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Multiple choice economics agriculture sector profile of indian agriculture and agricultural marketing role of agriculture sector foreign trade in india

The direct contribution of agricultural taxes to the revenues of centre and state is _______.

  1. significant

  2. not significant

  3. medium

  4. none of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Agricultural income in India is largely exempt from direct income tax, and the revenue collected from other agricultural taxes is minimal compared to total government revenue.

Multiple choice economics agriculture sector profile of indian agriculture and agricultural marketing role of agriculture sector foreign trade in india

Agro imports constitute a ______ proportion of total imports.

  1. small

  2. medium

  3. large

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

India is largely self-sufficient in food production, and agricultural imports represent a small fraction of the total import bill, which is dominated by oil, gold, and electronics.

Multiple choice economics agriculture sector profile of indian agriculture and agricultural marketing role of agriculture sector foreign trade in india

The situation of excess demand can be tackled by ______.

  1. Rationing

  2. Queue system

  3. Tie in sale

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

Excess demand occurs when aggregate demand exceeds supply. Rationing, queue systems, and tie-in sales are all administrative or market-based methods used to manage shortages.

Multiple choice economics agriculture sector profile of indian agriculture and agricultural marketing role of agriculture sector foreign trade in india

In the last 56 years agricultural production has increased by more than ________.

  1. twice

  2. thrice

  3. four times

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

Since independence, agricultural production in India has seen significant growth due to the Green Revolution and improved farming practices, increasing by more than three times.

Multiple choice economics agriculture sector profile of indian agriculture and agricultural marketing role of agriculture sector foreign trade in india

Benefits of new technology in agriculture have _______.

  1. spread to every nook & corner of country.

  2. have remained confined to only 44% of cropped area.

  3. spread to 25% of cropped area.

  4. spread to 66% of cropped area
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The benefits of the Green Revolution and modern agricultural technology were initially concentrated in regions with good irrigation, leaving a large portion of the country's cropped area without these benefits.

Multiple choice economics agriculture sector profile of indian agriculture and agricultural marketing role of agriculture sector foreign trade in india

Increase in capital goods industries in an economy results in ___________ cost output.

  1. high

  2. low

  3. moderate

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

Capital goods industries require large initial investments, leading to a high capital-output ratio, but they help lower the cost of production for other sectors in the long run.

Multiple choice economics agriculture sector profile of indian agriculture and agricultural marketing role of agriculture sector foreign trade in india

In India Grading and Standardization are at a l ______.evel.

  1. medium

  2. high

  3. low

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

India's agricultural grading and standardization infrastructure is relatively weak and uneven. While some facilities exist under AGMARK and other schemes, coverage is limited, enforcement is inconsistent, and many markets lack standardized quality assessment. Most agricultural transactions occur with minimal formal grading, particularly in local mandis.

Multiple choice economics agriculture sector profile of indian agriculture and agricultural marketing role of agriculture sector foreign trade in india

The following are some of the malpractices existing in Indian agricultural sector ________.

  1. underweighing

  2. lay of unauthorized fees & taxes

  3. forgery

  4. both (a) & (b) above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Indian agricultural markets have historically suffered from various malpractices, including underweighing of produce and the imposition of unauthorized fees and taxes by intermediaries.

Multiple choice economics agriculture sector profile of indian agriculture and agricultural marketing role of agriculture sector foreign trade in india

Which of the following are the reasons which force the farmers to sell their produce at low prices?

  1. Heavy indebtedness

  2. Lack of proper transport facilities

  3. Absence of rural credit

  4. Both (a) & (b) above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Farmers are often forced to sell at low prices due to immediate cash needs caused by heavy debt and a lack of transport facilities to reach better markets.

Multiple choice economics agriculture sector profile of indian agriculture and agricultural marketing role of agriculture sector foreign trade in india

Modernization in agriculture implies _____________________.

  1. increased use of fertilizers and HYV seeds

  2. extension of irrigation facilities

  3. greater mechanization

  4. land reforms of these statements
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Modernization in agriculture refers to the transition from traditional labor-intensive methods to technology-driven methods, primarily through increased mechanization.