2426: National Agriculture Insurance Scheme replacing Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme was introduced in the year
(a) 1997
(b) 1998
(c) 1999
(d) 2000
2427: Government of India encourages the cultivation of 'sea buckthorn'. What is the importance of this plant?
1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification.
2. It is a rich source of biodiesel.
3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes.
4. Its timber is of great commercial value.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2428: During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid
(a) In cash or kind.
(b) Only in cash.
(c) Only in kind.
(d) By the zamindar on behalf of the peasants
2429: Which of the following gives Global Gender Gap Index ranking to the countries of the world?
(a) World Economic Forum
(b) UN Human Rights Council
(c) UN Women
(d) World Health Organization
2430: Which bacterial strain, developed from natural isolates by genetic manipulations, can be used for treating oil spills ?
(a) Agrobacterium
(b) Pseudomonas
(c) Nitrosomonas
(d) Clostridium