1. Which canal system, developed during British rule, significantly transformed western Punjab’s agriculture?
[A] Sutlej Valley Canal
[B] Bari Doab Canal
[C] Sidhnai Canal
[D] Upper Chenab Canal
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Correct Answer: B [Bari Doab Canal]
Notes:
The Bari Doab Canal, built by the British, irrigated vast regions of western Punjab, enabling intensive agriculture and settlement in previously arid areas.
2. Which state government has approved the Agriculture-Artificial Intelligence (Agri-AI) policy in June 2025?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Odisha
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the Maharashtra Agriculture-Artificial Intelligence (MahaAgri-AI) Policy 2025-2029 to modernize agriculture using Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, drones, and predictive analytics. The policy aims to boost farm productivity and technology adoption in rural areas. Innovation and incubation centres will be set up at four agricultural universities with guidance from top institutes like Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
3. Who established the Brahma Vidya Mandir ashram, which promoted nonviolent and sustainable agriculture?
[A] Vinoba Bhave
[B] Moraji Desai
[C] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Mahadev Desai
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Correct Answer: A [Vinoba Bhave]
Notes:
Vinoba Bhave established the Brahma Vidya Mandir ashram to promote nonviolent, sustainable agriculture and was a prominent Gandhian reformer and leader of the Bhoodan Movement.
4. Which region in Gujarat is famously known as the ‘Garden of Gujarat’ due to its fertile land and extensive agriculture?
[A] Kutch
[B] Central Gujarat
[C] Saurashtra
[D] North Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Central Gujarat]
Notes:
Central Gujarat, including Vadodara, Anand, and Kheda districts, is known as the ‘Garden of Gujarat’ for its fertile land, favorable climate, and extensive agricultural activities, making it a key agrarian region in the state.
5. Which board in Gujarat is responsible for promoting agriculture on saline soils?
[A] Gujarat State Agriculture Board
[B] Gujarat State Horticulture Board
[C] Gujarat State Saline Soil Development Board
[D] Gujarat State Irrigation Board
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat State Saline Soil Development Board]
Notes:
Gujarat State Saline Soil Development Board promotes agriculture on saline soils in Gujarat, leading initiatives to improve cultivation and productivity on these lands.
6. Which international financial institution is supporting the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Irrigation and Agriculture Transformations Project (APIIATP)?
[A] Asian Development Bank
[B] International Monetary Fund
[C] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: D [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank is supporting the APIIATP project, aimed at improving agricultural productivity and climate resilience in Andhra Pradesh.
7. Which global financial institution is supporting the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Irrigation and Agriculture Transformations Project (APIIATP)?
[A] World Bank
[B] International Monetary Fund
[C] Asian Development Bank
[D] New Development Bank
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Correct Answer: A [World Bank]
Notes:
World Bank supports the APIIATP, aiming to improve productivity and farmers’ income with a focus on climate resilience in Andhra Pradesh.
8. Which river was central to the agriculture of the Vijayanagara Empire?
[A] Krishna River
[B] Kaveri River
[C] Godavari River
[D] Tungabhadra River
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Correct Answer: D [Tungabhadra River]
Notes:
The Vijayanagara Empire’s agriculture primarily depended on the Tungabhadra River, supported by advanced irrigation systems.
9. Where was the National Agriculture-Renewable Energy Conference 2025 held?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] New Delhi
[C] Chennai
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The National Agriculture-Renewable Energy Conference 2025 was held in New Delhi by the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) to promote renewable energy in agriculture. A report and reference book on agriculture and renewable energy were released at the event. The conference aims to strengthen dialogue among policymakers, experts, and farmers.
10. Which village in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, is renowned for advanced aqua agriculture and served as a temporary capital under Raja Raja Narendra?
[A] Kaikaluru
[B] Bhimavaram
[C] Kalidindi
[D] Gudivada
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Correct Answer: C [Kalidindi]
Notes:
Kalidindi is known for advanced aqua farming and was a temporary capital under Raja Raja Narendra.
