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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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Which country won the 2016 Men's Kabaddi World Cup?

A) India	B) Thailand
C) Pakistan	D) Iran

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) India

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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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Lal Bahadur Shastri was born in the year

A) 1844	B) 1864
C) 1884	D) 1904

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1904

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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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In the given Pie-chart, the comparative study of the production of Rice, Wheat, Sugar and Tea of a country is given. Study the Pie-Chart and answer the following questions.

From this diagram, the ratio of sum of wheat and sugar production to difference in production of rice and tea is

A) 4:5	B) 5:4
C) 6:1	D) 1:6

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