Agricultural Technology and Innovation — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act (PPV&FRA), 2001, is/are correct? 1. It provides for the protection of plant breeders' rights. 2. It allows farmers to save, use, sow, resow, exchange, share, or sell farm produce including seed of a protected variety. 3. Genetically Modified (GM) plant varieties are exclusively protected under this Act, not under the Indian Patents Act, 1970. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the e-NAM platform: 1. It aims to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities. 2. It facilitates online trading of agricultural produce, reducing intermediaries. 3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following technologies are considered part of 'Precision Farming'? 1. Variable Rate Technology (VRT) 2. Global Positioning System (GPS) 3. Remote Sensing (using drones/satellites) 4. Traditional flood irrigation Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following are objectives of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)? 1. Promoting climate-smart agriculture practices. 2. Enhancing water use efficiency through micro-irrigation. 3. Improving soil health management. 4. Providing direct income support to farmers. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following statements best describes the 'Technology Adoption Pyramid' in Indian agriculture, as per Vyyuha's analysis?