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 2.

Option 1: with

Option 2: for

Option 3: of

Option 4: to

Question : Those engaged in agriculture in India suffer from which of these unemployment types?

Option 1: Frictional Unemployment

Option 2: Technological Unemployment

Option 3: Structural Unemployment

Option 4: Disguised Unemployment

Question : Which of the following statement is correct?

• There was a great demand of land reforms in India.
• Land reforms were needed to achieve the objectives of growth in agriculture.

Option 1: Both are true 
 

Option 2: Both are false 
 

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

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

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 fewer 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:
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

Option 1: Most medicinal remedies contain at least one ingredient derived from a wild plant or animal.

Option 2: Wildlife habitat plays no role in preserving genetic diversity

Option 3: Since prehistoric times, animals have been not been useful to us

Option 4: Biodiversity is a measurement on the cultural ecosystems

Question : Which of the following is true about the Zaid season in Indian agriculture?

Option 1: It follows the Rabi season.

Option 2: It coincides with southwest monsoon.

Option 3: It begins with the onset of winter.

Option 4: It follows the Kharif season.

Question : Which of the following institutions is responsible for regulating and supervising the functioning of regional rural banks in India?

Option 1: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Option 2: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Option 3: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Option 4: None of the above

Question : Agriculture marketing does not comprise of 
A) Grading of the products according to the quality
B) Storage of the produce for sale in future
C) Credit took to meet expenditure on agriculture

Option 1: Only A and B 

Option 2: Only B and C

Option 3: Only C

Option 4: All of the above

Question : Choose most appropriate word from the options and fill in the blank

The teacher asked the students to ___________ the exam papers.

Option 1:  handed in

Option 2:  hand in

Option 3: handing in

Option 4:  have handed in

Question : Assertion: The Atal Innovation Mission supports entrepreneurs in the technology sector through funding and mentorship.

Reason: It aims to promote agriculture with outdated methods across all sectors of the economy.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
 

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not correctly explain 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 not a function of the NABARD?

Option 1: Regulating the agriculture sector

Option 2: Providing credit to agriculture and rural sectors

Option 3: Developing rural infrastructure

Option 4: Regulating the stock market