The main challenge for the jute industry is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The main challenge for the jute industry is:
A. Competition from synthetic fibers
B. High production cost
C. Low demand
D. Lack of raw material
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Jute faces stiff competition from cheaper synthetic fibers (like polypropylene) and plastic packaging, reducing its market share.
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The 'MGNREGA' scheme has a significant impact on agriculture by:
A. Promoting mechanization
B. Providing employment and creating rural assets
C. Subsidizing seeds
D. Providing irrigation
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
MGNREGA provides 100 days of wage employment, which helps in creating rural assets like ponds, wells, and land development, indirectly supporting agriculture.
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Which agricultural practice is common in northeastern states?
A. Canal irrigation
B. Desert farming
C. Jhum (shifting) cultivation
D. Terrace farming
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Traditional slash-and-burn method.
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Which of the following is a pest-resistant variety of cotton developed in India?
A. Hybrid cotton
B. Short staple cotton
C. Long staple cotton
D. Bt cotton
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bt cotton is a genetically modified pest-resistant variety developed using Bacillus thuringiensis genes to resist bollworm, widely adopted in India.
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