Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A new swarm of locusts entered Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on Sunday. This is the fifth swarm to (1)______ the state in four days from (2)______ western border with Pakistan. Since the first locust swarm (3)______ the state’s Sri Ganganagar district on April 11, as many as 25 swarms (4)______ entered Rajasthan. Some swarms moved to Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, (5)______ which agricultural departments issued advisories to farmers asking them to be on high alert.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.

Option 1: having

Option 2: have

Option 3: to have

Option 4: has

Question : What is a common challenge faced by urban areas in India due to rapid urbanization?

Option 1: Overpopulation in rural areas

Option 2: Decline in agricultural productivity

Option 3: Inadequate urban infrastructure and services

Option 4: Decreased cultural diversity

Question : Assertion: The agricultural reforms during 1951-1991 aimed to promote cooperative farming.

Reason: Cooperative farming encouraged collective ownership and pooling of resources among farmers.

Option 1: Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
 

Option 2: Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
  

Option 3: The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : Which of the following is a key policy area of the European Union?

Option 1: Space exploration

Option 2: Common agricultural policy

Option 3: Nuclear disarmament

Option 4: Global warming prevention

Question : What is a common theme depicted in the sculptures at Sanchi Stupa? 

Option 1: Royal conquests

Option 2: Agricultural scenes  

Option 3: Cosmic order  

Option 4: Compassion and non-violence  

Question : The National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology (NMAET) aims to:

Option 1: Promote modern agricultural machinery and equipment
  

Option 2: Improve agricultural productivity through technology transfer
   

Option 3: Provide financial assistance for agricultural research projects

Option 4: Establish cold storage facilities in rural areas

Question : The irrigation facilities in Vijayanagar were developed to support:

Option 1: Drinking water supply

Option 2: Recreational activities

Option 3: Agricultural activities

Option 4: Industrial activities

Question : The Prime Minister ‘Gati Shakti’ scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2021 for which type of infrastructure development from the following?

Option 1: Schools and education

Option 2: Hospitals

Option 3: Agricultural production

Option 4: Transport

Question : What can the analysis of a major Harappan site reveal about the civilization's trade practices?

Option 1: The use of barter system

Option 2: The presence of a centralized banking system

Option 3: The extent of trade networks with other regions

Option 4: The reliance on agricultural exports

Question : Statement 1: Successful entrepreneurs not only create wealth for themselves but also contribute to the economic development of the nation.

Statement 2: The Make in India initiative aims to boost agricultural activities in the country.

Option 1: Both statements are true.
 

Option 2: Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.
 

Option 3: Statement 2 is true, but statement 1 is false.

Option 4: Both statements are false.