RPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer 2018 (Paper 1 - General Hindi & GK)

Analysis of Research Institutes:

• The National Research Centre on Rapeseed-Mustard (NRCRM), now Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research (DRMR), was established by ICAR on 20 October 1993 at Sewar, Bharatpur.
• Bharatpur and Alwar are leading mustard-producing regions in Rajasthan, and Rajasthan ranks first in mustard production in India.
• Hence, Option (2) Sewar, Bharatpur is the correct answer.

Analysis of Agro-Climatic Zones of India:

• The Planning Commission divided India into 15 Agro-climatic regions.
• Region 14 represents the 'Western Dry Region', covering nine arid and semi-arid districts of Rajasthan (major portion of Thar Desert).
• Region 15 corresponds to the Gujarat Plains and Hills.
• Thus, Option (3) Zone 14 is the correct answer.

Analysis of Livestock Breeds in Rajasthan:

• Tharparkar, Kankrej, Rathi (Rath), Gir, Nagauri, and Malvi are prominent indigenous cattle (cow) breeds of Rajasthan.
• Chokla is a famous sheep breed found in Shekhawati (Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu), also known as the 'Merino of India'.
• Therefore, Option (3) Chokla is a breed of sheep, not cow.