Read the following passage carefully:
Q.1. The necessity of proper storage has been realised because______
(a) there is lack of grain storage facilities
(b) grain is lying in the open and rotting
(c) no food security is possible without it
(d) masses are hungry and without grain
Q.2. Decentralised storage stress upon______
(a) storage at farm level
(b) storage at block level
(c) storage at district level
(d) storage at state level
Q.3. The ‘Save Grain Campaign’ was withdrawn after 43 years because______
(a) the centre did not spare funds
(b) proper training in warehousing was lacking
(c) the states did not show any interest
(d) the states did not want any added responsibility
Q.4. The most cost-effective solution for storage of grain is______
(a) cold storage facilities
(b) decentralised storage
(c) setting up large warehouses
(d) vacuum packaging
Q.5. Experts reject silos and warehousing because______
(a) these are very costly solutions
(b) local storage and distribution is more effective
(c) these are inadequate for storage
(d) these fail to reduce stock losses
Q.6. The word ‘facilities’ in para 6 means______
(a) aptitude
(b) dexterity
(c) conveniences
(d) buildings for a particular purpose
Q.7. Why was save green campaign withdrawn after 43 years?
Q.8. Which is the most cost effective solution for storage of grain?
Q.9. How are new technologies like vacuum packaging more successful in storing?
Q.10. Why do experts reject soil and warehousing?
Q.11. Find the words from the passage which are similar in meaning?
(a) Improve (para 1)
(b) Native (para 4)
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