MCQ on Astronomy for ICAR-JEF, ICAR-SRF, ICAR-NET, IBPS-AFO/SO, Pre-PG, BHU Pre-PG, IFFCO-AGT, CCI, FCI, B.sc, M.sc, All Agriculture Competitive Exams.
1. What is the comparison made between ancient Indian and modern methods of weather
forecasting?
a) Modern methods are more accurate.
b) Ancient methods are more accurate.
c) Both methods are equally accurate.
d) There is no comparison between the two methods. – **Answer: b) Ancient methods are more accurate.** – Explanation: The text suggests that even today, village astrologers in India have a surprisingly high
percentage of correct weather predictions, indicating the effectiveness of ancient Indigenous
methods.
2. What is stated about the origin of modern scientific knowledge of weather forecasting?
a) It originated in India.
b) It originated in the West.
c) It originated recently.
d) It has been around since ancient times. – **Answer: c) It originated recently.** – Explanation: The text mentions that modern scientific knowledge of weather forecasting
originated recently.
3. How is meteorology viewed in India compared to the West?
a) It is viewed as an ancient science in India but new in the West.
b) It is viewed as a new science in India but ancient in the West.
c) It is viewed as ancient in both India and the West.
d) It is viewed as new in both India and the West. – **Answer: a) It is viewed as an ancient science in India but new in the West.** – Explanation: Meteorology is considered ancient in India but new in the West, according to the
text.
4. What are the two categories into which ancient/Indigenous methods of weather forecast are
broadly classified?
a) Northern and southern methods
b) Observational method and theoretical methods
c) Solar and lunar methods
d) Eastern and western methods
– **Answer: b) Observational method and theoretical methods** – Explanation: The ancient/Indigenous methods of weather forecasting are broadly classified into
observational method and theoretical methods.
5. What is involved in the observational method of weather forecast?
a) Computation of planetary positions
b) Study of solar ingress
c) Observing indicators
d) Conjunctions of stars and planets – **Answer: c) Observing indicators** – Explanation: The observational method involves observing indicators for weather prediction.
6. What is involved in the theoretical methods of weather forecast?
a) Observing indicators
b) Computation of planetary positions
c) Study of solar ingress
d) Conjunctions of stars and planets – **Answer: b) Computation of planetary positions** – Explanation: The theoretical methods involve computation of planetary positions and
conjunctions of stars and planets.
7. What is mentioned as not required for ancient/indigenous methods of weather forecast?
a) Observational data
b) Experience
c) Costly apparatus
d) Technological advancements – **Answer: c) Costly apparatus** – Explanation: Ancient/Indigenous methods of weather forecasting do not require costly apparatus,
according to the text.
8. Who are often mentioned as being surprisingly accurate in weather predictions even today?
a) Farmers
b) Scientists
c) Meteorologists
d) Village astrologers (pandits) – **Answer: d) Village astrologers (pandits)**
– Explanation: Village astrologers (pandits) are often mentioned as being surprisingly accurate in
weather predictions even today.
9. What is stated about the rules of meteorology according to the text?
a) They are complex and difficult to understand.
b) They are simple and easy to understand.
c) They are similar to modern scientific methods.
d) They are based on Western principles. – **Answer: b) They are simple and easy to understand.** – Explanation: The text mentions that the rules of meteorology are simple and easy to understand.
10. What is emphasized as enhancing the development of meteorology?
a) Technological advancements
b) Observations coupled with experience over centuries
c) Government funding
d) Foreign collaboration – **Answer: b) Observations coupled with experience over centuries** – Explanation: Observations coupled with experience over centuries are emphasized as enhancing
the development of meteorology.
11. What does the term “Panchang” refer to in Indian astronomy and astrology?
a) Five astrological signs
b) Five celestial bodies
c) Five body parts/limbs
d) Five planetary movements
**Answer: c) Five body parts/limbs**
Explanation: The term “Panchang” originates from the Sanskrit words ‘panch’ meaning ‘five’ and ‘ang’
meaning ‘body part/limb’, referring to the five elements of the calendar.
