History of Agricultural Development in India
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Question No. 1
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The Indus Valley Civilization, one of the earliest known agricultural societies in India, primarily cultivated which two crops?
A.
Rice and Jute
B.
Wheat and Barley
C.
Maize and Sorghum
D.
Cotton and Sugarcane
Question No. 2
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Which major policy initiative, launched in the mid-1960s, is credited with significantly boosting food grain production in India?
A.
Blue Revolution
B.
Operation Flood
C.
Green Revolution
D.
Yellow Revolution
Question No. 3
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Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of the Green Revolution in India'?
A.
Dr. V. Kurien
B.
Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
C.
Dr. B. P. Pal
D.
Dr. N. G. Ranga
Question No. 4
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The 'Operation Flood' programme, launched in 1970, is associated with the dramatic increase in the production of which agricultural commodity?
A.
Fish
B.
Oilseeds
C.
Milk
D.
Eggs
Question No. 5
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Which of the following was a primary objective of the land reforms implemented in India after independence?
A.
To promote cash crop cultivation
B.
To abolish intermediaries like Zamindars
C.
To encourage large-scale corporate farming
D.
To increase food imports
Question No. 6
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The establishment of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 1929 was based on the recommendations of which commission?
A.
Royal Commission on Agriculture
B.
Famine Commission of 1880
C.
National Commission on Farmers
D.
Planning Commission
Question No. 7
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Which Five-Year Plan prioritized 'Growth with Social Justice and Equity' and focused on improving agricultural productivity and rural development?
A.
First Five-Year Plan
B.
Seventh Five-Year Plan
C.
Ninth Five-Year Plan
D.
Eleventh Five-Year Plan
Question No. 8
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The 'Blue Revolution' in India is associated with the rapid growth in the production of which sector?
A.
Poultry
B.
Fisheries
C.
Wool
D.
Forestry
Question No. 9
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Which of the following periods is often referred to as the 'Vedic Period' in Indian agriculture, characterized by the domestication of animals and shifting cultivation?
A.
3000-2000 BCE
B.
1500-600 BCE
C.
500 BCE - 300 CE
D.
1000-1500 CE
Question No. 10
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The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established in which year to facilitate agricultural credit and rural development?
A.
1969
B.
1975
C.
1982
D.
1991
Question No. 11
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The 'Yellow Revolution' in India is primarily associated with the increased production of:
A.
Pulses
B.
Oilseeds
C.
Fruits
D.
Spices
Question No. 12
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Which scheme, launched in 2016, aims to provide crop insurance coverage to farmers against natural calamities?
A.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
B.
National Food Security Mission (NFSM)
C.
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
D.
Soil Health Card Scheme
Question No. 13
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The concept of 'Community Development Programme' (CDP), launched in 1952, aimed at overall development of rural areas, including agriculture. It was part of which Five-Year Plan?
A.
First Five-Year Plan
B.
Second Five-Year Plan
C.
Third Five-Year Plan
D.
Fourth Five-Year Plan
Question No. 14
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Which pre-independence legislation significantly impacted the land revenue system and tenancy rights for farmers in British India?
A.
Forest Act of 1865
B.
Permanent Settlement of 1793
C.
Salt Act of 1882
D.
Indian Councils Act of 1861
Question No. 15
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The term 'Evergreen Revolution' was coined by Dr. M. S. Swaminathan to advocate for which aspect of agricultural development?
A.
Boosting only cash crops
B.
Achieving sustainable productivity without ecological harm
C.
Focusing solely on export-oriented agriculture
D.
Promoting genetically modified crops exclusively
Question No. 16
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The Agricultural Prices Commission (now Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices - CACP) was established in which year to advise on minimum support prices (MSPs)?
A.
1955
B.
1965
C.
1975
D.
1985
Question No. 17
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Which of the following was NOT a key feature of the Green Revolution in India?
A.
Use of High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds
B.
Increased use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
C.
Focus on dryland farming and rainwater harvesting
D.
Expansion of irrigation facilities
Question No. 18
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The 'Pink Revolution' in India is associated with the production and export of:
A.
Horticultural crops
B.
Shrimp and pharmaceutical products
C.
Cotton
D.
Tea
Question No. 19
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During which historical period did the 'Jizya' tax on non-Muslims and the 'Zabti' system of land revenue assessment become prominent in some parts of India?
A.
Ancient period
B.
Medieval period (Mughal)
C.
Early British period
D.
Post-independence era
Question No. 20
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The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched in 2007-08 with the objective of increasing the production of which food commodities?
A.
Fruits and Vegetables
B.
Milk and Eggs
C.
Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Coarse Cereals, and Commercial Crops
D.
Oilseeds and Sugarcane
Question No. 21
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Which institution played a crucial role in initiating and propagating the Green Revolution by developing and supplying new crop varieties?
A.
Reserve Bank of India
B.
Food Corporation of India
C.
Agricultural Universities and ICAR
D.
NABARD
Question No. 22
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The concept of 'Krishi Vigyan Kendras' (KVKs) or Farm Science Centres was first recommended by which committee?
A.
National Commission on Agriculture (1976)
B.
Education Commission (Kothari Commission, 1964-66)
C.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957)
D.
Working Group on Agricultural Production (1956)
Question No. 23
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Which of the following was a significant impact of the British colonial rule on Indian agriculture?
A.
Promotion of food crop self-sufficiency
B.
Introduction of modern irrigation systems across all regions
C.
Commercialization of agriculture with focus on cash crops for export
D.
Strengthening of traditional village self-sufficiency
Question No. 24
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The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) was launched in 1978-79 and aimed to provide assistance to rural poor families. Under which plan was it fully expanded?
A.
Fifth Five-Year Plan
B.
Sixth Five-Year Plan
C.
Seventh Five-Year Plan
D.
Eighth Five-Year Plan
Question No. 25
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The 'Land Ceiling Acts' implemented in various Indian states after independence primarily aimed at:
A.
Setting minimum limits for land holdings
B.
Imposing taxes on agricultural land
C.
Fixing the maximum limit of land that an individual or family can own
D.
Consolidating fragmented land holdings
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