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Agro & Allied Science MCQs for Patwari

Practice 20 free agro & allied science multiple choice questions for Patwari exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.

Master Agro & Allied Science under Applied Science (Rajasthan) for Patwari with our curated MCQ set. Every question is sourced from real Rajasthan exam patterns and updated regularly. Switch between Hindi and English anytime. Use this daily to strengthen weak areas before the exam.

Patwari — Applied Science (Rajasthan) — Agro & Allied Science

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Question 1 of 20

Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Irrigation farming in Rajasthan operates entirely independently of unpredictable rainfall because of the Indira Gandhi Canal Project (IGNP). Reason (R): The IGNP provides 100% of the surface water required to sustain the 134.63 lakh hectares of the state's gross irrigated area. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Question 2 of 20

Assertion (A): Conventional flood irrigation techniques are universally deemed ecologically and economically unsustainable in the state of Rajasthan. Reason (R): Rajasthan holds an extremely scarce 1.16% of India's surface water and is predominantly characterized by highly permeable Aridisol soils.

Question 3 of 20

Match the Agro-Climatic Zone with its average annual rainfall range: List-I a. Sub Humid Southern Plain & Aravallis b. Humid South Eastern Plain List-II 1. 700 - 1000 mm 2. 700 - 900 mm

Question 4 of 20

What is the correct figure for the Net Irrigated Area in Rajasthan, which is often confused with the Gross Irrigated Area in official statistics?

Question 5 of 20

What is the primary scientific rationale for using organic mulches in arid agriculture?

Question 6 of 20

Match List-I (District Groupings) with List-II (Dominant Topography/Soil) and select the correct answer: List-I A. Jalore, Barmer B. Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur C. Ajmer, Pali, Sirohi D. Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh List-II i. Medium to fine-textured deep soils with heavy canal irrigation ii. Sandy expanse, dunes, playas, coarse aeolian soiliii. Ephemeral streams feeding Luni river, medium to fine-textured soil iv. Sandy plain with occasional hills and internal drainage

Question 7 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the 20th Livestock Census methodology: 1. It utilized a completely manual, paper-based enumeration system across rural areas. 2. It implemented a digital, breed-wise enumeration framework for enhanced accuracy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 8 of 20

Which trio of districts is most heavily characterized by the presence of the ravine-laden 'Bihad' topography?

Question 9 of 20

Consider the chemical condition of Aridisols in Western Rajasthan. Why does high evaporation fundamentally degrade soil health in this region?

Question 10 of 20

A mustard farmer notices yellow patches on the upper surface of the leaves, accompanied by distinct white cottony fungal growths on the corresponding lower undersurface. Which disease is the crop suffering from, and what is the chemical cure?

Question 11 of 20

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Deep summer ploughing is a fundamental agronomic practice in Dry Farming systems. Reason (R): It is utilized to eradicate competing weeds and increase soil porosity to conserve moisture. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Question 12 of 20

The Indira Gandhi Canal Project (IGNP) fundamentally revolutionized the agrarian economy of the Thar desert by channeling massive volumes of water originating from which geographical source?

Question 13 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the economic metrics of agriculture in Rajasthan: 1. The CAGR of agriculture GVA at current prices is 8.10%. 2. The net irrigated area in Rajasthan stands at 134.63 lakh hectares. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 14 of 20

If you are travelling through the districts of Churu, Sikar, and Bikaner, which specific livestock breed, renowned globally for its textile utility, are you most likely observing?

Question 15 of 20

In Rajasthan, conventional flood irrigation is deemed ecologically unsustainable not just because of absolute water scarcity, but also due to the high permeability of which dominant soil order?

Question 16 of 20

Read the following assertion and reason carefully: Assertion (A): The government's ₹1500 Crore investment in the Saras dairy network is economically vindicated. Reason (R): Rajasthan currently holds the 1st rank nationally in Total Milk Production, surpassing all other states.

Question 17 of 20

Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Rajasthan's agricultural landscape is often described by economists as a "unique paradox". Reason (R): The state possesses 11% of the nation's surface water resources but commands only a critically low 1.16% of the country's cultivated area. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Question 18 of 20

Consider the traditional rainwater harvesting structures of Rajasthan. What distinguishes a 'Tanka' from a 'Johad'?

Question 19 of 20

Which of the following districts does NOT fall under the classification of the 'Transitional Plain of Inland Drainage' (Zone II-A)?

Question 20 of 20

Under the 'Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana', what is the annual direct benefit contribution amount increased unilaterally by the state government for farmers?

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