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General Awareness

Q1. Ain Dubai which is also called Dubai’s eye, is world’s largest and tallest observation
wheel recently opened in August 2021. What is the height of Ain Dubai?
A. 425 m
B. 500 m
C. 350 m
D. 250 m
E. 150 m
Answer: Option (D)

Q2. Who among the following is an Indian ornithologist and naturalist of international
recognition?
A. Baiju Dharmajan
B. Aravind Adiga
C. Salim Ali
D. Kavita Krishnan
E. Kedarnath Singh
Answer: Option (C)

Q3. Who among the following has authored the book “White Mughals”?
A. Mary Jordan
B. William Dalrymple
C. Sudha Murthy
D. Ranjan Gogoi
E. Hussain Zaidi
Answer: Option (B)

Q4. Shubhanker Banerjee who recently passed away in August 2021, was a _____
maestro.
A. Tabla
B. Sitar
C. Flute
D. Santoor
E. Shehnai
Answer: Option (A)

Q5. What was the name of the Space shuttle carrying Kalpana Chawla which exploded in
February 2003 with its crew on-board?
A. Challenger
B. Discovery
C. Columbia
D. Atlantis
E. Roscos
Answer: Option (C)

Q6. To foster awareness among International Community of the importance of tourism,

United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) marks World Tourism Day on ______
every year.
A. 27 July
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B. 27 August
C. 27 October
D. 27 September
E. 27 November
Answer: Option (D)

Q7. Which of the following grasslands are in North America?

A. Tropical
B. Prairie
C. Savannas
D. Shrublands
E. Steppe
Answer: Option (B)

Q8. Which one of the following is the national tree of India?

A. Neem Tree
B. Mahagony Tree
C. Sal Tree
D. Fig tree of India (also known as Banyan Tree)
E. Teak Tree
Answer: Option (D)

Q9. The leading digital payments gateway PayU (owned by Pereus) has acquired one of
India’s oldest payment gateways Bill Desk for _______.
A. $2.7 billion
B. $4.7 billion
C. $6.7 billion
D. $7.7 billion
E. $5.7 billion
Answer: Option (B)

Q10. Government of India has launched One District One Product (ODOP) to select, brand
and promote at least one product from one district. ______ papier mache has been selected
for export promotion and improvement of market accessibility under the first phase of the
ODOP scheme.
A. Jamnagri
B. Kolhapuri
C. Naga
D. Kashmiri
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (D)

Q11. Recently (August 2021), Reserve Bank of India has fined 1 prepaid payment
instrument (PPI), and ____ White Label ATMs (WLA) for deficiencies in regulatory
compliance.
A. Four
B. Five
C. Three
D. Seven
E. Two
Answer: Option (A)
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Q12. Recently SUJALAM campaign has been started under the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’
initiative. It has been launched by which of the following ministries?
A. Ministry of Women and Child Development
B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Jal Shakti
D. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
E. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Answer: Option (C)

Q13. In a bid to facilitate seamless transfer of personal vehicles across states, the
Government of India has notified a new mark in August 2021, for new vehicles Bharat series
(BH-series). It will be implemented by ______.
A. 15th September 2021
B. 15th October 2021
C. 1st November 2021
D. 1st December 2021
E. 15th January 2022
Answer: Option (A)

Q14. As per the Census 2011, what is the literacy rate of males in the country?
A. 82.1%
B. 78.9%
C. 80.1%
D. 76.3%
E. 84.1%
Answer: Option (A)

Q15. The book “Mission Domination: An Unfinished Quest” written by authors Kushan
Sarkar, Boria Majumdar is based on which of the following?
A. Volleyball
B. Hockey
C. Basketball
D. Football
E. Cricket
Answer: Option (E)

Q16. The Indo - Nepal Remittance Facility Scheme for cross- border remittances from India
to Nepal, with special focus on requirements of migrant workers of Nepali origin working in
India. RBI leverages _______ ecosystem available in the country for origination of such
remittances.
A. RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement)
B. NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer)
C. UPI (Unified Payments Interface)
D. Internet Banking
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (B)

Q17. Ravi Kumar Dahiya has recently won a medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020, with this feat
he has become _______ Indian wrestler to win Olympic medal.
A. Third
B. Fourth
C. Fifth
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D. Sixth
E. Seventh
Answer: Option (C)

