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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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Which of the following represents the most complex trophic level?

A) Community	B) Population
C) Ecosystem	D) Species

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ecosystem

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In each of the following choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.

“DEROGATORY”

A) Conferred	B) Immediate
C) Praising	D) Private

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Praising

Explanation:

Derogatory means showing a critical or disrespectful attitude and, Praising means express warm approval. Both words are opposite in nature.

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What is the name of the process where gas is directly converted to solids called?

A) Sublimation	B) Deposition
C) Condensation	D) Evaporation

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Deposition

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‘ICAR’ launched National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) in association with World Bank. Where is ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) located?

A) Mumbai	B) Patna
C) Bengaluru	D) New Delhi

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) New Delhi

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Other name of Platelets is?

A) Leucocytes	B) Erythrocytes
C) Platelets	D) Thrombocytes

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Thrombocytes

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Who is the author of the book titled 'The Gita for Children'?

A) Puja Changoiwala	B) Ruchira Gupta
C) Priyanka Mookerjee	D) Roopa Pai

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Roopa Pai

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The remains of the resistant rocks found in the river eroded plain or peneplain are called ___________

A) Monadnock	B) Jukenberg
C) Hum	D) No option is correct

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