| What is the primary medium of agriculture that needs protection from soil erosion? | the primary medium of agriculture, which is to be protected from soil erosion due to runoff water | Fertile soil is the primary medium of agriculture, which is to be protected from soil erosion due to runoff water. In view of this, | 16 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agri_e_pn_2022_23.pdf | Fertile soil is the primary medium of agriculture, which is to be protected from soil erosion due to runoff water. | 113 | page=113,block=6 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Uzhavar Sandhai Scheme introduced in 1999? | a novel initiative launched during the year 1999 by the Chief Minister Muthamizh Aringnar Dr | AGRI BUSINESS ACTIVITIES 7.2.1. Uzhavar Sandhai Uzhavar Sandhai Scheme is a novel initiative launched during the year 1999 by the Chief Minister Muthamizh Aringnar Dr. Kalaignar to enable the farmers to sell their vegetables and fruits directly to the consumers without intermediaries and get a better price. | 74 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agri_e_pn_2022_23.pdf | Uzhavar Sandhai Uzhavar Sandhai Scheme is a novel initiative launched during the year 1999 by the Chief Minister Muthamizh Aringnar Dr. | 184 | page=184,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What benefits does vermicompost provide to horticulture crops? | increasing the organic matter content, water holding capacity, microbial activity in the soil thereby improving the growth of plants | Snake Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ribbed Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Ash Gourd, Moringa, Cluster beans, Lablab, Peas, Beans, vegetable cowpea, Potato, seed tubers etc., in State Horticulture Farms. Palmyrah being the “State Tree of Tamil Nadu” is grown in all types of soil and adverse conditions like cyclones, gale wind and drought. Considering the acute necessity of Palmyrah trees, during 2021-22, One lakh number of Palmyrah seedlings are being produced in State Horticulture Farms. 2.3.1.1: Vermicompost production Vermicompost increases the yield potential of Horticulture crops by increasing the organic matter content, water holding capacity, microbial activity in the soil thereby improving the growth of plants. During the year 2021-22 around 823 Metric Tonnes of vermicompost were produced in State Horticulture Farms and distributed to farmers. | 575 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agri_e_pn_2022_23.pdf | 2.3.1.1: Vermicompost production Vermicompost increases the yield potential of Horticulture crops by increasing the organic matter content, water holding capacity, microbial activity in the soil thereby improving the growth of plants. |
| What is Agmark in the context of agricultural products in India? | a quality certification mark on agricultural products in India | This scheme is a voluntary one to provide unadulterated food products to the consumers. To ensure the quality, 30 State Agmark Grading Laboratories (SAGL) and one Principal Laboratory are functioning in Tamil Nadu. Agmark is a quality certification mark on agricultural products in India and it is legally enforced by the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act of 1937 (amended in 1986) by Directorate of Marketing and Inspection of Union Government. Presently, Agmark standards cover quality specifications for 230 commodities. During 2021-22, totally, 35.65 lakh quintals of agricultural commodities were graded and grading charges of Rs.92.34 lakh have been collected as State revenue. The Scheme will be continued during the year 2022-23. 7. | 225 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agri_e_pn_2022_23.pdf | Agmark is a quality certification mark on agricultural products in India and it is legally enforced by the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act of 1937 (amended in 1986) by Directorate of Marketing and Inspection of Union Government. | 197 | page=197,block=4 |
| What is one of the objectives of the project related to climate change? | To adapt to the adverse impact of climate change through soil and water conservation. | 1. To adapt to the adverse impact of climate change through soil and water conservation. 2. To ensure sustainable livelihoods through promotion of crop diversification and alternate livelihoods. 3. To build capacities of the community to adapt to the climate changes. | 3 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agri_e_pn_2022_23.pdf | 1. To adapt to the adverse impact of climate change through soil and water conservation. 2. | 225 | page=225,block=5 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the full form of WDC - PMKSY 2.0? | Watershed Development Component - Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana | 8. Tamil Nadu Watershed Development Agency (TAWDEVA) 8.1. The Tamil Nadu Watershed Development Agency was established in 2002 and registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975 with the objective of developing wastelands through participatory watershed development. Subsequently, a State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) was constituted in TAWDEVA in 2009. All watershed programmes in the State like Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP), Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP), National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA) and Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) were implemented under the control of TAWDEVA. the following Watershed Development Programmes are implemented by Tamil Nadu Watershed Development Agency 1. Watershed Development Component - Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2. (WDC - PMKSY 2.0) | 775 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agri_e_pn_2022_23.pdf | the following Watershed Development Programmes are implemented by Tamil Nadu Watershed Development Agency 1. Watershed Development Component - Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2. | 215 |
