96. Consider the following statements about National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture

i) NICRA was launched by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) with the funding from Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.

ii) The mega project has three major objectives of strategic research, technology demonstrations and capacity building across all sectors of agriculture, dairying and fisheries.

Which of the above is/are correct?

a) i only

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

b) ii only

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

c) Both i and ii

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

d) None

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
c) Both i and ii

Ans 96.C

Explanation: NICRA was launched by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) with the funding from Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India

1. To enhance the resilience of Indian agriculture covering crops, livestock and fisheries to climatic variability and climate change through development and application of improved production and risk management technologies.

2. To demonstrate site specific technology packages on farmers' fields for adapting to current climate risks.

3. To enhance the capacity of scientists and other stakeholders in climate resilient agricultural research and its application

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

41. Which of the following statements are true with respect to Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR)?

1.Itis mandated forcoordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture and allied activities.

2. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Science and Technology

3. It has the largestnetwork of agricultural research and education in the world.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program