CCSHAU M.Sc. Agriculture Entrance Exam 2018-2019 - Question Paper
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Question No. 1
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Marginal physical product (MPP) where P=production, and X=input, is equal to
A.
∆P/ ∆X
B.
∆X/ ∆P
C.
P/X
D.
None of these
Question No. 2
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In which relation, an increase or a decrease in production of one product affect the production of the other inversely
A.
Supplementary
B.
Joint product
C.
Competitive
D.
Complementary
Question No. 3
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the successor to
A.
ITO
B.
GATT
C.
UNCTAD
D.
IMF
Question No. 4
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Which of the following is the apex bank for agricultural credit in India?
A.
RBI
B.
SIDBI
C.
NABARD
D.
SBI
Question No. 5
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A demand curve measures
A.
Buyer’s willingness to pay
B.
Actual price a buyer must pay to get the product
C.
Difference between a buyer’s willingness to pay and the actual price of the product
D.
All of these
Question No. 6
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Consumer surplus is
A.
a buyer’s willingness to pay plus the price
B.
the price of the product minus the buyer’s willingness to pay
C.
when the buyer’s willingness to pay and the price of the product are equal
D.
a buyer’s willingness to pay minus the price
Question No. 7
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According to the law of demand
A.
there is a positive relationship between quantity demanded and price
B.
as the price rises, demand will shift to the left
C.
there is a negative relationship between quantity demanded and price
D.
as the price rises, demand will shift to the right
Question No. 8
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Marginal utility signifies
A.
utility from first unit
B.
utility from last unit
C.
utility from additional unit
D.
utility from third unit
Question No. 9
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National Income means
A.
Income of the Government
B.
Money measure of the overall annual flow of goods and services in an economy
C.
Value of the fixed wealth in an economy
D.
Aggregate of the earnings of working class in an economy
Question No. 10
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Internal rate of return (IRR) is that rate at which Net Present value is
A.
Positive
B.
Negative
C.
Zero
D.
None of these
Question No. 11
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The residual left with the farmers after meeting his family consumption, farm requirements, social and religions payments is called as
A.
Marketed surplus
B.
Marketable surplus
C.
Producer Surplus
D.
Consumer Surplus
Question No. 12
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If the NPW is zero, then B/C ratio is
A.
>1
B.
<1
C.
= 1
D.
= 0
Question No. 13
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A market characterized by large number of sellers and buyers and homogenous product is known as
A.
Monopoly
B.
Oligopoly
C.
Perfect
D.
Monopolistic
Question No. 14
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Demand for goods which are needed for further production is called as
A.
Derived Demand
B.
Autonomous demand
C.
Direct Demand
D.
All of these
Question No. 15
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Which one of the following is not a measure to reduce the risk?
A.
Diversification
B.
Hedging
C.
Contract sales
D.
Monoculture
Question No. 16
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Marginal product is
A.
Addition made to total production by the use of an additional input
B.
Average production per unit of input use
C.
Total addition to the production by addition input use
D.
All of these
Question No. 17
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In which layer of the atmosphere there is a temperature inversion?
A.
Troposphere
B.
Stratosphere
C.
Mesosphere
D.
Ionosphere
Question No. 18
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Which layer of the atmosphere has lowest average temperature?
A.
Troposphere
B.
Stratosphere
C.
Mesosphere
D.
Ionosphere
Question No. 19
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The value of Environmental lapse rate is given as
A.
- 6.5 oC / km
B.
+ 6.5 oC / km
C.
5.5 oC / km
D.
5.0oC / km
Question No. 20
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Wind direction is measured as –
A.
From where it comes
B.
Where it goes
C.
It touches the face
D.
A and C both are correct
Question No. 21
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Vertical distribution of microclimate is:
A.
10-2 to 101 m
B.
10-2 to 102 m
C.
10-2 to 103 m
D.
10-2 to 104 m
Question No. 22
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Name the most important weather element –
A.
Temperature
B.
Rainfall
C.
Cloud Cover
D.
Atmospheric Pressure
Question No. 23
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‘Khaira disease’ (also known as iron rust) of rice is caused due to:
A.
Excessive application of nitrogen
B.
Deficiency of zinc
C.
