What is the main objective of the 'Soil Health Card' scheme? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the main objective of the 'Soil Health Card' scheme?
A. To provide land records
B. To provide irrigation loans
C. To issue crop insurance
D. To recommend fertilizer use based on soil nutrient status
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Soil Health Card aims to help farmers apply the right amount of nutrients by providing soil test results and fertilizer recommendations.

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Major cash crop of Madhya Pradesh is:
A. Wheat
B. Millets
C. Sugarcane
D. Rice

Correct Answer: Option C


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A. Thar Desert
B. Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta
C. Himalayan foothills
D. Western Ghats

Correct Answer: Option B


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A. Cotton-wheat
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C. Sugarcane-wheat
D. Wheat-rice rotation

Correct Answer: Option D


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