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Which sector dominated India's economy during the British colonial rule?

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  1. Tertiary sector

  2. Secondary sector

  3. Primary Sector

  4. Mining sector

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following are the disadvantages of a mixed crop livestock farming system?

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  1. Farmers in mixed systems have to divide their attention and resources over several activities

  2. Resource-poor farmers going into mixed farming have to apply labour- intensive techniques.

  3. The possibility of reducing risk, spreading labour and re-utilizing resources

  4. Only A and B

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mixed farming is combining two or more independent agricultural activities on the same farm. A typical case of mixed farming is the combination of crop cultivation with dairy farming or in more general terms, crop cultivation with livestock farming.

Mixing has both advantages and disadvantages. For example, farmers in mixed systems have to divide their attention and resources over several activities, thus leading to reduced economies of scale.  Resource-poor farmers going into mixed farming have to apply labour- intensive techniques. Advantages include the possibility of reducing risk, spreading labour and re-utilizing resources.

What are the advantages of mixed farming with respect to rural farm economy of India?

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  1. Farmers can keep their fields under continuous production.

  2. It enhances the productivity of the farmland.

  3. Reduce dependency on external inputs and costs.

  4. Sometimes one activity may hinder the other activity.

  5. Only A and B.

  6. Only A, B and C.

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Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Advantages of Mixed farming:

  • Farmers can keep their fields under continuous production.
  • It enhances the productivity of the farmland
  • It increases the per capita profitability
  • Both farmings compliment each other.
  • It enhances the productivity of the farmer also.
  • Reduce dependency on external inputs and costs
In the example of mixed cropping of animal husbandry and crop farming, the crops and animals components can complement and support each other. For example, the crop farming gives feed to the animals, and in turn, the animals can supply fertilizers to the crop. So this reduces the need and cost of fertilization and animal feed. 

What area of the farm economy of India did the 'Golden Revolution' try to overhaul?

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  1. Horticulture

  2. Honey

  3. Rice

  4. Only A and B

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In India, the period between 1991 to 2003 is termed as Golden Revolution.

Golden revolution is about Honey and Horticulture production. During this period there is a huge production of fruits, vegetables, honey and other horticulture products.

Cooperating farming _______.

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  1. succeeded

  2. failed

  3. had a moderate response

  4. none of the above

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Correct Option: B

Sustained supply of fodder for the livestock population of India has recently emerged as major challenge for the agriculture sector. Select the correct one/ones related to the issue using the code given below:
1. Accelerated Fodder Development Programme is being run under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.
2. With 20 per cent of the livestock population of the world only 4 per cent of total cropping area is under fodder cultivation in India.

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  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The programme envisages accelerating production of fodder through promotion of integrated technologies and processes for enhancing the availability of fodder throughout the year-a multi-pronged strategy to achieve the stated objectives. 

The livestock sector in India contributes to nearly 32 per cent of total agricultural output. India, with 2.3 per cent share of global geographical area, supports nearly 20 per cent of the livestock population of the world and therefore requires a steady supply of fodder for supporting the huge livestock population. 
Though only 4 percent of total cropping area in India is under fodder cultivation. It has resulted in a severe deficit of green fodder (36 per cent), dry fodder (40 per cent) and concentrates (57 per cent). The scheme aims at bridging this shortfall in demand for fodder from crop residues and agricultural by-products.

Where was the zamindari system first implemented in India?

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  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Bengal

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Correct Option: D

From 'begging bowl' to 'bread basket'. The words apply to ______________.

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  1. Indian agriculture

  2. New technology in Indian agriculture

  3. The reduction in population to meet food output

  4. Use of wasteland for farming

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Correct Option: A

Which of the following was a reason for high yield of cash crops in some parts of the country during the British rule?

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  1. Better irrigation facilities

  2. Commercialization of agriculture

  3. Right use of fertilizers

  4. Educated farmers

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following were reasons for dismal agricultural productivity during British rule?

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  1. Low levels of technology

  2. Lack of irrigation facilities

  3. Negligible use of fertilizers

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D