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Who is the highest level QC officer in the Zonal Office?
Who is the highest level QC officer in the Zonal Office?
Which office is responsible for covering one or more revenue districts?
Which office is responsible for covering one or more revenue districts?
What qualification is required for the Technical cadre in the QC department?
What qualification is required for the Technical cadre in the QC department?
Who is the technical head of the Depots office?
Who is the technical head of the Depots office?
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Where is the Institute of Food Security (IFS) Lab currently being upgraded to?
Where is the Institute of Food Security (IFS) Lab currently being upgraded to?
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What is the role of the AGM (QC) in the Divisional Office?
What is the role of the AGM (QC) in the Divisional Office?
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According to the categorization of wheat, which category is considered the 'higher category'?
According to the categorization of wheat, which category is considered the 'higher category'?
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What is the maximum percentage of weeviled grains allowed for wheat to be categorized as 'A' category?
What is the maximum percentage of weeviled grains allowed for wheat to be categorized as 'A' category?
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How are the percentages of weeviled grains determined for wheat?
How are the percentages of weeviled grains determined for wheat?
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What can be done with wheat categorized as 'C' and 'D' category?
What can be done with wheat categorized as 'C' and 'D' category?
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According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) limits, which categories of wheat can be issued to state governments under welfare schemes?
According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) limits, which categories of wheat can be issued to state governments under welfare schemes?
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What happens to wheat with more than 10% weeviled grains?
What happens to wheat with more than 10% weeviled grains?
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According to the schedule, what is the maximum permissible limit of foreign matter in Fair Average Quality (FAQ) barley?
According to the schedule, what is the maximum permissible limit of foreign matter in Fair Average Quality (FAQ) barley?
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What is the maximum permissible moisture content for Fair Average Quality (FAQ) barley?
What is the maximum permissible moisture content for Fair Average Quality (FAQ) barley?
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What is the maximum permissible limit of poisonous weed seeds, including Dhatura and Akra (Vicia species), in Fair Average Quality (FAQ) barley?
What is the maximum permissible limit of poisonous weed seeds, including Dhatura and Akra (Vicia species), in Fair Average Quality (FAQ) barley?
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What is the maximum permissible limit of weevilled grains in Fair Average Quality (FAQ) barley?
What is the maximum permissible limit of weevilled grains in Fair Average Quality (FAQ) barley?
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What is the rate of cut for weevilled grains in Fair Average Quality (FAQ) barley?
What is the rate of cut for weevilled grains in Fair Average Quality (FAQ) barley?
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What is the charge for stocks of Fair Average Quality (FAQ) barley having live infestation?
What is the charge for stocks of Fair Average Quality (FAQ) barley having live infestation?
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According to the passage, what percentage of total food grains produced is lost due to unscientific storage, insects, rodents, and micro-organisms after harvesting?
According to the passage, what percentage of total food grains produced is lost due to unscientific storage, insects, rodents, and micro-organisms after harvesting?
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What percentage of post-harvest losses is caused by storage insects alone?
What percentage of post-harvest losses is caused by storage insects alone?
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What is the primary reason for insect pests infesting stored food grains?
What is the primary reason for insect pests infesting stored food grains?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major source of infestation?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major source of infestation?
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According to the passage, how many species of insects have been associated with stored grain products?
According to the passage, how many species of insects have been associated with stored grain products?
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What is the primary reason for economic losses caused by storage insect pests?
What is the primary reason for economic losses caused by storage insect pests?
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What is the purpose of allowing relaxation in uniform specifications for food grain procurement?
What is the purpose of allowing relaxation in uniform specifications for food grain procurement?
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What are the parameters for which relaxation is typically granted in uniform food grain specifications?
What are the parameters for which relaxation is typically granted in uniform food grain specifications?
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How are food grains procured under relaxed specifications (URS) handled differently?
How are food grains procured under relaxed specifications (URS) handled differently?
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What is the primary purpose of the PDS (Public Distribution System) specifications for food grains?
What is the primary purpose of the PDS (Public Distribution System) specifications for food grains?
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What is the main reason the government allows relaxation in uniform food grain specifications?
What is the main reason the government allows relaxation in uniform food grain specifications?
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