Q18. 'Stand Up India Scheme’ has been recently extended by the Government of India till
the year _____.
A. 2026
B. 2025
C. 2024
D. 2023
E. 2022
Answer: Option (B)

Q19. 21.6m tallest sandcastle which has been added in the Guinness Book of World
Records is located in Blokhus, ________.
A. Denmark
B. Turkey
C. Sweden
D. Germany
E. Norway
Answer: Option (A)

Q20. Kyoto Protocol, Paris agreement are related to which of the following?
A. Climate change
B. Increasing debt in countries
C. Tax laws
D. Economic cooperation among countries
E. Peace agreements among countries
Answer: Option (A)

Economics & Social Issues (ESI)

Q21. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of Association of Southeast Asian
Nations (ASEAN)?
A. Myanmar
B. India
C. Indonesia
D. Malaysia
E. Vietnam
Answer: Option (B)

Q22. How much net intake calories has been recommended by the Ministry of Labour and
Employment for calculating minimum wages per day?
A. 2200
B. 2400
C. 2700
D. 2500
E. 2800
Answer: Option (C)
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Q23. Which of the following country is NOT a member of Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO)?
A. Pakistan
B. Afghanistan
C. Russia
D. Kazakhstan
E. Uzbekistan
Answer: Option (B)

Q24. Which of the following statement is NOT correct regarding the New Development Bank
(NDB)?
A. It is established by the BRICS countries
B. It is headquartered at Sanghai, China
C. K.V Kamath was the first president of the Bank
D. The initial authorised capital of the bank was $100 bn
E. It cannot lend to countries other than BRICS members.
Answer: Option (E)

Q25. Which of the following shows the difference between exports and imports of goods and
services?
A. Balance of Trade
B. Capital Account
C. Surplus budget
D. Balance of Payment
E. Foreign exchange reserves
Answer: Option (D)

Q26. Which of the following statement is NOT correct regarding Food and Agriculture
Organisation (FAO)?
A. It is headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland
B. Present Director General of FAO is Quo Dongyu
C. It has 194 members at present
D. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (A)

Q27. Which of the following is an indicator of retail inflation in India?

A. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
B. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
C. GDP Deflator
D. Index of Industrial Production
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (B)

Q28. In India, the Managing Director and Chief executive Officer of Public Sector Banks is
recommended by which of the following?
A. Appointments Committee of the cabinet
B. Banks Board Bureau
C. Reserve Bank of India
D. Ministry of Finance
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (B)
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Q29. Which of the following statement is NOT correct regarding Public Accounts
Committee?
A. It has 22 members
B. All members are appointed from the Rajya Sabha only
C. By following tradition, chairman of the committee is appointed from the opposition party
D. It is established for the purpose of auditing the revenue and the expenditure of the
Government of India
E. Adhir Ranjan Choudhary is the present chairperson of the committee
Answer: Option (B)

Q30. How many languages are there in Eighth Schedule of the Indian constitution?
A. 23
B. 24
C. 18
D. 22
E. 16
Answer: Option (D)

Q31. Which of the following personalities is associated with Beej Bachao Andolan initiated in
1986?
A. Sunderlal Bahuguna
B. Padurang Hegde
C. Medha Patkar
D. Vijay Jardhari
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (D)\

Q32. Which of the following articles of Indian Constitution prohibits employment of children in
factories etc?
A. 23
B. 22
C. 24
D. 21
E. 26
Answer: Option (C)

Q33. Samagra Shiksha is an overarching programme for the school education sector
extending from pre-school to class 12. It was launched in which of the following years?
A. 2018
B. 2015
C. 2014
D. 2012
E. 2017
Answer: Option (A)

Q34. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri
Narendra Modi, as one of the flagship programmes of the Government, to address the
declining ____________.
A. Girl Education
B. Child Sex Ratio
C. Pupil to Teacher Ratio
D. Gross Enrolment among Girls
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E. None of these
Answer: Option (B)

Q35. ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) Insurance Scheme for Health
Workers Fighting COVID-19’ was launched to provide comprehensive personal accident
cover of _______ to all healthcare providers drafted by the government for the care of Covid-
19 patients.
A. Rs 25 lakh
B. Rs 10 lakh
C. Rs 15 lakh
D. Rs 50 lakh
E. Rs 75 lakh
Answer: Option (D)

