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Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “Role of Technology in Transforming Indian Agriculture”
1. Which technology is primarily used for precision farming in India?
- a) Geographic Information System (GIS)
- b) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
- c) Augmented Reality (AR)
- d) Blockchain
Answer: a) Geographic Information System (GIS)
2. What is the purpose of using drones in Indian agriculture?
- a) To monitor crop health
- b) To control pests directly
- c) To perform soil analysis
- d) To distribute fertilizers manually
Answer: a) To monitor crop health
3. Which technology helps farmers in India with weather forecasting and climate data?
- a) Remote Sensing
- b) Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- c) Internet of Things (IoT)
- d) Virtual Reality (VR)
Answer: a) Remote Sensing
4. What is the primary benefit of using drip irrigation technology in Indian agriculture?
- a) Increased water use efficiency
- b) Reduction in soil erosion
- c) Improvement in crop diversity
- d) Enhanced soil fertility
Answer: a) Increased water use efficiency
5. Which of the following is a key component of precision agriculture?
- a) Automated harvesters
- b) Soil moisture sensors
- c) Traditional plowing methods
- d) Hand weeding
Answer: b) Soil moisture sensors
6. Which mobile application provides farmers with real-time agricultural information in India?
- a) Kisan Suvidha
- b) M-Kisan
- c) AgroStar
- d) CropIn
Answer: b) M-Kisan
7. Which technology is used for improving soil health and fertility management in agriculture?
- a) Soil Nutrient Monitoring Systems
- b) Telemedicine
- c) Blockchain
- d) Artificial Intelligence
Answer: a) Soil Nutrient Monitoring Systems
8. Which of the following is a major application of Artificial Intelligence in Indian agriculture?
- a) Pest detection and management
- b) Water harvesting
- c) Land reclamation
- d) Traditional seed saving
Answer: a) Pest detection and management
9. Which organization in India promotes the use of ICT in agriculture through its initiatives?
- a) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- b) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
- c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
- d) National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)
Answer: a) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
10. Which technology allows farmers to monitor and control irrigation systems remotely?
- a) IoT-based smart irrigation systems
- b) Satellite imaging
- c) Drones
- d) Blockchain
Answer: a) IoT-based smart irrigation systems
11. Which technology aids in the development of high-yield and drought-resistant crop varieties?
- a) Genetic Engineering
- b) Cloud Computing
- c) Virtual Reality
- d) Blockchain
Answer: a) Genetic Engineering
12. The use of which technology is referred to as ‘automated farming’?
- a) Robotics and automation
- b) Remote Sensing
- c) Mobile Apps
- d) Drip Irrigation
Answer: a) Robotics and automation
13. Which Indian agricultural platform uses satellite imagery to provide farmers with actionable insights?
- a) CropIn
- b) AgroStar
- c) iKisan
- d) Fasal
Answer: a) CropIn
14. Which technology is used for optimizing fertilizer usage in crops?
- a) Variable Rate Technology (VRT)
- b) Remote Sensing
- c) IoT Sensors
- d) Blockchain
Answer: a) Variable Rate Technology (VRT)
15. Which technology is most effective in reducing post-harvest losses?
- a) Cold storage technology
- b) Remote Sensing
- c) IoT-based irrigation
- d) Genetic modification
Answer: a) Cold storage technology
16. Which application of technology helps in the precision monitoring of livestock health?
- a) RFID tags
- b) Drones
- c) Soil moisture sensors
- d) Automated tractors
Answer: a) RFID tags
17. Which Indian government scheme supports the adoption of solar-powered irrigation systems?
- a) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
- b) Soil Health Management Scheme
- c) National Agriculture Market (eNAM)
- d) Krishi Vikas Yojana
Answer: a) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
18. Which technology assists farmers in managing and analyzing agricultural data?
- a) Big Data Analytics
- b) Augmented Reality
- c) Virtual Reality
- d) 3D Printing
Answer: a) Big Data Analytics
19. Which Indian initiative focuses on providing farmers with information about crop insurance and subsidies?
- a) PM Fasal Bima Yojana
- b) M-Kisan
- c) eNAM
- d) Kisan Credit Card Scheme
Answer: a) PM Fasal Bima Yojana
20. Which technology helps in the early detection of crop diseases?
- a) Machine Learning algorithms
- b) Remote Sensing
- c) Drones
- d) Soil Sensors
Answer: a) Machine Learning algorithms
21. What role does blockchain technology play in Indian agriculture?
- a) Ensuring transparency in the supply chain
- b) Enhancing irrigation systems
- c) Improving soil fertility
- d) Monitoring weather patterns
Answer: a) Ensuring transparency in the supply chain
22. Which technology is used for automating the planting of seeds in agriculture?
- a) Precision Planters
- b) Cold Storage
- c) Remote Sensing
- d) Soil Moisture Sensors
Answer: a) Precision Planters
23. Which digital platform supports direct farmer-to-consumer sales?
- a) eNAM
- b) Kisan Suvidha
- c) AgroStar
- d) CropIn
Answer: a) eNAM
24. Which technology facilitates real-time monitoring of soil conditions?
- a) IoT sensors
- b) Drones
- c) Robotics
- d) Virtual Reality
Answer: a) IoT sensors
25. Which system helps farmers in selecting the right crop varieties for different soil types and climates?
- a) Decision Support Systems (DSS)
- b) Augmented Reality
- c) Cold Storage
- d) Automated Irrigation
Answer: a) Decision Support Systems (DSS)
26. Which of the following technologies is used to improve agricultural productivity through soil health monitoring?
- a) Soil Testing Kits
- b) Weather Forecasting
- c) Genetic Modification
- d) Blockchain
Answer: a) Soil Testing Kits
27. Which technology assists in optimizing water usage in agriculture through real-time data?
- a) Smart Irrigation Systems
- b) Genetic Engineering
- c) Mobile Apps
- d) Traditional Farming Techniques
Answer: a) Smart Irrigation Systems
28. Which mobile application provides agricultural advisory services to farmers in India?
- a) Kisan Call Center (KCC)
- b) PM Kisan
- c) AgroStar
- d) CropIn
Answer: a) Kisan Call Center (KCC)
29. Which Indian government scheme aims to promote mechanization in agriculture?
- a) Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
- b) National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
- c) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
- d) Soil Health Management Scheme
Answer: a) Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
30. Which technology is used for managing and analyzing large volumes of agricultural data?
- a) Big Data Analytics
- b) Cloud Computing
- c) Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
These questions cover various aspects of how technology is transforming Indian agriculture, including specific technologies, government schemes, and their impacts on productivity and efficiency.
