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Question 71 Discuss
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Who coined the term 'Evergreen Revolution' to increase agriculture production in India?

A
R.V.Rao
B
Ram Manohar Lohiya
C
M.S.Swaminathan
D
Mahatma Gandhi

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan later coined the term 'Evergreen Revolution' to emphasize the critical need to increase agricultural productivity while ensuring long-term ecological and environmental sustainability.
Question 72 Discuss
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What was the female literacy rate in India according to the Census of India 2011?

A
39.3%
B
74.04%
C
65.46%
D
82.8%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The 2011 Census reported an overall national literacy rate of 74.04%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy lagging behind at 65.46%, reflecting persistent gender gaps.
Question 73 Discuss
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Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of Modern Economics' and authored 'The Wealth of Nations'?

A
Karl Marx
B
Daniel Kahneman
C
Adam Smith
D
Alfred Marshall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Adam Smith, an 18th-century Scottish economist and philosopher, is considered the father of modern economics, largely due to his foundational 1776 text, "The Wealth of Nations."
Question 74 Discuss
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In which year was the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officially established?

A
1933
B
1931
C
1935
D
1937

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Reserve Bank of India was formally established on April 1, 1935, under the statutory provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
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HYVS in case of green revolution, stands for:

A
Highest Yield Varying Soil
B
High Yielding Variety Seeds
C
High Yielding Vitcher Soil
D
High Yield vary seeds

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

High-Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds were engineered to be highly responsive to fertilizers and highly productive, forming the biological backbone of the Green Revolution.
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Given among the options, is a state/UT with highest literacy rate(census 2011).

A
Rajasthan
B
Goa
C
Bihar
D
Lakshadweep

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

When comparing the provided options, Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate, standing at an impressive 91.85% according to the 2011 Census.
Question 77 Discuss
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Read the following statements about the Green Revolution in India: A) It led to a substantial increase in agricultural production. B) It heavily utilized HYV seeds.

A
Only B
B
Only A
C
Neither A nor B
D
Both A and B

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Green Revolution radically increased food grain production in India (Statement A) primarily by relying on the widespread distribution and planting of High-Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds (Statement B).
Question 78 Discuss
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According to the 2011 census of India, the literacy rate in India is percent.

A
74.04
B
54.04
C
94.04
D
62.99

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The final official data of the 2011 Census placed India's national literacy rate at 74.04%, marking a significant improvement from the previous decade.
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The Green revolution started in the year 1965 and the five-year plan of India was between 1961-66.

A
third
B
second
C
first
D
fourth

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Third Five-Year Plan spanned from 1961 to 1966, during which India faced severe food shortages that ultimately prompted the aggressive initiation of Green Revolution strategies.
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Read the following about the impact of Green Revolution in India: A) It benefited all regions equally. B) It led to food self-sufficiency.

A
Only B
B
Both A and B
C
Neither A nor B
D
Only A

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Green Revolution successfully made India self-sufficient in food grains (Statement B), but its benefits were geographically skewed, heavily favoring resource-rich states like Punjab and Haryana over others (making Statement A false).
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