Bacterial infection
D.
Iron deficiency
Question No. 24
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Lysine is a limiting amino acid in:
A.
Cereals
B.
Pulses
C.
Oilseeds
D.
Green vegetables
Question No. 25
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Which among the following herbicides is non-selective herbicide?
A.
Paraquat
B.
Alachlor
C.
Butachlor
D.
Atrazine
Question No. 26
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Berseem seed is treated with:
A.
Rhizobium meliloti
B.
Rhizobium lupini
C.
Rhizobium trifoli
D.
Rhizobium Japonicum
Question No. 27
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Conversion of ADP to ATP is known as:
A.
Photolysis
B.
Photo phosphorylation
C.
Photosynthesis
D.
Photorespiration
Question No. 28
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Deficiency of which essential plant nutrient leads to ‘pop pod in groundnut’:
A.
Sulphur
B.
Calcium
C.
Phosphorus
D.
Boron
Question No. 29
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Which among the following weeds causes dropsy disease in human beings:
A.
Pluchea lanceolata
B.
Digera arvensis
C.
Parthenium hysterophorus
D.
Argemone mexicana
Question No. 30
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Roots absorb water from soil:
A.
Actively
B.
Passively
C.
Both actively and passively
D.
None of these
Question No. 31
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Sunflower belongs to family:
A.
Cruciferae
B.
Austraceae
C.
Malvaceae
D.
Poaceae
Question No. 32
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Removal of uniform thin layer of soil by the action of water is referred as:
A.
Splash erosion
B.
Sheet erosion
C.
Rill erosion
D.
Gully erosion
Question No. 33
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Major source of water used by plants is:
A.
Capillary water
B.
Hygroscopic water
C.
Gravitational water
D.
Inter space water
Question No. 34
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Parthenium hysterophorus (Congress grass) can be controlled by:
A.
Chrysomella spp.
B.
Dactylopius tomentosus
C.
Zygogramma bicolarata
D.
Neochetina spp.
Question No. 35
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Heavy shedding of buds and bolls occurs in cotton due to:
A.
Nitrogen deficiency in soil
B.
Phosphorus deficiency in soil
C.
Magnesium deficiency in soil
D.
Water stress at bud formation stage
Question No. 36
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Drip irrigation is most suited to:
A.
Acid soil
B.
Alkaline soil
C.
Saline soil
D.
All of these
Question No. 37
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The term ‘LEISA’ is related to:
A.
Organic farming
B.
Inorganic farming
C.
Natural farming
D.
All of these
Question No. 38
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Light intensity at which photosynthesis and respiration are equal is known as:
A.
Light compensation point
B.
Light saturation point
C.
Net photosynthesis
D.
None of these
Question No. 39
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Which type of maize is mainly grown in India?
A.
Dent corn
B.
Waxy corn
C.
Flint corn
D.
Sweet corn
Question No. 40
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Canola is a group of plants belonging to:
A.
Mustard
B.
Safflower
C.
Castor
D.
Vegetables
Question No. 41
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One ha cm of water is equal to:
A.
1000 tonnes of water
B.
100,000 litres of water
C.
10 tonnes of water
D.
10,000 litres of water
Question No. 42
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Under stress conditions, which amino acid is accumulated in plants:
A.
Methionine
B.
Tryptophan
C.
Proline
D.
Phenyl alanine
Question No. 43
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Stem nodulation occurs in green manure crop of:
A.
Aeschynomene afraspera
B.
Crotolaria juncea
C.
Sesabania aculeata
D.
Vigna tunguiculata
Question No. 44
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Stomata closing can be induced by:
A.
Kaoline
B.
Linseed oil
C.
2,4-D
D.
PMA
Question No. 45
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Most damaging single influence on storage life of seeds is:
A.
High moisture content
B.
High temperature
C.
Low moisture content
D.
Both (A) and (B)
Question No. 46
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Instrument used for measuring solar radiation is:
A.
Anemometer
B.
Barograph
C.
Psycrometer
D.
Pyranometer
Question No. 47
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Attraction of water molecules towards soil particles is:
A.
Adhesion
B.
Surface tension
C.
Capillary force
D.
Cohesion
Question No. 48
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The critical slope for soil erosion is:
A.
