{"id":48020,"date":"2024-04-15T22:35:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=48020"},"modified":"2024-04-15T22:35:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:35:13","slug":"2008-is-declared-as-international-year-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/2008-is-declared-as-international-year-of\/","title":{"rendered":"2008 is declared as International Year of &#8211;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a970dbce071f\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Rice                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Wheat                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Sugarcane                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Potato                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>A. Rice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2008 was declared as the International Year of Rice by the United Nations General Assembly. The year was dedicated to promoting the importance of rice in the world&#8217;s food supply and to raising awareness of the challenges facing rice farmers.<\/p>\n<p>Rice is the world&#8217;s most important food crop, providing sustenance for more than half of the world&#8217;s population. 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Climate change is causing changes in rainfall patterns, which can make it difficult for rice farmers to irrigate their crops. Pests and diseases can also damage rice crops, and they can be difficult to control.<\/p>\n<p>The International Year of Rice was an opportunity to raise awareness of these challenges and to promote the importance of rice in the world&#8217;s food supply. The year also provided an opportunity to share information about rice production and to develop new technologies to help rice farmers improve their yields.<\/p>\n<p>Rice is a nutritious food that is low in fat and calories. It is a good source of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. Rice is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including thiamin, niacin, iron, and magnesium.<\/p>\n<p>Rice is a versatile food that can be cooked in a variety of ways. It can be boiled, steamed, fried, or ground into flour. 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