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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 sun is called

A) Lithosphere	B) Chromosphere
C) Photosphere	D) Corona

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chromosphere

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Which of the following contributes the maximum earning in Indian Railways?

A) Passenger Earning	B) Goods Traffic Earning
C) Sundry Earning	D) Other Coach Earning

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Goods Traffic Earning

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Which country was India's largest overseas investment destination in the year 2015-16?

A) Mauritius	B) Switzerland
C) Saudi Arabia	D) Australia

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mauritius

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Heavy water is mostly used in which of the following?

A) In fire extinguisher	B) In nuclear reactors
C) In washing cloth	D) In both Nuclear reactors and Fire extinguisher

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) In nuclear reactors

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What was the chief objective of the 'Wahabi movement'?

A) Forge cordial relations with the British	B) Purify Islam
C) Improve the condition of women	D) Adopt rational education

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Purify Islam

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What is the pH of water?

A) 7	B) 5
C) 3	D) 1

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

He was not ready ______ the promotion.

A) for	B) in
C) of	D) because

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