution.
Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

What are the main objectives of financial aid given to the Panchayats?

  1. Drinking water supply, cleaning and maintenance facilities.

  2. Maintenance of public lamp posts, roads, drainage system, cleanliness programmes, primary schools and maintenance of other public assets.

  3. Construction of Gramin Kisan Bazaar and Livestock Markets

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

Following are the objectives of providing financial aid to the Panchayats:

  • Drinking water supply, cleaning and maintenance facilities.
  • Maintenance of public lamp posts, roads, drainage system, cleanliness programmes, primary schools and maintenance of other public assets.
  • Construction of Gramin Kisan Bazaar and Livestock Markets.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Powers, responsibilities, and authority of Panchayats are detailed in which article of the Indian constitution?

  1. 243G

  2. 43A

  3. Both A and B

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

  • Powers, responsibilities, and authority of panchayats are detailed in the article 243G of Indian constitution.
  • This article endows powers on panchayat raj bodies to prepare and implement the plans for social and economic development.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy cattle farming agriculture sector

Operation Flood Project refers to _________________.

  1. Preventing the flooding of rivers

  2. The project to increase and stabilise milk production

  3. Checking the flood menace in Assam

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

Operation Flood was a massive project launched in India to increase milk production, promote rural development, and make the country self-sufficient in milk.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy cattle farming agriculture sector

White Revolution is a term used for _________________.

  1. The increasing milk production

  2. The increased rice productivity

  3. The increasing cotton production

  4. The increased use of Chemical manures
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The White Revolution, also known as Operation Flood, refers to the period of rapid increase in milk production in India.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy cattle farming agriculture sector

Who is known as the father of White Revolution in India? 

  1. MS Swaminathan

  2. BP Pal

  3. KN Bahl

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

Verghese Kurien is known as the father of the White Revolution in India for his instrumental role in the success of the dairy cooperative movement.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy cattle farming agriculture sector

Which of the following cows gives maximum milk yield?

  1. Jersey

  2. Holstein

  3. Red Sindhi

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

Holstein cows are a dairy breed renowned worldwide for having the highest milk yield per lactation period among all dairy cattle breeds. Other breeds like Jersey have higher milk fat, but Holsteins lead in total volume.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy cattle farming agriculture sector

The  _____  plains in North Island of New Zealand has the highest density of milch cows in the world.

  1. Taranaki

  2. Queenstown

  3. Christchurch

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

The Taranaki region in New Zealand is world-renowned for its dairy industry and high density of milch cows due to its favorable climate and pasture conditions.