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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 36

SSC MTS - 19 July 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q36

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The word agriculture is derived from the Latin words ager and culture. What does ‘ager’ mean?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e Soil.

  • The term 'agriculture' is derived from a Latin word 'ager' or 'agri' meaning soil and 'culture' meaning cultivation.
  • Agriculture is the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops and raising livestock.
  •  It includes the preparation of plant and animal products for people to use and their distribution to markets.
  • Agriculture provides most of the world's food and fabrics.