Question : Modern agriculture differs from subsistence agriculture in that it:  

Option 1: Is primarily for personal consumption  

Option 2: Uses traditional farming methods  
 

Option 3: Emphasizes large-scale production  

Option 4: Relies solely on human labor  

Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
With an impressive growth in yields, Telangana now claims to be transforming into the rice bowl of India. The Food Corporation of India (FCl) has procured 52 lakh tonnes of paddy from Telangana alone, which is more than half of the national target of 91 lakh tonnes. The state's harvests have nearly doubled in a year. Paddy production is up 93%, maize 95%, and cotton 74%, according to the Telangana Planning Department.

The state is also making its mark as a producer of paddy seed. "About 85% of our village's paddy is of a fine variety that farmers in MP, Haryana, Bengal, and Bihar use as seed," said a farmer in Anksapur Village in Nizamabad district. The seed crop sells at a premium over the state's minimum support price for paddy.

Question:
What is the main idea or theme of this passage?

Option 1: Telangana's yields of paddy have exceeded all expectations.

Option 2: Recently, Telangana has seen a huge increase in the quantity of agricultural products.

Option 3: The state of Telangana has emerged as a significant contributor to the growth of agriculture in the country.

Option 4: Telangana has already become the 'Rice Bowl of India'.

Question : The "Global Environment Facility" (GEF) is an international financial institution that provides funding for:

Option 1: Climate change mitigation projects

Option 2: Renewable energy research

Option 3: Wildlife conservation efforts

Option 4: Sustainable agriculture programs

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Another farmer's cotton harvest increased from 10 quintals to 14 quintals (1)_____ using pesticides and fertilisers on the suggestion (2)_____ the local agriculture extension officer. "I (3)______ doubts as I was going for organic cotton for the (4)_____ time," he said, "but I saved eight thousand rupees per acre (5)____ costs." He sold his cotton for almost seven lakhs, (6)______ he wants to use for his daughter's studies and to (7)________ a new house. Another farmer said he's got the first (8)' ________ crop' of his life this year. The 53-year-old used to grow red gram on his (9)_______ field. "But thanks to a government project, my village tank is full, and I could (10)_________ paddy in the Rabi season." He reaped 66 quintals from his two acres.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 8.

Option 1: low

Option 2: terrible

Option 3: high

Option 4: good

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 5.

Option 1: command

Option 2: extort

Option 3: demand

Option 4: claim

Question : Comprehension:
Wildlife and nature have largely been associated with humans for numerous emotional and social reasons. A simple stroll around the park amidst some birds provides a fresh breath of life and charges our batteries. Apart from a bird feeder in the backyard, we can also take up other active pastimes, such as hiking, hunting, canoeing, or wildlife photography, to relieve our parched nerves. Since prehistoric times, animals have been highly useful to us in providing food, clothing, and a source of income.
Studies indicate that woodpeckers are capable of destroying 90% of codling moth larvae residing under the bark of trees. This shows the significance of wildlife and wildlife habitat for preserving genetic diversity. Hence, places, where agriculture, forests, and fisheries depend on crops or stocks, can ensure that such living resources are enough to withstand the ever-increasing list of threats. Further, in medicine, the development of new drugs and treatments is largely dependent on wildlife and wildlife habitat. Interestingly, most pharmaceutical products are a result of discovering or developing wildlife species, not discoveries made through traditional chemistry principles. Today, most medicinal remedies contain at least one ingredient derived from a wild plant or animal.
Biodiversity is the variety of living beings within an ecosystem or on our planet. It is a measurement of the health of ecosystems. Biodiversity also plays a part in the function of climate. In terrestrial habitats, tropical areas are rich in species, whereas polar areas support lesser species. The conservation of biodiversity is inevitable for the survival of humans. Based on the passage above, choose the correct option for the following questions:

Question:
Wildlife has helped humans in all aspects except?

Option 1: Clothing

Option 2: Development of new medicines

Option 3: Education

Option 4: Providing food

Question : Which of the following best indicates the economic growth of a nation?

Option 1: Agriculture income

Option 2: Per capita income

Option 3: Gross industrial production

Option 4: Inflation

Question : Subsistence agriculture is characterized by: 

Option 1: High use of technology  

Option 2: Large-scale production  
 

Option 3: Production for personal consumption  

Option 4: Extensive export activities