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Q1. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): [Assertion (A): Potatoes stored at temperatures below 10 degree C are sweet because: — Reason (R): The starch in potatoes gets converted to sugar] In view of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?
Q2. For early or immediate use, potatoes should be stored at:
Q3. Agronomy is a branch of agriculture that deals with: [1. Breeding of crop plants, 2. Principles of field management, 3. Principles and practice of crop production, 4. Protection of crops from diseases and pests] Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Q4. The International Institute of Biological Husbandry (IIBH) is based at:
Q5. Match List I with List II and select the COlTect answer from the codes given below: List I (Crop plants) — List II (Centre of origin) A. Potato, peanuts, and tobacco — 1. Eurasia B. Wheat, rice, and sugarcane — 2. Africa C. Cottons — 3. Both hemispheres D. Sorghum, pearl millet, and cowpeas — 4. Western Hemisphere
Q6. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). [Assertion (A): Organic farming is a system which promotes the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, and livestock feed additives because: — Reason (R): Their use significantly increase yield.] In view of the above statements, select the correct answer from the following:
Q7. Zeleny score refers to a test that: [1. Assesses the baking quality of flour, 2. Indicates alpha-amylase enzyme content of the grain, 3. Indicates high gluten level and high gluten quality, 4. Distinguishes strong flour from a weak one] Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Q8. Catch crops are:
Q9. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (Crop plant) — List II (Most suitable soil pH) A. Soyabeans —1. 5.0-5.5 B. Cotton — 2. 5.0-6.0 C. Potatoes — 3. 5.5-6.5 D. Tobacco — 4. 5.5-7.0
Q10. Which of the following crops enrich the soil? [1. Alfalfa, 2. Hemp, 3. Grass pea, 4. Sunn hemp] Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
Q11. India is the largest producer of which of the following spices? [1. Cloves, 2. Cardamom, 3. Black pepper, 4. Ginger] Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
Q12. Dr Szent Gyorgyi was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1937 for isolating Vitamin C from:
Q13. Saffron is a rich source of: [1. Carotene, 2. Crocin, 3. Riboflavin, 4. Saffron oil] Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
Q14. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the list: List I (Spice) — List II (Largest producer country) A. Allspice — 1. Indonesia B. Cinnamon — 2. India C. Nutmeg — 3. Sri Lanka D. Turmeric — 4. Jamaica
Q15. The best climatic condition for sugarcane is:
Q16. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R). [Assertion (A): Cuba is often referred to as the sugar bowl of the world because: — Reason (R): It is the leading sugar exporting country in the world as its production is the highest.] In the context of the above two statements, select the correct answer from those given below:
Q17. The paper industry uses different types of wood and cotton and linen rags for producing pulp for the manufacture of paper. Which of the following materials are used to produce the finest grade paper?
Q18. The optimum temperature for sugarbeet seeds is:
Q19. The sugar content in sugarbeets is highest when:
Q20. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R). [Assertion (A): Mercerised cotton is highly lustrous and easier to dye, producing brighter colours. It is called so because: — Reason (R): Mercerisation technique was discovered by John Mercer which involves treatment of cotton yarn or cloth with sodium acetate.] In view of the above two statements, which of the following is correct:
Q21. Drying oils contain a fairly large proportion of:
Q22. Some oil-rich seeds can be stored for long periods without any change in their oil because of the presence of:
Q23. The major groundnut producing countries of the world in order of their production are:
Q24. The leading sesame producing country in the world is:
Q25. Match List I with List II and select the conect answer from the codes given below the Lists: List I (Crop) — List II (Leading producer country) A. Tung —1. Brazil B. Soyabean — 2. Philippines C. Castor — 3. China D. Coconut — 4. USA
Q26. Which of the following are used as insecticides? [1. Safflower, 2. Rotenone, 3. Pyrethrum, 4. Tephrosia] Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Q27. Match LIst with List II and select the conect answer using the codes given below: List I (Tobacco type) — List II (Used for) A. Flue cured — 1. Hookah and bidis B. Fire cured — 2. Cigars and pIpes C. Sun cured — 3. Snuff and chewing D. Air cured — 4. Cigarettes
Q28. Which of the following fruits are indigenous to India? [1. Grapes, 2. Citrus fruits, 3. Banana, 4. Mango] Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
Q29. Citrus orchards cannot tolerate: [1. Dry climate, 2. Frost, 3. Humid climate, 4. High wind velocity] Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
Q30. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below: List I (Fruit crop) — List II (Leading producer country) A. Apple — 1. USA B. Banana — 2. India C. Citrus — 3. Brazil D. Mango — 4. France
Q31. Eri Silk is produced by the silkworm Philosamia ricilli. On which of the following plants is it reared? [1. Castor, 2. Oak, 3. Papaya, 4. Silk cotton tree] Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
Q32. Alcohol causes [1. Acute glomerulonephritis, 2. Cirrhosis of the liver, 3. Cardiomyopathy, 4. Cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx and oesophagus
Q33. Consider the following statements in respect of attaining certain objectives for 'Family Planning' [1. To avoid unwanted births, 2. To bring about wanted births, 3. To regulate the intervals between pregnancies, 4. To determine the number of children in the family] Of these statements
Q34. Which of the following cereal was among the first to be used by man ?
Q35. Lysine is an essential amino acid for man and, therefore, has to be an essential component of human diet. The highest content of this amino acid is found in:
Q36. Which of the following plants belong to the same plant family? [1. apple, 2. almond, 3. apricot, 4. peach] Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Q37. A plant Known only in cultivation, having arisen under domestication is referred to as:
Q38. The pores in leaves through which liquid water oozes out at times are called:
Q39. The tissue that is involved in the transport of food material in plants is called:
Q40. Match the crop plants in List I with their botanical names in List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the list: List I (Crop Plants) — List II (Botanical Name) A. Cotton — 1. Mangifera indica B. Grapes — 2. Oryza Sativa C. Rice — 3. Gossypium hirsutum D. Mango — 4. Vitis vinifera
Q41. The International Board for Plant Genetic Resources (IBPGR) was established in 1974 at:
Q42. Dr. E.B. Wilson, one of the greatest among the plant hunters, is well-known for his collection and introduction of the 'regal lily' to the United States of America. The plant was collected from:
Q43. Plants that are unable to synthesize their own food and are, therefore, dependent on other sources of food are called:
Q44. Match List I with List II and select the COlTect answer from the codes given below the lists. List I — List II A. fruit ripening — 1. gibberellins B. cell division — 2. auxins C. apical dominance — 3. cytokinins D. stem elongation — 4. ethylene
Q45. The ripening of fruits can be accelerated by:
Q46. Nearly 90 per cent of the global food supply comes from:
Q47. The primary role of vegetables and fruits in our diet is to supply us necessary minerals and vitamins. Which of the following vegetables and fruit crop/s is/are a rich source of Vitamin A (or its precursor)
Q48. The genetic material in viruses is:
Q49. A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to:
Q50. A fungus, Trichoderma viride, one of the worst pests of World War II, is now being cultured by the United States Army because of its capacity to:
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