1. What is the primary objective of the Agriculture Department in Chandigarh?
a. Industrial development
b. Agricultural research
c. Urban planning
d. Crop production
Answer: d. Crop production
2. Which agency is responsible for implementing agricultural policies in Chandigarh?
a. Chandigarh Municipal Corporation
b. Chandigarh Administration
c. Chandigarh Agriculture Board
d. Chandigarh Rural Development Authority
Answer: b. Chandigarh Administration
3. Which of the following crops is commonly grown in the agricultural lands of Chandigarh?
a. Rice
b. Wheat
c. Coffee
d. Cotton
Answer: b. Wheat
4. What role does the Agriculture Department play in promoting sustainable farming practices?
a. Providing subsidies for chemical fertilizers
b. Encouraging the use of pesticides
c. Promoting organic farming methods
d. Banning the use of crop rotation
Answer: c. Promoting organic farming methods
5. Which department collaborates with the Agriculture Department to enhance the overall development of rural areas in Chandigarh?
a. Health Department
b. Education Department
c. Rural Development Department
d. Transport Department
Answer: c. Rural Development Department
6. What is the purpose of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Chandigarh?
a. Industrial training
b. Agricultural extension services
c. Water supply management
d. Wildlife conservation
Answer: b. Agricultural extension services
7. Which season is most suitable for the cultivation of kharif crops in Chandigarh?
a. Winter season
b. Summer season
c. Monsoon season
d. Autumn season
Answer: c. Monsoon season
8. What initiative has the Agriculture Department taken to support farmers in Chandigarh during periods of crop failure?
a. Crop insurance schemes
b. Tax incentives for farmers
c. Importation of crops
d. Crop destruction programs
Answer: a. Crop insurance schemes
9. Which organization works in collaboration with the Agriculture Department to conduct research and development activities in the field of agriculture?
a. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
b. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
c. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
d. World Health Organization (WHO)
Answer: b. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
10. What is the main focus of the soil testing laboratories under the Agriculture Department in Chandigarh?
a. Testing water quality
b. Analyzing air pollution
c. Assessing soil fertility
d. Examining seed quality
Answer: c. Assessing soil fertility
11. Which of the following initiatives is aimed at promoting sustainable water management in agriculture in Chandigarh?
a. Water Conservation Authority
b. Irrigation Subsidy Program
c. Flood Control Board
d. Rainwater Harvesting Project
Answer: d. Rainwater Harvesting Project
12. What measures are taken by the Agriculture Department to address pest infestations in crops in Chandigarh?
a. Mass destruction of crops
b. Promotion of chemical pesticides
c. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices
d. Crop relocation programs
Answer: c. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices
13. Which government body is responsible for setting the minimum support prices for agricultural produce in Chandigarh?
a. Agricultural Marketing Board
b. Food Corporation of India (FCI)
c. Minimum Support Price Commission
d. Agricultural Price Regulation Authority
Answer: a. Agricultural Marketing Board
14. In Chandigarh, what role does the Department of Horticulture play in agriculture?
a. Livestock management
b. Crop processing
c. Fruit and vegetable cultivation
d. Agricultural research and development
Answer: c. Fruit and vegetable cultivation
15. What is the significance of the Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) supported by the Agriculture Department in Chandigarh?
a. Marketing and selling agricultural products
b. Crop insurance distribution
c. Soil health assessment
d. Importation of advanced farming equipment
Answer: a. Marketing and selling agricultural products
16. Which government scheme aims at providing financial assistance to farmers in Chandigarh during natural disasters or unforeseen events impacting their crops?
a. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
b. Kisan Credit Card Scheme
c. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
d. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Answer: a. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
17. What is the primary function of the Chandigarh Seed Certification Agency?
a. Crop research
b. Seed quality testing and certification
c. Pesticide distribution
d. Farmer education programs
Answer: b. Seed quality testing and certification
18. How does the Agriculture Department in Chandigarh contribute to the promotion of agro-processing industries?
a. Providing subsidies for imported machinery
b. Facilitating export of agricultural products
c. Implementing crop destruction programs
d. Banning agro-processing activities
Answer: b. Facilitating export of agricultural products
19. Which of the following is a flagship scheme aimed at doubling farmers’ income in Chandigarh by 2022?
a. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
b. National Food Security Mission
c. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
d. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Answer: c. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
20. What role does the Chandigarh Agricultural Board play in the overall development of the agricultural sector?
a. Enforcement of agricultural laws
b. Agricultural marketing and promotion
c. Crop destruction programs
d. Wildlife conservation
Answer: b. Agricultural marketing and promotion
21. Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the Agriculture Department in Chandigarh in promoting sustainable agriculture?
a. Lack of government support
b. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
c. Limited access to modern technology
d. Over-reliance on traditional farming methods
Answer: b. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
22. What is the significance of the Soil Health Card scheme implemented by the Agriculture Department in Chandigarh?
a. Providing financial assistance to farmers
b. Assessing the fertility of agricultural soils
c. Distributing seeds to farmers
d. Promoting organic farming practices
Answer: b. Assessing the fertility of agricultural soils
23. Which government agency in Chandigarh is responsible for regulating and promoting agricultural marketing activities?
a. Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC)
b. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
c. Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC)
d. National Horticulture Board (NHB)
Answer: a. Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC)
24. What role does the Chandigarh Agri-Tourism Development Corporation play in the agriculture sector?
a. Promoting tourism in rural areas
b. Exporting agricultural products
c. Crop research and development
d. Implementing irrigation projects
Answer: a. Promoting tourism in rural areas
25. Which of the following initiatives focuses on skill development for farmers in Chandigarh?
a. Kisan Credit Card Scheme
b. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
c. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
d. National Mission on Skill Development in Agriculture (NMSDA)
Answer: d. National Mission on Skill Development in Agriculture (NMSDA)
26. What is the primary aim of the Chandigarh State Seed Certification Agency?
a. Exporting seeds to other states
b. Ensuring the quality of seeds
c. Promoting traditional farming methods
d. Implementing water conservation projects
Answer: b. Ensuring the quality of seeds
27. Which government scheme in Chandigarh provides financial assistance to farmers for setting up polyhouses for protected cultivation?
a. National Food Security Mission
b. Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization
c. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
d. National Horticulture Mission
Answer: d. National Horticulture Mission
28. How does the Agriculture Department contribute to promoting organic farming in Chandigarh?
a. Providing subsidies for chemical fertilizers
b. Banning the use of organic pesticides
c. Implementing awareness programs and offering incentives
d. Promoting genetically modified crops
Answer: c. Implementing awareness programs and offering incentives
29. What is the role of the Chandigarh Agro-Industries Corporation in the agriculture sector?
a. Exporting agricultural machinery
b. Promoting agro-processing industries
c. Conducting soil health assessments
d. Implementing water conservation projects
Answer: b. Promoting agro-processing industries
30. In Chandigarh, which department is responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to agricultural education and research?
a. Department of Higher Education
b. Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
c. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
d. National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)
Answer: b. Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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