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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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Which of the following statements with regard to Panchyats in India are correct?

1.Seats ina Panchayat are filled by direct election from the territorial constituencies in the Panchayat area.

2.The Gram Sabha is the body of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village within the Panchayat area.

3.The Panchayats work on the principle of constitutional autonomy.

4.The State Legislature may be law endow the Panchayats with the power and authority to enable them to function.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3	B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 4	D) 1 and 4 only

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1, 2 and 4

Explanation:

All are correct except 3, as Panchayats don’t have constitutional autonomy to work.

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Which of the following right has been removed from fundamental rights and converted to a simple legal right?

A) Right to life and personal liberty	B) Right to property
C) Right to education	D) Right to freedom of religion

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Right to property

Explanation:

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Who has won the 'Miss Universe 2016' title?

A) Pia Wurtzbach	B) Iris Mittenaere
C) Raquel Pellissier	D) Andrea Tova

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Iris Mittenaere

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Who is the new Director of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)

A) Prashant Pathrabe	B) Amol Palekar
C) Shabana Azmi	D) Bhupendra Kainthola

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Bhupendra Kainthola

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From the national point of view, which of the following indicates micro approach?

A) Study of sales of mobile phones by BSNL	B) Unemployement among Women
C) Per capita income in India	D) Inflation in India

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Study of sales of mobile phones by BSNL

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Upanishad Books are: ________.

A) On religion	B) On yoga
C) On the law	D) On philosophy

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) On philosophy

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In which country, 13th South Asian games will be held?

A) India	B) Australia
C) Nepal	D) Pakistan

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