Q41. What is the primary focus of the Black Revolution in India?
a) Poultry
b) Fisheries
c) Horticulture
d) Petroleum
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Correct Answer: d) Petroleum
Explanation: The primary focus of the Black Revolution in India is on the petroleum industry. It aims to increase petroleum production and reduce dependence on oil and petroleum imports.
Q42. The Grey Revolution in India primarily focused on:
a) Increasing wool production
b) Boosting fertilizer production
c) Enhancing milk production
d) Improving fish production
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Correct Answer: b) Boosting fertilizer production
Explanation: The Grey Revolution in India primarily focused on boosting fertilizer production to enhance agricultural productivity. It aimed to address the drawbacks of the Green Revolution and improve land productivity through increased fertilizer output.
Q43. The Grey Revolution in India began in:
a) 1950
b) 1960
c) 1970
d) 1980
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Correct Answer: b) 1960
Explanation: The Grey Revolution in India began in the 1960s, following the Green Revolution. It aimed to increase fertilizer production to boost land productivity and address the negative effects of the Green Revolution.
Q44. Which of the following is NOT a strategy applied in the Grey Revolution?
a) Diversification of livestock, horticulture, aquaculture, pulses, and oilseeds
b) Bridging yield gaps and accelerating productivity and growth
c) Climate Smart Agriculture implementation
d) Increasing pesticide usage
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Correct Answer: d) Increasing pesticide usage
Explanation: The Grey Revolution focuses on strategies such as diversification of livestock, horticulture, aquaculture, pulses, and oilseeds; bridging yield gaps and accelerating productivity and growth; and implementing Climate Smart Agriculture. It does not emphasize increasing pesticide usage.
Q45. The Grey Revolution is associated with the mal effects of which revolution?
a) Green Revolution
b) White Revolution
c) Blue Revolution
d) Red Revolution
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Correct Answer: a) Green Revolution
Explanation: The Grey Revolution is associated with the mal effects of the Green Revolution, which involved excessive use of chemical fertilizers. The Grey Revolution aimed to address these issues by increasing fertilizer production and improving land productivity.
Q46. Which of the following is a significant impact of the Grey Revolution on Indian agriculture?
a) Increase in milk production
b) Improvement in the quality of animal feed
c) Increase in fish production
d) Increase in leather production
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Correct Answer: b) Improvement in the quality of animal feed
Explanation: One of the significant impacts of the Grey Revolution on Indian agriculture is the improvement in the quality of animal feed. The use of modern feed technologies, such as silage and mixed feed, has led to better nutrition for livestock, resulting in better health and increased productivity.
Q47. The Black Revolution in India is related to:
a) Coal production
b) Petroleum production
c) Leather production
d) Seed production
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Correct Answer: b) Petroleum production
Explanation: The Black Revolution in India is related to petroleum production. It focuses on increasing the production and refining of petroleum products to meet the growing energy demands of the country and reduce dependence on imported oil.
Q48. Which of the following organizations is responsible for the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in India?
a) ONGC
b) IOCL
c) BPCL
d) HPCL
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Correct Answer: a) ONGC
Explanation: The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is the primary organization responsible for the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in India. It is a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and plays a crucial role in the Black Revolution.
Q49. Which of the following is a significant achievement of the Black Revolution in India?
a) Reduction in oil imports
b) Increase in coal production
c) Increase in leather production
d) Increase in seed production
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Correct Answer: a) Reduction in oil imports
Explanation: A significant achievement of the Black Revolution in India is the reduction in oil imports. By increasing domestic petroleum production, India has been able to reduce its dependence on imported oil, thereby improving energy security and reducing the country’s trade deficit.