1%
B.
2%
C.
3%
D.
5%
Question No. 49
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The instrument used for measuring depth of water table is known as:
A.
Lysimeter
B.
Piezometer
C.
Odometer
D.
Evaporimeter
Question No. 50
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Sesame belongs to family:
A.
Poaceae
B.
Papilionoideae
C.
Pediliaceae
D.
Ceasalpinoideae
Question No. 51
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Water inside the plant moves through:
A.
Phloem
B.
Xylem
C.
Fibre cells
D.
All of these
Question No. 52
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While testing seed, the grow out test is conducted to determine:
A.
Genetic purity
B.
Seed viability
C.
Physical purity
D.
Yield potential
Question No. 53
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Optimum seed rate (kg/ha) of soybean is:
A.
50-60
B.
70-80
C.
80-90
D.
100-110
Question No. 54
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Which chemical causes Finger leaf disease in cotton?
A.
2,4-D
B.
Mancozeb
C.
Boron
D.
Acephate
Question No. 55
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Cycocel is a:
A.
Auxin
B.
Abscisic acid
C.
Cytokinin
D.
Growth retardant
Question No. 56
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Which among the following is the most severe form of soil water erosion?
A.
Rill
B.
Gully
C.
Sheet
D.
Splash
Question No. 57
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Enzyme responsible for carboxylation in C3 type plants is:
A.
Ribulose diphosphate dehydrogenase
B.
Phosphoenol pyruvic acid
C.
Ribulose-1,5-biphosphate carboxylase
D.
Glyceraldehyde dehydrogenase
Question No. 58
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Which among the following is a frost tolerant variety of raya
A.
Kranti
B.
RH 781
C.
RH 0749
D.
Pusa Vijay
Question No. 59
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Contaminants in cotton are known as
A.
Dirt
B.
Inert matter
C.
Motes
D.
None of these
Question No. 60
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In north India, sugarcane is mostly used with how many buds?
A.
Two bud setts
B.
Three bud setts
C.
Four bud setts
D.
Single bud setts
Question No. 61
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Major groundnut producing state in India is:
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Maharastra
D.
Tamil Nadu
Question No. 62
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Photoperiodically, wheat is:
A.
Short day plant
B.
Day neutral plant
C.
Long day plant
D.
Intermediate
Question No. 63
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The inflorescence of sugarcane is known as:
A.
Panicle
B.
Arrow
C.
Racemose
D.
Tiller
Question No. 64
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Which among the following is a mycoherbicide
A.
Collego
B.
Valour
C.
Bromacil
D.
Metribuzin
Question No. 65
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Name of the insect Order in which (in general), the larval stage is phytophagous and adults are nectar feeder/sap suckers:
A.
Orthoptera
B.
Hemiptera
C.
Neuroptera
D.
Lepidoptera
Question No. 66
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Which insecticide formulation consists of active ingredient mixed with a liquid solvent that needs to be diluted with water prior to application?
A.
Wettable powder
B.
Emulsifiable concentrate
C.
Water dispersible powder
D.
Soluble powder
Question No. 67
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Which of the following characteristics do immature Lepidopteran and Coleopteran insects share?
A.
They are all plant feeders
B.
They are all found in the soil
C.
They are all called nymphs
D.
They all have biting and chewing mouthparts
Question No. 68
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Summer diapause is known as
A.
Hibernation
B.
Overwintering
C.
Aestivation
D.
None of these
Question No. 69
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The scientific name of the Italian honey bee is
A.
Apis mellifera
B.
Apis indica
C.
Apis dorsata
D.
Apis florae
Question No. 70
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The larval stage is predatory whereas the adults are pollinator in case of
A.
Syrphid
B.
Coccinellid
C.
Chrysopa
D.
All of these
Question No. 71
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The opening on an arthropod body surface that allows for air transfer is called:
A.
Spiracle
B.
Trachea
C.
Tracheoles
D.
Alveoli
Question No. 72
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What are located between the compound eyes which may be variable in number, but never exceed three in number? Function appears to aid the insect in determining light intensities - unable to form images
A.
Labrum
B.
Ocelli
C.
Gena
D.
Frons
Question No. 73
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Honey bees often sting
A.