Q36. Financial Stability Report (FSR) reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-
Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on risks to financial
stability and the resilience of the financial system. This report was released by which of the
following?
A. NITI Aayog
B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Reserve Bank of India
D. Ministry of Labour
E. Ministry of Finance
Answer: Option (C)

Q37. REITs and InvITs are innovative vehicles that allow developers to monetise revenue-
generating real estate and infrastructure assets, while enabling investors or unit holders to
invest in these assets without actually owning them. InvITs has been formed as
_____________.
A. Public Companies
B. Limited Liability Partnership
C. Trusts
D. Private Companies
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (C)

Q38. The National Perspective Plan (NPP) was prepared by the then Ministry of Irrigation
(now Ministry of Jal Shakti) in August 1980 for water resources development through inter
basin transfer of water, for transferring water from water surplus basins to water-deficit
basins. Which of the following was the first river interlinking project of India?
A. Mahanadi Godavari Link Project
B. Ken Betwa Link Project
C. Godavari - Krishna link
D. Par-Tapi-Narmada
E. Damanganga - Pinjal link
Answer: Option (B)

Q39. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched 'Sahi Disha'
campaign to celebrate ______________.
A. Women's livelihoods and entrepreneurship in rural India
B. Violence against women and girls in India
C. Women entrepreneurs to lead tap into the power that e-commerce
D. Provides educational opportunity to girls, from socially and economically disadvantaged
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E. None of these
Answer: Option (A)

Q40. Ministry of Education has launched a National Initiative “NIPUN Bharat”. It has been
launched for __________.
A. Improving Quality of School Education through Integrated Teacher Training
B. Providing psychosocial support to students for their Mental Health and well-being during
the COVID outbreak and beyond
C. Testing the ability of students to innovate to fight against COVID-19 and its future
challenges
D. Motivating and equiping teachers to encourage and foster critical thinking in students
E. Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy
Answer: Option (E)

Q41. In the wake of Andhra Pradesh (AP) microfinance crisis in 2010, Reserve Bank of India
constituted a committee to study issues and concerns in the MFI sector. The name of the
committee was _____________.
A. Malegam Committee
B. Abhijit Sen Committee
C. Bimal Jalan committee
D. Narismhan Committee
E. Ajit Kumar Committee
Answer: Option (A)

Q42. What is the name of institution that follows below conditions:

1. Provide financial services to the unserved and unbanked region of the country
2. Minimum net worth should be Rs. 200 crore within five years from the date of
commencement of business.
3. At least 50% of its loan portfolio should constitute loans and advances of up to Rs. 25 lakh
A. Payment Banks
B. Regional Rural Banks
C. Micro Finance Institutions
D. Small Finance Banks
E. Non-Banking Financial Companies
Answer: Option (D)

Q43. With a view to ensure continued availability of credit to agriculture, MSME and housing
sectors and aid faster economic recovery, government has recently announced inclusion of
________ as MSMEs.
A. NBFCS
B. Retailers and Wholesalers
C. Micro Finance Institutions
D. Only Retailers
E. Only Wholesalers
Answer: Option (B)

Q44. Which of the following is correctly mentioned about Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja
Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme?
A. Under the scheme, each subscriber shall receive minimum assured pension of Rs 3000
per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
B. Under the scheme clean cooking fuel solution will be provided to poor households
especially in rural areas.
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C. Under the scheme, income will be generated by selling clean energy to power distribution
companies
D. It aims to provide handholding and support to new FPOs up to 5 years from the year of
creation
E. It aims to provide income support to all eligible land-holding farmers and their families
Answer: Option (C)

Q45. National Education Policy 2020 is based on the recommendation of a committee

whose chairman was the former director of ISRO. Which of the following is this person?
A. T.S.R. Subramanian
B. K Sivan
C. U R Rao
D. K.Kasturirangan
E. C Rangarajan
Answer: Option (D)

Q46. New Educational Policy 2020 has set an aim to increase the Gross enrolment ratio in
higher Education including vocational education from 26.3% (2018) to 50% by ______.
A. 2035
B. 2030
C. 2025
D. 2022
E. 2040
Answer: Option (A)

Q47. Which among the following is NOT one of the features of the National Agriculture Infra
Financing Facility, which is the Central Sector Scheme?
A. Credit Guarantee for loans up to ₹ 2 Crore.
B. Interest subvention of 3% p.a., limited to ₹ 2 crore per project in one location, though loan
amount can be higher.
C. Credit guarantee coverage will be available for eligible borrowers from this financing
facility under Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
scheme for loans up to ₹ 2 crore.
D. Credit Guarantee fee should be paid by only borrower
E. Size of the financing facility is ₹ 1 lakh Crore.
Answer: Option (D)

