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  1. The target growth rate of agricultural sector as per National Agricultural Policy, 2000 was in excess ofAsked in APPSC Group II Prelims 2016
  2. In which year was Swaminathan Commission constituted for agriculture ?Asked in APPSC Miscellaneous 2023
  3. Impact of economic reform policies on agriculture was _______Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2021
  4. Consider the following statements : A. Since FY 2016, the government is implementing 'Per Drop More Crop' Initiative, a component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). B. 'The Rain Fed Area Development Scheme' has been integrated into the National Mission for Agriculture (NMSA) since FY 2022. Choose the correct option : - (5) Question not attemptedAsked in Asst. Engineer Comb. Comp. Exam (Pre) 2024
  5. Atal Bhujal Scheme has been launched in 2020 with financial assistance of -Asked in Asst. Testing Officer 2021
  6. Q68: When was the National Food Security mission launched in India?Asked in Asstt. Jailor 2013
  7. Support prices of Agricultural commodities are recommended byAsked in Food Safety Officer 2022
  8. When Agriculture support prices increases? - Increase in Inflation Rate - Farmer's Actual cost is increased - On Farmer's demand - Over productionAsked in Headmaster (Secondary School) 2018
  9. Which of the following statement/statements is/are true about Agriculture Infrastructure Fund of India? (A) All loans under the AIF have interest subvention of 3 percent per annum upto a limit of 2 crore. (B) This subvention is available for a maximum period of 10 years.Asked in School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2022 6 2022
  10. 'Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices' (CACP), while recommending Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) of agricultural crops, considers a few factors. Which of the following is not among those factors?Asked in Senior Physical Education Teacher Exam 2022
  11. Central Government fixes minimum support price of 22 mandated agricultural crops in India on the basis of the recommendations of the (1) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (2) Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (3) Swaminathan Commission (4) NABARDAsked in Sr. Teacher (Sanskrit Edu.) Comp. Exam 2022
  12. The main objective of providing minimum support price to agricultural commodities in India is - - (5) Question not attemptedAsked in Sr. Teacher (Sanskrit Edu.) Comp. Exam 2024
  13. In which city National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research is located ? (a) New Delhi (b) Lucknow (c) Karnal (d) HyderabadAsked in Assistant Town Planner (Pre.) Exam 2023
  14. What was the key announcement in Union Budget 2023 about Atmanirbharata (self-reliance) in pulses? a. Launch of a six year mission focusing upon tur, urad and masur. b. Launch of a five year mission focusing upon tur, urad and moong. c. Establishment of pulse export zone in each state.Asked in ASO 2025
  15. Union Government announced Krishi Kalyan Cess of ______ on all taxable services to fund farm initiatives in 2016.Asked in ASSISTANT SECTION OFFICER 2019
  16. What is the "Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP)" for sugar cane crop for Sugar Season 2024 - 25 ?Asked in HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL OFFICER 2 2023
  17. Which of the following crop is covered for price control under the price stabilization fund of the Government of India?Asked in RO ARO Mains 2021
  18. In the Interim Union Budget 2024-25, which of the following crops are taken into consideration for the Atmanirbhar Oil Seeds Abhiyan?Asked in GS 32 2023 IS DEEO 1505 2024
  19. In which city is the 'National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research' located?Asked in RO ARO pre 2023
  20. What is the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Ragi for Marketing Season 2023-24?Asked in Staff Nurse Examination 2023
  21. A fruit seller had some apples. He sells 40% apples and still has 420 apples. Originally, how many apples he had?Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2014
  22. During Twelfth Five-Year Plan, which one of the following average annual growth rate was envisaged for agriculture and allied sector?Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 64th
  23. Shashi loses 25% by selling oranges at the rate of ₹ 150 per dozen. At what rate should she sell them to get a profit of 20%?Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 67th Re Exam
  24. Which one of the following was not a part of the strategies followed by the Government of India to increase food grain production in India immediately after Independence?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2018
  25. Statement I: Agriculture in India still accounts for a substantial share in total employment. Statement II: There has been no decline in volatility of agricultural growth in India.Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2018