Q100. Operation Flood was related to the development of which sector in India?
[MPTET Varg 3, 13 Nov 2024 Shift 1]
- Milk production
- Irrigation
- Fish production
- Textile production
Answer: (A) Milk production
Explanation: Operation Flood, launched in 1970, developed the dairy sector by connecting rural producers and urban markets. Milk collection, processing and cooperative marketing were crucial elements. The programme is linked with the White Revolution, not irrigation or textile output.
Q99. Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry appears in which Article of the Indian Constitution?
[SSC MTS, 22 Oct 2024 Shift 1]
- Article 48
- Article 47
- Article 46
- Article 45
Answer: (A) Article 48
Explanation: Article 48 is a Directive Principle that addresses modern scientific organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry. It also refers to preserving and improving livestock breeds. Articles 45 through 47 cover other social objectives, including early childhood care and public health.
Q98. Match livestock with breed:
A. Buffalo, B. Camel, C. Sheep, D. Goat;
i. Gomath, ii. Chanothar, iii. Jafarbadi, iv. Lohi.
[RPSC Assistant Professor General Studies, 08 Sep 2024]
- A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv
- A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
- A-i, B-iii, C-iv, D-ii
- A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii
Answer: (A) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv
Explanation: The correct match associates Jafarbadi with buffaloes, Gomath with camels, Chanothar with sheep and Lohi with goats. Rajasthan examinations often test breed identification because species-specific adaptations and products shape regional pastoral occupations and livestock productivity.
Q97. Which agriculture and allied subsector contributed the most to Rajasthan GSVA at current prices in 2023–24?
[RPSC Assistant Professor General Studies, 08 Sep 2024]
- Livestock
- Crops
- Forestry, fishing and logging
- Forestry and logging
Answer: (A) Livestock
Explanation: The examination identified livestock as Rajasthan’s leading agricultural allied subsector by the specified value-added measure. Milk and wool, together with other animal products, contribute extensively to rural income. Value added is different from merely counting livestock population.
Q96. From which country did the Merino sheep breed originate?
[Haryana Police Constable, 25 Aug 2024]
- Spain
- India
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Not attempted
Answer: (A) Spain
Explanation: Merino sheep were developed in Spain and became renowned for very fine wool. Breeding programmes later introduced Merino genetic material into many wool-producing regions. Its international importance contrasts with India’s indigenous sheep breeds, which often provide carpet wool.
Q95. Operation Flood was associated with which revolution?
[RSMSSB LDC Grade-II, 11 Aug 2024]
- Disaster management
- Green Revolution
- Pink Revolution
- White Revolution
Answer: (D) White Revolution
Explanation: The White Revolution denotes the rapid expansion and restructuring of Indian milk production and marketing. Operation Flood was its major programme, working through dairy cooperatives and milk supply networks. The Green Revolution instead refers chiefly to higher food-grain productivity.
Q94. Which organisation was designated to implement 100 fodder-focused Farmer Producer Organisations announced by the Government of India in 2022?
[Punjab Police Constable, 06 Aug 2024 Shift 1]
- Bureau of Animal Industry
- National Dairy Development Board
- National Board of Agricultural Research
- Bureau of Plant Industry
Answer: (B) National Dairy Development Board
Explanation: The National Dairy Development Board was selected to support fodder-focused farmer producer organisations. Reliable feed availability affects milk yield and herd health, making fodder systems a vital component of profitable animal husbandry and rural producer cooperatives.
Q93. Which agricultural revolution in India is known as Operation Flood?
[MPPSC Assistant Professor Geography Paper II, 04 Aug 2024]
- Silver fibre revolution (cotton)
- Round revolution (potato)
- White Revolution (milk)
- Yellow Revolution (oilseeds)
Answer: (C) White Revolution (milk)
Explanation: Operation Flood was the flagship dairy programme of the White Revolution. Begun under the NDDB, it strengthened production, cooperative procurement and market distribution of milk. Cotton, potatoes and oilseeds are linked to other commodity-specific agricultural development programmes.
Q92. How can agriculture contribute to greenhouse-gas emissions?
[Bihar TRE 3.0 Senior Secondary Geography, 22 Jul 2024]
- Through livestock production
- Through fertiliser use
- Through land-use change
- More than one of the above
- None of the above
Answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation: Ruminant livestock release methane through enteric fermentation, while fertiliser use releases nitrous oxide and land-use changes affect carbon storage. Thus multiple agricultural processes contribute to warming. Sustainable husbandry requires attention to feeding, manure management and land resources.
Q91. Which activity is not classified as a primary economic activity?
[Bihar TRE 3.0 Secondary Social Science, 21 Jul 2024]
- Agriculture
- Animal husbandry
- Giving education
- More than one of the above
- None of the above
Answer: (C) Giving education
Explanation: Agriculture and livestock husbandry are primary activities because they directly use natural biological resources to produce goods. Education is a service activity and belongs to the tertiary sector. This distinction helps classify the economic role of dairy and pastoral workers.
