PDS & AAY

Q. Which of the following is a major cause for farmer distress?

1. High cost of input.
2. Low Yield.
3. Frequent Crop Failure.
4. Lack of effort.

Q. The most common occupation in India is ___.

1. software engineering.
2. tailoring.
3. construction labour.
4. agriculture.

Q. Identify problem(s) faced by farmers in our country.

1. Lack of water for irrigation
2. Loans at reasonable interest
3. Lack of seeds and fertilisers
4. Lack of cultivable land

Q. Identify the most important requirement for a good harvest.

1. Significant amount of weeds.
2. Good Monsoon.
3. Highly educated labourers.
4. Unlimited supply of fertilizers.

Q. Which of the following statement(s) describe chronic hunger?

1. Having food only once a day.
2. Falling short of minimum calorie intake per day.
3. A person driving the harvester and person ploughing the field require same number of calories per day.
4. Chronic hunger affects the person's immune system.

Q. How can the poor avail benefits from the Public Distribution System?

1. Ration Cards
2. Debit Cards
3. Pan Cards
4. Antyodya Cards

Q. Which of the following are reasons for migration from rural to urban areas?

1. Poor weather
2. ​​​​Hunger
3. Poor quality of life
4. Lack of employment