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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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Under which of the following jurisdiction can any individual, whose fundamental right has been violated, can directly move the Supreme Court for remedy?

A) Original Jurisdiction B) Writ Jurisdiction
C) Appellate Jurisdiction D) Advisory Jurisdiction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Writ Jurisdiction

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Which country launched the world's largest amphibious aircraft on December 24, 2017?

A) USA B) China
C) Japan D) Germany
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) China

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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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Isolines joining places of equal rainfall are called ___________

A) isohyets B) isotherms
C) isobars D) contours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) isohyets

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Cultivation is difficult on red soil because

A) Its water holding capacity is less B) It is highly contaminated
C) Biological components do not mix with it D) It is red in colour
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Its water holding capacity is less

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The two day ‘Kabir Mahotsav’ in UP organized by which ministry?

A) Ministry of Tribal Affaris B) Ministry of Culture
C) Ministry of Human Resource Development D) Ministry of Home Affairs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ministry of Culture

Explanation:

The two day ‘Kabir Mahotsav’ in UP organized by Ministry of Culture.

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In which city of India is Dhamek Stupa located?

A) Pune B) Delhi
C) Varanasi D) Hyderabad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Varanasi

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