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Prelims 2015

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AgricultureAgricultural Inputs and Farm TechnologyFertilisers and Integrated Nutrient ManagementMedium
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Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Fertilisers and Integrated Nutrient Management
Related topics:
Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent
2015 · Q11

Prelims 2015, question 11: Fertilisers and Integrated Nutrient Management

What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? 1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur. 2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place. 3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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AgricultureAgricultural Economics, Support and RiskMinimum Support Price, Procurement and Price PolicyEasy
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
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Minimum Support Price, Procurement and Price Policy
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Sugar, Fibre and Industrial Crops
2015 · Q13

Prelims 2015, question 13: Minimum Support Price, Procurement and Price Policy

The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the

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AgricultureAgricultural Markets, Storage and Food ManagementAPMC Mandis, e-NAM and Primary Agricultural MarketsEasy
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APMC Mandis, e-NAM and Primary Agricultural Markets
2015 · Q24

Prelims 2015, question 24: APMC Mandis, e-NAM and Primary Agricultural Markets

In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the

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AgricultureIrrigation and Agricultural Water ManagementIrrigation Scheduling and Water-Use EfficiencyMedium
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
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Irrigation Scheduling and Water-Use Efficiency
Related topics:
Farmer Welfare, Income Support and Agricultural Schemes
2015 · Q62

Prelims 2015, question 62: Irrigation Scheduling and Water-Use Efficiency

Consider the following statements : 1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996–97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. 2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974–75 for the development of water-use efficiency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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AgricultureSeeds, Plant Breeding and BiotechnologySeed Systems, Quality, Certification and DistributionEasy
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Skill:
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Seed Systems, Quality, Certification and Distribution
Related topics:
Agricultural Extension, KVKs and Farmer Capacity
2015 · Q97

Prelims 2015, question 97: Seed Systems, Quality, Certification and Distribution

Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept’?

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