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Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was established in _______.

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  1. Pune

  2. Bangalore

  3. Mumbai

  4. New Delhi

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was established in New Delhi
  • The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education. It was established on 16 July 1929.

Which of the following methods are used to restrict soil erosion?
A.  Ploughing along contour lines
B.  Strip cropping.
C.  Jhumming
D.  Mixed fanning

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  1. A and B

  2. A and C

  3. B and D

  4. B and C

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Ploughing along contour lines prevents soil erosion.
  • Contour lines create water breaks which helps in non formation of gullies during water runoff.


  • Strip cropping is a type of cropping technique practiced to reduce wind speed
  • Strip farming is nothing but the growing of crops in strips that are oriented normal to the winds flowing in the region.