NABARD Grade A & B Exam 2021 : Agriculture & Rural Development Questions | Set-14

Correct Answer – B. Sandy soil

Explanation: Sandy soils can hold less water than soils with a fine texture. Irrigation frequency is usually higher in sandy soils and, as a result, leaching of nutrients is stronger. Therefore, splitting fertilizer application in sandy soils is necessary.

Correct Answer – D. All of these

Correct Answer – D. Azospirilium

Explanation: Azospirillum inoculations are recommended mainly for sorghum, millets, maize, sugarcane and wheat.

Correct Answer – A. Alluvial soil

Explanation: Alluvial soils are by far the largest and the most important soil group of India.

Correct Answer – D. 2023

Explanation:  Food and Agriculture Organization endorses India’s proposal for an International Year of Millets. The FAO Committee on Agriculture (COAG) forum accepted the proposals for an International Year of Millets and slotted it for 2023.

Correct Answer – A. 1957

Correct Answer – C. B.Sivaraman Committee

Explanation: NABARD was established on the recommendations of B.Sivaraman Committee, (by Act 61, 1981 of Parliament) on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981. It replaced the Agricultural Credit Department (ACD) and Rural Planning and Credit Cell (RPCC) of Reserve Bank of India, and Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation (ARDC). It is one of the premier agencies providing developmental credit in rural areas. NABARD is India’s specialized bank for Agriculture and Rural Development in India.

Correct Answer – A. 100%

Explanation: The Reserve Bank has exited the National Housing Bank (NHB) and the National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD), by selling its entire stakes to government for Rs 1,450 crore and Rs 20 crore, respectively, making them fully government owned.

Correct Answer – A. Mango

Correct Answer: A. It is also known as composite fixation of nitrogen