Question : Fill in the blanks-
According to Indian agriculture engineer, 27th edition, 2000, about _ million hector of land is facing serious problem of land degradation 
 

Option 1: 154
 

Option 2: 164 
 

Option 3: 174
 

Option 4: 184
 

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 : Agriculture, mining, quarrying, etc are the example of ___ sector.
 

Option 1: Primary 
 

Option 2: Secondary
 

Option 3: Teritary
 

Option 4: None of the above.
 

Question : In the context of planned development in India, what does the term 'mixed economy' refer to?

Option 1: A combination of traditional and modern economic practices

Option 2: An economy where both agriculture and industry are equally prioritized

Option 3: An economy with equal distribution of wealth among all citizens

Option 4: An economy with coexistence of public and private sectors

Question : Assertion: The Green Revolution in India led to a decrease in agricultural employment.

Reason: The adoption of modern farming techniques reduced the labor requirement in agriculture.

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 : The National Horticulture Mission (NHM) aims to promote horticulture through:

Option 1: Conservation of forest resources
 

Option 2: Improving irrigation facilities in rural areas
    

Option 3: Encouraging sustainable agriculture practices

Option 4: Providing financial assistance and technical support to farmers

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The world is undergoing rapid changes in the knowledge landscape. With various dramatic scientific and technological advances, such as the rise of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, many unskilled jobs worldwide may be taken over by machines, while the need for a skilled workforce, particularly involving mathematics, computer science, and data science, in conjunction with multidisciplinary abilities across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, (1)________ increasingly in greater demand. With climate change, increasing pollution, and depleting natural resources, there will be a sizeable shift in how we (2)_______ the world's energy, water, food, and sanitation needs, again resulting in the need for new skilled labour, particularly in biology, chemistry, physics, agriculture, climate science, and social science. The growing (3)________ of epidemics and pandemics will also (4)_______ collaborative research in infectious disease management and development of vaccines, and the resultant social issues heighten the need for multidisciplinary learning. There will be a growing (5)__________ for humanities and art as India moves towards becoming a developed country as well as among the three largest economies in the world.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

Option 1: had

Option 2: meet

Option 3: have

Option 4: see

Question : Draft "Drug, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill-2022" has been released by which union ministry?

Option 1: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Option 2: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers

Option 3: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Option 4: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare

Question : Assertion: Sustainable agriculture practices focus on maintaining soil health, conserving water, and minimizing the use of synthetic inputs.

Reason: Sustainable agriculture ensures food security while preserving natural resources and ecosystems.

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

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

Option 3: Assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect

Option 4: Assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

Question : Which of the following is not a cause of rural poverty in India?

Option 1: Migration from rural areas.

Option 2: Lack of alternate employment opportunities other than agriculture.

Option 3: Illiteracy

Option 4: Lack of capital.