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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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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Lackadaisical

 

A) Active B) Energetic
C) Careless D) Enthusiastic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Careless

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Where is the Betla National Park located

A) Karnataka B) Jharkhand
C) Chhattisgarh D) Tamil Nadu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jharkhand

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The centre of a cyclone is a calm area, it is called the ________ of the storm.

A) point B) needle
C) eye D) limit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) eye

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Under Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY), there will be an assured periodic return over tenure of ______.

A) 5 years B) 10 years
C) 15 years D) 20 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10 years

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E.P. Ramaswamy Naicker is associated with which of the following movements?

A) Self-respect movement B) Viacom movement
C) Justice movement D) Ezhava movement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Self-respect movement

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

The Hellenistic period covering the period of Mediterranean (1)/ history between the death of Alexander the Great in (2)/ 323 BC and the emergence of the Roman Empire. (3)/ No error (4)

 

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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SMTP in computer science stands for?

A) Simple Markup Transfer Protocol B) Systems Mail Transfer Protocol
C) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol D) Systems Memory Transfer Protocol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

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