#1. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? Select the correct answer using the code given below. (2014)

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

#2. In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context? (2014)

The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics

The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas

The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of antihistamines

t is a source of high quality biodiesel

#3. What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’ ? Select the correct answer using the code given below. (2014)

1 and 2 only

2, 3 and 4 only

1, 3 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

#4. Consider the following pairs : Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched? (2014)

1 and 2 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

#5. What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’? Select the correct answer using the code given below : (2014)

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4 only

2, 3 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

#6. Consider the following statements : Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2014)

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

#7. Consider the following techniques phenomena : Which of the above is/are used to create transgenic crops? (2014)

1 only

2 and 3

1 and 3

None

#8. Consider the following pairs : Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched? (2014)

1 and 2 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

#9. With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements : Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2014)

1 and 2 only

3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

#10. Consider the following crops: Which of these are Kharif crops? (2013)

1 and 4

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

#11. Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in: (2013)

desert margins, liable to strong wind action

low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding

scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth

None of the above

#12. Consider the following crops of India : Which of the above is/are predominantly rained crop/crops? (2012)

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3

#13. Consider the following crops of India : Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure? (2012)

1 and 2 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

#14. Which of the following is the chief characteristic of ‘mixed farming’? (2012)

Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops

Cultivation of two or more crops in the same field

Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together

None of the above

#15. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land ? (2011)

It greatly increases the crop production

It makes some soils impermeable

It raises the water table

It fills the air spaces in the soil with water

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UPSC question paper – 2011-2015 – Agriculture

Results

#1. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? Select the correct answer using the code given below. (2014)

#2. In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context? (2014)

#3. What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’ ? Select the correct answer using the code given below. (2014)

#4. Consider the following pairs : Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched? (2014)

#5. What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’? Select the correct answer using the code given below : (2014)

#6. Consider the following statements : Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2014)

#7. Consider the following techniques phenomena : Which of the above is/are used to create transgenic crops? (2014)

#8. Consider the following pairs : Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched? (2014)

#9. With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements : Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2014)

#10. Consider the following crops: Which of these are Kharif crops? (2013)

#11. Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in: (2013)

#12. Consider the following crops of India : Which of the above is/are predominantly rained crop/crops? (2012)

#13. Consider the following crops of India : Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure? (2012)

#14. Which of the following is the chief characteristic of ‘mixed farming’? (2012)

#15. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land ? (2011)

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