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Economic survey is presented on _______.

  1. 27th February

  2. 28th February

  3. 15th March

  4. 1st April


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Economic survey is presented on 27th February. Economic survey is presented in the Parliament, by the Finance Minister, before the presentation of the Union Budget. Economic survey helps to forecast future events.

Using High Yield variety (HYV) seeds is associated with __________.

  1. eleventh five year plan

  2. green revolution

  3. policy of agriculture commission

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

High Yield variety (HIY) seeds are the seeds of supreme quality which yields a high surplus and volume crop as compared to the normal ones. These seeds were used as strategic plan in green revolution to promote the better quality of crops at a reasonable rate. 

Yellow revolution is associated with the production of ________.

  1. Milk and milk products

  2. Marine products

  3. Fruits

  4. Oil seeds


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Yellow Revolution” is a spectacular increase in oilseeds production in India. Whereas 'white revolution' helped increase milk and milk productivity;
  • 'Blue Revolution' an explosion in aquaculture, and specifically fish production as a form of self-sufficiency, nutrients, and economic growth for India; and
  • 'Golden Revolution' focuses on Honey and Horticulture production.

A second Green Revolution is being planned to improve the production of agro-commodities especially in which of the following regions of India?

  1. Orissa

  2. North-Eastern States

  3. Bundelkhand region

  4. Desert areas of Rajasthan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Green Revolution was a period of using modern methods or technology to increase productivity. It included the use of HYV seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, etc. Indian agriculture was converted into an industrial system. It had both positive and negative impacts. The second Green Revolution is being planned to improve the production of agro-commodities, especially in North-Eastern states.

Thus, the correct answer is B.