Single time
B.
Two times
C.
Multiple times
D.
All of these
Question No. 74
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The body temperature of insects normally follows closely the temperature of the surrounding and hence, it is termed as
A.
Hyperthermic
B.
Warm blooded
C.
Cold hardiness
D.
Poikilothermic
Question No. 75
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Brown plant hopper is a major pest of
A.
Cotton
B.
Sunflower
C.
Mustard
D.
Paddy
Question No. 76
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The use of synthetic pyrethroids has caused serious outbreaks of
A.
Bihar hairy caterpillar
B.
Whitefly
C.
Mango mealy bug
D.
Mosquitoes
Question No. 77
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The common name of Chilo partellus is
A.
Sugarcane stem borer
B.
Sorghum shootfly
C.
Paddy stem borer
D.
Maize stem borer
Question No. 78
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Wings are absent in
A.
Hymenoptera
B.
Thysanura
C.
Thysanoptera
D.
Trichoptera
Question No. 79
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Mouth parts in thrips belong to the type
A.
Chewing type
B.
Biting type
C.
Asymmetrical type
D.
Sucking type
Question No. 80
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Trichogramma chilonis is
A.
Predator of mustard aphid
B.
Larval parasite of mealy bug
C.
Egg parasitoid of sugarcane borers
D.
Pupal parasitoid of cabbage butterfly
Question No. 81
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The systematic is the study of:
A.
genetic makeup of reproductive insects
B.
relationships between groups of any size
C.
orders of insects only
D.
morphological characters only
Question No. 82
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Pest which occurs in isolated locations is known as
A.
Persistent pest
B.
Seasonal pest
C.
Sporadic pest
D.
Occasional pest
Question No. 83
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Which is the pest of potato tuber in field and storage
A.
Mealy bug
B.
Cutworm
C.
Potato aphid
D.
Potato tuber moth
Question No. 84
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In insect population which have only one generation a year, the shape of population growth curve is:
A.
S-shaped curve
B.
J-shaped curve
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of these
Question No. 85
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The grazing food web begins with:
A.
Detrivores
B.
Carnivores
C.
Heterotrophs
D.
Autotrophs
Question No. 86
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Economic injury level is --------------------- economic threshold level.
A.
Half of the
B.
Equal to
C.
Greater than
D.
Less than
Question No. 87
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PRA stands for:
A.
Participatory Rural Appraisal
B.
Participatory Rapid Appraisal
C.
Programme Review Appraisal
D.
People’s Rural Appraisal
Question No. 88
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National Agricultural Technology Project was started in the year:
A.
1996
B.
1998
C.
1994
D.
2000
Question No. 89
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According to Prof. Mildred Hurton, the first training group of human race is:
A.
Family
B.
Community
C.
Country
D.
Home
Question No. 90
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Lt. Col. Albert Mayer started a project called :
A.
Gurgaon Project
B.
Nilokheri Project
C.
Etawah Pilot Project
D.
Marthandom Project
Question No. 91
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The word communication is derived from:
A.
Greek word
B.
French word
C.
Russian word
D.
Latin word
Question No. 92
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In the preparation of audio-visual aids, the principle of ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ signifies:
A.
Attractiveness, Brevity, Concreteness
B.
Attractiveness, Brevity, Colour
C.
Attractiveness, Brevity, Clarity
D.
Attitude, Brief, Communication
Question No. 93
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Which among the following is a method of identifying leader?
A.
Socio-metric method
B.
Self –designated method
C.
Informants’ rating
D.
All the above
Question No. 94
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Which among the following models of communication is called ‘Mathematical Theory of Communication:
A.
Berlo’s Model
B.
Shannon and Weaver’s Model
C.
Aristotle’s Model
D.
Leagan’s Model
Question No. 95
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Single line of command was one of the main features of:
A.
EPP
B.
NAEP
C.
NARP
D.
T & V
Question No. 96
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Extension Education Institute for North India is located at:
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
UP
D.
Bihar
Question No. 97
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Extension Programme is a statement of situation, objectives, problems and:
A.
Motivation
B.
Attitude
C.
Reasons
D.
Solution
Question No. 98
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Which among the following entrepreneurs is timid and cautious in nature:
A.
