Agricultural Economics MCQ Question and Answer

31

Total female literacy rate in Uttar Pradesh on the basis of 2001 Census was

A) 70.23% B) 52.98% C) 42.98% D) 42.89%

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Answer: Option C

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32

The net capital ratio is equal to

A) Total assets/current liabilities B) Total liabilities/total assets C) Total assets/total liabilities D) None of the above

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Answer: Option C

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33

In maximizing returns interaction, the out going column will be located with the help of

A) Highest positive value B) Lowest positive value C) Lowest negative value D) Highest negative value

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Answer: Option D

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34

Match the following columns

Column I	Column II
a. Marginal farmer and agricultural labour	1. 1971
b. Integrated dryland agriculture programme	2. 1970-71
c. Antyodaya programme	3. 1989
d. Jawahar Rozgar Yojna	4. 1977

A) a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 B) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 C) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 D) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

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Answer: Option B

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35

Which of the following organisation governs international trade :

A) FAO B) IMF C) UNO D) WTO

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Answer: Option D

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36

Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:

List-I (Theories)	List-II (Scientists)
a. Unlimited supplies fraction of labour	1. Harris Todaro
b. Migration and unemployment theory	2. Arthur Lewis
c. Critical minimum effort	3. Rosenstein Rodan
d. Big push theory	4. Leibenstein

A) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 B) a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4 C) a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1 D) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

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Answer: Option D

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37

In following formula which one indicates the least cost combination point

A) $${\text{MR}} = {\text{Me}}$$ B) $$\frac{{\Delta {\text{y}}}}{{\Delta {\text{x}}}}$$ C) $$\frac{{\Delta {{\text{y}}_1}}}{{\Delta {{\text{y}}_2}}}$$ D) $$\frac{{\Delta {{\text{x}}_2}}}{{\Delta {{\text{x}}_1}}} = \frac{{{\text{P}}{{\text{x}}_1}}}{{{\text{P}}{{\text{x}}_2}}}$$

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Answer: Option D

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38

Elasticity cannot be explained by

A) Regression B) GLS C) OLS D) Correlation

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Answer: Option D

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39

Targeted annual growth rate of Indian economy in 10^th five year plan was

A) 10% B) 8% C) 6% D) 12%

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Answer: Option B

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40

Which one of the following is not a type of farming?

A) Dry farming B) Ranching C) Joint farming D) Mixed farming

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

The correct answer is Joint farming. Let's understand why:

Dry Farming: This is a type of farming where crops are grown in areas with very little rainfall. Think of it as farming in dry climates.

Ranching: This involves raising livestock (like cattle or sheep) over a large area. It's basically livestock farming on a big scale.

Joint Farming: This refers to an activity in which two or more farmers pool their resources together for carrying out farming operations jointly. Its the type of cooperative farming

Mixed Farming: This is when farmers grow crops and raise livestock on the same farm. It's a mix of crop production and animal husbandry.

So, Dry Farming, Ranching and Mixed farming are all recognized methods of farming. Joint farming refers to an organizational structure or cooperation between farmers, not a distinct farming method itself.

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