262439
Around _____________ of the Indian population is employed in agricultural activities which in turn accounts for _____________ of the country’s GDP.
1 62%, 33%
2 33%, 62%
3 32%, 63%
4 30%, 62%
Explanation:
Agricultural activities employ around 62% of the Indian population. The contribution of agriculture in India’s GDP is 33%.
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262440
Which of the following factors were responsible for limited agricultural production after the independence of India?
1 Limited land for agriculture and scarce resources
2 Seasonal rainfall in deserts
3 Lower temperature conditions in Northern plains
4 A small fraction of the population involved in agricultural activities
Explanation:
To meet the increased demand for food for the growing population, the crop production had to be increased in the available limited land fit for cultivation.
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262441
The key strategies targeted by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug that resulted in the Green Revolution in the world were [QR code, NCERT Exemplar Modified]
1 development of sugarcane cultivars with insect pest resistance
2 development of high yielding wheat cultivars with desired agronomic traits to realize the maximum productivity
3 development of maize cultivars with disease resistance
4 all the given options are correct
Explanation:
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug developed high yielding semi-dwarf varieties of wheat adapted to various climatic conditions which in turn increased the wheat production all over the world. The phase was termed as the green revolution.
NCERT
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262442
[QR code, NCERT Exemplar Modified] Which of the following set of the traits correctly represent the features of semi-dwarf varieties developed by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug?
1 Better crop production and lodging resistance
2 Adapted to local climatic conditions and lodging resistance
3 High yielding, adapted to local climatic conditions, lodging resistance
4 Lodging resistance and better crop yield
Explanation:
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug developed high yielding semi-dwarf wheat varieties that were adapted to the local climatic conditions and were resistant to lodging.
NCERT
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262443
Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug was the director of Wheat Program at _____________ and developed semidwarf varieties of wheat.
1 Center for Plant Breeding and Genetics
2 Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding
3 Centro Internationale de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo
4 International Centre for Plant Breeding Education and Research
Explanation:
Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug developed the semi-dwarf wheat varieties at Centro Internationale de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo (CIMMYT), Mexico which is also known as International Centre for Wheat and Maize Improvement.
262439
Around _____________ of the Indian population is employed in agricultural activities which in turn accounts for _____________ of the country’s GDP.
1 62%, 33%
2 33%, 62%
3 32%, 63%
4 30%, 62%
Explanation:
Agricultural activities employ around 62% of the Indian population. The contribution of agriculture in India’s GDP is 33%.
Page 171
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262440
Which of the following factors were responsible for limited agricultural production after the independence of India?
1 Limited land for agriculture and scarce resources
2 Seasonal rainfall in deserts
3 Lower temperature conditions in Northern plains
4 A small fraction of the population involved in agricultural activities
Explanation:
To meet the increased demand for food for the growing population, the crop production had to be increased in the available limited land fit for cultivation.
Page 171
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262441
The key strategies targeted by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug that resulted in the Green Revolution in the world were [QR code, NCERT Exemplar Modified]
1 development of sugarcane cultivars with insect pest resistance
2 development of high yielding wheat cultivars with desired agronomic traits to realize the maximum productivity
3 development of maize cultivars with disease resistance
4 all the given options are correct
Explanation:
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug developed high yielding semi-dwarf varieties of wheat adapted to various climatic conditions which in turn increased the wheat production all over the world. The phase was termed as the green revolution.
NCERT
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262442
[QR code, NCERT Exemplar Modified] Which of the following set of the traits correctly represent the features of semi-dwarf varieties developed by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug?
1 Better crop production and lodging resistance
2 Adapted to local climatic conditions and lodging resistance
3 High yielding, adapted to local climatic conditions, lodging resistance
4 Lodging resistance and better crop yield
Explanation:
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug developed high yielding semi-dwarf wheat varieties that were adapted to the local climatic conditions and were resistant to lodging.
NCERT
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262443
Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug was the director of Wheat Program at _____________ and developed semidwarf varieties of wheat.
1 Center for Plant Breeding and Genetics
2 Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding
3 Centro Internationale de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo
4 International Centre for Plant Breeding Education and Research
Explanation:
Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug developed the semi-dwarf wheat varieties at Centro Internationale de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo (CIMMYT), Mexico which is also known as International Centre for Wheat and Maize Improvement.
262439
Around _____________ of the Indian population is employed in agricultural activities which in turn accounts for _____________ of the country’s GDP.
1 62%, 33%
2 33%, 62%
3 32%, 63%
4 30%, 62%
Explanation:
Agricultural activities employ around 62% of the Indian population. The contribution of agriculture in India’s GDP is 33%.
Page 171
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262440
Which of the following factors were responsible for limited agricultural production after the independence of India?
1 Limited land for agriculture and scarce resources
2 Seasonal rainfall in deserts
3 Lower temperature conditions in Northern plains
4 A small fraction of the population involved in agricultural activities
Explanation:
To meet the increased demand for food for the growing population, the crop production had to be increased in the available limited land fit for cultivation.
Page 171
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262441
The key strategies targeted by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug that resulted in the Green Revolution in the world were [QR code, NCERT Exemplar Modified]
1 development of sugarcane cultivars with insect pest resistance
2 development of high yielding wheat cultivars with desired agronomic traits to realize the maximum productivity
3 development of maize cultivars with disease resistance
4 all the given options are correct
Explanation:
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug developed high yielding semi-dwarf varieties of wheat adapted to various climatic conditions which in turn increased the wheat production all over the world. The phase was termed as the green revolution.
NCERT
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262442
[QR code, NCERT Exemplar Modified] Which of the following set of the traits correctly represent the features of semi-dwarf varieties developed by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug?
1 Better crop production and lodging resistance
2 Adapted to local climatic conditions and lodging resistance
3 High yielding, adapted to local climatic conditions, lodging resistance
4 Lodging resistance and better crop yield
Explanation:
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug developed high yielding semi-dwarf wheat varieties that were adapted to the local climatic conditions and were resistant to lodging.
NCERT
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262443
Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug was the director of Wheat Program at _____________ and developed semidwarf varieties of wheat.
1 Center for Plant Breeding and Genetics
2 Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding
3 Centro Internationale de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo
4 International Centre for Plant Breeding Education and Research
Explanation:
Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug developed the semi-dwarf wheat varieties at Centro Internationale de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo (CIMMYT), Mexico which is also known as International Centre for Wheat and Maize Improvement.
262439
Around _____________ of the Indian population is employed in agricultural activities which in turn accounts for _____________ of the country’s GDP.
1 62%, 33%
2 33%, 62%
3 32%, 63%
4 30%, 62%
Explanation:
Agricultural activities employ around 62% of the Indian population. The contribution of agriculture in India’s GDP is 33%.
Page 171
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262440
Which of the following factors were responsible for limited agricultural production after the independence of India?
1 Limited land for agriculture and scarce resources
2 Seasonal rainfall in deserts
3 Lower temperature conditions in Northern plains
4 A small fraction of the population involved in agricultural activities
Explanation:
To meet the increased demand for food for the growing population, the crop production had to be increased in the available limited land fit for cultivation.
Page 171
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262441
The key strategies targeted by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug that resulted in the Green Revolution in the world were [QR code, NCERT Exemplar Modified]
1 development of sugarcane cultivars with insect pest resistance
2 development of high yielding wheat cultivars with desired agronomic traits to realize the maximum productivity
3 development of maize cultivars with disease resistance
4 all the given options are correct
Explanation:
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug developed high yielding semi-dwarf varieties of wheat adapted to various climatic conditions which in turn increased the wheat production all over the world. The phase was termed as the green revolution.
NCERT
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262442
[QR code, NCERT Exemplar Modified] Which of the following set of the traits correctly represent the features of semi-dwarf varieties developed by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug?
1 Better crop production and lodging resistance
2 Adapted to local climatic conditions and lodging resistance
3 High yielding, adapted to local climatic conditions, lodging resistance
4 Lodging resistance and better crop yield
Explanation:
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug developed high yielding semi-dwarf wheat varieties that were adapted to the local climatic conditions and were resistant to lodging.
NCERT
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262443
Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug was the director of Wheat Program at _____________ and developed semidwarf varieties of wheat.
1 Center for Plant Breeding and Genetics
2 Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding
3 Centro Internationale de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo
4 International Centre for Plant Breeding Education and Research
Explanation:
Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug developed the semi-dwarf wheat varieties at Centro Internationale de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo (CIMMYT), Mexico which is also known as International Centre for Wheat and Maize Improvement.
262439
Around _____________ of the Indian population is employed in agricultural activities which in turn accounts for _____________ of the country’s GDP.
1 62%, 33%
2 33%, 62%
3 32%, 63%
4 30%, 62%
Explanation:
Agricultural activities employ around 62% of the Indian population. The contribution of agriculture in India’s GDP is 33%.
Page 171
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262440
Which of the following factors were responsible for limited agricultural production after the independence of India?
1 Limited land for agriculture and scarce resources
2 Seasonal rainfall in deserts
3 Lower temperature conditions in Northern plains
4 A small fraction of the population involved in agricultural activities
Explanation:
To meet the increased demand for food for the growing population, the crop production had to be increased in the available limited land fit for cultivation.
Page 171
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262441
The key strategies targeted by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug that resulted in the Green Revolution in the world were [QR code, NCERT Exemplar Modified]
1 development of sugarcane cultivars with insect pest resistance
2 development of high yielding wheat cultivars with desired agronomic traits to realize the maximum productivity
3 development of maize cultivars with disease resistance
4 all the given options are correct
Explanation:
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug developed high yielding semi-dwarf varieties of wheat adapted to various climatic conditions which in turn increased the wheat production all over the world. The phase was termed as the green revolution.
NCERT
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262442
[QR code, NCERT Exemplar Modified] Which of the following set of the traits correctly represent the features of semi-dwarf varieties developed by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug?
1 Better crop production and lodging resistance
2 Adapted to local climatic conditions and lodging resistance
3 High yielding, adapted to local climatic conditions, lodging resistance
4 Lodging resistance and better crop yield
Explanation:
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug developed high yielding semi-dwarf wheat varieties that were adapted to the local climatic conditions and were resistant to lodging.
NCERT
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
262443
Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug was the director of Wheat Program at _____________ and developed semidwarf varieties of wheat.
1 Center for Plant Breeding and Genetics
2 Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding
3 Centro Internationale de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo
4 International Centre for Plant Breeding Education and Research
Explanation:
Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug developed the semi-dwarf wheat varieties at Centro Internationale de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo (CIMMYT), Mexico which is also known as International Centre for Wheat and Maize Improvement.
