Answer: A
Explanation
● Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) are agricultural extension centers in India that play a crucial role in disseminating agricultural knowledge, innovations, and technologies to farmers.
● Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is responsible for the establishment and management of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in India. Hence, option A is correct.
Explanation
● Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) are agricultural extension centers in India that play a crucial role in disseminating agricultural knowledge, innovations, and technologies to farmers.
● Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is responsible for the establishment and management of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in India. Hence, option A is correct.
5. Consider the following statements about Turmeric.
1) It is native to Africa.
2) India is the largest producer of turmeric in the world.
1) It is native to Africa.
2) India is the largest producer of turmeric in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
9%
A. 1 only
65%
B. 2 only
22%
C. Both 1 and 2
4%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: B
Explanation
● Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is native to Southeast Asia and is grown commercially in the
region, primarily in India. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
● Turmeric can be grown in diverse tropical conditions from sea level to 1500 m above
sea level, at a temperature range of 20-35° C with an annual rainfall of 1500 mm or
more, under rainfed or irrigated conditions.
● Though it can be grown on different types of soils, it thrives best in well-drained sandy or
clay loam soils with a pH range of 4.5-7.5 with good organic status.
Turmeric in India
● India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric in the world. More
than 30 varieties of Turmeric are grown in India and it is grown in over 20 states in the
country. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
● The largest producing states of Turmeric are Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and
Tamil Nadu.
● India has more than 62% share of world trade in turmeric. During 2022-23, 1.5 lakh tonnes of turmeric and turmeric products valued at 207.45 million USD was exported.
● The leading export markets for Indian Turmeric are Bangladesh, UAE, USA and Malaysia. With the focused activities of the Board, it is expected that turmeric exports will
reach USD 1 Billion by 2030.
Explanation
● Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is native to Southeast Asia and is grown commercially in the
region, primarily in India. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
● Turmeric can be grown in diverse tropical conditions from sea level to 1500 m above
sea level, at a temperature range of 20-35° C with an annual rainfall of 1500 mm or
more, under rainfed or irrigated conditions.
● Though it can be grown on different types of soils, it thrives best in well-drained sandy or
clay loam soils with a pH range of 4.5-7.5 with good organic status.
Turmeric in India
● India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric in the world. More
than 30 varieties of Turmeric are grown in India and it is grown in over 20 states in the
country. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
● The largest producing states of Turmeric are Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and
Tamil Nadu.
● India has more than 62% share of world trade in turmeric. During 2022-23, 1.5 lakh tonnes of turmeric and turmeric products valued at 207.45 million USD was exported.
● The leading export markets for Indian Turmeric are Bangladesh, UAE, USA and Malaysia. With the focused activities of the Board, it is expected that turmeric exports will
reach USD 1 Billion by 2030.
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With reference to the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), consider the following statements:
1. CEPA negotiations aim to cover trade in goods, trade in services, investment, and
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2. Oman is India’s largest trading partner in the Gulf region.
3. The proposed CEPA is expected to facilitate greater Indian access to Oman's energy
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1. CEPA negotiations aim to cover trade in goods, trade in services, investment, and
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2. Oman is India’s largest trading partner in the Gulf region.
3. The proposed CEPA is expected to facilitate greater Indian access to Oman's energy
sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Poll
51%
1 and 3 only
17%
1 only
13%
2 and 3 only
19%
1, 2 and 3 only
Answer: (A)
Statement 1 is correct: CEPAs are comprehensive and include goods, services, investment,
and trade facilitation.
Statement 2 is incorrect: UAE and Saudi Arabia rank higher than Oman in India’s Gulf
trade.
Statement 3 is correct: Energy cooperation is a key component of India - Oman economic
relations.
Statement 1 is correct: CEPAs are comprehensive and include goods, services, investment,
and trade facilitation.
Statement 2 is incorrect: UAE and Saudi Arabia rank higher than Oman in India’s Gulf
trade.
Statement 3 is correct: Energy cooperation is a key component of India - Oman economic
relations.
With reference to the SHANTI Bill, 2025, consider the following statements:
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2. It repeals the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and replaces it with a new regulatory framework.
3. Nuclear safety principles under the Bill continue to be governed by the doctrine of “safety first, production next”.
1. The Bill accords statutory status to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
2. It repeals the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and replaces it with a new regulatory framework.
3. Nuclear safety principles under the Bill continue to be governed by the doctrine of “safety first, production next”.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Anonymous Poll
14%
1 and 2 only
36%
1 and 3 only
18%
2 and 3 only
33%
1, 2 and 3