12. How many tithes are there in a lunar month?
a) 28
b) 29
c) 30
d) 31
**Answer: c) 30**
Explanation: There are a total of thirty tithis in a lunar month, with fifteen in each fortnight.
13. Which day of the week is known as “Ravivara”?
a) Sunday
b) Monday
c) Tuesday
d) Wednesday
**Answer: a) Sunday**
Explanation: “Ravivara” corresponds to Sunday in the Hindu calendar.
14. What is the significance of “Panchang” for astrologers?
a) It provides weather predictions
b) It guides farming activities
c) It is used for casting horoscopes and making predictions
d) It records astronomical phenomena
**Answer: c) It is used for casting horoscopes and making predictions**
Explanation: “Panchang” serves as a fundamental reference for astrologers to calculate and predict
various astrological events.
15. How many “varas” (weekdays) are there in the Hindu calendar?
a) Five
b) Six
c) Seven
d) Eight
**Answer: c) Seven**
Explanation: The Hindu calendar consists of seven “varas” or weekdays.
16. Which of the following is NOT one of the “varas” in the Hindu calendar?
a) Mangalavara
b) Budhavara
c) Suryavara
d) Shanivara
**Answer: c) Suryavara**
Explanation: “Suryavara” is not one of the weekday names in the Hindu calendar.
17. How is “Panchang” used as an astrological guide for farmers?
a) It provides agricultural techniques
b) It suggests seasonal activities
c) It predicts rainfall patterns
d) It advises on favorable times for farming activities
**Answer: d) It advises on favorable times for farming activities**
Explanation: Farmers consult the “Panchang” for auspicious timings to commence farming activities
based on astrological considerations.
18. What is the primary purpose of a classical Hindu almanac?
a) To record historical events
b) To predict natural disasters
c) To provide calendrical information and astrological guidance
d) To publish religious scriptures
**Answer: c) To provide calendrical information and astrological guidance**
Explanation: Classical Hindu almanacs, known as “Panchangs,” serve the purpose of providing both
calendrical information and astrological guidance.
19. Which language are classical Hindu almanacs typically written in?
a) English
b) Sanskrit
c) Hindi
d) Tamil
**Answer: b) Sanskrit**
Explanation: Classical Hindu almanacs are traditionally written in Sanskrit.
20. How often are classical Hindu almanacs published?
a) Monthly
b) Biannually
c) Annually
d) Once every ten years
**Answer: c) Annually**
Explanation: Classical Hindu almanacs are typically published yearly, providing updated calendrical
and astrological information for each year.
21. How many nakshatras are named according to the Yagataras?
a) Twelve
b) Twenty-seven
c) Thirty
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d) Fifty
**Answer: b) Twenty-seven**
Explanation: Nakshatras are twenty-seven equal parts of the ecliptic or solar path, each named
according to identifying stars.
22. How many yogas are there based on the joint motion of the sun and the moon covering the
space of a nakshatra?
a) Twelve
b) Twenty-seven
c) Thirty
d) Fifty
**Answer: b) Twenty-seven**
Explanation: There are twenty-seven yogas corresponding to the motion of the sun and the moon
within a nakshatra.
23. What does a karana represent in astrology?
a) A quarter of a lunar day
b) A third of a lunar day
c) Half of a lunar day
d) A full lunar day
**Answer: c) Half of a lunar day**
Explanation: A karana represents half of a lunar day or half-tithi in Vedic astrology.
24. Which of the following is NOT considered for astrological prediction?
a) Nakshatras
b) Rashi
c) Solar months
d) Wind patterns
**Answer: d) Wind patterns**
Explanation: While nakshatras, rashes, solar months, and other celestial bodies are considered for
astrological prediction, wind patterns are not typically part of astrological considerations.
25. What is the theoretical basis of weather forecasting according to ancient literature and
panchangs?
a) Cloud classification
b) Lunar phases
c) Solar eclipses
d) Ocean currents
**Answer: a) Cloud classification**
Explanation: According to ancient literature and pan changes, weather forecasting is based on cloud
formations and their characteristics.
