1271: Three important micronutrients essential for humans are

(a) Copper, zinc and iodine

(b) Zinc, copper and potassium

(c) Nitrogen, molybdenum and iodine

(d) Sulphur, copper and iron
1272: The principal cause of soil damage in Punjab and Haryana is:

(a) Salinity and water-logging

(b) Deforestation

(c) Ravine erosion

(d) Overgrazing
1273: The type of crop which is able to fix nitrogen from air is known as:

(a) Tuber

(b) Coffee

(c) Legume

(d) Wheat
1274: Consider the following statements:

1. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommends the Minimum support Prices for 32 crops.

2. The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has launched the national Food Security Mission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
1275: Khetri, Kolar, Sindri and Jharia are associated with:

(a) Copper, gold, fertilisers and coal

(b) Copper, gold, coal and iron

(c) Copper, gold, coal and gypsum

(d) Iron, gold, coal and copper