11. With reference to ‘Changpa’ community of India, consider the following statements : 
1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand.
2. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool.
3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes.


Which of the statements given above is/are correct?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

2 and 3 only

12. With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements :
Central Unit and Display Unit. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites.
2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.
3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.


Which of the statements given above is/are correct?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

1 and 3 only

13. Consider the following pairs : 
Region - Well known for the production of
1. Kinnaur : Areca nut
2. Mewat : Mango
3. Coromandel : Soya bean

 

Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

None

14. Consider the following statements : 
1. Maize can be used for the production of starch.
2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel.
3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.


Which of the statements given above is/are correct?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

1, 2 and 3

15. What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’? 
1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.

3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.


Select the correct answer using the code given below.





Answer & Solution

Answer:

1, 2 and 4 only