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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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How many schedules does the Indian Constitution have?

A) 6 B) 12
C) 18 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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Who was the first female Governor of India?

A) Kamala Nehru B) Madam Bikaji Kama
C) Sarojini Naidu D) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sarojini Naidu

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There is a protocol signed to reduce production of CFC, known as

A) CFC Protocol B) IR Protocol
C) Montreal Protocol D) UV Protocol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Montreal Protocol

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Which of the following causes rainfall during winters in the north-western part of India?

A) Western disturbances B) Cyclonic depression
C) Southwest monsoon D) Retreating monsoon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Western disturbances

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Emblica officinalis is the scientific name of

A) Peepal B) Mango
C) Amla D) Drumstick
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Amla

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Science dealing with study of soil is called

A) Pedology B) Pedagogy
C) Ecology D) Pomology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pedology

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What is the total strength of the Rajya Sabha?

A) 250 B) 260
C) 270 D) 280
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 250

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