Q48. The Finance Commission is a Constitutionally mandated body set up under Article 280
of the Constitution, was constituted on 27 November 2017, the period of the commission will
commence from ________.
A. 1st April 2021
B. 1st April 2022
C. 1st April 2025
D. 1st April 2020
E. 1st April 2023
Answer: Option (A)

Q49. The XV Finance Commission has recommended in its recently submitted report that
health spending by states should be increased to more than ___ per cent as per their budget
of 2022
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
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E. 4
Answer: Option (B)

Q50. The Union Budget for the year 2021-22 with focus on Capital expenditure along with a
Development Financial Institution is based on how many pillars.
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
E. Eight
Answer: Option (D)

Q51. Fiscal Deficit as per Union Budget 2021-22 is ____.

A. 6.5 %
B. 7 %
C. 6.8%
D. 9.5 %
E. 8.5 %
Answer: Option (C)

Q52. According to the Union Budget 2021-22, for incentivizing Digital Economy entities
carrying out ______ transactions digitally, limit of turnover for tax audit has been increased
to Rs. 10 crores from Rs. 5 crores.
A. 90 %
B. 85%
C. 80%
D. 95%
E. 70%
Answer: Option (D)

Q53. The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was launched on 09.05.2015 to create a universal
social security system for all Indians, especially the poor, the under-privileged and the
workers in the unorganised sector. Which of the following statement is true about the
scheme?
1. Applicable to all citizen of India aged between 18-40 years
2. The subscriber gets fixed pension ranging between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000.
3. After death of subscriber, the spouse of the subscriber is not eligible for subscription.
A. Only 1
B. Only 3
C. Only 1 and 2
D. Only 2 and 3
E. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option (C)

Q54. Identify the scheme based on the following feature:

1. To provide affinity to the support of Women Self Help Groups
2. No Capital Subsidy has been sanctioned till the date of implementation.
3. Interest subvention, to cover the difference between the Lending Rate of the banks and
7%, on all credit from the banks/ financial institutions availed by women SHGs, for a
maximum of Rs 3,00,000 per SHG.
A. PMFME
B. PMKSY
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C. FPO
D. PMEGP
E. DAY-NRLM
Answer: Option (E)

Q55. Which of the following statement in NOT correct about the Pradhan Mantri Awaas
Yojana – Urban?
A. It promotes women empowerment by providing the ownership of houses in name of
female member
B. It provides an interest subsidy of 6.5% to Economically Weaker Section (EWS)/Low
Income Group (LIG) and Middle-Income Group (MIG).
C. Every Family in the country will get the pucca house by 2022
D. The size of a house for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) could be upto 30 sq. mt.
carpet area
E. It was launched in 2016.
Answer: Option (E)

Q56. The Kisan Credit Card scheme is a Government of India scheme which provides
farmers with timely access to credit. It was launched in 1998 with the aim of providing short-
term formal credit to farmers. Under the scheme farmers cannot avail loan for which among
the following?
A. Meeting the short-term credit requirements for cultivation of crops
B. Post-harvest expenses
C. Produce marketing loan
D. Consumption requirements of farmer household
E. Family Consumption and Cold Storage
Answer: Option (E)

Q57. Recently, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
unveiled EASE 3.0, the Public Sector Bank (PSB) Reforms Agenda 2020-21 for smart, tech-
enabled banking, and the PSB EASE Reforms Annual Report 2019-20. EASE Reforms
Index was launched ___________.
A. To gives different perspectives on the levels of employment in the formal sector.
B. To look at recent trends in the global economic and labour market and the impact that the
pandemic has had on wages.
C. To measure performance of each Public Sector Bank on 100+ objective metrics
D. To collect information on the consumption spending patterns of households across the
country, both urban and rural
E. To estimate the key employment and unemployment indicators in the short time interval
for the urban areas only in the Current Weekly Status (CWS).
Answer: Option (C)

