Agriculture and Irrigation

Total Questions: 24

1. Which of the following is/are not true? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(i) Javanphool and Motichoor are aromatic varieties of paddy in Chhattisgarh.

(ii) Rainfed Area Development aims to increase the productivity and sustainability of agriculture through integrated cropping.

(iii) Kali Kamod and Loctimanchi are pulse and oil- seed crops.

(a) Only (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iii)
(d) Only (i)

Correct Answer: (a) Only (ii)
Note:

Javanphool and Motichoor are aromatic varieties of paddy in Chhattisgarh. RAD scheme initiated in 2014-15, aims to foster the development of rainfed areas sustainably. It focuses on enhancing productivity and minimizing risk associated with climatic variability through integrated farming system and sustainable practices. Kali Kamod and Roctimanchi is also a variety of rice of Chhattisgarh. Thus option (a) will be correct answer.

2. Assertion (A): Chhattisgarh is called a rice bowl. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

Reason (R) : It produces more rice than other states of India.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.

Correct Answer: (c) A is true, but R is false.
Note:

Chhattisgarh is a major paddy producer. Therefore, it is known as a bowl of rice. However, West Bengal is the largest producer of paddy. Thus, the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

3. Which State is called 'Rice Bowl' of India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: (a) Chhattisgarh
Note:

Chhattisgarh is a major paddy producer. Therefore, it is known as a bowl of rice. However, West Bengal is the largest producer of paddy. Thus, the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

4. From which year "Submission Yojana on Agriculture Mechanism" is implemented in Chhattisgarh State? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) 2012-13
(b) 2013-14
(c) 2014-15
(d) 2015-16
(e) None of these

Correct Answer: (c) 2014-15
Note:

As per the Chhattisgarh Economic Survey 2016-17, Sub- mission Scheme on Agriculture Mechanization is being implemented in Chhattisgarh from the year 2014-15. As per this plan, agricultural equipments are distributed to farmers at a subsidy of 40-50%.

5. According to Census 2001 in Chhattisgarh state the percentage of cultivators is working population. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

(a) 54.44%
(b) 44.54%
(c) 64.44%
(d) 48.64%
(e) 46.12%

Correct Answer: (b) 44.54%
Note:

The percentage of cultivators or farmers in the total working population of Chhattisgarh was 44.54 percent as per Census 2001. According to the Census 2011, it was 32.9 percent.

6. Which of the following are very low irrigated districts in Chhattigarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Durg, Balaud, Baloda Bazar
(b) Sarguja, Korba, Sukma
(c) Bijapur, Mungeli, Mahasamund
(d) Narayanpur, Bilaspur, Gariyaband

Correct Answer: (b) Sarguja, Korba, Sukma
Note:

Sarguja, Korba, Sukma are very low irrigated district in Chhattisgarh.

7. From which year farmers are given agricultural loan on zero interest in Chhattisgarh State? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) 2013-14
(b) 2012-13
(c) 2011-12
(d) 2014-15
(e) None of these

Correct Answer: (d) 2014-15
Note:

From year 2014-15, Agricultural loans are given to farmers of Chhattisgarh on zero interest rate.

8. What is the percentage of small and marginal farmers in Chhattisgarh State as per Agricultural Census 2010- 11. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) 73 percent
(b) 74 percent
(c) 76 percent
(d) 78 percent
(e) None of these

Correct Answer: (e) None of these
Note:

The percentage of small operational holdings and marginal operational holdings in Chhattisgarh was 22.18 and 58.26 percent respectively according to Agricultural Data 2010-11. Thus the total of small and marginal operational holdings is 80 percent.

9. Which variety of paddy of Chhattisgarh has been granted the Geographical Index Tag (G.I. Tag)? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Badshah Bhog
(b) Duibraj
(c) Jeeraphool
(d) Tarun Bhog

Correct Answer: (c) Jeeraphool
Note:

Jeeraphool is an agricultural product, whose application for GI Tag was filed by Jaivik Krishi Utpadak Samiti Maryadit on 15th February 2018 and the product was certified on 14th March 2019. On November 29, 2021, Geographical Indication Committee held at Gwalior approved G.I. taj to the 'Nagri Dubraj' variety of paddy in Dhamtari development block of Chhattisgarh. Nagari Dubraj is also called Basmati in Chhattisgarh beacause of its fragrance.

10. Assertion (A): Very little Agricultural growth (-10.90%) was recorded in the year 2017-18. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Reason (R) : Many districts are facing the problem of drought in 2017-18.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.

Correct Answer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Note:

Over 1.1 Million formers in Chhattisgarh were affected by the lack of rains in the kharif of 2017. When compared to the 10-year average, Chhattisgarh received 12.8 percent less rainfall in the kharif of 2017. In September 2017, 96 tehsils in 21 districts were declared drought-stricken. Drought had an effect on agricultural growth recorded only -10.90% in the subsequent 2017-18 period. Hence option (a) is correct.

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