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Improving Cotton Cultivation in India

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What is the productivity yield of cotton per hectare in India?

600 kgs

800 kgs

447 kgs (correct)

1,065 kgs

What is the core reason identified by the committee for India's low productivity yield in cotton cultivation?

Lack of skilled labor

Climate change

High cost of seeds

Outdated Bt seed technology (correct)

What recommendation did the parliamentary standing committee make to address India's low productivity of cotton per hectare?

Develop new varieties of cotton seeds adaptive to soil and climate (correct)

Increase the cost of seeds

Implement more efficient irrigation systems

Change cotton cultivation locations

Which country has the highest productivity yield of cotton per hectare in the world?

USA Signup and view all the answers

What type of seeds does the committee suggest India needs urgently for its cotton cultivation?

Adaptive/suitable seeds for soil and climate Signup and view all the answers

'Bt seed technology' mentioned in the text refers to:

'Bacterial toxin' seed technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern raised about genetically modified seeds in the text?

The annual cost burden on farmers Signup and view all the answers

According to the committee, what needs to be done to support farmers in seed procurement?

Provide financial support for quality seed procurement Signup and view all the answers

What concern does the committee have about the exemption of cotton imports from customs duties?

It may lead to an influx of cheap cotton from other countries Signup and view all the answers

What measure does the committee suggest to protect cotton farmers from the impact of cheap imports?

Ensure assured procurement at remunerative prices for farmers Signup and view all the answers

Why does buying genetically modified seeds lead farmers into a cycle of debt according to the text?

As the costs add up without a significant increase in yield Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key suggestions made by the committee regarding the Ministry of Textiles?

To ensure remunerative prices for cotton farmers Signup and view all the answers