NPSS_MCQs.pdf

MCQs on National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) 1. What is the primary purpose of the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)? A. To monitor and control pesticide use in agriculture B. To provide early warnings of pest outbreaks to farmers C. To regulate the import and export of agricultural p...

MCQs on National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) 1. What is the primary purpose of the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)? A. To monitor and control pesticide use in agriculture B. To provide early warnings of pest outbreaks to farmers C. To regulate the import and export of agricultural products D. To enhance soil fertility through chemical adjustments Answer: B 2. Which technology is prominently used in NPSS for detecting and monitoring pest levels? A. Remote sensing satellites B. Manual field surveys C. Drone imagery D. AI-based image analysis Answer: C 3. Which type of chemical does NPSS primarily monitor for its impact on pest control? A. Herbicides B. Fungicides C. Insecticides D. Biopesticides Answer: C 4. How does NPSS help in reducing the use of chemicals in agriculture? A. By banning chemical use in farming B. By promoting organic farming techniques exclusively C. By enabling targeted pesticide application through precise pest data D. By subsidizing chemical fertilizers Answer: C 5. What feature of NPSS allows for real-time pest activity monitoring? A. Integration with national weather services B. Live video feeds from drones C. GPS tracking of pests D. Mobile app updates for farmers Answer: D 6. Which organization is primarily responsible for implementing NPSS in India? A. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) B. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare C. Department of Biotechnology D. National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) Answer: A 7. What is a key benefit of NPSS in terms of environmental impact? A. It completely eliminates the need for irrigation. B. It reduces pesticide runoff into rivers and groundwater. C. It increases the use of non-renewable resources. D. It promotes the use of genetically modified crops. Answer: B 8. How does NPSS contribute to sustainable agriculture practices? A. By enforcing strict crop rotation mandates B. By encouraging the use of traditional pest control methods C. By providing data for precise and minimal use of pest control chemicals D. By requiring all farms to be certified organic Answer: C