Fabian
B.
Drone
C.
Imitative
D.
Innovative
Question No. 99
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Which among the following is a technique of idea generation :
A.
Seminar
B.
Conference
C.
Brain storming
D.
Incubation
Question No. 100
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The concept of venture capital was originated in:
A.
India
B.
Japan
C.
U.K.
D.
U.S.A.
Question No. 101
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Temperate Forests of the Western Himalayas are the Climatic Climax of the following:
A.
Abies spp
B.
Cedrus spp.
C.
Quercus spp.
D.
Betula spp
Question No. 102
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The yield of forest is regulated on the basis of volume by using following:
A.
Von Mantel’s formula
B.
Permanent allotment method
C.
Annual coups
D.
Periodic block method
Question No. 103
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Widely accepted Classification of Forest Types of India is based upon:
A.
Climate
B.
Physiography
C.
Ecology
D.
Composition
Question No. 104
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Field planting season for poplar tree is
A.
Winter
B.
Summer
C.
Rainy
D.
Throughout the year
Question No. 105
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Sulphate navel stores are by-products of the following pulping process:
A.
Soda pulping
B.
Sulphate pulping
C.
Kraft pulping
D.
None of the above
Question No. 106
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Ghatti gum is obtained from:
A.
Sterculia ureus
B.
Astragalus spp
C.
Anogeissus latifolia
D.
Acacia arabica
Question No. 107
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Maximum segregation is observed in:
A.
F1
B.
F2
C.
F3
D.
F4
Question No. 108
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Single seed descent method is a modification of:
A.
Pedigree method
B.
Bulk method
C.
Mass selection
D.
F4
Question No. 109
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Vegetatively propagated crops are usually:
A.
Homozygous
B.
Heterozygous
C.
Both A and B
D.
Apomictic
Question No. 110
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The most commonly used breeding scheme is:
A.
Back cross method
B.
Bulk method
C.
Pedigree method
D.
Mass selection
Question No. 111
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Landraces are very good sources of genes for:
A.
high yield
B.
adaptability
C.
Both (A) and (B)
D.
None of these
Question No. 112
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Variation within a pureline is due to
A.
Genetic causes
B.
Environment
C.
Both (A) and (B)
D.
None of these
Question No. 113
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Transgenic plants are being cultivated in India in:
A.
Brinjal
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Soybean
Question No. 114
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Cotton and pigeonpea are:
A.
Cross pollinated
B.
Self pollinated
C.
Often cross pollinated
D.
Apomictic
Question No. 115
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Which of the following has been used for inducing male sterility in Bajra ?
A.
Tift 23 A
B.
H. petiolaris
C.
Milo
D.
T. timopheevi
Question No. 116
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TGMS and PGMS systems of male sterility are available in:
A.
Wheat
B.
Sorghum
C.
Rice
D.
Bajra
Question No. 117
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Centre of origin of Gossypium herbaceum is:
A.
North America
B.
South America
C.
Africa
D.
India
Question No. 118
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Golden rice is related to enhanced:
A.
pro-vitamin A
B.
Mg
C.
Zn
D.
Cu
Question No. 119
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Genetic disassortative mating will result in:
A.
Reduced homozygosity
B.
Increased homozygosity
C.
More inbreeding depressions
D.
None of these
Question No. 120
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One map unit is equal to:
A.
1% recombination between genes
B.
100% recombination between genes
C.
50% recombination between genes
D.
10% recombination between genes
Question No. 121
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If recombination occurs before the chromosome replication, percentage of parental type gametes will be:
A.
100
B.
50
C.
25
D.
0
Question No. 122
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Which of following mechanisms does not promotes cross pollination:
A.
Dicliny
B.
Chasmogamy
C.
Dichogamy
D.
Self-incompatibility
Question No. 123
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Which of the following can be considered a case of non- Mendelian inheritance ?
A.
Extra-nuclear inheritance
B.
Multiple alleles
C.
Incomplete dominance
D.
All of these
Question No. 124
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Upper limit of crossing over between two genes is:
A.
100 %
B.
50 %
C.
25 %
D.
75 %
Question No. 125
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Bacterial artificial chromosome may be used for the construction of:
A.
c-DNA library
B.
Genomic library
C.
Tissue specific library
D.
All of these
Question No. 126
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Experiment that unambiguously demonstrated that DNA is the genetic material was conducted by:
A.
Watson and Crick
B.
Hershey and Chase
C.
Fred Griffith
D.
Avery, MacLeod and McCarty
Question No. 127
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Which of the following is not an auxin:
A.
Indole acetic acid
B.
2,4-D
C.
Kinetin
D.
Naphthalene acetic acid
Question No. 128
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Fusion of cytoplasm from two species and nuclear genes from any one species leads to the development of:
A.
Cybrid
B.
Somatic hybrid
C.
Protoplast
D.
None of these
Question No. 129
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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was invented by:
A.
Rosalind Franklin
B.
Arthur Korenburg
C.
Watson and Crick
D.
K Mullis
Question No. 130
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Which of the following is not a \"direct gene transfer\" method:
A.
Liposome encapsulation
B.
Microinjection
C.
Agrobacterium
D.
Particle bombardment
Question No. 131
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Which of the following fruits is a rich source of vitamin C?
A.
Apple
B.
Mango
C.
Aonla
D.
Papaya
Question No. 132
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Mulching is helpful in
A.
Moisture conservation
B.
Weed control
C.
Both A & B
D.
Neither A nor B
Question No. 133
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Which of the following varieties of apple is a pollinizer?
A.
Red Chief
B.
Golden Delicious
C.
Royal Delicious
D.
Red Delicious
Question No. 134
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Which of the following varieties of mango is suitable for high density planting?
A.
Neelum
B.
Langra
C.
Alphonso
D.
Amrapalli
Question No. 135
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Which fruit crop is suitable for arid regions?
A.
Apple
B.
Ber
C.
Banana
D.
Pineapple
Question No. 136
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Which system of planting is most suitable for sloppy lands in hilly areas?
A.
Contour
B.
Square system
C.
Hexagonal
D.
Rectangular
Question No. 137
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Spongy tissue is a physiological disorder of
A.
Mango
B.
Guava
C.
Apple
D.
Papaya
Question No. 138
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Which PGR is commonly used for rooting initiation in stem cuttings?
A.
ABA
B.
2, 4-D
C.
IBA
D.
IAA
Question No. 139
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Which among the following is an aggregate fruit
A.
Pineapple
B.
Strawberry
C.
Pomegranate
D.
Grape
Question No. 140
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Among these fruit crops, the richest source of Fe is
A.
Banana
B.
Ber
C.
Jamun
D.
Karonda
Question No. 141
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Which of following fruit is most suitable for jelly making
A.
Apple
B.
Banana
C.
Ber
D.
Guava
Question No. 142
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Most of apple varieties have the chilling requirement of
A.
2000-3000 hrs.
B.
1000-1500 hrs
C.
100-500 hrs.
D.
500-1000 hrs.
Question No. 143
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Which of the following nematode is kidney shaped:
A.
Heterodera
B.
Rotylenchus
C.
Pratylenchus
D.
Xiphinema
Question No. 144
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A series of transverse depressions on the cuticle of nematode is:
A.
Annulations
B.
Appendages
C.
Striae
D.
None of these
Question No. 145
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Transmission of grape vine fan leaf virus is by nematode:
A.
Radopholus similus
B.
Ditylenchus angustus
C.
Anguina tritici
D.
Xiphinema index
Question No. 146
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Which of the following is nematicide:
A.
Dinocap
B.
Metalaxyl
C.
Tridemorph
D.
None of these
Question No. 147
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Anguina tritici causes:
A.
Molya disease of wheat
B.
Ear cockle disease of wheat
C.
Root knot of vegetables
D.
All of these
Question No. 148
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Which of the following is a piercing organ in nematode:
A.
Haustorium
B.
Appressorium
C.
Stylet
D.
None of these
Question No. 149
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Sclerotinia sclerotiorum survives in soil in the form of:
A.
Oospore
B.
Sclerotia
C.
Basidiospore
D.
Perithecia
Question No. 150
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Irish famine was caused due to:
A.
Early blight of potato
B.
Downy mildew of onion
C.
Late blight of potato
D.
Downy mildew of grapes
Question No. 151
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Rust and smut fungi belong to:
A.
Zygomycota
B.
Basidiomycota
C.
Ascomycota
D.
Oomycota
Question No. 152
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Whiptail of cauliflower is due to
A.
Oxygen deficiency
B.
Water deficiency
C.
Mo deficiency
D.
Zn deficiency
Question No. 153
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Citrus canker is caused by
A.
Bacteria
B.
Nematode
C.
Fungi
D.
Algae
Question No. 154
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Which one of the following is not a biological control agent:
A.
Trichoderma
B.
Pseudomonas
C.
Paecilomyces
D.
Xanthomonas
Question No. 155
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Gene for Gene hypothesis was given by
A.
Anton de Bary
B.
H.H. Flor
C.
P. M.A. Millardet
D.
T.J. Burrill
Question No. 156
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Cadang-Cadang disease of coconut is caused by
A.
Fungi
B.
Bacteria
C.
Viroid
D.
Nematode
Question No. 157
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Components of bordeux mixture are
A.
Lime, iron sulphate, water
B.
Lime, ferrous sulphate, water
C.
Lime, copper sulphate, water
D.
Lime, calcium chloride, water
Question No. 158
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Transportation of potato tuber for seed purpose is not allowed from Darjeeling hills to North India due to the presence of
A.
Synchytrium endobioticum
B.
Rhizoctonia solani
C.
Sclerotinia rolfsii
D.
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
Question No. 159
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Albugo candida survives as
A.
Ascospores
B.
Basidiospores
C.
Pycniospores
D.
Oospores
Question No. 160
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Which one of the following chemical is most effective in managing downy mildew diseases:
A.
Dinocap
B.
Metalaxyl
C.
Wettable sulphur
D.
Tetracycline
Question No. 161
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Moko disease of banana is caused by
A.
Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
B.
Pseudomonas musae
C.
Colletotrichum musae
D.
Ralstonia solanacearum
Question No. 162
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Apothecium contains
A.
Conidia
B.
Basidiospores
C.
Ascospores
D.
Zoospores
Question No. 163
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Asexual fruiting bodies of anthracnose fungi are
A.
Sporodochia
B.
Cleistothecia
C.
Sporangia
D.
Acervuli
Question No. 164
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In Venturia inaequalis, the acsi and ascospores are formed in
A.
Pseudothecium
B.
Cleistothecium
C.
Pycnium
D.
Acervulus
Question No. 165
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Rust of rose is caused by
A.
Puccinia spp.
B.
Uromyces spp.
C.
Phakopsora spp.
D.
Phragmidium spp.
Question No. 166
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Premature leaf fall of apple is caused by
A.
Marssonina coronaria
B.
Taphrina deformans
C.
Venturia inaequalis
D.
None of these
Question No. 167
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Powdery mildew of mango is caused by
A.
Olpidium mangiferae
B.
Erysiphe polygoni
C.
Oidium mangiferae
D.
Macrophoma mangiferae
Question No. 168
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Blister blight of tea is caused by
A.
Cephaleuros mycoidea
B.
Exobasidium vexans
C.
Poria hypolateritia
D.
Botryodiplodia theobromae
Question No. 169
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Which one of the following is not a component of ‘disease triangle’
A.
Susceptible host
B.
Suppressive soil
C.
Favourable environment
D.
Virulent pathogen
Question No. 170
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Stem gall of coriander is caused by
A.
Protomyces macrosporus
B.
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
C.
Taphrina deformans
D.
Agrobacterium radiobacter
Question No. 171
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Hypogeal type of seed germination occur in
A.
French Bean
B.
Pea
C.
Bitter gourd
D.
All of these
Question No. 172
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Varietal purity is checked by
A.
Germination test
B.
Vigour test
C.
Grow out test
D.
None of these
Question No. 173
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Seed priming improves the
A.
Longevity of seed
B.
Vigour of seed
C.
Colour of the seed
D.
All of these
Question No. 174
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Physical dormancy caused by hard seed coat is overcome by
A.
Stratification
B.
Scarification
C.
Steeping
D.
Fluid drilling
Question No. 175
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Desiccant used for drying of seed is
A.
Cellulose
B.
Wood ash
C.
