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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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______________ scheme launched by the Central Government to eliminate open defecation by constructing toilets for households, communities.

A) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan B) Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan
C) Stand up India scheme D) National RU URBAN Mission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

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Which of the following Five Year Plan had the focus on ‘food, work & productivity’?

A) Sixth Five Year Plan B) Second Five Year Plan
C) Seventh Five Year Plan D) Fifth Five Year Plan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Seventh Five Year Plan

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McAfee is a

A) Anti-virus software B) Programming language
C) Output device D) Computer device
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Anti-virus software

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Shahjahan was the _____Mughal ruler.

A) Fourth B) Third
C) Sixth D) Fifth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Fifth

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In the following question, select the odd letter/ letters from the given alternatives

A) DHM B) GKO
C) IMQ D) LPT
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) DHM

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Which place is said to be the Manchester of South India?

A) Coimbatore B) Salem
C) Thanjavur D) Madurai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Coimbatore

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If in a two digit number, the digit at unit place is y and the digit at tens place is 5, then the number is

A) 50y + y B) 5y + 5
C) 50 + y D) 50y + 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50 + y

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