Q31. Which of the following statements regarding the impact of the Green Revolution in India is incorrect?
Agricultural Development: Institutional, Technological Aspects and Reforms: RAS Prelims MCQs
99 RAS Prelims MCQs on agricultural development cover institutional reforms, technology and the Green Revolution. The abolition of intermediaries, tenancy laws, consolidation of holdings, cooperative farming, the 97th Amendment and the Green Revolution’s first phase are asked as facts, sequences and statements, with the explanations linking each reform to its State or year.
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Q32. What has been the most prominent long-term ecological consequence of the Green Revolution in states like Punjab and Haryana?
Explanation
Intensive farming practices introduced during the Green Revolution have led to significant ecological challenges. In states like Punjab and Haryana, over-reliance on tubewell irrigation has caused severe groundwater depletion. Furthermore, the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and poor drainage have resulted in soil salinization and loss of fertility, threatening the long-term sustainability of the agricultural success achieved earlier.
Q33. Which of the following is widely cited as the most significant socio-economic criticism of the Green Revolution?
Explanation
A major socio-economic criticism of the Green Revolution is its role in widening rural inequalities. Because the modern package of seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation was expensive, it was more easily adopted by large farmers. Small and marginal farmers often struggled to access credit and technology, leading to a situation where the benefits of productivity were disproportionately captured by wealthier landowners.
Q34. Identify the correct pair regarding the specific impacts of the Green Revolution:
Explanation
The Green Revolution created significant forward linkages by boosting sectors like food processing, storage, and transport as grain production surged. However, it led to a shift away from coarse cereals toward wheat and rice. While it increased labor demand during peak seasons, it did not decrease employment. Pulses production notably did not experience the same exponential growth as wheat.
Q35. Consider the following environmental impacts associated with the Green Revolution:
I. Contamination of groundwater with nitrates.
II. Loss of indigenous crop genetic diversity.
III. Development of resistance in pests and weeds.
IV. Enhancement of natural soil humus content.
Which of the above statements accurately reflecting negative environmental impacts is/ are correct?
I. Contamination of groundwater with nitrates.
II. Loss of indigenous crop genetic diversity.
III. Development of resistance in pests and weeds.
IV. Enhancement of natural soil humus content.
Which of the above statements accurately reflecting negative environmental impacts is/ are correct?
Explanation
Several negative environmental consequences are linked to the Green Revolution. These include the contamination of groundwater with nitrates from chemical fertilizers and the loss of indigenous crop genetic diversity due to monoculture. Additionally, the intensive use of pesticides has led to pests and weeds developing resistance. However, these practices typically deplete rather than enhance the natural humus content of the soil.
Q36. Operation Flood, which ushered in the White Revolution in India, was formally launched in which year?
Explanation
Operation Flood, the world’s largest dairy development program, was formally launched in 1970. It aimed to create a nationwide milk grid and transform India into a milk-sufficient nation. This initiative ushered in the White Revolution, utilizing a cooperative structure to empower small-scale rural producers and bridge the gap between rural milk production and urban demand.
Q37. Which apex body was specifically established by the Government of India to replicate the successful Amul cooperative model nationwide under Operation Flood?
Explanation
The National Dairy Development Board was established to replicate the successful Amul cooperative model across India. Under the leadership of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the board spearheaded Operation Flood. By providing technical and financial support, it helped create a three-tier cooperative structure that empowered millions of dairy farmers, eventually making India the largest milk producer in the world.
