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Scientific Agriculture

Quiz by Dr. Shely Mary Koshv 2386

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  • Q1
    What significant agricultural development occurred in India during the period of the Green Revolution?
    Use of traditional farming methods
    Introduction of High Yield Varieties (HYV) in wheat and rice
    Expansion of crop diversity
    Increase in manual labor
    30s
  • Q2
    In which year was the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) established?
    1962
    1947
    1929
    1912
    30s
  • Q3
    What was one of the main reasons for the establishment of the Department of Food in 1942?
    To improve cotton production
    To promote organic farming
    To modernize irrigation techniques
    To cope with the difficult food situation
    30s
  • Q4
    What year did the first five-year plan for agriculture get implemented in India?
    1945
    1951
    1962
    1970
    30s
  • Q5
    The establishment of the Sugarcane Breeding Institute occurred in which year?
    1965
    1912
    1947
    1903
    30s
  • Q6
    Which ancient document is attributed to Kasyapa that discusses agriculture?
    Krishi Sukti
    Artha-shastra
    Mahabharata
    Rigveda
    30s
  • Q7
    What type of agriculture was initiated around 10,000 B.C.?
    Animal husbandry
    Irrigated farming
    Crop cultivation
    Hunting and gathering
    30s
  • Q8
    Which period saw the establishment of the Joint Department of Agriculture, Revenue, and Commerce?
    1970
    1947
    1929
    1962
    30s
  • Q9
    What type of soil is described as 'Urvara' in ancient Indian texts?
    Desert soil
    Salty soil
    Sterile soil
    Fertile soil
    30s
  • Q10
    What major advancement in agriculture occurred during the Gupta dynasty?
    Excavation of Lake Sudarsana
    Construction of windmills
    Introduction of crop rotation
    Development of the plough
    30s
  • Q11
    What year marked the establishment of the Joint Department of Agriculture in India?
    1970
    1960
    1950
    1980
    30s
  • Q12
    Which agricultural institute was founded in 1903 in Pusa, Bihar?
    Imperial Agricultural Research Institute
    Royal Agricultural Institute
    Agricultural College of Bihar
    Indian Agricultural Research Institute
    30s
  • Q13
    What significant agricultural movement occurred in India between 1965 and 1967?
    Yellow Revolution
    Blue Revolution
    Green Revolution
    White Revolution
    30s
  • Q14
    What was established in India in 1929 to conduct agricultural research?
    ICAR-Imperial Council of Agricultural Research
    National Agricultural Research Institute
    Council for Agricultural Research
    Indian Agricultural Research Council
    30s
  • Q15
    Which type of agriculture did the literature 'Krishi Sukti' classify lands into?
    Arid and Fertile lands
    High and Low lands
    Flat and Hilly lands
    Wet lands and Dry lands
    30s

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