Which of the following is a major problem of the agricultural sector in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a major problem of the agricultural sector in India?
A. Excessive capital intensity
B. Overabundance of irrigation facilities
C. High productivity across all regions
D. Fragmentation of land holdings
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Fragmentation and subdivision of land holdings is a major structural problem in Indian agriculture, leading to uneconomic farm sizes and low productivity.

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the current account of India's balance of payments?
A. Invisibles (services, income, transfers)
B. Software exports
C. Merchandise trade
D. Foreign direct investment

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Foreign direct investment is recorded in the capital account. Merchandise trade, services (including software), income and transfers form the current account.

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A. working-age population is large
B. birth rate is low
C. death rate is high
D. dependent population is large relative to working-age population

Correct Answer: Option D


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The 'International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes' is a member of the:
A. WTO
B. United Nations
C. IMF
D. World Bank Group

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
ICSID is part of the World Bank Group.

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