Question : Assertion: The Green Revolution played a significant role in increasing agricultural productivity in India.

Reason: The introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds, modern agricultural techniques, and better irrigation facilities contributed to increased food production.

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

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

Option 3: Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : Case Study 10: Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth

A group of young graduates decided to start a tech startup. They developed an innovative mobile application that connects farmers directly to consumers, eliminating the need for middlemen. This resulted in better prices for farmers and affordable produce for consumers.

Question:

The startup's app contributes to economic growth by:

Option 1: Increasing the cost of agricultural products
  

Option 2: Creating more middlemen
   

Option 3: Promoting direct farmer-consumer interactions

Option 4: Limiting the reach of agricultural products

Question : Statement 1: The Minimum Support Price (MSP) is determined by considering factors such as input costs and market conditions.

Statement 2: The MSP applies to all agricultural crops grown in India.

Option 1: Both statements are true.
 

Option 2: Both statements are false.
   

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

Option 4: Statement 1 is false, and statement 2 is true.

Question : Statement 1: Disguised unemployment is more prevalent in the agricultural sector compared to the industrial sector.

Statement 2: Seasonal unemployment is a significant issue in rural areas of India.

Option 1: Both statements are true.

Option 2: Both statements are false.

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

Option 4: Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true.

Question : Which of the following is an example of technological progress contributing to human capital formation?

Option 1: The automation of manual labor tasks

Option 2: The depletion of natural resources

Option 3: The expansion of the agricultural sector

Option 4: The decrease in educational attainment levels

Question : Punjab National Bank has been honoured with the Golden Peace Award 2002 for excellence in:

Option 1: agricultural finance

Option 2: rural industrialization

Option 3: housing development

Option 4: corporate excellence

Question : Directions: In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.
I. Since the past three years, State M has reported a sharp and substantial decline in the state’s agricultural produce.
II. In the last five years, there has been an increase in the overall average rainfall by 6% in State M bringing respite to the farmers.

Option 1: I is the cause and II is its possible effect

Option 2: Both I and II are independent causes

Option 3: II is the cause and I is its possible effect

Option 4: Both I and II are effects of independent causes

Question : Raja Parba festival of Odisha is the living cultural heritage and agricultural way of life. It is held for three days in the month of_____.

Option 1: July

Option 2: June

Option 3: September

Option 4: August

Question : What was the impact of the Green Revolution on the employment pattern in Indian agriculture?

Option 1: It increased employment opportunities in rural areas.

Option 2: It led to a shift from agricultural to non-agricultural employment.

Option 3: It reduced the demand for labor due to mechanization.

Option 4: It created equal employment opportunities for men and women.

Question : Assertion: Pakistan's agriculture sector employs the largest share of the country's workforce.

Reason: Only a few percent of the workforce of Pakistan's population is engaged in agricultural activities, including farming and livestock rearing.

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

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

Option 3: Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: Assertion is false, but the reason is true.