Q1. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established in which year to facilitate credit for agriculture and rural development?
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Explanation
NABARD was established on July 12, 1982, based on the recommendations of the B. Sivaraman Committee.
Q2. The 'Blue Revolution' in India is associated with the development and increase in production of which sector?
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Explanation
The Blue Revolution refers to the rapid increase in fish and marine product production through aquaculture and fisheries development.
Q3. Which of the following crops was primarily responsible for the success of the Green Revolution in India?
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Explanation
The Green Revolution in India primarily focused on increasing the production of wheat and rice, with wheat showing the most significant gains.
Q4. Which of the following is a significant plantation crop cultivated in the hilly regions of South India?
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Explanation
Coffee is a major plantation crop, predominantly grown in the hilly areas of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Q5. Which of the following cities is known as the 'Steel City of India' and is a major hub for the iron and steel industry?
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Explanation
Jamshedpur, home to Tata Steel, is famously known as the Steel City of India.
Q6. Which city is historically known as the 'Manchester of India' due to its prominent cotton textile industry?
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Explanation
Ahmedabad is traditionally known as the 'Manchester of India' due to its extensive cotton textile mills.
Q7. India is one of the leading producers of silk. Which state is the largest producer of mulberry silk in India?
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Karnataka is the largest producer of mulberry silk in India, contributing significantly to the country's total silk production.
Q8. The 'White Revolution' in India is associated with the significant increase in the production of which commodity?
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Explanation
The White Revolution, also known as Operation Flood, led to a substantial increase in milk production in India.
Q9. Which raw material is primarily used in the production of nitrogenous fertilizers in India?
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Natural gas is the primary feedstock for the production of nitrogenous fertilizers (urea) in India.
Q10. Which of the following is a major Kharif crop in India?
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Rice is a major Kharif crop, sown with the onset of the monsoon and harvested in autumn.
Q11. The majority of India's jute mills are concentrated along the banks of which river?
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The Hooghly river basin in West Bengal is the primary region for jute cultivation and processing in India.
Q12. Crops grown in the short season between the Rabi and Kharif seasons are known as:
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Zaid crops are grown in the short summer season between the Rabi and Kharif seasons, typically including vegetables and fruits.
Q13. Which of the following is an example of an agro-based industry in India?
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Sugar industry is an agro-based industry as it uses sugarcane, an agricultural product, as its primary raw material.
Q14. Which of the following cities is a major center for India's petrochemical industry, primarily due to its large oil refinery?
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Explanation
Jamnagar in Gujarat houses the world's largest grassroots oil refinery, making it a significant petrochemical hub.
Q15. The Chota Nagpur Plateau region is renowned for its rich deposits of which mineral, crucial for heavy industries?
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Explanation
The Chota Nagpur Plateau is a major reservoir of coal, iron ore, and other minerals, making it a key industrial region.
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