Tag: general knowledge

Questions Related to general knowledge

Consider the following statements.
1. Air borne plants that form symbotic relationships with host plants are called Epiphytes.
2. Low lying broad leaved plants are called Forbs.
Which of the statements given above is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

Consider the following components of the 'Rainbow Revolution', which is a part of the Government's National Agricultural Policy, aimed at achieving a growth rate of $4$% per annum in agriculture and allied sectors
1. Yellow Revolution - Eggs
2. Golden Revolution - Oil seeds
3. Round Revolution - Potato
4. Grey Revolution - Fertilisers
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 3 and 4

  3. 2, 3 and 4

  4. 1, 2 and 4


Correct Option: B

The state which has recently overtaken Karnataka for the top rank in the production of bio-fertilisers is __________.

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: C

With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Fertiliser/nutrient loss can be reduced.
2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming.
3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water level can be checked.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. Only 1

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B

Consider the following statements
1. The first Green Revolution was confined to Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh.
2. The second Green Revolution spread to other areas of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh which were not covered in the first Green Revolution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: A

The term Green Revolution has been used to indicate higher production through _______________.

  1. Creation of grasslands

  2. Planting more trees

  3. Creation of gardens, in urban areas

  4. Enhanced agricultural productivity per hectare


Correct Option: D

Which insect is known as farmers' enemy No. 1?

  1. Boll worm

  2. Desert locust

  3. Aphids

  4. Stem borer


Correct Option: C