In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the ‘Seed Replacement Rates’ of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraint/constraints in its wider/greater implementation?
1. There is no National Seeds Policy in place.
2. There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops.
3. There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high volume crops.
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Subject: Agriculture
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In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the ‘Seed Replacement Rates’ of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraint/constraints in its wider/greater implementation
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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
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?
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In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the
In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the
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What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture
What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture?
(1) Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms is soil can occur.
(2) Increase in the acidity of soil can take palce.
(3) Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the
The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the
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Which one of the following best describes the main objective of Seed Village Concept
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of Seed Village Concept?
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The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to
The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to
traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to
local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity.
2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated
landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities
3. The provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such
identifies GIAHS
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Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practicing drip irrigation
Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practicing drip irrigation?
1. Reduction in weed
2. Reduction in soil salinity
3. Reduction’ in-soil erosion
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In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box, blue box
In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box, blue box
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Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture
Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture?