GK BY - SANJAY UTTAM
AGRICULTURE
1. How many factors are identified
for influencing plant growth till
now ?
for influencing plant growth till
now ?
(A) 55
(B) 60
(C) 52
(D) 50
(B) 60
(C) 52
(D) 50
Answer:C
2, How does the moisture stress
affect the cell
affect the cell
(A) Affect cell division
(B) Affect cell expansion
(C) Cell mortality rate is affected
(D) No effect on cell
(B) Affect cell expansion
(C) Cell mortality rate is affected
(D) No effect on cell
Answer:A
3. At the vegetative growth stage,
flowering is stopped in food-
grain crops, known as-
flowering is stopped in food-
grain crops, known as-
(A) sigmoid growth curve
(B) determinate growth
(C) indeterminate growth
(D) grand growth period
(B) determinate growth
(C) indeterminate growth
(D) grand growth period
Answer:B
4. Which one of the following can
be assessed by using the follow-
ingequation ?
be assessed by using the follow-
ingequation ?
A= Economic Production / Biomass Production
(A) Panicle emergence rate
(B) Rate of flowering
(C) Harvest Index
(D) Leaf production rate
(B) Rate of flowering
(C) Harvest Index
(D) Leaf production rate
Answer:C
5. How much radiation energy
percentage radiating on plant is
used in photosynthesis ?
percentage radiating on plant is
used in photosynthesis ?
(A) 0-50%-210%
(B) 0-42%-1•66%
(C) 0-25%-0-30%
(D) 0-16%-0-24%
(B) 0-42%-1•66%
(C) 0-25%-0-30%
(D) 0-16%-0-24%
Answer:B
6. The crop with yarns of sunnhemp is prepared in-
(A) 12-15 weeks
(B) 15-17 weeks
(C) 10-12 weeks
(D) 8-10 weeks
(B) 15-17 weeks
(C) 10-12 weeks
(D) 8-10 weeks
Answer:A
7. Which is not an inorganic matter
in the following ?
in the following ?
(A) Magnesium
(B) Iron
(C) Fat
(D) Iodine
(B) Iron
(C) Fat
(D) Iodine
Answer:C
8. Which is the highest digestible
protein non-leguminous crop
among the following
protein non-leguminous crop
among the following
(A) Napier
(B) Maize silage
(C) Maize
(D) Iowar
(B) Maize silage
(C) Maize
(D) Iowar
Answer:D
9. Which disease occurs, when
more sorghum is consumed ?
more sorghum is consumed ?
(A) Rickets
(B) Scurvy
(C) Nightblindness
(D) Pellagra
(B) Scurvy
(C) Nightblindness
(D) Pellagra
Answer:D
10. Which Sorghum variety is not
multicut ?
multicut ?
(A) Pusa Chari-2
(B) M.P. Chari-2
(C) M.P. Chari
(D) U.P. Chari-1
(B) M.P. Chari-2
(C) M.P. Chari
(D) U.P. Chari-1
Answer:D
11. Which is not true in relation to
Bajra ? ‘
Bajra ? ‘
(A) Penniseturntyphoides
(B) Graminae family
(C) Chromosome No. – 20
(D) OriginAfrica
(B) Graminae family
(C) Chromosome No. – 20
(D) OriginAfrica
Answer:D
12. Which variety of Barley is husk-
less
less
(A) Pragati (K 508)
(B) Ritambhara (K 551)
(C) Geetamjali (K 1149)
(D) Karan-3
(B) Ritambhara (K 551)
(C) Geetamjali (K 1149)
(D) Karan-3
Answer:D
13. Which is not true in relation to
Gram ?
Gram ?
(A) Subfamily——Papilionaceae
(B) Chromosome No.—22
(C) Acid——Ma.lic and Oxalic
(D) Origin—North America
(B) Chromosome No.—22
(C) Acid——Ma.lic and Oxalic
(D) Origin—North America
Answer:D
14. Which does not match in relation
to Cotton ?
to Cotton ?
(A) C-520 —— Diploid
(B) G-27 — Diploid
(C) Vikas — American
(D) Ranivan — American
(B) G-27 — Diploid
(C) Vikas — American
(D) Ranivan — American
Answer:D
15. Which is not matched in relation
to sugarcane ?
to sugarcane ?
(A) Seed treatment—-Aglol 3%
(B) For seed—6-7 month old crop
(C) Sowing—Upper portion is more used
(D) After flowering—Used for sowing
(B) For seed—6-7 month old crop
(C) Sowing—Upper portion is more used
(D) After flowering—Used for sowing
Answer:D
16. Which is not basic principle of
Agronomy ?
Agronomy ?
(A) To select appropriate mate-
rials for seed &sowing
(B) Management of soil and
climate
(C) Appropriate intercropping
activities management for crop
(D) Livestock management for
Agriculture
rials for seed &sowing
(B) Management of soil and
climate
(C) Appropriate intercropping
activities management for crop
(D) Livestock management for
Agriculture
Answer:D
17. Where and when was World
Meteorological Organization
established ?
Meteorological Organization
established ?
(A) New York – 1980
(B) Washington-1978
(C) Geneva—1978
(D) Rome- 1976
(B) Washington-1978
(C) Geneva—1978
(D) Rome- 1976
Answer:C
18. Effective cause of atmospheric
pressure is not-
pressure is not-
(A) temperature
(B) altitude from the sea level
(C) rotation of earth
(D) soil erosion
(B) altitude from the sea level
(C) rotation of earth
(D) soil erosion
Answer:D
19. Which is not correct in the
following ?
following ?
(A) X-rays and Gamma rays
— 9% of energy
(B) Visible lighting rays -41%
of energy
(C) Infrared rays -50% of
Y energy
(D) Ultraviolet rays- 10% of
energy
— 9% of energy
(B) Visible lighting rays -41%
of energy
(C) Infrared rays -50% of
Y energy
(D) Ultraviolet rays- 10% of
energy
Answer:A
20. Match List-I withList•II and
select the correct answer using
the codes given below-
select the correct answer using
the codes given below-
List-I
(a) Paddy (b) Wheat
(c) Maize (d) Groundnut
List-II ’
1. 20°C 2.22°C
3.25°C 4. 26°C
(a) Paddy (b) Wheat
(c) Maize (d) Groundnut
List-II ’
1. 20°C 2.22°C
3.25°C 4. 26°C
Codes
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 3 1
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 1 3 4 2
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 3 1
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 3 4 2 1
(D) 1 3 4 2
Answer:B
21, Which states are the highest 8:
lowest producers of Potato crop ?
lowest producers of Potato crop ?
(A) Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand
(B) Gujarat and Assam
(C) Uttar Pradesh &Himachalpradesh
(D) Bihar & Kashmir
(B) Gujarat and Assam
(C) Uttar Pradesh &Himachalpradesh
(D) Bihar & Kashmir
Answer:A
22. Which elements are useful in
energy storage, transfer and
bonding ?
energy storage, transfer and
bonding ?
(A) N P K
(B) N S P
(C) N K S
(D) None of these
(B) N S P
(C) N K S
(D) None of these
Answer:C
23. Which of the following elements
play an important role in nitro-
gen metabolism ?
play an important role in nitro-
gen metabolism ?
(A) Magnesium
(B) Manganese
(C) Molybdenum
(D) Iron
(B) Manganese
(C) Molybdenum
(D) Iron
Answer:C
24. How much Brinjal seed may be
obtained from one hectare area 7
obtained from one hectare area 7
(A) 150-200 kg
(B) 100-150 kg
(C) 200-300 kg
(D) 75-125 kg
(B) 100-150 kg
(C) 200-300 kg
(D) 75-125 kg
Answer:D
25. Which species of honeybee is not
Indian ?
Indian ?
(A) Apisflorea
(B) Apisdorsata
(C) Apiscerana
(D) Apismellifera
(B) Apisdorsata
(C) Apiscerana
(D) Apismellifera
Answer:D
26. Which of the following is the
cross of Karan Swiss ?
cross of Karan Swiss ?
(A) Sahiwal x Brown Swiss
(B) Sahiwal x Holstein
(C) Hariyana x Brovsm Swiss
(D) Hariyana>< ]ersey
(B) Sahiwal x Holstein
(C) Hariyana x Brovsm Swiss
(D) Hariyana>< ]ersey
Answer:A
27. For how many years is Sheep
able to breed ?
able to breed ?
(A) 10 years
(B) 7years
(C) 5 years
(D) 12 years
(B) 7years
(C) 5 years
(D) 12 years
Answer:A
28, l-low much area mz is required
for a Goat ?
for a Goat ?
(A) 0-9 ~ 1•O m2
(B) 1-1-5 m2
(C) 0-75 — 090 mz
(D) 1-5 – 1-75 mz
(B) 1-1-5 m2
(C) 0-75 — 090 mz
(D) 1-5 – 1-75 mz
Answer:C
29. Goal of extension education is-
(A) To promote income of the
farmers
(B) To promote production of
the crops
(C) To promote new crops
(D) To promote scientific out-
look
farmers
(B) To promote production of
the crops
(C) To promote new crops
(D) To promote scientific out-
look
Answer:D
30. The major fungi that effect food-
grains in storage are-—
grains in storage are-—
(A) Mucor
(B) Rhizopus
(C) Candida
(D) Aspergillus
(B) Rhizopus
(C) Candida
(D) Aspergillus
Answer:A
31. The leaching loss of Nitrogen (N)
is more in the form of–
is more in the form of–
(A) Ammonia
(B) Nitrate
(C) Nitrogen
(D) Water solution
(B) Nitrate
(C) Nitrogen
(D) Water solution
Answer:B
32. Which is not a natural factor
affecting soil fertility ?
affecting soil fertility ?
(A) Topography
(B) Soil age
(C) Air
(D) Parent material
(B) Soil age
(C) Air
(D) Parent material
Answer:C
33. Approximately how much area
in lakh hectares of saline and
alkali soils are there in Uttar
Pradesh ?
in lakh hectares of saline and
alkali soils are there in Uttar
Pradesh ?
(A) 15-00 lakh hectares
(B) 12-4 lakhhectares
(C) 10-4 lakh hectares
(D) 14-4 lakh hectares
(B) 12-4 lakhhectares
(C) 10-4 lakh hectares
(D) 14-4 lakh hectares
Answer:B
34. How much percentage of soluble
salts are present in Alkali soils ?
salts are present in Alkali soils ?
(A) 1% • 2%
(B) 0-1% — 0-2%
(C) 1-5% — 2-5%
(D) 2% ~ 3%
(B) 0-1% — 0-2%
(C) 1-5% — 2-5%
(D) 2% ~ 3%
Answer:B
35, How much is the cropped area in
Uttar Pradesh ?
Uttar Pradesh ?
(A) 9%
(B) 11%
(C) 12%
(D) 8%
(B) 11%
(C) 12%
(D) 8%
Answer:C
36. The monsoon airs in the country
reaches at which bank first of
all ?
reaches at which bank first of
all ?
(A) Coastal region of Orissa
(B) Bay of Bengal region
(C) Coastal region of Kerala of
South Indian region
(D) Kachchh region of Gujarat
(B) Bay of Bengal region
(C) Coastal region of Kerala of
South Indian region
(D) Kachchh region of Gujarat
Answer:C
37. A.D.P. to A.T.P. change is called
(A) Photosymthesis
(B) Phosphorylation
(C) Transpiration
(D) Oxidation
(B) Phosphorylation
(C) Transpiration
(D) Oxidation
Answer:B
38. What is the order of C 4 plants 7
(A) Sugarcane — Maize — Sudan
grass — Bajra
(B) Sugarcane — Cotton – Paddy
- Maize
(C) Sudan grass – Sugarcane -
Paddy •- Bajra
(D) Cotton — Maize ~ Bajra —
Sugarcane
grass — Bajra
(B) Sugarcane — Cotton – Paddy
- Maize
(C) Sudan grass – Sugarcane -
Paddy •- Bajra
(D) Cotton — Maize ~ Bajra —
Sugarcane
Answer:A
39. At what stage are more nutrients
essentially required in cereal
crops ?
essentially required in cereal
crops ?
(A) Growth stage of plants
(B)` Formation of leaves
(C) Particle initiation
(D) Maturity of crops
(B)` Formation of leaves
(C) Particle initiation
(D) Maturity of crops
Answer:A
40. At which stage of crop, there is
no compehtion for light, moisture
and nutrients 7
no compehtion for light, moisture
and nutrients 7
(A) Node formation stage
(B) Seedling stage
(C) Grain formation stage
(D) Before maturity stage
(B) Seedling stage
(C) Grain formation stage
(D) Before maturity stage
Answer:D
41. Approximately how much HCN
dose is harmful for animal feeding
dose is harmful for animal feeding
(A) 0-25 gm
(B) 050 gm
(C) 2•50 gm
(D) 3-50 gm
(B) 050 gm
(C) 2•50 gm
(D) 3-50 gm
Answer:B
42. Due to which reason is the
Napier Grass mixed with Cluster
bean or Cowpea for feeding ?
Napier Grass mixed with Cluster
bean or Cowpea for feeding ?
(A) Due to high crude fibre
(B) Due to oxalic acid
(C) Due to more carbohydrates
(D) Due to more HCN content
(B) Due to oxalic acid
(C) Due to more carbohydrates
(D) Due to more HCN content
Answer:A
43. Which is the perennial variety of
Elephant Grass (Napier Grass) ?
Elephant Grass (Napier Grass) ?
(A) PusaGiant
(B) NB-21 `
(C) Pusa Giant Napier
(D) Napier-1
(B) NB-21 `
(C) Pusa Giant Napier
(D) Napier-1
Answer:C
44. More than how much percentage
of loss of urea should not be
during silage fermentation ?
of loss of urea should not be
during silage fermentation ?
(A) 20% — 22%
(B) 15% — 18%
(C) 10% — 12%
(D) 8% — 10%
(B) 15% — 18%
(C) 10% — 12%
(D) 8% — 10%
Answer:D
45. From where is KrishakBharati
magazine published ?
magazine published ?
(A) G. B. Pant University of
Agriculture & Technology, Pant
Nagar
(B) C. S. A, University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur
(C) NarendraDev University of
Agriculture and Technology,
Fajzabad
(D) SardarVallabhBhai Patel
University of Agriculture and
Technology, Meerut
Agriculture & Technology, Pant
Nagar
(B) C. S. A, University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur
(C) NarendraDev University of
Agriculture and Technology,
Fajzabad
(D) SardarVallabhBhai Patel
University of Agriculture and
Technology, Meerut
Answer:B
46. How much minimum temperature is essential for wheat
germi-
nation and optimum temperature for crop growth in degree
Celsius ?
nation and optimum temperature for crop growth in degree
Celsius ?
(A) 3•5°C-5•5°C and 20°C—22°C
(B) 5•6°C—7•5°C and 16°C—18°C
(C) 8°C—10°C and 30°C—35°C
(D) 10°C—12″C and 25°C—30°C
(B) 5•6°C—7•5°C and 16°C—18°C
(C) 8°C—10°C and 30°C—35°C
(D) 10°C—12″C and 25°C—30°C
Answer:D
47. In case of availability of two
irrigations for wheat, at which
critical stage crop should be
irrigated ?
irrigations for wheat, at which
critical stage crop should be
irrigated ?
(A) Tillering and Flowering
(B) Crown Root Initiation and
Milking stage p
(C) Crown Root Initiation and
Flowering
(D) Late joint and Dough stage
(B) Crown Root Initiation and
Milking stage p
(C) Crown Root Initiation and
Flowering
(D) Late joint and Dough stage
Answer:C
48. Which is not the symptom of
Khuimdisease
Khuimdisease
(A) Dark grey colour spots on
leaves
(B) Adverse effect on root
growth
(C) More diseases stop the crop
growth
(D) Stem of plants tum and fall 1
down
leaves
(B) Adverse effect on root
growth
(C) More diseases stop the crop
growth
(D) Stem of plants tum and fall 1
down
Answer:A
49. What is the suitable Rabi maize
variety ?
variety ?
(A) Sharadmani
(B) Azad Uttam
(C) Naveen
(D) Ganga — 5
(B) Azad Uttam
(C) Naveen
(D) Ganga — 5
Answer:A
50. Which disease is not related to
Bajra ?
Bajra ?
(A) Green Ear
(B) Ergot
(C) Wilt
(D) Rust
(B) Ergot
(C) Wilt
(D) Rust
Answer:C
. Jalpriya is a variety of—
(A) Maize
(B) Jowar
(C) Paddy
(D) Barley
Ans : (C)
2. Sugarcane + Potato is an intercropping system of—
(A) Autumn season
(B) Zaid season
(C) Spring season
(D) Rainy season
Ans : (A)
3. Seed-rate of potato per hectare is—
(A) 25 quintal/hectare
(B) 10 quintal/hectare
(C) 15 quintal/hectare
(D) 40 quintal/hectare
Ans : (D)
4. Deficiency symptoms of calcium on plants first appear at—
(A) Lower leaves
(B) Middle leaves
(C) Terminal leaves
(D) All leaves
Ans : (C)
5. Which weedicide is used to kill broad leaf weeds in wheat ?
(A) 2, 4 - D.S.S. (WPSS)
(B) 2, 4, 5 - T
(C) 2, 4 - DB
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)
6. Maya is the variety of—
(A) Potato
(B) Gram
(C) Pea
(D) Mustard
Ans : (D)
7. The weed that causes Asthma is—
(A) Hirankhuri
(B) Bathua
(C) Parthenium
(D) Krishna Neel
Ans : (C)
8. Which crop requires maximum amount of nitrogen ?
(A) Potato
(B) Wheat
(C) Barley
(D) Sugarcane
Ans : (D)
9. First dwarf variety of paddy developed in India is—
(A) Jaya
(B) Saket-4
(C) Govind
(D) Narendra-97
Ans : (C)
10. Sprinkler irrigation is suitable, where the soil has—
(A) Clayey texture
(B) Loamy texture
(C) Undulating topography
(D) All of these
Ans : (D)
11. Endosulphan is also known as—
(A) Lindane
(B) Thiodan
(C) Aldrin
(D) B.H.C.
Ans : (B)
12. Which of the following is systemic poison ?
(A) Metasystox
(B) Phosphomidan
(C) Phorate
(D) All of these
Ans : (C)
13. DDVP is known as—
(A) Nuvan
(B) Malathion
(C) Thiodan
(D) Sulfex
Ans : (A)
14. Seed treatment with Vitavex is the main controlling method of—
(A) Loose smut
(B) Rust
(C) Downy mildew
(D) All of these
Ans : (D)
15. Covered smut of barley is a disease of—
(A) Externally seed-borne
(B) Internally seed-borne
(C) Air-borne
(D) None of these
Ans : (B)
16. Which of the following cakes is not edible ?
(A) Castor cake
(B) Mustard cake
(C) Sesame cake
(D) Groundnut cake
Ans : (A)
17. In India, about 142 million hectare land is under—
(A) Cultivation
(B) Waste land
(C) Forest
(D) Eroded land
Ans : (A)
18. The headquarters of Indian Meteorological Department was established in 1875 at—
(A) New Delhi
(B) Hyderabad
(C) Pune
(D) Calcutta
Ans : (D)
19. Moisture condensed in small drops upon cool surface is called—
(A) Hail
(B) Dew
(C) Snow
(D) Fog
Ans : (B)
20. How many agro-climatic zones (ACZ) are found in India ?
(A) 16
(B) 18
(C) 15
(D) 20
Ans : (C)
21. Tilt angle of a disc plough is generally—
(A) 10°
(B) 15°
(C) 20°
(D) 45°
Ans : (D)
22. Pudding is done to—
(A) Reduce percolation of water
(B) Pulverise and levelling soil
(C) Kill weeds
(D) All of the above
Ans : (D)
23. The Community Development Programme (CDP) was started in India on—
(A) 2nd October, 1950
(B) 2nd October, 1952
(C) 2nd October, 1951
(D) None of these
Ans : (B)
24. The main unit of Integrated Rural Development Programme is—
(A) Family
(B) Village
(C) Block
(D) District
Ans : (B)
25. Element of Communication is—
(A) Message
(B) Feedback
(C) Channel
(D) All of these
Ans : (D)
26. The first KshetriyaGramin Bank (KGB) was opened in India is—
(A) 1972
(B) 1980
(C) 1975
(D) 1969
Ans : (C)
27. The main function of NABARD is—
(A) Farmers' loaning
(B) Agricultural research
(C) Refinancing to agricultural financing institutions
(D) Development of agriculture
Ans : (C)
28. Rent theory of profit was given by—
(A) Hawley
(B) C.P. Blacker
(C) Tanssig
(D) F.A. Walker
Ans : (D)
29. In L.D.R., the profit will be maximum when—
(A) MC = MP
(B) MC > MP
(C) MP = TP
(D) MP > TP
Ans : (D)
30. The period of 11th Five Year Plan is—
(A) 2000-2005
(B) 2002-2007
(C) 2007-2012
(D) 2008-2012
Ans : (C)
31. Acid rain contains mainly—
(A) PO4
(B) NO2
(C) NO3
(D) CH4
Ans : (B)
32. Cell Organelle found only in plants are—
(A) Mitochondria
(B) Golgi complex
(C) Ribosomes
(D) Plastids
Ans : (D)
33. Proteins are synthesized in—
(A) Centrosomes
(B) Ribosomes
(C) Mitochondria
(D) Golgi bodies
Ans : (B)
34. Milk fever is caused due to the deficiency of—
(A) P
(B) Ca
(C) Mg
(D) K
Ans : (B)
35. Milk sugar is a type of—
(A) Glucose
(B) Sucrose
(C) Lactose
(D) Fructose
Ans : (C)
36. Muriate of Potash is—
(A) K2SO4
(B) KCl
(C) K2HPO4
(D) KNO3
Ans : (B)
37. Azotobacter fixes atmospheric nitrogen in the soil by—
(A) Symbiotically
(B) Non-symbiotically
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)
38. The chemical formula of iron pyrites is—
(A) FeSO4
(B) FeS
(C) FeS2
(D) Fe2(SO4)3
Ans : (C)
39. Rock phosphates are used in—
(A) Saline soil
(B) Sodic soil
(C) Acidic soil
(D) Neutral soil
Ans : (C)
40. Intervenouschlorosis is caused due to the deficiency of—
(A) N
(B) Mg
(C) S
(D) Fe
Ans : (D)
41. Kinnow is the hybrid variety of—
(A) Citrus
(B) Orange
(C) Mandarin
(D) Lemon
Ans : (C)
42. The permanent preservative, which is used for preservation of fruit and vegetables, is—
(A) Sodium chloride
(B) Potassium metabisulphate
(C) Potassium sulphate
(D) Sugar
Ans : (B)
43. Whip tail disease of cauliflower is caused by deficiency of—
(A) Nitrogen
(B) Boron
(C) Molybdenum
(D) Zinc
Ans : (C)
44. The word ‘Agriculture’ is derived from—
(A) Greek
(B) Latin
(C) Arabic
(D) French
Ans : (B)
45. Motha (Grass nut) belongs to the family of—
(A) Cruciferae
(B) Tiliaceae
(C) Cyperaceae
(D) Graminaceae
Ans : (C)
46. Which of the followings are short day crops ?
(A) Maize, Lobia, Bajra
(B) Wheat, Mustard, Gram
(C) Moong, Soybean, Bajra
(D) Wheat, Soybean, Bajra
Ans : (B)
47. What is the sequence of C4 plants ?
(A) Sudangrass – Sugarcane –Paddy – Bajra
(B) Sugarcane – Maize – Sudangrass – Bajra
(C) Sugarcane – Cotton – Paddy– Maize
(D) Cotton – Maize – Bajra –Sugarcane
Ans : (B)
48. Match List-I (crops) with List-II (water requirement) and select your answer from the code given below—
List-I
(a) Jowar
(b) Soybean
(c) Cotton
(d) Groundnut
List–II
1. 140 mm – 300 mm
2.350 mm – 450 mm
3.200 mm – 300 mm
4. 300 mm – 350 mm
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 1 2 4
(B) 4 2 3 1
(C) 1 4 2 3
(D) 3 1 4 2
Ans : (C)
49. In which state, are there biggest area, highest production and number of Sugar Mills in relation to Sugarcane ?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Bihar
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Ans : (A)
50. Which is not prepared by potato ?
(A) Acetic Acid
(B) Paper
(C) Wine
(D) Fanina
Ans : (B)
51. Uttar Pradesh is occupying which place in India, for Guava production ?
(A) Second
(B) First
(C) Third
(D) Fifth
Ans : (A)
52. Which of the following is TPS variety of Potato ?
(A) JH 222
(B) Chipsona-II
(C) Anand
(D) HPS-1/113
Ans : (D)
53. What is VAM ?
(A) Virus
(B) Bacteria
(C) Algae
(D) Fungi
Ans : (D)
54. What is the main function of zinc in the plants ?
(A) Synthesis of nitrogen
(B) Synthesis of phosphorus
(C) Required for synthesis of Tryptophos
(D) To increase activity of the boron
Ans : (C)
55. What is the area in floriculture (in 000 hectare) in India ?
(A) 40 – 50
(B) 60 – 80
(C) 100 – 120
(D) None of these
Ans : (C)
56. Which of the following factors does not affect the nitrification ?
(A) Air
(B) Seed
(C) Temperature
(D) Moisture
Ans : (B)
57. Which is the correct sequence of soil erosion ?
(A) Rill – Sheet – Gulley
(B) Gulley – Sheet – Rill
(C) Sheet – Rill – Gulley
(D) Sheet – Gulley – Rill
Ans : (C)
58. Zinc Sulphate (ZnSO4) should not be mixed with—
(A) D.A.P.
(B) Compost fertilizer
(C) Ammonium Chloride
(D) Urea
Ans : (A)
59. Insecticides are specific inhibitors of—
(A) Excretory system
(B) Digestive system
(C) Nervous system
(D) Blood Circulatory system
Ans : (D)
60. The credit for the success of KrishiVigyanKendras (KVK) goes to—
(A) Dr. R. S. Paroda
(B) Dr. Chandrika Prasad
(C) Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta
(D) Dr. ManglaRai
Ans : (D)
61. Cauliflower belongs to the family—
(A) Cruciferae
(B) poacae
(C) Malvaceae
(D) Leguminaceae
Ans : (A)
62. Which type of soil is best for knolkhol ?
(A) Loam
(B) Clayey loam
(C) Silty clayey loam
(D) Clay
Ans : (B)
63. Which of the following soil type is most suitable for garlic cultivation ?
(A) Loamy sand
(B) Sandy loam
(C) Loam
(D) Clay
Ans : (B)
64. Average planting distance (R × P) of guava is—
(A) 5 m × 5 m
(B) 6 m × 6 m
(C) 8 m × 8 m
(D) 10 m × 10 m
Ans : (B)
65. Which of the following soil type has the highest field capacity ?
(A) Loam
(B) Silty loam
(C) Clayey loam
(D) Clay
Ans : (D)
66. The trade name of phorate is—
(A) Temic
(B) Thiodan
(C) Phortox
(D) Metasystox
Ans : (C)
67. The sprayers are cleaned before use by—
(A) 1% chlorine water
(B) 1% hydrochloric acid
(C) 1% ammonia water
(D) 1% bromine water
Ans : (B)
68. The cyanogas pump is a /an—
(A) Duster
(B) Fumigator
(C) Sprayer
(D) Emulsifier
Ans : (D)
69. The main reason of Irish Famine in Potato was—
(A) Late Blight disease
(B) Bacterial Blight disease
(C) Blast disease
(D) Ear Cockle disease
Ans : (A)
70. The instrument, which is used for sowing of seed with fertilizer together at a time, is—
(A) Seed drill
(B) Dibbler
(C) Seed sowing behind plough
(D) Ferti-cum Seed drill
Ans : (D)
71. Seed treatment is done to control—
(A) Soil-borne disease
(B) Air-borne disease
(C) Seed-borne disease
(D) None of these
Ans : (C)
72. Salt tolerant crop is—
(A) Cowpea
(B) Field pea
(C) Garlic
(D) Longmelon
Ans : (A)
73. Which of the following is not a dairy breed of cattle ?
(A) Sahiwal
(B) Sindhi
(C) Nagore
(D) All these
Ans : (D)
74. Stored grains can be saved from insect damage, if the grain moisture content is—
(A) <> 10%
(C) 10%
(D) None of these
Ans : (C)
75. Which of the following pesticides has been banned in India ?
(A) Rogor
(B) DDT
(C) Metasystox
(D) Dimecron
Ans : (B)
76. Pulses fit well in cropping system as they are—
(A) Short duration crops
(B) Disease resistant crops
(C) Long duration crops
(D) Moisture stress resistant crops
Ans : (D)
77. Wheat is a—
(A) Cash crop
(B) Cereal crop
(C) Covered crop
(D) None of these
Ans : (B)
78. Autumn sugarcane is planted in month of—
(A) February-March
(B) July
(C) October
(D) December
Ans : (C)
79. Seed-rate for timely sown wheat is—
(A) 75 kg/ha
(B) 100 kg/ha
(C) 125 kg/ha
(D) 150 kg/ha
Ans : (C)
80. Most critical stage in wheat for irrigation is—
(A) C.R.I.
(B) Flowering
(C) Milk
(D) Dough
Ans : (A)
81. Name of most popular variety of wheat in Uttar Pradesh is—
(A) PBW – 343
(B) U.P. – 2338
(C) K – 7903
(D) K – 9107
Ans : (B)
82. KPG – 59 (Udai) is a variety of—
(A) Field pea
(B) Vegetable pea
(C) Lentil
(D) Gram
Ans : (D)
83. In plain, Rajma is cultivated during—
(A) Kharif
(B) Rabi
(C) Zaid
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)
84. Which crop is recommended for Zaid season cultivation in Uttar Pradesh ?
(A) Vegetable pea
(B) Groundnut
(C) Barley
(D) Lentil
Ans : (B)
85. The most efficient use of potassium is achieved by—
(A) Broadcasting at the sowing time
(B) Top dressing after one month of sowing
(C) Basal placement at the sowing time
(D) Foliar spray
Ans : (C)
86. The term ‘Extension’ was first used in—
(A) U.K.
(B) U.S.A.
(C) India
(D) France
Ans : (B)
87. The first K.V.K. (KrishiVigyan Kendra) in India was established in—
(A) Bombay
(B) Port Blair
(C) Pondicherry
(D) Madras
Ans : (C)
88. ATMA is related to—
(A) NARP
(B) NAARM
(C) NREP
(D) None of these
Ans : (D)
89. Albert Mayer is the name associated with—
(A) Nilokheri Development Project
(B) Firka Development Project
(C) Etawah Pilot Project
(D) Shriniketan Project
Ans : (C)
90. Co-operative Credit Societies Act was passed in India in—
(A) 1902
(B) 1904
(C) 1906
(D) 1912
Ans : (D)
91. Maximum photosynthesis takes place in—
(A) Blue light
(B) Red light
(C) Violet light
(D) Green light
Ans : (D)
92. Farm Planning means—
(A) Farm Budgetting
(B) Cropping pattern
(C) Type of enterprises
(D) None of these
Ans : (B)
93. The first product of photosynthesis in C3 plant is—
(A) Pyruvic acid
(B) Phospho-glyceric acid
(C) Oxalo-acetic acid
(D) Succinic acid
Ans : (B)
94. Bending of plants towards light is called—
(A) Phototropism
(B) Vernalisation
(C) Photo-respiration
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)
95. Germination is inhibited by—
(A) Red light
(B) Blue light
(C) U.V. light
(D) I.R. light
Ans : (C)
96. The best method of milking is—
(A) Knuckling method
(B) Fisting method
(C) Stripping method
(D) None of these
Ans : (D)
97. Line breeding is a type of—
(A) Inbreeding
(B) Outbreeding
(C) Natural breeding
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)
98. Match List-I with List-II and select answer from the codes given below—
List-I
(a) White Revolution
(b) Grey Revolution
(c) Blue Revolution
(d) Green Revolution
List-II
1. Fertilizer production
2.Fish production
3.Cereal production
4. Milk production
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 1 2 3
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 2 4 3 1
(D) 1 3 4 2
Ans : (A)
99. ‘Tharparkar’ breed of cow is—
(A) Milchbreed
(B) Working breed
(C) Dual purpose breed
(D) None of these
Ans : (C)
100. Cow and buffalo belong to the family—
(A) Bovidae
(B) Suidae
(C) Equidae
(D) Cammelidae
Ans : (A)
101. What is the contribution of Animal Husbandry Sector in the agricultural growth ?
(A) 10%
(B) 12% – 15%
(C) 7% – 9%
(D) 5%
Ans : (C)
102. How many labourers are required to run a 30 cows milchherd ?
(A) 8
(B) 6
(C) 4
(D) 10
Ans : (B)
103. What is the availability of per day per capita milk in India presently (2008-09) ?
(A) 229 gram
(B) 239 gram
(C) 219 gram
(D) 252 gram
Ans : (D)
104. Which place is occupied by India in egg production ?
(A) First
(B) Second
(C) Third
(D) Fourth
Ans : (A)
105. How much calories (cal) may be obtained from 100 gram chicken egg ?
(A) 175 cal
(B) 180 cal
(C) 160 cal
(D) 130 cal
Ans : (C)
106. Main function of biofertilizer is—
(A) To increase chemical process
(B) To increase physiological process
(C) To increase biological process
(D) To increase photosynthesis process
Ans : (C)
107. How much tomato average production (q.) may be yield from one hectare ?
(A) 100
(B) 105-150
(C) 250
(D) 160-275
Ans : (D)
108. Which type of soil is found near the canal banks ?
(A) Acidic and alkaline
(B) Acidic
(C) Alkaline
(D) None of these
Ans : (C)
109. Which one is not biofertilizer ?
(A) Multiflex
(B) PSB
(C) Vermicompost
(D) NADEP
Ans : (A)
110. In which form is nitrogen absorbed by paddy under waterlogged condition ?
(A) NH4 ion
(B) Nitrate ion
(C) NO2 ion
(D) N2
Ans : (B)
111. Which one of the following do not relate to groundnut ?
(A) Brazil
(B) 2n = 40
(C) Pink disease
(D) Tikka disease
Ans : (C)
112. Which of the following is produced highest in India ?
(A) Mango
(B) Banana
(C) Papaya
(D) Grapes
Ans : (A)
113. The optimum temperature for the Banana crop is—
(A) 30°C
(B) 23°C
(C) 21•5°C
(D) 26•5°C
Ans : (B)
114. Which one of the following varieties has been selected to develop Narendra Aonla-6 variety ?
(A) Chakaiya
(B) Hathijhool
(C) Banarasi
(D) Narendra Aonla-6
Ans : (D)
115. Red soil is poor in which of the following nutrients ?
(A) Phosphorus and Sulphur
(B) Phosphorus and Nitrogen
(C) Nitrogen and Zinc
(D) Nitrogen and Potassium
Ans : (D)
116. A farming system in which airable crops are grown in alleys formed by trees or shrubs, to establish soil fertility and to enhance soil productivity, is known as—
(A) Relay cropping
(B) Multiple cropping
(C) Alley cropping
(D) Mixed cropping
Ans : (C)
117. The cropping intensity of Groundnut + Arhar – Sugarcane is—
(A) 200%
(B) 300%
(C) 150%
(D) 250%
Ans : (C)
118. The scented variety of paddy is—
(A) Jaya
(B) Bala
(C) Type-3
(D) Type-1
Ans : (C)
119. From which language is the word ‘Agronomy’ taken ?
(A) Latin
(B) Greek
(C) French
(D) German
Ans : (B)
120. Tarameera is belonged to which family ?
(A) Cruciferae
(B) Linaceae
(C) Compositae
(D) Graminae
Ans : (A)
121. The size of clay particles are—
(A) 1•0 mm
(B) 0•2 – 0•02 mm
(C) < 0•02 mm
(D) < 0•002 mm
Ans : (D)
122. When one plant has both male and female flowers separately, is called—
(A) Monophrodits
(B) Monoecious
(C) Hermaphrodite
(D) Apomixis
Ans : (D)
123. Aamrapali is the cross of—
(A) Neelam x Dashaheri
(B) Dashaheri x Langra
(C) Langra x Dashaheri
(D) Dashaheri x Neelam
Ans : (D)
124. Seed-plot technique is adopted in—
(A) Onion
(B) Potato
(C) Sugarcane
(D) Tomato
Ans : (B)
125. The origin of litchi is—
(A) India
(B) Philippines
(C) China
(D) Burma
Ans : (C)
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(A) Maize
(B) Jowar
(C) Paddy
(D) Barley
Ans : (C)
2. Sugarcane + Potato is an intercropping system of—
(A) Autumn season
(B) Zaid season
(C) Spring season
(D) Rainy season
Ans : (A)
3. Seed-rate of potato per hectare is—
(A) 25 quintal/hectare
(B) 10 quintal/hectare
(C) 15 quintal/hectare
(D) 40 quintal/hectare
Ans : (D)
4. Deficiency symptoms of calcium on plants first appear at—
(A) Lower leaves
(B) Middle leaves
(C) Terminal leaves
(D) All leaves
Ans : (C)
5. Which weedicide is used to kill broad leaf weeds in wheat ?
(A) 2, 4 - D.S.S. (WPSS)
(B) 2, 4, 5 - T
(C) 2, 4 - DB
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)
6. Maya is the variety of—
(A) Potato
(B) Gram
(C) Pea
(D) Mustard
Ans : (D)
7. The weed that causes Asthma is—
(A) Hirankhuri
(B) Bathua
(C) Parthenium
(D) Krishna Neel
Ans : (C)
8. Which crop requires maximum amount of nitrogen ?
(A) Potato
(B) Wheat
(C) Barley
(D) Sugarcane
Ans : (D)
9. First dwarf variety of paddy developed in India is—
(A) Jaya
(B) Saket-4
(C) Govind
(D) Narendra-97
Ans : (C)
10. Sprinkler irrigation is suitable, where the soil has—
(A) Clayey texture
(B) Loamy texture
(C) Undulating topography
(D) All of these
Ans : (D)
11. Endosulphan is also known as—
(A) Lindane
(B) Thiodan
(C) Aldrin
(D) B.H.C.
Ans : (B)
12. Which of the following is systemic poison ?
(A) Metasystox
(B) Phosphomidan
(C) Phorate
(D) All of these
Ans : (C)
13. DDVP is known as—
(A) Nuvan
(B) Malathion
(C) Thiodan
(D) Sulfex
Ans : (A)
14. Seed treatment with Vitavex is the main controlling method of—
(A) Loose smut
(B) Rust
(C) Downy mildew
(D) All of these
Ans : (D)
15. Covered smut of barley is a disease of—
(A) Externally seed-borne
(B) Internally seed-borne
(C) Air-borne
(D) None of these
Ans : (B)
16. Which of the following cakes is not edible ?
(A) Castor cake
(B) Mustard cake
(C) Sesame cake
(D) Groundnut cake
Ans : (A)
17. In India, about 142 million hectare land is under—
(A) Cultivation
(B) Waste land
(C) Forest
(D) Eroded land
Ans : (A)
18. The headquarters of Indian Meteorological Department was established in 1875 at—
(A) New Delhi
(B) Hyderabad
(C) Pune
(D) Calcutta
Ans : (D)
19. Moisture condensed in small drops upon cool surface is called—
(A) Hail
(B) Dew
(C) Snow
(D) Fog
Ans : (B)
20. How many agro-climatic zones (ACZ) are found in India ?
(A) 16
(B) 18
(C) 15
(D) 20
Ans : (C)
21. Tilt angle of a disc plough is generally—
(A) 10°
(B) 15°
(C) 20°
(D) 45°
Ans : (D)
22. Pudding is done to—
(A) Reduce percolation of water
(B) Pulverise and levelling soil
(C) Kill weeds
(D) All of the above
Ans : (D)
23. The Community Development Programme (CDP) was started in India on—
(A) 2nd October, 1950
(B) 2nd October, 1952
(C) 2nd October, 1951
(D) None of these
Ans : (B)
24. The main unit of Integrated Rural Development Programme is—
(A) Family
(B) Village
(C) Block
(D) District
Ans : (B)
25. Element of Communication is—
(A) Message
(B) Feedback
(C) Channel
(D) All of these
Ans : (D)
26. The first KshetriyaGramin Bank (KGB) was opened in India is—
(A) 1972
(B) 1980
(C) 1975
(D) 1969
Ans : (C)
27. The main function of NABARD is—
(A) Farmers' loaning
(B) Agricultural research
(C) Refinancing to agricultural financing institutions
(D) Development of agriculture
Ans : (C)
28. Rent theory of profit was given by—
(A) Hawley
(B) C.P. Blacker
(C) Tanssig
(D) F.A. Walker
Ans : (D)
29. In L.D.R., the profit will be maximum when—
(A) MC = MP
(B) MC > MP
(C) MP = TP
(D) MP > TP
Ans : (D)
30. The period of 11th Five Year Plan is—
(A) 2000-2005
(B) 2002-2007
(C) 2007-2012
(D) 2008-2012
Ans : (C)
31. Acid rain contains mainly—
(A) PO4
(B) NO2
(C) NO3
(D) CH4
Ans : (B)
32. Cell Organelle found only in plants are—
(A) Mitochondria
(B) Golgi complex
(C) Ribosomes
(D) Plastids
Ans : (D)
33. Proteins are synthesized in—
(A) Centrosomes
(B) Ribosomes
(C) Mitochondria
(D) Golgi bodies
Ans : (B)
34. Milk fever is caused due to the deficiency of—
(A) P
(B) Ca
(C) Mg
(D) K
Ans : (B)
35. Milk sugar is a type of—
(A) Glucose
(B) Sucrose
(C) Lactose
(D) Fructose
Ans : (C)
36. Muriate of Potash is—
(A) K2SO4
(B) KCl
(C) K2HPO4
(D) KNO3
Ans : (B)
37. Azotobacter fixes atmospheric nitrogen in the soil by—
(A) Symbiotically
(B) Non-symbiotically
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)
38. The chemical formula of iron pyrites is—
(A) FeSO4
(B) FeS
(C) FeS2
(D) Fe2(SO4)3
Ans : (C)
39. Rock phosphates are used in—
(A) Saline soil
(B) Sodic soil
(C) Acidic soil
(D) Neutral soil
Ans : (C)
40. Intervenouschlorosis is caused due to the deficiency of—
(A) N
(B) Mg
(C) S
(D) Fe
Ans : (D)
41. Kinnow is the hybrid variety of—
(A) Citrus
(B) Orange
(C) Mandarin
(D) Lemon
Ans : (C)
42. The permanent preservative, which is used for preservation of fruit and vegetables, is—
(A) Sodium chloride
(B) Potassium metabisulphate
(C) Potassium sulphate
(D) Sugar
Ans : (B)
43. Whip tail disease of cauliflower is caused by deficiency of—
(A) Nitrogen
(B) Boron
(C) Molybdenum
(D) Zinc
Ans : (C)
44. The word ‘Agriculture’ is derived from—
(A) Greek
(B) Latin
(C) Arabic
(D) French
Ans : (B)
45. Motha (Grass nut) belongs to the family of—
(A) Cruciferae
(B) Tiliaceae
(C) Cyperaceae
(D) Graminaceae
Ans : (C)
46. Which of the followings are short day crops ?
(A) Maize, Lobia, Bajra
(B) Wheat, Mustard, Gram
(C) Moong, Soybean, Bajra
(D) Wheat, Soybean, Bajra
Ans : (B)
47. What is the sequence of C4 plants ?
(A) Sudangrass – Sugarcane –Paddy – Bajra
(B) Sugarcane – Maize – Sudangrass – Bajra
(C) Sugarcane – Cotton – Paddy– Maize
(D) Cotton – Maize – Bajra –Sugarcane
Ans : (B)
48. Match List-I (crops) with List-II (water requirement) and select your answer from the code given below—
List-I
(a) Jowar
(b) Soybean
(c) Cotton
(d) Groundnut
List–II
1. 140 mm – 300 mm
2.350 mm – 450 mm
3.200 mm – 300 mm
4. 300 mm – 350 mm
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 1 2 4
(B) 4 2 3 1
(C) 1 4 2 3
(D) 3 1 4 2
Ans : (C)
49. In which state, are there biggest area, highest production and number of Sugar Mills in relation to Sugarcane ?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Bihar
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Ans : (A)
50. Which is not prepared by potato ?
(A) Acetic Acid
(B) Paper
(C) Wine
(D) Fanina
Ans : (B)
51. Uttar Pradesh is occupying which place in India, for Guava production ?
(A) Second
(B) First
(C) Third
(D) Fifth
Ans : (A)
52. Which of the following is TPS variety of Potato ?
(A) JH 222
(B) Chipsona-II
(C) Anand
(D) HPS-1/113
Ans : (D)
53. What is VAM ?
(A) Virus
(B) Bacteria
(C) Algae
(D) Fungi
Ans : (D)
54. What is the main function of zinc in the plants ?
(A) Synthesis of nitrogen
(B) Synthesis of phosphorus
(C) Required for synthesis of Tryptophos
(D) To increase activity of the boron
Ans : (C)
55. What is the area in floriculture (in 000 hectare) in India ?
(A) 40 – 50
(B) 60 – 80
(C) 100 – 120
(D) None of these
Ans : (C)
56. Which of the following factors does not affect the nitrification ?
(A) Air
(B) Seed
(C) Temperature
(D) Moisture
Ans : (B)
57. Which is the correct sequence of soil erosion ?
(A) Rill – Sheet – Gulley
(B) Gulley – Sheet – Rill
(C) Sheet – Rill – Gulley
(D) Sheet – Gulley – Rill
Ans : (C)
58. Zinc Sulphate (ZnSO4) should not be mixed with—
(A) D.A.P.
(B) Compost fertilizer
(C) Ammonium Chloride
(D) Urea
Ans : (A)
59. Insecticides are specific inhibitors of—
(A) Excretory system
(B) Digestive system
(C) Nervous system
(D) Blood Circulatory system
Ans : (D)
60. The credit for the success of KrishiVigyanKendras (KVK) goes to—
(A) Dr. R. S. Paroda
(B) Dr. Chandrika Prasad
(C) Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta
(D) Dr. ManglaRai
Ans : (D)
61. Cauliflower belongs to the family—
(A) Cruciferae
(B) poacae
(C) Malvaceae
(D) Leguminaceae
Ans : (A)
62. Which type of soil is best for knolkhol ?
(A) Loam
(B) Clayey loam
(C) Silty clayey loam
(D) Clay
Ans : (B)
63. Which of the following soil type is most suitable for garlic cultivation ?
(A) Loamy sand
(B) Sandy loam
(C) Loam
(D) Clay
Ans : (B)
64. Average planting distance (R × P) of guava is—
(A) 5 m × 5 m
(B) 6 m × 6 m
(C) 8 m × 8 m
(D) 10 m × 10 m
Ans : (B)
65. Which of the following soil type has the highest field capacity ?
(A) Loam
(B) Silty loam
(C) Clayey loam
(D) Clay
Ans : (D)
66. The trade name of phorate is—
(A) Temic
(B) Thiodan
(C) Phortox
(D) Metasystox
Ans : (C)
67. The sprayers are cleaned before use by—
(A) 1% chlorine water
(B) 1% hydrochloric acid
(C) 1% ammonia water
(D) 1% bromine water
Ans : (B)
68. The cyanogas pump is a /an—
(A) Duster
(B) Fumigator
(C) Sprayer
(D) Emulsifier
Ans : (D)
69. The main reason of Irish Famine in Potato was—
(A) Late Blight disease
(B) Bacterial Blight disease
(C) Blast disease
(D) Ear Cockle disease
Ans : (A)
70. The instrument, which is used for sowing of seed with fertilizer together at a time, is—
(A) Seed drill
(B) Dibbler
(C) Seed sowing behind plough
(D) Ferti-cum Seed drill
Ans : (D)
71. Seed treatment is done to control—
(A) Soil-borne disease
(B) Air-borne disease
(C) Seed-borne disease
(D) None of these
Ans : (C)
72. Salt tolerant crop is—
(A) Cowpea
(B) Field pea
(C) Garlic
(D) Longmelon
Ans : (A)
73. Which of the following is not a dairy breed of cattle ?
(A) Sahiwal
(B) Sindhi
(C) Nagore
(D) All these
Ans : (D)
74. Stored grains can be saved from insect damage, if the grain moisture content is—
(A) <> 10%
(C) 10%
(D) None of these
Ans : (C)
75. Which of the following pesticides has been banned in India ?
(A) Rogor
(B) DDT
(C) Metasystox
(D) Dimecron
Ans : (B)
76. Pulses fit well in cropping system as they are—
(A) Short duration crops
(B) Disease resistant crops
(C) Long duration crops
(D) Moisture stress resistant crops
Ans : (D)
77. Wheat is a—
(A) Cash crop
(B) Cereal crop
(C) Covered crop
(D) None of these
Ans : (B)
78. Autumn sugarcane is planted in month of—
(A) February-March
(B) July
(C) October
(D) December
Ans : (C)
79. Seed-rate for timely sown wheat is—
(A) 75 kg/ha
(B) 100 kg/ha
(C) 125 kg/ha
(D) 150 kg/ha
Ans : (C)
80. Most critical stage in wheat for irrigation is—
(A) C.R.I.
(B) Flowering
(C) Milk
(D) Dough
Ans : (A)
81. Name of most popular variety of wheat in Uttar Pradesh is—
(A) PBW – 343
(B) U.P. – 2338
(C) K – 7903
(D) K – 9107
Ans : (B)
82. KPG – 59 (Udai) is a variety of—
(A) Field pea
(B) Vegetable pea
(C) Lentil
(D) Gram
Ans : (D)
83. In plain, Rajma is cultivated during—
(A) Kharif
(B) Rabi
(C) Zaid
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)
84. Which crop is recommended for Zaid season cultivation in Uttar Pradesh ?
(A) Vegetable pea
(B) Groundnut
(C) Barley
(D) Lentil
Ans : (B)
85. The most efficient use of potassium is achieved by—
(A) Broadcasting at the sowing time
(B) Top dressing after one month of sowing
(C) Basal placement at the sowing time
(D) Foliar spray
Ans : (C)
86. The term ‘Extension’ was first used in—
(A) U.K.
(B) U.S.A.
(C) India
(D) France
Ans : (B)
87. The first K.V.K. (KrishiVigyan Kendra) in India was established in—
(A) Bombay
(B) Port Blair
(C) Pondicherry
(D) Madras
Ans : (C)
88. ATMA is related to—
(A) NARP
(B) NAARM
(C) NREP
(D) None of these
Ans : (D)
89. Albert Mayer is the name associated with—
(A) Nilokheri Development Project
(B) Firka Development Project
(C) Etawah Pilot Project
(D) Shriniketan Project
Ans : (C)
90. Co-operative Credit Societies Act was passed in India in—
(A) 1902
(B) 1904
(C) 1906
(D) 1912
Ans : (D)
91. Maximum photosynthesis takes place in—
(A) Blue light
(B) Red light
(C) Violet light
(D) Green light
Ans : (D)
92. Farm Planning means—
(A) Farm Budgetting
(B) Cropping pattern
(C) Type of enterprises
(D) None of these
Ans : (B)
93. The first product of photosynthesis in C3 plant is—
(A) Pyruvic acid
(B) Phospho-glyceric acid
(C) Oxalo-acetic acid
(D) Succinic acid
Ans : (B)
94. Bending of plants towards light is called—
(A) Phototropism
(B) Vernalisation
(C) Photo-respiration
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)
95. Germination is inhibited by—
(A) Red light
(B) Blue light
(C) U.V. light
(D) I.R. light
Ans : (C)
96. The best method of milking is—
(A) Knuckling method
(B) Fisting method
(C) Stripping method
(D) None of these
Ans : (D)
97. Line breeding is a type of—
(A) Inbreeding
(B) Outbreeding
(C) Natural breeding
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)
98. Match List-I with List-II and select answer from the codes given below—
List-I
(a) White Revolution
(b) Grey Revolution
(c) Blue Revolution
(d) Green Revolution
List-II
1. Fertilizer production
2.Fish production
3.Cereal production
4. Milk production
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 1 2 3
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 2 4 3 1
(D) 1 3 4 2
Ans : (A)
99. ‘Tharparkar’ breed of cow is—
(A) Milchbreed
(B) Working breed
(C) Dual purpose breed
(D) None of these
Ans : (C)
100. Cow and buffalo belong to the family—
(A) Bovidae
(B) Suidae
(C) Equidae
(D) Cammelidae
Ans : (A)
101. What is the contribution of Animal Husbandry Sector in the agricultural growth ?
(A) 10%
(B) 12% – 15%
(C) 7% – 9%
(D) 5%
Ans : (C)
102. How many labourers are required to run a 30 cows milchherd ?
(A) 8
(B) 6
(C) 4
(D) 10
Ans : (B)
103. What is the availability of per day per capita milk in India presently (2008-09) ?
(A) 229 gram
(B) 239 gram
(C) 219 gram
(D) 252 gram
Ans : (D)
104. Which place is occupied by India in egg production ?
(A) First
(B) Second
(C) Third
(D) Fourth
Ans : (A)
105. How much calories (cal) may be obtained from 100 gram chicken egg ?
(A) 175 cal
(B) 180 cal
(C) 160 cal
(D) 130 cal
Ans : (C)
106. Main function of biofertilizer is—
(A) To increase chemical process
(B) To increase physiological process
(C) To increase biological process
(D) To increase photosynthesis process
Ans : (C)
107. How much tomato average production (q.) may be yield from one hectare ?
(A) 100
(B) 105-150
(C) 250
(D) 160-275
Ans : (D)
108. Which type of soil is found near the canal banks ?
(A) Acidic and alkaline
(B) Acidic
(C) Alkaline
(D) None of these
Ans : (C)
109. Which one is not biofertilizer ?
(A) Multiflex
(B) PSB
(C) Vermicompost
(D) NADEP
Ans : (A)
110. In which form is nitrogen absorbed by paddy under waterlogged condition ?
(A) NH4 ion
(B) Nitrate ion
(C) NO2 ion
(D) N2
Ans : (B)
111. Which one of the following do not relate to groundnut ?
(A) Brazil
(B) 2n = 40
(C) Pink disease
(D) Tikka disease
Ans : (C)
112. Which of the following is produced highest in India ?
(A) Mango
(B) Banana
(C) Papaya
(D) Grapes
Ans : (A)
113. The optimum temperature for the Banana crop is—
(A) 30°C
(B) 23°C
(C) 21•5°C
(D) 26•5°C
Ans : (B)
114. Which one of the following varieties has been selected to develop Narendra Aonla-6 variety ?
(A) Chakaiya
(B) Hathijhool
(C) Banarasi
(D) Narendra Aonla-6
Ans : (D)
115. Red soil is poor in which of the following nutrients ?
(A) Phosphorus and Sulphur
(B) Phosphorus and Nitrogen
(C) Nitrogen and Zinc
(D) Nitrogen and Potassium
Ans : (D)
116. A farming system in which airable crops are grown in alleys formed by trees or shrubs, to establish soil fertility and to enhance soil productivity, is known as—
(A) Relay cropping
(B) Multiple cropping
(C) Alley cropping
(D) Mixed cropping
Ans : (C)
117. The cropping intensity of Groundnut + Arhar – Sugarcane is—
(A) 200%
(B) 300%
(C) 150%
(D) 250%
Ans : (C)
118. The scented variety of paddy is—
(A) Jaya
(B) Bala
(C) Type-3
(D) Type-1
Ans : (C)
119. From which language is the word ‘Agronomy’ taken ?
(A) Latin
(B) Greek
(C) French
(D) German
Ans : (B)
120. Tarameera is belonged to which family ?
(A) Cruciferae
(B) Linaceae
(C) Compositae
(D) Graminae
Ans : (A)
121. The size of clay particles are—
(A) 1•0 mm
(B) 0•2 – 0•02 mm
(C) < 0•02 mm
(D) < 0•002 mm
Ans : (D)
122. When one plant has both male and female flowers separately, is called—
(A) Monophrodits
(B) Monoecious
(C) Hermaphrodite
(D) Apomixis
Ans : (D)
123. Aamrapali is the cross of—
(A) Neelam x Dashaheri
(B) Dashaheri x Langra
(C) Langra x Dashaheri
(D) Dashaheri x Neelam
Ans : (D)
124. Seed-plot technique is adopted in—
(A) Onion
(B) Potato
(C) Sugarcane
(D) Tomato
Ans : (B)
125. The origin of litchi is—
(A) India
(B) Philippines
(C) China
(D) Burma
Ans : (C)
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1. The
word ‘Agriculture’ is derived from which language?
(a) Greek
(b) Latin
(c) Arabic
(d) French
2. From
which language is the word ‘Agronomy’ taken from?
(a) Latin
(b) Greek
(c) French
(d) German
3. When
one plant has both male and female flowers separately, is called?
(a) Monophrodits
(b) Monoecious
(c) Hermaphrodite
(d) Apomixis
4. Which
one is not biofertilizer?
(a) Multiflex
(b) PSB
(c) Vermicompost
(d) NADEP
5. Red
Colour of tomatoes is due to the presence of ….
(a) Lycopene
(b) Carotene
(c) Xanthomonas
(d) Anthocyanin
6. Red
soil is poor in which of the following nutrients?
(a) Phosphorous
and Sulphur
(b) Phosphorous
and Nitrogen
(c) Nitrogen
and Zinc
(d) Nitrogen
and Potassium
(e)
7. Maximum
photosynthesis takes place in ….
(a) Blue
light
(b) Red
light
(c) Violet
light
(d) Green
light
8. Who
has first time seen the micro-organism?
(a)
Robert
Koch
(b)
John
Tyndall
(c)
Antonie
van Leeuwenhoek
(d)
Louis
Pasteur
9.
Number of essential mineral elements
plant is …..
(a)
13
(b)
20
(c)
16
(d)
15
- SRI is a technique used
in………………..
(a)
Maize
(b)
Groundnut
(c)
Wheat
(d)
Rice
- The year 2014 has been
declared as the UN International year of ............
(a)
Agriculture
(b)
Small
farmers
(c)
Family Farming
(d)
Commercial farming
12. Endosulphan is also known as ……
(a)
Lindane
(b)
Thiodan
(c)
Aldrin
(d)
B.H.C
13. The
Cooperative Act of Bhutan 2001 was amended in which year?
(a) 2010
(b) 2005
(c) 2007
(d) 2009
14. Element(s)
of communication is/are…..
(a)
Message
(b)
Feedback
(c)
Channel
(d)
All of these
15. Cell
Organelle found only in plants are …..
(a)
Mitochondria
(b)
Golgi complex
(c)
Ribosomes
(d)
Plastids
16. Who
among the following is the current Minister in charge of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Forests?
(a)
Lyonpo Yeshey Gyamtsho
(b)
Lyonpo
Pema Gyamtsho
(c)
Lyonpo
Yeshey Dorji
(d)
Lyonpo
Pemba Gyamtsho
17. Proteins are synthesized in……
(a)
Centrosomes
(b)
Ribosomes
(c)
Mitochondria
(d)
Golgi bodies
18. The
headquarter of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of UN is located in
which following cities.
(a)
New
York
(b)
Tokyo
(c)
Rome
(d)
Washington
DC
19. Muriate
of Potash is….
(a)
K2SO4
(b)
KCL
(c)
K2HPO4
(d)
KNO3
20. Whip
tail disease of cauliflower is caused by deficiency of ….
(a)
Nitrogen
(b)
Boron
(c)
Molybdenum
(d)
Zince
21. A.D.P
to A.T.P change is called……………
(a)
Oxidation
(b)
Phosphorylation
(c)
Photosynthesis
(d)
Transpiration
22. Which
of the following factor does not affect the Nitrification?
(a)
Air
(b)
Seed
(c)
Temperature
(d)
Moisture
23. With
the start of Masters in…………………, CNR
becomes fourth institute to provide a master’s program under RUB. Choose the
correct answer
(a)
Renewable
Natural Resources
(b)
Rural
Development
(c)
Development
Practice
(d)
Agriculture
Science
24. Cauliflower
belongs to the family of…….
(a)
Cruciferae
(b)
Poacae
(c)
Malvaceae
(d)
Leguminaceae
25. Aims
of plant breeding are to produce…….
(a) disease-free varieties
(b) high-yielding varieties
(c) early-maturing varieties
(d) all of the above
(a) disease-free varieties
(b) high-yielding varieties
(c) early-maturing varieties
(d) all of the above
26. Growing
of two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land is called……
(a) mixed cropping
(b) mixed farming
(c) intercropping
(d) fanning
(a) mixed cropping
(b) mixed farming
(c) intercropping
(d) fanning
27. The
Mexican dwarf wheat variety was developed by…….
(a) Swaminathan
(b) Borlaug
(c) Watson
(d) Khush
(a) Swaminathan
(b) Borlaug
(c) Watson
(d) Khush
28. The
desired varieties of economically useful crops are raised by
(a) vemalisation
(b) mutation
(c) natural selection
(d) hybridisation
(a) vemalisation
(b) mutation
(c) natural selection
(d) hybridisation
29. A
plant breeder who wants to develop a disease resistant variety. What should
s/he do first?
(a) Hybridisation
(b) Mutation
(c) Selection
(d) Production of crop
(a) Hybridisation
(b) Mutation
(c) Selection
(d) Production of crop
30. Selection
of homozygous plant is……………
(a) pure line selection
(b) mass selection
(c) mixed selection
(d) introduction
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(a) pure line selection
(b) mass selection
(c) mixed selection
(d) introduction
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GK Questions and answers on Agriculture in India
1.
Agriculture and allied sectors accounted for what percentage of total workforce
of India?
Answer:
50 Percentage
2.
India ranks …….. in worldwide farm output?
Answer:
Second
3.
Agriculture and allied sectors like forestry and fisheries accounts for …………. %
of the GDP?
Answer:
16%
4.
Who is known as ‘The Father of Green Revolution’?
Answer:
Norman Borlaug
5.
Who was the first to use the term ‘Green Revolution’ in 1968?
Answer:
William Gaud
6.
Where is the headquarters of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)?
Answer:
Los Banos
7.
Which rice variety developed by the IRRI was dubbed ‘Miracle Rice’?
Answer:
IR-8
8.
Who is known as ‘The Father of Indian Green Revolution’?
Answer:
M.S Swaminathan
9.
Who was the first Indian to become the Director General of the IRRI?
Answer:
M.S Swaminathan
10.
Which Indian state was selected first for the implementation of Green
Revolution?
Answer:
Punjab
11.
Which are the major Kharif crops?
Answer:
Paddy, Millet, Maize, Sugarcane and Soybean
12.
The Agricultural crops sown in winter and harvested in the summer are known as:
Answer:
Rabi crops
13.
Which are the major Rabi crops?
Answer:
Wheat, Barley, Gram, Mustard and Linseed
14.
Kharif crops are sown in the …………. Season?
Answer:
Monsoon
15.
‘Yellow Revolution’ aimed at the increase of the production of ……………
Answer:
Oil seeds
16.
White Revolution was associated with ……………….
Answer:
Milk production
17.
What was the name given to the efforts to increase the production of eggs and
poultry?
Answer:
Silver Revolution
18.
With which agriculture sector was the ‘Silver Fibre Revolution’ associated?
Answer:
Cotton Production
19.
‘Round Revolution’ was the name given to the efforts to increase the production
of …………….?
Answer:
Potato
20.
The effort to increase the production of meat and tomato was given the name
……………?
Answer:
Red Revolution
21.
‘Pink Revolution’ was associated with …………….?
Answer:
Pharmaceuticals
22.
What was the name given to the efforts to increase the production of
fertilizers?
Answer:
Grey Revolution
23.
Golden Fibre Revolution was was associated with the production of ………….?
Answer:
Jute
24.
The name given to the efforts to increase the production of honey was …………….?
Answer:
Golden Revolution
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