1. Which organization collaborated with the Government of Odisha to launch the ‘Compendium of Regenerative Agriculture’?
1) ICAR
2) ICRISAT
3) NABARD
4) FAO
2. Where was the International Symposium on Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods held?
1) New Delhi
2) Hyderabad
3) Bhubaneshwar
4) Mumbai
3. How many key principles of regenerative agriculture are outlined in the compendium?
1) Three
2) Four
3) Five
4) Six
4. Who is the Principal Secretary of Agriculture mentioned in the passage?
1) Krishna Ella
2) M Raghunandan Rao
3) Arabinda K Padhee
4) None of these
5. How many attendees were present at the symposium?
1) 200
2) 300
3) Over 400
4) 500
6. Which industry confederation engaged with ICRISAT for collaboration?
1) FICCI
2) CII
3) ASSOCHAM
4) NASSCOM
7. What are the dual risks faced by farmers according to Krishna Ella?
1) Climate and Weather
2) Supply and Demand
3) Production and Marketing
4) Finance and Labor
8. What is ICRISAT’s primary focus area?
1) Tropical Agriculture
2) Semi-Arid Tropics
3) Humid Regions
4) Coastal Areas
9. Which crops are specifically mentioned for regenerative agriculture scaling?
1) Rice and Wheat
2) Vegetables and Fruits
3) Millets, Pulses, and Oilseeds
4) Cotton and Sugarcane
10. What aspect did M Raghunandan Rao emphasize?
1) Organic Farming
2) Mechanisation
3) Irrigation
4) Crop Rotation
11. What is the capital city of Odisha?
1) Cuttack
2) Puri
3) Bhubaneshwar
4) Rourkela
12. What is carbon sequestration’s main benefit?
1) Increase Crop Yield
2) Improve Soil Fertility
3) Mitigate Climate Change
4) Enhance Water Retention
13. Which principle is NOT mentioned in the regenerative agriculture guidelines?
1) Minimising soil disturbance
2) Maintaining soil cover
3) Keeping living roots year-round
4) Using chemical fertilizers
14. What is Bhubaneshwar known for?
1) Industrial Hub
2) Historical Temples and Architecture
3) Beaches
4) Wildlife Sanctuaries
15. What type of farmers were emphasized in the sustainability discussions?
1) Large-scale farmers
2) Smallholder farmers
3) Corporate farmers
4) Contract farmers
16. Which state initiated the step towards sustainable agriculture?
1) Bihar
2) Odisha
3) Karnataka
4) Gujarat
17. What is the primary aim of the compendium’s principles?
1) Increase Production
2) Enhance Soil Health and Sustainability
3) Reduce Labor Costs
4) Maximize Profits
18. Who emphasized the dual risks faced by farmers?
1) Arabinda K Padhee
2) M Raghunandan Rao
3) Krishna Ella
4) None of these
19. What is the role of the compendium according to the passage?
1) Resource for scaling regenerative agriculture
2) Guide for chemical farming
3) Manual for irrigation
4) Handbook for marketing
20. Which company is Krishna Ella associated with?
1) ICRISAT
2) CII
3) Bharat Biotech
4) Not mentioned
21. What does the initiative aim to enhance?
1) Only crop production
2) Only farmer income
3) Agricultural practices and farmers’ livelihoods
4) Only marketing practices
22. Which aspect of farming was discussed regarding efficiency enhancement?
1) Irrigation
2) Mechanisation
3) Fertilization
4) Harvesting
23. What type of symposium was held in Bhubaneshwar?
1) Agricultural Technology
2) Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods
3) Organic Farming
4) Sustainable Development
24. What should be prioritized before sustainability according to Krishna Ella?
1) Technology
2) Farmers
3) Marketing
4) Production
25. What does ICRISAT research focus on?
1) Only rice and wheat
2) Only vegetables
3) Millets, pulses, and oilseeds
4) Only fruits