26. How many days before the birth of clouds does garbhadharana, or the formation of clouds, take
place?
a) 100 days
b) 150 days
c) 195 days
d) 250 days
**Answer: c) 195 days**
Explanation: Garbhadharana, or the formation of clouds, takes place 195 days before their birth.
27. Which type of clouds dominate the year’s rainfall if Abartak is dominating?
a) Rain in certain places
b) Rain in all of the country
c) Very less rain
d) Abundant rain water
**Answer: a) Rain in certain places**
Explanation: If Abartak dominates, rain will be received in certain places in that year.
28. Which cloud classification typically gives rainfall to the earth?
a) Cirrostratus
b) Altostratus
c) Stratocumulus
d) Cumulonimbus
**Answer: d) Cumulonimbus**
Explanation: Cumulonimbus clouds typically give rainfall to the earth.
29. How is the overall rainfall of a particular year related to the ruling planet?
a) Directly proportional
b) Inversely proportional
c) No correlation
d) Linear correlation
**Answer: a) Directly proportional**
Explanation: According to the ruling planet of a year, the overall rainfall of that particular year
should be directly proportional.
30. How many rashes are there in the Zodiac belt?
a) Twelve
b) Twenty-seven
c) Thirty
d) Fifty
**Answer: a) Twelve**
Explanation: The Zodiac belt consists of twelve equal parts called rishis in Vedic astrology.
31. According to the data, which ruling planet indicates very heavy rainfall?
a) Sun
b) Moon
c) Mars
d) Jupiter
**Answer: b) Moon**
Explanation: The Moon indicates very heavy rainfall according to the provided data.
32. What type of rainfall is associated with the ruling planet Mercury?
a) Moderate
b) Very heavy
c) Scanty
d) Good
**Answer: d) Good**
Explanation: The ruling planet Mercury is associated with good rainfall.
33. Which ruling planet is linked with stormy wind and very low rainfall?
a) Jupiter
b) Saturn
c) Venus
d) Mars
**Answer: b) Saturn**
Explanation: Saturn is associated with very low rainfall and stormy wind according to the data.
34. Among the Nadi Siddhantas, which one involves the consideration of three different capsular
theories?
a) Dwinadi Charka
b) Trinadi Charka
c) Saptanadi charka
d) Panchanadi charka
**Answer: c) Saptanadi charka**
Explanation: Saptanadi charka involves the consideration of three different capsular theories for
predicting monsoon and its subsequent effects on weather.
35. How many Nadi Siddhantas are commonly known and considered by panchang makers for
predicting monsoon?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
**Answer: c) Three**
Explanation: Three Nadi Siddhantas, namely Dwinadi charka, Trinadi charka, and Saptanadi charka,
are commonly known and considered for predicting monsoons.
36. What is the primary factor in the arrangement of nakshatras in Saptanadis for predicting
weather?
a) Planetary positions
b) Lunar phases
c) Solar eclipses
d) Monsoon patterns
**Answer: a) Planetary positions**
Explanation: The arrangement of nakshatras in Saptanadis for predicting weather primarily
considers planetary positions.
37. According to the provided data, which ruling planet indicates moderate rainfall?
a) Sun
b) Mars
c) Venus
d) Mercury
**Answer: a) Sun**
Explanation: The ruling planet Sun indicates moderate rainfall.
38. Which ruling planet suggests good rainfall according to the data?
a) Mars
b) Venus
c) Jupiter
d) Mercury
**Answer: c) Jupiter**
Explanation: According to the data, the ruling planet Jupiter suggests very good rainfall.
39. What type of rainfall is associated with the ruling planet Mars?
a) Very heavy
b) Moderate
c) Scanty
d) Good
**Answer: c) Scanty**
Explanation: The ruling planet Mars is associated with scanty rainfall.
40. Which Nadi Siddhanta involves the consideration of two different capsular theories?
a) Dwinadi charka
b) Trinadi charka
c) Saptanadi charka
d) Panchanadi charka
**Answer: a) Dwinadi charka**
Explanation: Dwinadi charka involves the consideration of two different capsular theories for
predicting monsoon and its subsequent effects on weather.
