1. The correct option is (B). The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchaee Yojana (PMKSY) focuses on improving irrigation facilities, ensuring water for every field (“Har Khet Ko Pani”) and promoting efficient water management through techniques like drip and sprinkler irrigation. It encourages sustainable waterRead more

    The correct option is (B). The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchaee Yojana (PMKSY) focuses on improving irrigation facilities, ensuring water for every field (“Har Khet Ko Pani”) and promoting efficient water management through techniques like drip and sprinkler irrigation. It encourages sustainable water conservation, boosts farm productivity and reduces farmers’ dependency on unpredictable rainfall for agricultural growth.

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  2. The correct answer is (b) Punjab and Western Uttar Pradesh. These regions face severe groundwater depletion due to the overuse of tube wells for irrigation of water-intensive crops such as paddy and sugarcane. Continuous pumping has led to falling water tables, reduced water quality and long-term enRead more

    The correct answer is (b) Punjab and Western Uttar Pradesh. These regions face severe groundwater depletion due to the overuse of tube wells for irrigation of water-intensive crops such as paddy and sugarcane. Continuous pumping has led to falling water tables, reduced water quality and long-term environmental imbalance, making groundwater management a critical challenge in these areas.

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  3. The correct answer is (b) Madhya Pradesh, which has the largest percentage of land under permanent forest in India. The state possesses vast forest resources, providing habitat for diverse flora and fauna. It is home to famous national parks such as Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Pench, contributing signifiRead more

    The correct answer is (b) Madhya Pradesh, which has the largest percentage of land under permanent forest in India. The state possesses vast forest resources, providing habitat for diverse flora and fauna. It is home to famous national parks such as Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Pench, contributing significantly to biodiversity conservation, timber resources and ecological balance in the country.

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  4. Landslides in Kalimpong district due to heavy rainfall led to severe damage to homes, roads and agricultural land, forcing residents along the Teesta River to relocate. The most significant indirect consequence is the displacement of people and loss of property, resulting in economic hardship, emotiRead more

    Landslides in Kalimpong district due to heavy rainfall led to severe damage to homes, roads and agricultural land, forcing residents along the Teesta River to relocate. The most significant indirect consequence is the displacement of people and loss of property, resulting in economic hardship, emotional distress and disruption of local livelihoods and community stability. Correct Option: (b) Displacement of people and property damage

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  5. The states of Haryana and Punjab are known for their intensive use of fertilisers, pesticides and insecticides to boost crop yields, especially wheat and rice. These practices began during the Green Revolution and have resulted in soil fertility loss, groundwater contamination and long-term ecologicRead more

    The states of Haryana and Punjab are known for their intensive use of fertilisers, pesticides and insecticides to boost crop yields, especially wheat and rice. These practices began during the Green Revolution and have resulted in soil fertility loss, groundwater contamination and long-term ecological imbalance, making them leading examples of agricultural chemical overuse in India. Correct Option: (B) Haryana and Punjab.

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