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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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The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Punjab is _______.

A) 2 B) 13
C) 20 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 13

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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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 In August 2017, Indian Government has launched a portal to provide a platform to sell agricultural produce called ‘e-RAKAM’. What does ‘M’ stand for?

A) Market B) Mandi
C) Management D) Messaging
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mandi

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Which of the following has become the first country in the world to pay equal salary to men and women?

A) Iceland B) Denmark
C) Sweden D) Russia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Iceland

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What is the technology used in a compact disc?

A) Electrical B) Laser
C) Electro magnetic D) Aeronautical
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Laser

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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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