41. What type of weather is associated with the Nadi “Chanda”?
a) Abundant rainfall
b) Strong hot wind
c) Bright sunshine, no rainfall
d) Normal rainfall
**Answer: c) Bright sunshine, no rainfall**
Explanation: The Nadi “Chanda” is associated with bright sunshine and no rainfall.
42. Which Nadi is linked with normal rainfall and sunshine with wind?
a) Soumya
b) Vata
c) Meera
d) Jala
**Answer: b) Vata**
Explanation: The Nadi “Vata” is associated with sunshine and wind, along with normal rainfall.
43. What type of rainfall is associated with the Nadi “Amrita”?
a) Heavy to very happy rainfall causing flood
b) Abundant rainfall
c) Normal rainfall
d) No rainfall
**Answer: a) Heavy to very happy rainfall causing flood**
Explanation: The Nadi “Amrita” is associated with heavy to very heavy rainfall causing floods.
44. According to the provided data, what percentage of truly corrected predictions of rainfall were
made during 1946-1995?
a) 55%
b) 74%
c) 78%
d) 90%
**Answer: b) 74%**
Explanation: The yearly truly corrected predictions of rainfall made during 1946-1995 were 74% on
average for different panchangams.
45. Which department’s predictions are compared with those made in panchangas based on ancient
astrological theories?
a) Agricultural department
b) Educational department
c) Meteorological department
d) Transportation department
**Answer: c) Meteorological department**
Explanation: Predictions made by the Government Meteorological Department are compared with
those made in panchangas based on ancient astrological theories.
46. What percentage of seasonal prediction was indicated for the rainy season according to the
provided data?
a) 55%
b) 75%
c) 78%
d) 90%
**Answer: c) 78%**
Explanation: The seasonal prediction for the rainy season was indicated to be 78% according to the
provided data.
47. Who described the method of measurement of rainfall according to the provided information?
a) Varahamihira
b) Chanda
c) Meera
d) Soumya
**Answer: a) Varahamihira**
Explanation: Varahamihira described the method of measurement of rainfall.
48. What type of weather is associated with the Nadi “Jala”?
a) Abundant rainfall
b) Bright sunshine, no rainfall
c) Normal rainfall
d) Heavy to very heavy rainfall causing flood
**Answer: a) Abundant rainfall**
Explanation: The Nadi “Jala” is associated with abundant rainfall.
49. According to the provided data, what percentage of truly corrected predictions of rainfall was
made for winter?
a) 55%
b) 74%
c) 78%
d) 90%
**Answer: d) 90%**
Explanation: The truly corrected predictions of rainfall for winter were 90% according to the
provided data.
50. Which Nadi is associated with strong hot wind (Westerlies)?
a) Vanhi
b) Chanda
c) Vata
d) Soumya
**Answer: a) Vanhi**
Explanation: The Nadi “Vanhi” is associated with strong hot wind (Westerlies).
51. According to Parashara, what should be accepted for the measurement of rainfall?
a) A vessel with a diameter equal to one human arm
b) A vessel with a depth equal to the distance measured by the width of eight fingers
c) A vessel with a diameter equal to the width of 20 human fingers
d) A vessel with a depth equal to the width of eight human arms
**Answer: c) A vessel with a diameter equal to the width of 20 human fingers**
Explanation: Parashara suggests that a vessel with a diameter equal to the width of 20 human fingers and a depth equal to the distance measured by the width of eight fingers should be accepted
for the measurement of rainfall.
52. How much rainfall is equivalent to filling the vessel described by Parashara?
a) 25 palas
b) 50 palas
c) 75 palas
d) 100 palas
**Answer: b) 50 palas**
Explanation: According to Parashara, when the vessel is completely filled with rainwater, the rainfall
should be equal to 50 palas or one adhaka.
