Technological and Institutional Reforms

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Technological and Institutional Reforms: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Institutional Reforms in Agriculture Post-independence, Bhoodan-Gramdan Movement of Vinoba Bhave, Agricultural Reforms in India between 1960s and 1970s, Government of India Schemes for the Benefit of Farmers, etc.

Important Questions on Technological and Institutional Reforms

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‘Land reform’ was the main focus of the _____ Five Year Plan.

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Which bank launched Kisan credit card for the first time?

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The White Revolution is also known as _____.

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Who was the founder of Bhoodan movement?

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 Green revolution associated with _____. 

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Green revolution mainly associated with _____.

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 Blue Revolution is associated with :

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Yellow Revolution is related to

 

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Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?

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The efforts made to increase farm production in order to meet the growing demand of increasing population is called _____.

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Which of the following is/are institutional measures introduced to increase agricultural production?

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Read the statements below carefully and choose the correct options.

Statement 1: To be internationally competitive, our manufactured goods need to be as per with those in the international market.

Statement 2: After partition, the jute mills went to Bangladesh but three-fourth of the jute producing area remained in India. 

Statement 3: In an iron and steel industry, iron ore, cooking coal and limestone are required in the ration of approximately 4:2:1.

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Direction: Read the passage given below about the WTO Agricultural Agreement.

   The WTO Agricultural Agreement provides a framework for the long-term reform of agricultural trade and domestic policies, to lead to fairer competition and a less distorted sector. 

Read the statement below carefully and choose the correct option. 

Statement1: Agriculture was covered by GATT, but numerous exemptions meant that there were fewer restrictions on agricultural trade.

Statement2: Before the WTO Agricultural Agreement member countries followed practices that restricted imports.

Statement3: Richer countries provide subsidies to their farmers making their export more expensive. 

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Direction: Read the passage given below about WTO Agriculture Agreement.

  The WTO Agricultural Agreement provides a framework for the long-term reform of agricultural trade and domestic policies, to lead to fairer competition and a less distorted sector. 

 When did the WTO Agricultural Agreement come into force?

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Direction: Read the passage given below about the WTO Agriculture Agreement.

  The WTO Agriculture Agreement provides a framework for the long-term reform of agricultural trade and domestic policies, to lead to fairer competition and a less distorted sector. 

Which of the following areas is not covered by the WTO Agricultural Agreement

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Land reforms were one of the major goals of the First Five-Year Plan. 

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The scheme _____ (Minimum Support Price/Minimum Retail Price) was announced by the government to buy crops from farmers at a fixed rate.

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The share of Agriculture in India's GDP is declining since 1951.