11. Which Punjab Panchayati Raj Act committee oversees agriculture and animal husbandry?
[A] Social Justice Committee
[B] Production Committee
[C] Health and Sanitation Committee
[D] Finance Committee
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Correct Answer: B [Production Committee]
Notes:
Under Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, the Production Committee manages agriculture, animal husbandry, rural industries, and poverty alleviation. Gram Panchayats elect this committee to handle these sectors, while the Social Justice Committee works for social welfare and justice.
12. Consider the following features with reference to Neolithic settlements in the Punjab:
- A notable advance in agriculture
- Use of shell, semi-precious stones, and metals for ornaments
- Use of the two-wheel ox-cart
Which of the above features is/are associated with these settlements?
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All the statements are correct. Neolithic settlements in the Punjab region witnessed significant advances in agriculture, the use of shell and semi-precious stones in ornaments along with early use of metals, and the use of the two-wheel ox-cart, which played a role in agriculture and transport. These features mark a transition to more complex socio-economic patterns.
13. Where is Punjab Agriculture Department’s Kheti Bhawan situated?
[A] Mohali
[B] Ludhiana
[C] Chandigarh
[D] Amritsar
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Correct Answer: A [Mohali]
Notes:
Kheti Bhawan, headquarters of Punjab Agriculture Department, is in Mohali. Established 1960, the department oversees agricultural policies, farmer training, and market regulations. Punjab Agricultural University is in Ludhiana, while PSAMB was created in 1961 for market oversight per Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act.
14. Where is the Agriculture Office of Punjab located?
[A] Kheti Bhawan, Mohali
[B] Sector 17, Chandigarh
[C] Patiala City Center
[D] Ludhiana Agricultural Complex
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Correct Answer: A [Kheti Bhawan, Mohali]
Notes:
Kheti Bhawan, Mohali, is the official headquarters for the Punjab Agriculture Department. The state is a key hub for India’s Green Revolution and was among the first to implement contract farming and digitized land records through the Punjab Land Records Society.
15. 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.
16. 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).
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