53. In which century did Varahamihira face the problem of uncertainty of monsoon rains?
a) Fourth century AD
b) Fifth century AD
c) Sixth century AD
d) Seventh century AD
**Answer: c) Sixth century AD**
Explanation: Varahamihira, a resident of Malwa in present-day western Madhya Pradesh, faced the
problem of uncertainty of monsoon rains in the sixth century AD.
54. What is the basis for forecasting seasonal rains according to Varahamihira’s technique?
a) Date of onset of monsoon
b) Full-moon day of the month of Jyestha
c) Amount of rainfall during the season
d) Area over which the first rainfall occurs
**Answer: b) Full-moon day of the month of Jyestha**
Explanation: Varahamihira’s technique for forecasting seasonal rains is based on the asterism or
lunar mansion of the day on which the first rainfall of that year’s rainy season is received, usually
after the full-moon day of the month of Jyestha.
55. How many asterisms or lunar mansions are there in Indian astrology?
a) Twelve
b) Twenty
c) Twenty-seven
d) Thirty
**Answer: c) Twenty-seven**
Explanation: There are twenty-seven asterisms or lunar mansions in Indian astrology.
56. What does Varahamihira’s technique for forecasting seasonal rains take into account besides the
asterism?
a) Date of onset of monsoon
b) Amount of rainfall during the season
c) Area over which the first rainfall occurs
d) All of the above
**Answer: c) Area over which the first rainfall occurs**
Explanation: Besides the asterism, Varahamihira’s technique for forecasting seasonal rains takes
into account the area over which the first rainfall of the season occurs.
57. According to Parashara, how should the vessel for measuring rainfall be designed?
a) With a depth equal to the distance measured by the width of ten fingers
b) With a diameter equal to the width of ten human arms
c) With a depth equal to the distance measured by the width of eight fingers
d) With a diameter equal to the width of twenty human fingers
**Answer: d) With a diameter equal to the width of twenty human fingers**
Explanation: Parashara suggests that the vessel for measuring rainfall should have a diameter equal
to the width of twenty human fingers and a depth equal to the distance measured by the width of
eight fingers.
58. How much rainfall is equivalent to one adhaka according to Parashara’s method?
a) 25 palas
b) 50 palas
c) 75 palas
d) 100 palas
**Answer: b) 50 palas**
Explanation: According to Parashara, one adhaka of rainfall is equivalent to 50 palas.
59. What is the primary concern addressed by Varahamihira’s technique for forecasting seasonal
rains?
a) Predicting the exact date of onset of monsoon
b) Estimating the total amount of rainfall during the season
c) Identifying the area over which the first rainfall occurs
d) Determining the impact of rainfall on agricultural activities
**Answer: b) Estimating the total amount of rainfall during the season**
Explanation: Varahamihira’s technique primarily focuses on estimating the total amount of rainfall
during the season.
60. Which of the following is NOT considered in Varahamihira’s technique for forecasting seasonal
rains?
a) Date of onset of monsoon
b) Amount of rainfall during the season
c) Area over which the first rainfall occurs
d) Position of celestial bodies
**Answer: d) Position of celestial bodies**
Explanation: While Varahamihira’s technique considers the date of onset of monsoon, amount of
rainfall, and area over which the first rainfall occurs, it does not specifically consider the position of
celestial bodies for forecasting seasonal rains.
61. What is the English translation of the Sanskrit term “Hasta”?
a) Libra
b) Virgo
c) Leo
d) Pisces
**Answer: b) Virgo**
Explanation: “Hasta” translates to Virgo in English.
62. Which lunar mansion corresponds to the modern unit of 160.0 cm?
a) Bharani
b) Punarvasu
c) Purvaphalguni
d) Revati
**Answer: c) Purvaphalguni**
Explanation: Purvaphalguni corresponds to the modern unit of 160.0 cm.
63. What is the modern unit equivalent to 25 dronas?
a) 160.0 cm
b) 128.0 cm
c) 102.4 cm
d) 25.6 cm
**Answer: b) 128.0 cm**
Explanation: 25 dronas is equivalent to 128.0 cm.
