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141 The Blue Revolution refers to increased production of: Agriculture
Fisheries
Easy
142 Sharks differ from carps because sharks: Agriculture
Fisheries
Medium
143 Raising fish in ponds under controlled conditions is called: Agriculture
Fisheries
Easy
144 Inducing carps to spawn in captivity by injecting pituitary extract is called: Agriculture
Fisheries
Hard
145 The Green Revolution in India produced its most dramatic early gains in which crop? Agriculture
Food grain production in India
Easy
146 Which combination of inputs formed the core "package" of the Green Revolution? Agriculture
Food grain production in India
Medium
147 India's land under cultivation cannot be expanded much further. To meet future food demand, planners must mai… Agriculture
Food grain production in India
Medium
148 A farmer grows cotton on all his land, uses heavy inputs and sells the whole harvest in the market. This is b… Agriculture
Food grain production in India
Easy
149 Statement I: The Green Revolution contributed to falling groundwater tables in some states. Statement II: Sus… Agriculture
Food grain production in India
Hard
150 Which of these is a rabi crop? Agriculture
Classification of field crops
Easy
151 Jute is grown for fibre obtained from the: Agriculture
Classification of field crops
Easy
152 Soybean belongs to the legume family but is usually listed with oilseeds because: Agriculture
Classification of field crops
Medium
153 A farmer wants a crop that adds nitrogen to the soil before he sows a cereal. Which group should he choose? Agriculture
Classification of field crops
Medium
154 In which set do all three crops belong to the kharif season? Agriculture
Classification of field crops
Hard
155 Soil texture refers to: Agriculture
Soil and soil fertility
Easy
156 Which soil type of India is clayey, cracks when dry and is especially suited to cotton? Agriculture
Soil and soil fertility
Easy
157 A soil test shows pH 5.2. The usual amendment to bring it towards neutral is: Agriculture
Soil and soil fertility
Medium
158 A farmer's soil is rich in nutrients, but his yields stay low because of waterlogging. This shows that: Agriculture
Soil and soil fertility
Medium
159 By volume, which approximate composition describes an ideal agricultural soil? Agriculture
Soil and soil fertility
Hard
160 Khaira disease of rice is caused by deficiency of: Agriculture
Plant nutrients
Easy