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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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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Achilles' heel

A) A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength.	B) A secret weapon to be used as a last resort.
C) A past deed which one is trying to hide.	D) The person who is blamed if anything goes wrong.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To go off the air

A) To remove ventilator of a patient on his death bed	B) To not eat food for a long period of time
C) To stop broadcasting a radio or TV program	D) To waste time on silly or trivial things

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To stop broadcasting a radio or TV program

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Not one's cup of tea

A) To stop having breakfast	B) To accept defeat even before attempting to take up the challenge
C) To be satisfied with less	D) Not one's choice or preference

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Not one's choice or preference

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Mariam was writing a note to her boss.

A) A note was written to her boss by Mariam.	B) A note was wrote by Mariam to her boss.
C) A note was being written by Mariam to her boss.	D) A note was written by Mariam to her boss.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A note was being written by Mariam to her boss.

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

He spoke as though his throat had had suffered an injury.

A) has had	B) had
C) would have	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) had

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

We have rich cultural _____ . Its roots go into _____. Ours has never been a closed ______. It has _______ just like a tree, ______ to external ______ but holding its roots _______. But one wonders today whether it will be able to hold its _____. The ______ of our cultural heritage has come under the _____ of western culture.

whether it will be able to hold its _____.

A) teachings	B) doctrines
C) morals	D) values

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) values

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

People are wanting (A)/ to see the home team (B)/ win the game. (C)/ No Error (D)

A) A	B) B
C) C	D) D

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