64. Which Sanskrit term corresponds to the lunar mansion associated with the zodiac sign Scorpio?
a) Anuradha
b) Dhanistha
c) Satabhisaj
d) Jyeshtha
**Answer: d) Jyeshtha**
Explanation: Jyeshtha is associated with the zodiac sign Scorpio.
65. How many modern units are equivalent to 20 dronas?
a) 160.0 cm
b) 128.0 cm
c) 102.4 cm
d) 25.6 cm
**Answer: c) 102.4 cm**
Explanation: 20 dronas is equivalent to 102.4 cm.
66. Which zodiac sign is associated with the lunar mansion “Purvashadha”?
a) Gemini
b) Sagittarius
c) Leo
d) Pisces
**Answer: b) Sagittarius**
Explanation: Purvashadha is associated with the zodiac sign Sagittarius.
67. What is the modern unit equivalent to 10 dronas?
a) 160.0 cm
b) 128.0 cm
c) 102.4 cm
d) 64.0 cm
**Answer: d) 64.0 cm**
Explanation: 10 dronas is equivalent to 64.0 cm.
68. Which Sanskrit term corresponds to the lunar mansion associated with the zodiac sign Libra?
a) Krittika
b) Swati
c) Chitra
d) Satabhisaj
**Answer: b) Swati**
Explanation: Swati is associated with the zodiac sign Libra.
69. How many modern units are equivalent to 14 dronas?
a) 89.6 cm
b) 25.6 cm
c) 102.4 cm
d) 160.0 cm
**Answer: a) 89.6 cm**
Explanation: 14 dronas is equivalent to 89.6 cm.
70. Which lunar mansion corresponds to the zodiac sign Pisces?
a) Punarvasu
b) Shravan
c) Revati
d) Mrugshirsha
**Answer: c) Revati**
Explanation: Revati corresponds to the zodiac sign Pisces.
71. Which zodiac sign is associated with the lunar mansion “Vishakha”?
a) Sagittarius
b) Scorpio
c) Cancer
d) Virgo
**Answer: b) Scorpio**
Explanation: Vishakha is associated with the zodiac sign Scorpio.
72. How many modern units are equivalent to 20 dronas?
a) 160.0 cm
b) 128.0 cm
c) 96.0 cm
d) 76.8 cm
**Answer: b) 128.0 cm**
Explanation: 20 dronas is equivalent to 128.0 cm.
73. Which lunar mansion corresponds to the zodiac sign Cancer?
a) Vishakha
b) Rohini
c) Ashlesha
d) Uttaraphalguni
**Answer: c) Ashlesha**
Explanation: Ashlesha corresponds to the zodiac sign Cancer.
74. According to Saint Kaikkadar’s predictions, which Tamil Year had below-average rainfall?
a) 2001/02 Vishu
b) 2002/03 Chitrabanu
c) 2003/04 Subanu
d) Information insufficient
**Answer: c) 2003/04 Subanu**
Explanation: According to Saint Kaikkadar’s predictions, the Tamil Year 2003/04 Subanu had below
average rainfall.
75. What is the modern unit equivalent to 18 dronas?
a) 160.0 cm
b) 115.2 cm
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c) 83.2 cm
d) 76.8 cm
**Answer: b) 115.2 cm**
Explanation: 18 dronas is equivalent to 115.2 cm.
76. Which lunar mansion corresponds to the zodiac sign Taurus?
a) Uttaraphalguni
b) Rohini
c) Uttarashadha
d) Purvabhadrapada
**Answer: b) Rohini**
Explanation: Rohini corresponds to the zodiac sign Taurus.
77. What is the preferred rainfed crop for the Tamil Year 2002/03 Chitrabanu according to Saint
Kaikkadar’s predictions?
a) Rice, groundnut
b) Millet, Pulses, Vegetables
c) Small millet, pulses
d) Information insufficient
**Answer: a) Rice, groundnut**
Explanation: According to Saint Kaikkadar’s predictions, the preferred rainfed crop for the Tamil
Year 2002/03 Chitrabanu is rice and groundnut.