Q58. ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) Insurance Scheme for Health
Workers Fighting COVID-19’ was launched to provide comprehensive personal accident
cover of _______ to all healthcare providers drafted by the government for the care of Covid-
19 patients.
A. Rs 20 lakh
B. Rs. 50 lakh
C. Rs 35 lakh
D. Rs 40 lakh
E. Rs 70 lakh
Answer: Option (B)
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Q59. Under the PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana, how much amount of food grains per month
per person has been distributed to 80 crore beneficiaries?
A. 3 Kg
B. 4 Kg
C. 5 kg
D. 8 kg
E. 10 kg
Answer: Option (C)

Q60. Under PMMY scheme, loan under Rs 50000 has been provided under which among
the following categories?
A. Kishore
B. Tarun
C. Shishu
D. Bachpan
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (C)

Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD)

Q61. What is the name of male goat that is capable of breeding?
A. Drake
B. Duck
C. Buck
D. Wether
E. Ram
Answer: Option (C)

Q62. The scheme that has been launched as an intervention to protect the growers of fruits
and vegetables from making distress sale due to lockdown and reduce the post -harvest
losses.
A. Kisan TOP scheme
B. TOP krishi
C. Krishi Udaan scheme
D. MGNREGA
E. Operation Greens
Answer: Option (E)

Q63. Urea has highest content of ____ with ___ %

A. Nitrogen, 46
B. Phosphorus, 46
C. Potassium, 47
D. Nitrogen, 76
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (A)

Q64. Colour of which of the following soils is red due to diffusion of iron rather than pressure
of environment?
A. Red Soil
B. Black Soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Alluvial Soil
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E. None of the above
Answer: Option (A)

Q65. Quincunx system of planting is followed in which of the following crops?

A. Sugarcane
B. Fruit trees
C. Flower trees
D. Shade trees
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (B)

Q66. What is the name of the indigenous major carp which is also known to be fastest
growing among fin fishes?
A. Rohu
B. Catla catla
C. Mrigal
D. Catfish
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (B)

Q67. Identify the instrument used for measuring the humidity, or amount of water vapour in
the air.
A. Albedometer
B. Photometer
C. Speedometer
D. Hygrometer
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (D)

Q68. Which of the following states has the highest number of SHGs run by women?
A. Bihar
B. Haryana
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (A)

Q69. Which of the following is the name of the NABARD project for ease of doing digitalized
banking business with SHGs?
A. FarmBee
B. Kisan Suvidha
C. E- NAM
D. e- Shakti
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (D)

Q70. Which of the following is a metal iron storage structure?

A. CAP
B. PAU bin
C. Pusa bin
D. Hagevu
E. Hapur Tekka
Answer: Option (B)
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Q71. Haryana belongs to which of the following Agro-climatic zone?
A. Western Himalayan Region
B. Lower Gangetic Plain Region
C. Trans-Ganga Plains Region
D. Upper Gangetic Plains Region
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (C)

Q72. Which of the following is the method of irrigation where water is applied near root
zone?
A. Sprinkle Irrigation
B. Drip Irrigation
C. Rain Gun
D. Ring Basin Irrigation
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (B)

Q73. Which of the following is organic in nature?

A. Urea
B. Cow dung
C. Ammonium Sulphate
D. Super phosphate
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (B)

Q74. What is the minimum fraction of area to be covered under forest/tree cover under
National Forest Policy?
A. One-fifth
B. One-fourth
C. One- third
D. Half
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (C)

Q75. What is the name of the proportion of soil occupied by air and water?
A. Density
B. Space
C. Porous
D. Porosity
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (D)

Q76. Under which of the following categories, more number of commodities are marketed
under e-NAM initiative?
A. Vegetables
B. Spices
C. Food grains
D. Oil seeds
E. Fruits
Answer: Option (A)
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Q77. As per UNEP Emissions GAP report 2020, which of the following countries is the
largest contributor of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions?
A. China
B. USA
C. India
D. Australia
E. Britain
Answer: Option (A)

Q78. Study of fruits is called ______________

A. Olericulture
B. Pomology
C. Viticulture
D. Fruitology
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (B)

Q79. Which of the following is a Potamodromous fish?

