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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

Explanation:

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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The outermost layer of the earth's atmosphere is _______.

A) stratosphere B) troposphere
C) mesosphere D) exosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) exosphere

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If x stands for addition, / stands for subtraction, + stands for multiplication and - stands for division, then what is the value of 20 x 8 / 8 - 4 + 2 ?

A) 24 B) 1
C) 20 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24

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Term ecosystem was coined by

A) Odum B) Clements
C) Arthur Tansley D) Elton
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Arthur Tansley

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Which of these cities located in the state of Gujarat is famous for its diamond industry?

A) Vadodara B) Ahmedabad
C) Rajkot D) Surat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Surat

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Trickle down theory ignores the impact of economic growth on

A) Investment B) Savings
C) Income distribution D) consumption
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Income distribution

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CENVAT is related to which of the following ?

A) Sales Tax B) Excise Duty
C) Custom Duty D) Service Tax
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Excise Duty

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Ringworm is a disease caused by

A) Fungi B) Bacteria
C) Virus D) Flies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fungi

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