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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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Who presented the first Union Budget in 1947?

A) Indira Gandhi B) Morarji Desai
C) R. K. Shanmukham Chetty D) John Mathai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) R. K. Shanmukham Chetty

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The _________________ is the second supersonic fighter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) after the HAL HF-24 Marut. 

A) Trishul  B) Prithavi
C) Vikrant  D) Akash 
 
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The Tejas is the second supersonic fighter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) after the HAL HF-24 Marut. As of 2016 the Tejas Mark 1 is in production for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the naval version is undergoing flight tests for Indian Navy (IN). 

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Q:

Silk worms feed on

A) Basil leaves B) Curry leaves
C) Rose leaves D) Mulberry leaves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mulberry leaves

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Q:

National Film Awards has been administered since _____.

A) 1973 B) 1980
C) 1987 D) 1994
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1973

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If  cos2θ-sinθ = 1/4, then what is the value of sin θ?

A) -1 B) 1/2
C) 1 D) 3/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/2

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Choose the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Manmohan Singh
C) Lal Bahadur Shastri D) Rajendra Prasad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rajendra Prasad

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Which of the following state was not included in the empire of Akbar?

A) Kabul B) Awadh
C) Lahore D) Bijapur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Bijapur

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