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Q :  

When is the Kharif crop sown?

(A) June-July

(B) October-November

(C) March-April

(D) November-December

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Kharif crops – The crops sown in June-July in the Indian subcontinent are called Kharif crops. These crops are harvested in October and November. These require high temperature and humidity at the time of sowing and dry environment at the time of ripening.

Main Kharif crops – Cotton, groundnut, paddy, millet, maize, sweet potato, urad, moong, moth cowpea (Chanwala), jowar, arhar, dhaincha, sugarcane, soybean, okra, sesame, guar, jute, flax etc.


Q :  

Which of the following terms is associated with the production of honey?

(A) Apiculture

(B) Silviculture

(C) Horticulture

(D) Sericulture

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Apiculture: The rearing of honey bees for the synthesis of honey and bees wax by humans is called apiculture. The word apiculture is derived from the Latin word 'apis', which means bee.


Q :  

Find the following statements Which is INCORRECT?

(A) The Reserve Bank of India commenced operations on 1 April 1935.

(B) The Reserve Bank served as the central bank of Pakistan up to April 1947.

(C) The Reserve Bank of India was set up on the basis of the recommendations of the Hilton Young Commission.

(D) The Reserve Bank of India was nationalised in 1949.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The correct answer is The Reserve Bank served as the central bank of Pakistan up to April 1947. The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank of the country. It was established based on the recommendations of the "Hilton Young Commission".


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