A. Flathead catfish
B. Tuna
C. Herring
D. Cod
E. Brown Trout
Answer: Option (A)

Q80. What is the size of operational holding of small farmers as per Agri census?
A. < 1 ha
B. 1-2 ha
C. 2-4 ha
D. 4-6 ha
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (B)

Q81. What is the contribution of livestock to GVA 2018-19 in Indian economy as per National
Accounts Statistics?
A. 6.45%
B. 3.32%
C. 8.69%
D. 4.19%
E. 8.63%
Answer: Option (D)

Q82. What is the percentage of weaver households in rural India as per the 4th Handloom
census?
A. 45%
B. 28.24%
C. 88.7%
D. 40.89%
E. 34.56%
Answer: Option (C)
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Q83. What is the education test conducted by the farmers under the direct supervision of
extension worker to prove advantages of recommended method?
A. Method demonstration
B. Result demonstration
C. Group discussion
D. Exhibition
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (B)

Q84. Which of the following is the state in India with highest registered FPCs?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. West Bengal
D. Gujarat
E. Maharashtra
Answer: Option (E)

Q85. What is the traditional method of processing fish by salting, drying, smoking, pickling
called?
A. Curing
B. Double freezing
C. Smoking
D. Freezing
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (A)

Q86. Which of the following schemes has been renamed as National Rural Livelihood
Mission?
A. Indira Livelihood Mission
B. Ajeevika Yojana
C. Jawahar Swarozgar Yojna
D. Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (D)

Q87. What is the eagri marketing initiative launched by Indian Tobacco Company Ltd.?
A. e-kisan
B. e-market
C. e-chaupal
D. e-nam
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (C)

Q88. What is the annual crop that generates larger residual quantum in Indian agriculture?
A. Soybean
B. Red gram
C. Sugarcane
D. Cereal crops
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (D)
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Q89. What is the Agroforestry system where Perennial hedges and crops are grown
together?
A. Silvipastoral system
B. Agrisilvipastoral system
C. Alley cropping
D. Protein bank
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (C)

Q90. Growing of two more crops simultaneously on the same field is known as
________________.
A. Intercropping
B. Monocropping
C. Monoculture
D. Crop rotation
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (A)

Q91. Which of the following is a GoIs scheme that includes wage employment, community
assets, individual beneficiary orientation programme?
A. PMEG programme
B. MUDRA scheme
C. MGNREGA
D. PMKSY
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (C)

Q92. Which of the following is the name under which MUDRA gives loans upto Rs 50000 to
beneficiary organisation?
A. Bala
B. Tarun
C. Kishor
D. Shishu
E. All of the above
Answer: Option (D)

Q93. Wheel hoe is a widely accepted tool for?

A. Plugging
B. Weeding
C. Wheeling
D. Harvesting
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (B)

Q94. Covering of soil around the plant by straw, hay, leaves to conserve moisture is called
as _________
A. Strawing
B. Trashing
C. Layering
D. Mulching
E. Filling
Answer: Option (D)
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Q95. Which of the following is a major objective of Atal Bhujal Yojana?

A. to improve the water storage structures
B. to improve the management of rivers and other water bodies
C. to improve the water availability to irrigation purpose
D. to improve the irrigation projects
E. to improve the management of groundwater resources
Answer: Option (E)

Q96. What is the area covered under the medium irrigation project, less than __ ha and
more than ___ ha?
A. 1000; 5000
B. 10000; 2000
C. 1500; 7500
D. 1000; 7500
E. 2000; 8500
Answer: Option (B)

Q97. What are the hens specially reared for eggs called __________
A. Layers
B. Broilers
C. Country hens
D. Ova hens
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (A)

Q98. In order to regulate the temperature and to get rid of insects, the process of buffaloes
rolling in water/mud is called as ___________
A. Bellowing
B. Wallowing
C. Herring
D. Malling
E. Puffing
Answer: Option (B)

Q99. GoI has launched a scheme for entire supply chain viz. pre-cooling, weighing, sorting,
grading, waxing facilities at farm level, multi product/ multi temperature cold storage, CA
storage, packing facility, IQF, blast freezing in the distribution hub and reefer vans, mobile
cooling units for facilitating distribution of horticulture, organic produce, marine, dairy, meat
and poultry etc. under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana?
A. Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure
B. Infrastructure for Agro-Processing Cluster
C. Creation of Backward & Forward linkages
D. Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure
E. None of the above
Answer: Option (A)

Q100. All women SHGs under DAY– NRLM, will be eligible for interest subvention on prompt
payment to the extent of difference between the lending rates and 7% for the loan up to Rs.
300,000/- subject to maximum of ___ or as prescribed by the MoRD.
A. 7.2%
B. 4%
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C. 3%
D. 2.5%
E. 5.5 %
Answer: Option (E)
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