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Which one of the following is n ot an objective of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)?

A) To achieve convergence ofinvestment in irrigation at the fieldlevel B) To expand cultivable area underirrigation
C) To improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water D) To protect farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To protect farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities

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The major objective of the PMKSY is to achieve

•convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level,

•expand cultivable area under assured irrigation (Har Khet ko pani),

•improve on-farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water,

•enhance the adoption of precision-irrigation and other water saving technologies (More crop per drop),

•enhance recharge of aquifers and introduce sustainable water conservation practices by exploring the feasibility of reusing treated municipal based water for peri-urban agriculture and attract greater private investment in precision irrigation system.

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What is the full form of the Indian Political Party, "AITC"?

A) All India Trinamool Congress B) All India Telugu Congress
C) All India Telugu Communist D) All India Trinamool Communist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) All India Trinamool Congress

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Article 211 of the Indian Constitution "Restriction on discussion in the Legislature" deals with?

A) the directive principles of state policy B) the Union Government
C) the fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen D) the State Government
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) the State Government

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The method of soil conservation in which different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil from rain wash is called?

A) Mulching B) Intercropping
C) Rock dam D) Terrace farming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Intercropping

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__________ is the number of individuals of the population who left the habitat and gone elsewhere during the time period under consideration.

A) Natality B) Mortality
C) Immigration D) Emigration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Emigration

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Under which of the following jurisdiction can any individual, whose fundamental right has been violated, can directly move the Supreme Court for remedy?

A) Original Jurisdiction B) Writ Jurisdiction
C) Appellate Jurisdiction D) Advisory Jurisdiction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Writ Jurisdiction

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Bandhavgarh National Park is in which state?

A) Rajasthan B) Chhattisgarh
C) Uttar Pradesh D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Madhya Pradesh

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Which drug is used as an Anti-Anxiety drug?

A) Warfarin B) Diazepam
C) Latanoprost D) Hydralazine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Diazepam

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