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MCQs on “The Role of Agriculture in Indian Economy”
- What percentage of India’s workforce is employed in agriculture?
a) 20%
b) 50%
c) 30%
d) 70%
Answer: b) 50% - Which of the following is the primary crop of India?
a) Wheat
b) Cotton
c) Rice
d) Tea
Answer: c) Rice - Which sector contributes the most to India’s GDP?
a) Agriculture
b) Industry
c) Services
d) Manufacturing
Answer: c) Services - Which scheme was launched by the Government of India to provide income support to farmers?
a) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
b) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
c) National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
d) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Answer: a) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) - Which of the following is a key challenge faced by the Indian agriculture sector?
a) Excessive mechanization
b) Low productivity
c) High farm income
d) Overuse of organic fertilizers
Answer: b) Low productivity - What is the main objective of the Green Revolution in India?
a) Increase urban employment
b) Achieve self-sufficiency in food grains
c) Promote export of agricultural products
d) Develop livestock farming
Answer: b) Achieve self-sufficiency in food grains - Which crop is most associated with the Green Revolution in India?
a) Rice
b) Wheat
c) Sugarcane
d) Cotton
Answer: b) Wheat - What percentage of India’s GDP is contributed by agriculture (as of 2021-2022)?
a) 10%
b) 17%
c) 25%
d) 30%
Answer: b) 17% - The primary reason for the low productivity of Indian agriculture is:
a) Poor irrigation facilities
b) Excessive use of fertilizers
c) Over-dependence on rain
d) Both a) and c)
Answer: d) Both a) and c) - Which of the following is NOT a Kharif crop?
a) Rice
b) Cotton
c) Wheat
d) Maize
Answer: c) Wheat - Which organization is responsible for conducting agricultural research and education in India?
a) NITI Aayog
b) NABARD
c) ICAR
d) Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: c) ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) - Which government scheme aims at doubling farmers’ income by 2022?
a) National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
b) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
c) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
d) Doubling Farmers’ Income Scheme
Answer: d) Doubling Farmers’ Income Scheme - What is the principal crop grown during the Rabi season?
a) Rice
b) Wheat
c) Cotton
d) Maize
Answer: b) Wheat - Which of the following best describes “Agricultural GDP”?
a) GDP derived from crop production only
b) GDP from all farming activities
c) GDP from agriculture, livestock, forestry, and fishing
d) GDP from rural industries
Answer: c) GDP from agriculture, livestock, forestry, and fishing - Which state is the largest producer of wheat in India?
a) Punjab
b) Haryana
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Bihar
Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh - Which irrigation method is highly efficient and used for water conservation in India?
a) Flood irrigation
b) Drip irrigation
c) Sprinkler irrigation
d) Well irrigation
Answer: b) Drip irrigation - Which of the following is a major cause of farmers’ distress in India?
a) High agricultural productivity
b) Access to affordable credit
c) Crop failure due to erratic rainfall
d) High MSP (Minimum Support Price)
Answer: c) Crop failure due to erratic rainfall - Which state is the largest producer of rice in India?
a) West Bengal
b) Punjab
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: a) West Bengal - The term “Operation Flood” is associated with which commodity?
a) Wheat
b) Rice
c) Milk
d) Cotton
Answer: c) Milk - Which scheme aims to improve irrigation facilities in India?
a) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
b) National Food Security Mission
c) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
d) Kisan Credit Card Scheme
Answer: a) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana - Which crop requires the most water for cultivation?
a) Rice
b) Cotton
c) Wheat
d) Sugarcane
Answer: d) Sugarcane - Agricultural marketing reforms in India aim to:
a) Decrease the prices of inputs for farmers
b) Improve access to national and international markets
c) Increase government control over farm prices
d) Promote traditional farming techniques
Answer: b) Improve access to national and international markets - Which of the following states is known for the White Revolution (milk production)?
a) Gujarat
b) Punjab
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Kerala
Answer: a) Gujarat - Which body sets the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for agricultural products in India?
a) NITI Aayog
b) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)
c) Ministry of Commerce
d) Reserve Bank of India
Answer: b) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) - Which type of agriculture is mostly practiced in the rain-fed regions of India?
a) Irrigated farming
b) Dryland farming
c) Plantation farming
d) Horticulture
Answer: b) Dryland farming - Which state leads in horticulture production in India?
a) Maharashtra
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Karnataka
Answer: b) Andhra Pradesh - The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is aimed at improving:
a) Rural infrastructure
b) Agricultural production and productivity
c) Livestock management
d) Agricultural exports
Answer: b) Agricultural production and productivity - What is the primary objective of e-NAM (National Agriculture Market)?
a) To improve warehousing facilities
b) To provide an online trading platform for farmers
c) To reduce the cost of agricultural inputs
d) To promote organic farming
Answer: b) To provide an online trading platform for farmers - Which Indian agricultural commodity is a major export item?
a) Jute
b) Cotton
c) Maize
d) Rice
Answer: d) Rice - What is the main focus of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
a) Providing insurance coverage to farmers against crop losses
b) Reducing post-harvest losses
c) Promoting organic farming
d) Providing irrigation facilities
Answer: a) Providing insurance coverage to farmers against crop losses
These MCQs cover a wide range of topics related to agriculture’s role in the Indian economy and are designed to be relevant for the Civil Services Examination.