| What is the function of the 'Tamil Man Valam' Portal? | to facilitate the farmers to know the soil fertility status of their cultivable lands and obtain Soil Health Card | ensure cultivation again by 3,37,043 farmers in an area of 4,44,988 acre damaged due to North East Monsoon rainfall last year. The various noble schemes announced in the first Agricultural Budget are being implemented to encourage the farmers who are taking up Agriculture relentlessly. The second Agricultural Budget has been introduced with focus towards Digital Agriculture and emerging technologies in order to cope up with the advancement in technology. “Tamil Man Valam” Portal is to be introduced to facilitate the farmers to know the soil fertility status of their cultivable lands and obtain Soil Health Card. The transactions that started with barter system have now become cashless. In this era, cashless transaction will be implemented to facilitate the farmers to get inputs with ease. | 504 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agri_e_pn_2022_23.pdf | “Tamil Man Valam” Portal is to be introduced to facilitate the farmers to know the soil fertility status of their cultivable lands and obtain Soil Health Card. | 8 | page=8,block=1 |
| What is the function of the two Electrical Loggers hired out by the Agricultural Engineering Department? | analyzing the quantity and quality of ground water | shallow depth areas of Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts are hired out by the Agricultural Engineering Department for the benefit of the farmers. Further, in Agricultural Engineering Department, various Minor Irrigation Machinery like 19 Hand Boring sets for sinking of shallow tube wells, eight Rock Blasting Units for deepening of open wells as well as for blasting and removing rock out crops in farm lands, 21 Digital Resistivity Meters for assessing the lithology and for exploring ground water availability for drilling tube wells, bore wells and two Electrical Loggers for analyzing the quantity and quality of ground water, are hired out at nominal hire charges fixed by the Government. | 610 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agri_e_pn_2022_23.pdf | Further, in Agricultural Engineering Department, various Minor Irrigation Machinery like 19 Hand Boring sets for sinking of shallow tube wells, eight Rock Blasting Units for deepening of open wells as well as for blasting and removing rock out crops in farm lands, 21 Digital Resistivity Meters for assessing the lithology and for exploring ground water availability for drilling tube wells, bore wells and two Electrical Loggers for analyzing the quantity and quality of ground water, are hired out at nominal hire charges fixed by the Government. |
| What is the goal of the Crop Insurance Scheme? | to compensate the farmers for the crop yield loss due to natural calamities | Crop Insurance Scheme is being implemented to compensate the farmers for the crop yield loss due to natural calamities. During 2021-2022, Tamil Nadu resorted to Co-Insurance model of 80:20 proportionate sharing of risks between the State and insurance companies. The scheme was implemented in | 43 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agri_e_pn_2022_23.pdf | Crop Insurance Scheme is being implemented to compensate the farmers for the crop yield loss due to natural calamities. | 51 | page=51,block=5 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the main objective of the State Horticulture Farms? | timely production and distribution of quality, pedigree planting materials at a reasonable price to the farmers | The main objective of the State Horticulture Farms is timely production and distribution of quality, pedigree planting materials at a reasonable price to the farmers. These farms also serve as “Model Demonstration Farms” and disseminate latest technologies to the farmers. Further, the farms provide employment opportunities to the landless laborers. During the year 2021-22, 37.28 crore planting materials were produced in State Horticulture Farms and Parks & Gardens and distributed to farmers. This includes 25.37 crore of pro tray seedlings of flowers and vegetables. It is programmed to produce 40.9 crore numbers of planting materials in the year 2022-23. During 2021-22, 328 Metric Tonnes of truthfully labelled vegetable seeds were produced and were distributed as seed kit pockets, Vegetable seed kit and Vegetable Garden kits, under various schemes. | 54 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/pdf/agri_e_pn_2022_23.pdf | The main objective of the State Horticulture Farms is timely production and distribution of quality, pedigree planting materials at a reasonable price to the farmers. |