Sillica gel
D.
Activated clay
Question No. 176
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Safe seed moisture content for sealed storage is
A.
4-8 %
B.
8-12 %
C.
< 4%
D.
None of these
Question No. 177
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Acid soil can be amended with the help of
A.
Lime
B.
FYM
C.
None
D.
Both
Question No. 178
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Basalt is a _______ rock
A.
Igneous
B.
Sedimentary
C.
Metamorphic
D.
Mixture of all
Question No. 179
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Which of the following microbes involve in the nitrification process?
A.
Nitrsomonas
B.
Nitrobactor
C.
Both
D.
None
Question No. 180
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The range of usefulness of tensiometers is between
A.
0-1.0 bar
B.
0-0.8 bar
C.
0-0.6 bar
D.
0-0.33 bar
Question No. 181
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Vascular – arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) is known for;
A.
Nitrogen fixation
B.
Uptake of phosphorus
C.
Sulphur oxidation
D.
None of these
Question No. 182
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Khaira disease of rice is caused due to deficiency of
A.
Mn
B.
Zn
C.
Fe
D.
N
Question No. 183
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Bone meal is well suited for
A.
Alkaline soil
B.
Neutral soil
C.
Acid soil
D.
All of these
Question No. 184
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Single superphosphate contains :
A.
20% P2O5
B.
16-18 % P2O5
C.
10-46% P2O5
D.
20-25% P2O
Question No. 185
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Epipedon is a diagnostic
A.
Surface horizon
B.
Sub-surface horizon
C.
Both A & B
D.
None of these
Question No. 186
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At what PF wilting percentage arrives
A.
4.2
B.
4.5
C.
5.0
D.
6.0
Question No. 187
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Petrogenesis which is the study of the
A.
Description of rocks
B.
Origin of rocks
C.
Texture of the rocks
D.
Density of rocks
Question No. 188
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Three particles have diameters of 0.5, 1.5, and 0.15 mm. The three particles are
A.
Sand, silt, and clay
B.
Sand, gravel, and silt
C.
Sand, sand and sand
D.
Silt, silt, and clay
Question No. 189
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The root growth is drastically reduced when Oxygen Diffusion Rate (ODR) is decreases to about
A.
20 x 10-8 g/cm2/minute
B.
30 x 10-8 g/cm2/minute
C.
40 x 10-8 g/cm2/minute
D.
50 x 10-8 g/cm2/minute
Question No. 190
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The availability of plant nutrients are more at a pH range of 6-7 except
A.
P
B.
K
C.
B
D.
Mo
Question No. 191
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Montmorillonite has higher cation exchange capacity (CEC) in comparison to
A.
Kaolinite
B.
Illite
C.
Both of these
D.
None of these
Question No. 192
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In which soil structure infiltration, permeability and aeration are good
A.
Platy
B.
Prism like
C.
Block like
D.
Sphere like (granular)
Question No. 193
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The harmful effect of continuous application of sewage water over several years may result in enrichment of
A.
Cd
B.
N
C.
P
D.
Ca
Question No. 194
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Irrigation water quality is evaluated based upon
A.
Total salt content, sodium and specific ion toxicities
B.
pH of the water
C.
Acidity of the water
D.
Ca content of the water
Question No. 195
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Orange coloured varieties in carrot is rich source of
A.
Carotene
B.
Lycopene
C.
Anthocyanine
D.
None of these
Question No. 196
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Per hectare seed rate of broad bean is
A.
20-30 kg
B.
30-40 kg
C.
50-60 kg
D.
70-100 kg
Question No. 197
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Potato is mainly propagated by
A.
Tuber
B.
Corm
C.
Seeds
D.
Selts
Question No. 198
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Types of vegetable gardening followed on the Dal Lake of the Kashmir Valley is
A.
Floating garden
B.
Hydroponics
C.
Kitchen garden
D.
None of these
Question No. 199
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Which of the following is best for vegetable cultivation
A.
Sandy soil
B.
Sandy loam soil
C.
Clay loam soil
D.
Clay soil
Question No. 200
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Hybrid variety of chilli recommended for cultivation is
A.
Punjab Lal
B.
CH-I
C.
Punjab Surkh
D.
None of the above
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