78. How many modern units are equivalent to 12 dronas?
a) 160.0 cm
b) 128.0 cm
c) 96.0 cm
d) 76.8 cm
**Answer: d) 76.8 cm**
Explanation: 12 dronas is equivalent to 76.8 cm.
79. Which lunar mansion corresponds to the zodiac sign Gemini?
a) Uttaraphalguni
b) Aardra
c) Uttarashadha
d) Pushya
**Answer: b) Aardra**
Explanation: Aardra corresponds to the zodiac sign Gemini.
80. What is the modern unit equivalent to 15 dronas?
a) 160.0 cm
b) 128.0 cm
c) 96.0 cm
d) 76.8 cm
**Answer: c) 96.0 cm**
Explanation: 15 dronas is equivalent to 96.0 cm.
81. What was the agreement rate between the forecast and the actual rainfall for the Tamil Year in
the mentioned study?
a) 80%
b) 90%
c) 96%
d) 98%
**Answer: d) 98%**
Explanation: Out of fifty years, forty-eight years showed agreement between the forecast and the
actual rainfall.
82. What is the purpose of the Krishi-Panchang or Agroalmanac?
a) Providing daily horoscopes
b) Offering religious guidance only
c) Giving astro-meteorological predictions for agricultural activities
d) Suggesting auspicious times for marriages
**Answer: c) Giving astro-meteorological predictions for agricultural activities**
Explanation: The Krishi-Panchang or Agroalmanac serves as a guide for agricultural activities based
on astro-meteorological predictions.
83. Which category of information in the Krishi-Panchang remains constant every year?
a) Annual date and holiday calendar
b) Rashiphal (monthly zodiac forecasts)
c) Crop prospects based on planetary positions
d) Daily/monthly/annual weather forecasting
**Answer: d) Daily/monthly/annual weather forecasting**
Explanation: Daily/monthly/annual weather forecasting remains constant in the Krishi-Panchang
regardless of the year.
84. Who is involved in preparing the content of the Krishi-Panchang according to the text?
a) Only qualified astrologers
b) Only crop specialists
c) An editorial board comprising both qualified astrologers and crop specialists
d) Government agricultural departments
**Answer: c) An editorial board comprising both qualified astrologers and crop specialists**
Explanation: The text suggests that an editorial board comprising both qualified astrologers and
crop specialists should be involved in preparing the Krishi-Panchang content.
85. Why is it essential for the Krishi-Panchang to be in the local colloquial language?
a) To make it more complex
b) To limit its accessibility
c) To facilitate reading and comprehension among the local farming communities
d) To exclude farmers from using it
**Answer: c) To facilitate reading and comprehension among the local farming communities**
Explanation: Making the Krishi-Panchang in the local colloquial language helps farmers understand
and use it effectively.
86. What presentation style is suggested for the Krishi-Panchang?
a) Black and white
b) Text-heavy
c) Colorful and systematic
d) Plain and dull
**Answer: c) Colorful and systematic**
Explanation: The Krishi-Panchang is suggested to be attractive in color and presented systematically
according to seasons and crops.
87. What is emphasized regarding the content of the Krishi-Panchang?
a) It should contain only astrological details and complexities
b) It should focus solely on general agricultural guidance
c) It should be comprehensive with proven predictive information only
d) It should be irrelevant to the farming communities
**Answer: c) It should be comprehensive with proven predictive information only**
Explanation: The Krishi-Panchang should be comprehensive with proven predictive information
only, without unnecessary complexities.
88. When should the Krishi-Panchang be made available to farmers?
a) Just before the start of the agricultural year
b) One week before the start of the agricultural year
c) 3-4 months after the start of the agricultural year
d) 1-2 months before the start of the agricultural year
**Answer: d) 1-2 months before the start of the agricultural year**
Explanation: The Krishi-Panchang should be made available to farmers at least 1-2 months before
the start of the agricultural year.
89. What is NOT included in the content of the Krishi-Panchang?
a) Season-wise crop strategy based on anticipated weather
b) Daily horoscopes
c) Auspicious moments for agricultural activities
d) Theories relating to agricultural and meteorological forecasting
**Answer: b) Daily horoscopes**
Explanation: Daily horoscopes are not included in the content of the Krishi-Panchang.
