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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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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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Sikhism was founded in which of the following centuries?

A) 13-14th century B) 11-12th century
C) 15-16th century D) 12-13th century
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15-16th century

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Q:

Who invented the mouse of a computer?

A) John Backus B) Charles Babbage
C) Douglas Engelbart D) Simon Colton
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Douglas Engelbart

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Which of the following awards is given in the field ofliterature?

A) Arjuna Award B) Ashok Chakra
C) Vyas Samman D) Bharat Award
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vyas Samman

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Who is the author of the book ­ "The White Tiger"?

A) Maneesh Tripathi B) Aravind Adiga
C) Arvind Joshi D) Vijay Lohkare
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Aravind Adiga

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Q:

Sunil Chhetri, Captain of Indian men's football team hails from which state?

A) Mizoram B) Karnataka
C) Telangana D) Assam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Telangana

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Pancreatic juice require which medium for their action?

A) Acidic B) Basic
C) Neutral D) All option are correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Basic

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