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When the first regulated "karanja cotton market" was established?

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  1. 1882

  2. 1886

  3. 1921

  4. 1926

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Regulation of agricultural markets or the establishment of regulated markets in India dates back to 1886 when the Karanja Cotton Market was established as a regulated market under the Hyderabad Residency's order. Subsequently, in the year 1897, the 'Berar Cotton and Grain Markets Law' was enacted.

________ were exported to different countries of the world and farmers of south India were encouraged to grow these crops.

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  1. Spices

  2. Fruits

  3. Rice

  4. Wheat

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spices were exported to different countries of the world and farmers of south India were encouraged to grow these crops.

In India, Agriculture share in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has registered a declining trend from _______onwards.

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  1. 1947

  2. 1951

  3. 1965

  4. 1972

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

1951.

Agriculture has been the backbone of Indian economy through its share in the Gross Domestic Product has registered a declining trend from 1951 onwards; yet its share in providing employment and livelihood to the population continues to be as the high as 63% in 2001.

There has been great technological reforms in Indian Agriculture in recent past. Earlier farmer was using __________.

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  1. Persian wheel

  2. Wooden plough

  3. Bullock cart

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There has been great technological reforms in Indian Agriculture in recent past. Earlier farmer was using Persian wheel ,Wooden plough ,Bullock cart.

Under the globalization, particularly after ________, farmers in India have been exposed to new challenges.

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  1. 1975

  2. 1980

  3. 1990

  4. 1994

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Under the globalization, particularly after 1990 farmers in India have been exposed to new challenges.

National Agricultural technology Project was funded by _________.

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  1. State Bank of India

  2. Reserve Bank of India

  3. World Bank

  4. NABARD

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

National Agricultural technology Project was funded by World Bank.

In 2011, what was the share of employment and livelihood in agriculture?

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  1. 55%

  2. 58%

  3. 63%

  4. 67%

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to 2011 Agricultural Census of India, an estimated 61.5% of the 1300 million Indian population is rural and dependent on agriculture. The number of farming households is 159.6 million.

Economics of agriculture is known as ___________.

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  1. Macro economics

  2. Agro economics

  3. Micro economics

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Agro econnomics.

Agricultural economics is an applied field of economics concerned with the application of economic theory in optimizing the production and distribution of food and fiber.

Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Food Grains was introduced in the year of ________.

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  1. 1951

  2. 1962

  3. 1964

  4. 1976

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The minimum support price for Food grains was introduced in the year 1964

It is the minimum set price by The Government of India to purchase directly from the farmer .

This ensures “ Farmers don’t get loss ” as they are somewhat poor . Agriculture sector is the Largest employer in India , and thus a MSP is necessary to motivate them . 

Government announces minimum support prices (MSPs) for ______ mandated crops.

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  1. 21

  2. 24

  3. 22

  4. 31

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Government announces  minimum support prices (MSPs) for 22 mandates crops.
Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. The minimum support prices are announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is price fixed by Government of India to protect the producer - farmers - against excessive fall in price during bumper production years. The minimum support prices are a guarantee price for their produce from the Government. The major objectives are to support the farmers from distress sales and to procure food grains for public distribution. In case the market price for the commodity falls below the announced minimum price due to bumper production and glut in the market, government agencies purchase the entire quantity offered by the farmers at the announced minimum price.