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Multiple choice civics agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming

Which one of the following statements is not correct in respect of subsidies ?

  1. Subsidies are similar to indirect taxes is that they open a gap between the buyer and the subsidised buyer

  2. Subsidies disturb the pattern of consumption

  3. The indirect cost of pattern is much greater than the direct cost of budgetary subsidies

  4. Subsidies are anti-inflationary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Subsidies do not disturb the pattern of consumption there is no relation between subsidies and consumption.

Multiple choice civics agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming

How did government help small farmers when the country was adopting HYV seeds? 

  1. Provide equipent

  2. Provide bank loans.

  3. Provide irrigation facilities

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

To encourage the adoption of High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds, the government provided institutional support, primarily through bank loans to help farmers purchase necessary inputs.

Multiple choice civics agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming

Which of the following is the full form of KCC as used in the agriculture sector?

  1. Kisan Credit Card

  2. Kisan Credit Company

  3. Knowledge Credit Corporation

  4. Konkan Credit Corporation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, introduced in 1998-99, has made rapid progress with the banking system. The scheme has helped in augmenting the flow of short-term crop loans for seasonal agricultural operations to farmers. Besides the existing facilities of providing crop loan, the scope of KCC Scheme has been enlarged to include term loans for agriculture and allied activities along with a component to meet the consumption needs.

Multiple choice civics agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming

The government assisted which type of farmers more during the green revolution?

  1. Farmers with small land

  2. Farmers with large land

  3. Both A and B

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

During the Green Revolution, the government's strategy favored farmers with large land holdings who could afford the necessary inputs like fertilizers and irrigation, which were required to make HYV seeds successful.

Multiple choice civics agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming

Which of the following was an influence of the government in adopting HYV seeds?

  1. Deciding the states of adoption of HYV seeds

  2. Providing equipment to compliment HYV seeds

  3. Providing irrigation facilities to compliment HYV seeds

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

The government's role in the Green Revolution was comprehensive, involving the provision of equipment, irrigation infrastructure, and policy support to ensure the successful adoption of HYV seeds.

Multiple choice civics agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming

State a reason for reduction of India's GDP during the 1950's. 

  1. Increased dependence on agriculture

  2. Reduced dependence on agriculture

  3. Reduced dependence on service sector.

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

During the 1950s, India's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture, which was characterized by low productivity and vulnerability to weather conditions. This lack of diversification and slow growth in other sectors contributed to stagnant GDP growth.

Multiple choice civics agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming

What led to the reduction of India's GDP during the 1950's? 

  1. Lack of growth of industrial and service sector

  2. Lack of growth of agricultural sector

  3. Lack of growth of fishing industry

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

The slow growth of the industrial and service sectors in the 1950s meant that the economy remained largely agrarian and stagnant. Without a robust secondary or tertiary sector, overall GDP growth was limited.

Multiple choice civics agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming

Which of the following is not an example of a subsidy in India?

  1. Fertilizer subsidy

  2. Petroleum subsidy

  3. Drinking water and sanitation subsidy.

  4. Subsidy for coal factories.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Subsidies in India are typically provided for essential inputs like fertilizers, food, and petroleum to support consumers or producers. Coal factories are generally commercial entities that do not receive direct government subsidies in the same manner as essential public goods.

Multiple choice civics agriculture sector rural credit role of agriculture sector green revolution animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming

Which of the following is a reason for giving farmers subsidies? 

  1. Low income for farmers

  2. Low yield produced

  3. Lack of equipment

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

Agricultural subsidies are provided to address multiple challenges faced by farmers, including low income, low productivity (yield), and the high cost of modern equipment. These interventions aim to ensure food security and support rural livelihoods.