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[#581] What is the approximate average annual water availability of India?
Correct Answer

(D) 1850 Billion cubic Meter (BCM)

Explanation

Solution: The approximate average annual water availability in India is 1850 Billion cubic Meters (BCM). It is the average annual water resource of the 20 basins of the country. India receives nearly 4% of the global rainfall and ranks 133 in the world in terms of water availability per person per annum.

[#582] The optimum seed rate for normal shown crop of lentil is (Kilogram/hectare)
Correct Answer

(C) 30 - 40

Explanation

Solution: The optimum seed rate for a normal sown crop of lentils is 30 - 40 kilogram/hectare. However, it depends on the quality of seed, nutrient supply, irrigation, and other basic parameters of agriculture. Lentil is a legume crop and its seed is edible.

[#583] The Indian Institute of Pulse Research (IIPR) is located at
Correct Answer

(A) Kanpur

Explanation

Solution: IIPR is the Indian Institute of Pulses Research located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is a government institution established in 1983 by ICAR to carry out basic strategic and applied research on major pulse crops. It aims to develop appropriate production and protection technologies and pulse research.

[#584] Percent content of sulphur in single super phosphate is
Correct Answer

(B) 12%

Explanation

Solution: SSP or Single Super Phosphate is the cheapest fertilizer available in the market as a source of phosphorus. It contains 3 major essential plant nutrients that are Phosphorus (14.5%), Sulphur (12%) and Calcium (21%) along with traces of other micronutrients.

[#585] Operation Flood I was launched during
Correct Answer

(B) 1970

Explanation

Solution: Operation flood was the world's largest dairy development program and a landmark project of India's National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). It was launched on 13 th January 1970 by Dr. Verghese Kurien, the chairman and founder of Amul. This operation lead to the white Revolution and transformed India from a Milk deficient nation to the world's largest milk producer.