90. What is the primary focus of the Krishi-Panchang?
a) Providing religious guidance
b) Offering marriage predictions
c) Giving astro-meteorological guidance for agricultural activities
d) Predicting natural disasters
**Answer: c) Giving astro-meteorological guidance for agricultural activities**
Explanation: The primary focus of the Krishi-Panchang is to provide astro-meteorological guidance
for agricultural activities.
91. What is the purpose of including “Rashiphal” in the Krishi-Panchang?
a) To provide information about religious festivals
b) To offer monthly zodiac forecasts
c) To predict natural disasters
d) To suggest auspicious times for marriages
**Answer: b) To offer monthly zodiac forecasts**
Explanation: “Rashiphal” in the Krishi-Panchang provides monthly zodiac forecasts.
92. How many years of rainfall forecast agreement were observed in the mentioned study?
a) 40 years
b) 45 years
c) 48 years
d) 50 years
**Answer: c) 48 years**
Explanation: In the mentioned study, there were 48 years of agreement between the forecast and
actual rainfall.
93. Who is the target audience of the Krishi-Panchang?
a) Urban residents
b) Religious scholars
c) Farming communities and individuals interested in agriculture
d) Government officials
**Answer: c) Farming communities and individuals interested in agriculture**
Explanation: The Krishi-Panchang is primarily targeted towards farming communities and
individuals interested in agriculture.
94. What aspect of the Krishi-Panchang remains consistent every year?
a) Crop prospects based on planetary positions
b) Annual date and holiday calendar
c) Daily/monthly/annual weather forecasting
d) Rashiphal (monthly zodiac forecasts)
**Answer: b) Annual date and holiday calendar**
Explanation: The annual date and holiday calendar remain consistent every year in the Krishi
Panchang.
95. Why is it important for the Krishi-Panchang to be comprehensive?
a) To confuse the readers
b) To limit its accessibility
c) To ensure it covers all relevant predictive information
d) To discourage farmers from using it
**Answer: c) To ensure it covers all relevant predictive information**
Explanation: A comprehensive Krishi-Panchang ensures it covers all relevant predictive information
for agricultural activities.
96. Who should be involved in preparing the content of the Krishi-Panchang?
a) Only government officials
b) Only astrologers
c) An editorial board comprising both qualified astrologers and crop specialists
d) Religious leaders
**Answer: c) An editorial board comprising both qualified astrologers and crop specialists**
Explanation: An editorial board comprising both qualified astrologers and crop specialists should
be involved in preparing the content of the Krishi-Panchang.
97. What should be the presentation style of the Krishi-Panchang?
a) Dull and unattractive
b) Limited to text-only
c) Colorful and systematic
d) Lacking systematic organization
**Answer: c) Colorful and systematic**
Explanation: The Krishi-Panchang should be presented in a colorful and systematic manner.
98. What is the suggested pricing strategy for the Krishi-Panchang?
a) Expensive
b) Moderate
c) Free of charge
d) Low-priced/nominal-priced
**Answer: d) Low-priced/nominal-priced**
Explanation: The Krishi-Panchang should be low-priced/nominal-priced, within the affordable
range of small and marginal farmers.
99. What is NOT mentioned as a consideration for preparing the Krishi-Panchang?
a) Attractiveness in color
b) Accessibility to urban residents
c) Comprehensive content
d) Availability in advance of the agricultural year
**Answer: b) Accessibility to urban residents**
Explanation: Urban residents are not mentioned as a target audience or consideration for
preparing the Krishi-Panchang.
100. What is the primary objective of the Krishi-Panchang?
a) Predicting daily horoscopes
b) Providing entertainment
c) Offering astro-meteorological guidance for agricultural activities
d) Discussing political events
**Answer: c) Offering astro-meteorological guidance for agricultural activities**
Explanation: The primary objective of the Krishi-Panchang is to offer astro-meteorological guidance
for agricultural activities.