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What percentage of people in the country are still below the poverty line?
What percentage of people in the country are still below the poverty line?
- 40% (correct)
- 50%
- 20%
- 30%
What is the effect of high yielding varieties on the soil?
What is the effect of high yielding varieties on the soil?
- It has no effect on the soil
- It makes the soil more resistant to pests
- It causes soil salinity and damage to physical structure of soil (correct)
- It increases the fertility of the soil
Why is it essential to conserve groundwater?
Why is it essential to conserve groundwater?
- To reduce the consumption of surface water
- To reduce the demand for industrial effluents
- To increase the use of chemical fertilizers
- To maintain the quality of water in rivers and other water bodies (correct)
What is the relationship between poverty and environment degradation?
What is the relationship between poverty and environment degradation?
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What is the effect of large irrigation projects on forests?
What is the effect of large irrigation projects on forests?
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What is the primary reason for pollution of surface water?
What is the primary reason for pollution of surface water?
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Why is it necessary to develop strategies for conservation of water?
Why is it necessary to develop strategies for conservation of water?
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What is the role of forests in relation to rivers?
What is the role of forests in relation to rivers?
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What is the impact of environment degradation on the poor?
What is the impact of environment degradation on the poor?
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What is the main challenge in terms of agricultural growth?
What is the main challenge in terms of agricultural growth?
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