IBPS PO General Awareness: Agriculture and Allied Sectors questions with solutions

Q1. According to the APEDA Report 2011–16, which of the following commodities saw the maximum export in terms of volume?

1. Basmati rice
2. Buffalo meat
3. Non-Basmati rice
4. Fruits and vegetables

Answer: Buffalo meat

APEDA data for 2011–16 shows that buffalo meat had the highest export volume among the given commodities. It is a major export item in terms of quantity. Therefore, the correct answer is Buffalo meat.

Q2. According to the advance estimates of 2019–20, what is the amount of horticulture production in India?

1. 213.33 million tonnes
2. 313.35 million tonnes
3. 125.25 million tonnes
4. 325.45 million tonnes

Answer: 213.33 million tonnes

As per the advance estimates for 2019–20, India’s horticulture production was 213.33 million tonnes. This is a standard factual question from agriculture statistics.

Q3. What is the rearing period of prawns in monoculture freshwater prawn culture?

1. 6-8 months
2. 9-11 months
3. 3-4 months
4. 5-6 months

Answer: 6-8 months

In monoculture freshwater prawn culture, prawns generally require about 6 to 8 months to reach harvest size. This is the standard rearing period asked in such general awareness questions.