These MCQs are based on Today’s Targets given here
Q.1) Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana:
1. State Agriculture Departments are nodal agencies for implementation of the scheme
2. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme is a sub-scheme under PMKSY
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. C
Explanation:
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Q.2) Consider the following statements about North Koel River:
1. North Koel River rises on Amarkantak plateau in Jharkhand
2. It meanders through the northern part of Betla National Park.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. B
Explanation:
- North Koel River rises on Ranchi plateau in Jharkhand.
- It joins the Sone River a few miles north-west of Haidarnagar.
- It meanders through the northern part of Betla National Park.
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Q.3) Consider the following statements about FASTags:
1. FASTag is a radio frequency identification device that enables cashless transaction at toll plazas without stopping the vehicle at the toll plazas
2. It uses infrared rays to detect the identity of vehicle
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. A
Explanation:
- FASTag is a radio frequency identification device that enables cashless transaction at toll plazas without stopping the vehicle at the toll plazas.
- It employs RFID technology for making toll payments directly from the pre-paid account linked to it.
- This system aims to remove logistic inefficiencies at toll plazas and has the potential of saving Rs 60,000 crore in terms of time and fuel bills.
- Instead of infrared it uses radio-frequency to detect identity
Q.4) Consider the following statements about Long Term Irrigation Fund (LTIF) :
1. LTIF will be used for implementation of works under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP)
2. LTIF is being created under SIDBI
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. A
Explanation:
- It is being raised from Extra Budgetary Resources of up to Rs, 9,020 crore during the financial year 2017-18.
- The funds will be raised by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) through the issuance of Bonds at 6% per annum as per requirement.
- The LTIF will be for the implementation of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) works of 99 ongoing prioritised irrigation projects along with their command area development (CAD) works under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).