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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

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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 is used as an Air pollution indicator?

A) Algae B) Fungi
C) Bacteria D) Lichens
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lichens

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Atomic explosion is triggered by

A) thermo nuclear reaction B) chemical reaction
C) controlled chain reaction D) uncontrolled chain reaction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) uncontrolled chain reaction

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Atomic number of which of the following elements is greater than that of Calcium?

A) Chlorine B) Argon
C) Sulphur D) Scandium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Scandium

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are INCORRECT regarding Phosphorus?

A) Phosphorus reacts vigorously with water B) It is a non-metal
C) It catches fire on reacting with air D) It is found in group 15 of the modern periodic table
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Phosphorus reacts vigorously with water

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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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In April 2017, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh banned inclusion of names of Ministers and MLA's on Plaques and Foundation Stones in which state?

A) Maharashtra B) Punjab
C) Himachal Pradesh D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Punjab

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Name the first Indian to get Bharat Ratna posthumously.

A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee B) Lal Bahadur Shastri
C) C K Naidu D) Mihir Sen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lal Bahadur Shastri

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