Q38. Match the Tiers of the Amul Cooperative Model in List I with their Respective Functions in
List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
List I: (Amul Model Tiers)
A. Village Dairy Cooperative Society
B. District Milk Union
C. State Milk Federation
D. National Dairy Development Board
List II: (Functions)
i. Processing of milk and production of milk products
ii. Marketing of milk and milk products across the state/country
iii. Collection of milk directly from primary producer members
iv. Providing financial and technical support to dairy programs nationwide
List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
List I: (Amul Model Tiers)
A. Village Dairy Cooperative Society
B. District Milk Union
C. State Milk Federation
D. National Dairy Development Board
List II: (Functions)
i. Processing of milk and production of milk products
ii. Marketing of milk and milk products across the state/country
iii. Collection of milk directly from primary producer members
iv. Providing financial and technical support to dairy programs nationwide
Explanation
The Amul model operates on a multi-tier structure. Village societies collect milk directly from producers. District unions handle the processing of milk into various products. State federations manage the large-scale marketing of these products across the region. Finally, the National Dairy Development Board provides the necessary financial and technical framework to support dairy programs on a national scale.
Q39. Which of the following is the odd one out in the context of the institutional structure of the White Revolution?
Explanation
The institutional framework of the White Revolution is built on a specific cooperative hierarchy. This includes the Primary Milk Producers’ Society at the village level, the District Milk Cooperative Union, and the State Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation. The Zila Parishad Agriculture Committee is a local government administrative body and is not a formal part of the specialized dairy cooperative structure.
Q40. Consider the following features of the Amul model of dairy development:
I. Elimination of middlemen from the milk procurement process.
II. Democratic control and management by farmers themselves.
III. Integration of milk production with processing and marketing.
IV. Provision of veterinary services and artificial insemination at the village level.
V. Mandatory transfer of cattle ownership to the cooperative society.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Elimination of middlemen from the milk procurement process.
II. Democratic control and management by farmers themselves.
III. Integration of milk production with processing and marketing.
IV. Provision of veterinary services and artificial insemination at the village level.
V. Mandatory transfer of cattle ownership to the cooperative society.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Amul model is characterized by the elimination of middlemen and democratic management by farmers. It integrates production with processing and marketing while providing essential services like veterinary care and artificial insemination at the village level. Importantly, farmers retain individual ownership of their cattle; the cooperative does not mandate the transfer of livestock ownership to the society itself.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 31 | (a) It significantly reduced inter-regional disparities by ensuring uniform agricultural growth across all states. |
| 32 | (b) Severe groundwater depletion and soil salinization due to over-irrigation and chemical use. |
| 33 | (b) It exacerbated inequalities among farmers, as only large farmers could afford the expensive inputs required for HYV seeds. |
| 34 | (a) Forward Linkages - Boost to food processing, storage, and transport sectors |
| 35 | (a) I, II and III only |
| 36 | (b) 1970 |
| 37 | (c) National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) |
| 38 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv |
| 39 | (d) Zila Parishad Agriculture Committee |
| 40 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
Key facts from Agricultural Development: Institutional, Technological Aspects and Reforms
- Agriculture and allied sectors contribute about 18.3 per cent of India’s Gross Value Added.
- Madras was the first State in independent India to legislate for the abolition of the Zamindari system.
- The Rajasthan Tenancy Act, which gave statutory rights to tenants, was passed in 1955.
- Consolidation of holdings, which joins fragmented parcels into a compact block, has been most successful in Punjab and Haryana.
- The 97th Amendment Act, 2011 gave constitutional status to cooperative societies.
- M. S. Swaminathan is the chief architect of the Green Revolution, whose first phase was mainly confined to wheat and rice.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Agricultural Development: Institutional, Technological Aspects and Reforms?
This page has 99 practice MCQs on Agricultural Development: Institutional, Technological Aspects and Reforms (Indian Economy). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
What is the objective of consolidation of landholdings?
To amalgamate fragmented parcels of land into a single compact block. It reduces the cost of cultivation, saves time and makes irrigation and mechanisation easier, and it has worked best in Punjab and Haryana.
Which amendment gave constitutional status to cooperative societies?
The 97th Amendment Act of 2011. It made the right to form cooperative societies a fundamental right under Article 19 and added a Directive Principle on promoting them.
Who is the father of the Green Revolution in India?
M. S. Swaminathan is widely regarded as the chief architect of the Green Revolution in India. The first phase, from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s, was largely limited to wheat and rice in irrigated areas.