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[#241] STP technique is used in (Spaced Transplanting technique)
Correct Answer

(B) Sugarcane

Explanation

Solution: STP is Spaced Transplanting Technique used in sugarcane for synchronization of tillering and quick seed multiplication of sugarcane. It increases the seed multiplication ratio from 1 : 10 to 1 : 40. It has contributed to the fast spreading of newly evolved varieties in several places.

[#242] The difference of average annual rainfall of the world & India is
Correct Answer

(A) 194 mm

Explanation

Solution: The average annual rainfall of India is 1160 mm as per the data of 2021. The annual average rainfall of the world is 990 mm as per the data of 2021. Therefore the difference in average rainfall will be 1160 − 990 = 170 mm (194 is near then it can be considered)

[#243] The "Waterman of India"
Correct Answer

(D) Rajendra Singh

Explanation

Solution: Rajendra Singh , an Indian water conservationist and environmentalist from Alwar, Rajasthan is known as the "Waterman of India”. He won the Magsaysay award, in 2001 and Stockholm water price in 2015. He is the founder of an NGO "Tarun Bharat Sangh" which works for water management in the semi-arid areas of Rajasthan which lies near that dessert.

[#244] Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner and Maharana Partap Agricultural university Udaipur were established in
Correct Answer

(B) 1987 and 1999, respectively

Explanation

Solution: Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner was established in 1987. Raksha Pal Singh is the latest appointed Vice chancellor of the university. Maharana Pratap Agriculture University Udaipur was established in the year 1999. It is the second Agricultural University of the state, came into existence on 1 st November 1999 by bifurcation of the Rajasthan agricultural university.

[#245] Residue Burning was banned in 5 states by the agency
Correct Answer

(B) National Green Tribunal

Explanation

Solution: Crop residue in the field after harvesting is burnt to prepare land for the next cultivation. It is the most inexpensive and effective method to remove excess residue to facilitate timely planting and also to control pests and weeds. But the burning of crop residue is banned in 5 neighboring states of Delhi-NCR by agency National Green Tribunal in an order passed on 10 th December 2015 directed and prohibited agricultural residue burning in any parts of Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh to avoid air pollution in the city.