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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.
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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.
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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.

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

Over the years, the per capita availability of food grains has _____.

  1. declined

  2. improved

  3. remained constant

  4. no specific trend
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Due to the success of the Green Revolution and subsequent agricultural advancements, the total food grain production increased significantly, leading to an improvement in per capita availability over the years.

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

Green revolution started in the year?

  1. $1967-69$ with the production of rice and wheat
  2. $1967-69$ with the production of wheat and barley
  3. $1967-68$ with the production of rice and wheat
  4. $1967-68$ with the production of wheat and barley
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution in India is widely recognized as having started in the 1967-68 crop year, focusing on high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice.