Q94. With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements:
At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market
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UPSC Prelims
Q93. With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct?
OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm
Q92. Consider the following minerals:
Bentonite
Chromite
Kyanite
Sillimanite
In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?
Q91. What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture?
Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible.
Efficient application of Rock Phosphate
Q90. In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture?
Crop diversification
Q89. With reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements:
A substantial saving in seed material
Q88. With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements:
Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible pumps
Q87. “The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days
(a) Cotton
(b) Jute
(c) Sugarcane
(d) Tea
Q86. With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements:
Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crop.
Q85. Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Social Cost of Carbon’? It is a measure, in monetary value, of the
(a) long-term damage