UPSC PYQ GK

16. Consider the following pairs : 
Programme/Project - Ministry
1 . Drought-Prone Area Programme : Ministry of Agriculture
2. Desert Development Programme : Ministry of Environment and Forests
3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas : Ministry of Rural Development 

Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

None

17. What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’? 
1. Prevention of soil runoff
2. Linking the country’s perennial rivers with seasonal rivers

3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table
4. Regeneration of natural vegetation


Select the correct answer using the code given below.




Answer & Solution
Answer:

1, 3 and 4 only

18. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? 
1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal population.
2. Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus.
3. Vegetative propagation can be practiced most of the year.


Select the correct answer using the code given below.




Answer & Solution
Answer:

1 and 3 only