Agriculture(General Knowledge ) Questions and Answers

Question 1.

Which country carries out New Space Launch Amid Nuclear Talks?

  1.    Pakistan
  2.    Israel
  3.    Iran
  4.    North Korea
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> Iran
Iran insists its space programme is for civilian and defence purposes only and does not breach the nuclear deal or any other international agreement.
Question 2.

The government has targeted how many million tonnes of mustard production by 2025-26?

  1.    20
  2.    17
  3.    18
  4.    15
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> 17
The Government plans to bring around nine million hectares of land under mustard cultivation and raise the production to around 17 million tonnes (mt) by 2025-26.
Question 3.

What was the targeted Ground Level Credit for agriculture & allied sectors set for 2021-22?

  1.    Rs 15 Lakh cr
  2.    Rs 10 Lakh cr
  3.    Rs 16 Lakh cr
  4.    Rs 16.50 Lakh cr
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> Rs 16.50 Lakh cr
To provide adequate credit to our farmers the Finance Minister in the Union Budget 2021 enhanced the agricultural credit target to Rs 16.5 lakh crore in FY22.
Question 4.

India has set up its first centre for wetland conservation in which city?

  1.    Bengaluru
  2.    Kochi
  3.    Panaji
  4.    Chennai
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> Chennai
India has established its first centre for wetland conservation in Chennai on the occasion of Wetland Conservation Day.
Question 5.

How many additional minor forest produce items were included in minimum support price list by the Tribal Affairs Ministry?

  1.    14
  2.    15
  3.    16
  4.    18
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> 14
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has revised the MSP for MFP list and has included 14 additional MFPs in the list.
Question 6. Which online facility has been launched by the Union Government to provide a direct solution to the problem of agriculture sector?
  1.    e-Krishi Samasya
  2.    e-Krishi Samvad
  3.    e-Krishi Samveda
  4.    e-Krishi Solution
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> e-Krishi Samvad


Shri Radha Mohan Singh, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, launched e-Krishi Samvad at Krishi Bhawan. It is internet-based interface and is a unique platform that will provide direct and effective solutions to the problems faced by farmers and stakeholders in the agriculture sector.


Question 7. The first ever Agricultural Marketing & Farm Friendly Reforms Index was launched by
  1.    Planning Commission
  2.    Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
  3.    NITI Aayog
  4.    Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> NITI Aayog


No Explanation.


Question 8. Veteran agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan received an honorary medallion from this country for his contribution towards the development of agricultural practices.
  1.    Australia
  2.    Canada
  3.    New Zealand
  4.    Mexico
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> Canada


No Explanation.


Question 9. The Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister recently launched e-Pashuhaat portal to connect breeders and farmers regarding the availability of bovine germplasm. Who is the Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister?
  1.    Prakash Javadekar
  2.    Anupriya Patel
  3.    Vijay Goel
  4.    Radha Mohan Singh
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> Radha Mohan Singh


No Explanation.


Question 10. India is set to produce _______ MT of foodgrains in 2017-2018 crop year, according to Agriculture Ministry.
  1.    273
  2.    263
  3.    253
  4.    233
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> 273


India aims to produce 273 MT of foodgrains in the crop year 2017-2018 commencing July and maintaining 4 percent farm growth in anticipation of a good monsoon. It may be
noted that 50 percent of the foodgrain output comes from both kharif (summer) and rabi (winter) seasons.


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