22 june 2026

Q1- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the southwest monsoon has revived after a two-week stall and is advancing into which region?
A- Northern Himalayan Region
B- Central India
C- Western Rajasthan
D- Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: B) Central India
Q2- Approximately what percentage of India's annual rainfall is provided by the southwest monsoon?
A- 40%
B- 55%
C- 70%
D- 85%
Answer: C) 70%
Q3- Which weather phenomenon was cited as a reason for the temporary slowdown in the progress of the monsoon during June 2026?
A- La Niña
B- Cyclonic Storms
C- Western Disturbances
D- Polar Vortex
Answer: C) Western Disturbances
Q4- According to IMD estimates, June 2026 rainfall is expected to be approximately what percentage of the Long Period Average (LPA)?
A- 75%
B- 82%
C- 92%
D- 105%
Answer: C) 92%
Q5- The nationwide "Khet Bachao Abhiyan" launched in June 2026 primarily focuses on:
A- Organic food exports
B- Soil conservation and sustainable farming
C- Agricultural mechanization only
D- Livestock insurance
Answer: B) Soil conservation and sustainable farming
Q6- Which Union Minister launched the "Khet Bachao Abhiyan" in June 2026?
A- Nitin Gadkari
B- Rajnath Singh
C- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
D- Piyush Goyal
Answer: C) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Q7- The "Khet Bachao Abhiyan" is being implemented by which ministry?
A- Ministry of Rural Development
B- Ministry of Jal Shakti
C- Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
D- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer: C) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Q8- The campaign emphasizes the use of which document to promote balanced fertilizer application?
A- Farmer Credit Card
B- Soil Health Card
C- Agri Insurance Card
D- Crop Yield Certificate
Answer: B) Soil Health Card
Q9- Which climatic factor was mentioned as influencing India's monsoon outlook for 2026?
A- Arctic Oscillation
B- El Niño
C- North Atlantic Oscillation
D- Madden-Julian Oscillation
Answer: B) El Niño
Q10- Why is the southwest monsoon considered crucial for India's economy?
A- It supports winter tourism.
B- It determines foreign exchange reserves.
C- It supports agriculture and rural livelihoods.
D- It controls industrial production directly.
Answer: C) It supports agriculture and rural livelihoods.