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Mock Test 01

1. Sheep milk is more acceptable to the human digestive system in comparison to cow's, which of the
following component is found least in sheep milk?
a. water b. fat c. lactose d. SNF e. none of these
Description: Sheep milk is richer in protein, fat and SNF but lactose (a sugar present in milk) is
found in least amount.

2. Animal manure has been recognized as a soil “builder” because of its contributions to improving
soil quality, which of following secondary nutrient is found highest in Pig manure?
a. N b. S c. Mg d. K e. Ca
Description : In pig manure, Pottasium is found highest among nutrients but in case of secondary
nutrient calcium is found in highest amount.

3. Animal manure has been recognized as a soil “builder” because of its contributions to improving
soil quality, which of following nutrient is found highest is Sheep manure?
a. Calcium b. Potassium c. Nitrogen d. Sulphar e. none of these
Description : In sheep manure Nitrogen is found highest while Sulphur is found least

4. Goat is known as ‘Poor man’s cow’ in India, which of the following breed of goat Used for
draught (pack) to carry salt and small loads. ?
a. Black bengal b. beetal c. jamunapari d. chegu e. Osmanabadi
Description: Chegu is used for draught (pack) to carry salt and small loads and Kidding of this breed
take place once a year and mostly single.

5. In extensive system of poultry house what is the stocking density of birds per ha of land?
a. 100 birds/ha b. 750 birds/ha c. 250 birds/ha d.1000 birds/ha e. none of these
Description: Extensive system of poultry house is also known as free range system and in this system
the Stocking density should be 250 Birds per ha.

6. In Deep litter system of Housing managements of Goat, Each Goat require how much sq.ft area?
a. 10 b. 25 c. 20 d. 4 e. 15

7. National Dairy Research Institute is India's premier institute for dairy research. Which of the
following year NDRI Founded?
a. 1989 b. 1881 c. 1923 d. 1907 e. 1932
Description: The National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal was established at Bangalore in 1923 as
Imperial Institute of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. In 1936 it was renamed as Imperial Dairy
Institute. After the independence of India, in 1947 it was renamed to its current name. In 1955 the
institute's headquarters moved to Karnal. The status of deemed to be university was conferred to the
institute in 1989.

8. In which of the following milch breed's milk, least amount of protein found?
a. Jersey b. Friesian c. Cross breed d. red sindhi e. none of these
Description: among these breed the protein content highest in jersey cow's milk and Friesian's milk
contains least

9. Semi-intensive system is important approach for improving productivity; high economic returns
per unit area, what is the plant population of mango in semi intensive system?
a. 200 tree/ha b. 500 tree/ha c. 100 tree/ha d. 2500 tree/ha e. none of these
Description: semi intensive system (medium density planting) of mango accommodates 400 trees per
hectare (5 x 5m), Fruit drop was found minimum (4.2 %) under MDP.

10. The "sweet orange", which is the kind that are most often eaten today in the world, which of the
following variety of sweet orange should be preferred for mother plant ?
a. Nucellar b. Ganesh c. Nagpur santra d. Khasi Mandarin
e. none of these
Description: Sweet orange is the second most important fruits next to Mandarian, In Nucellar variety
of sweet orange, the maximum tree spread has been noticed compared with Sathgudi.

11. Kachai Lemon is a high yielding landrace with high economic value. It is consumed as fresh fruit
and also used for making juice and pickles. In India kachai Lemon mostly grown on high scale in
which of following state?
a. Maharshtra b. AP c. Manipur d. Punjab e. Pune
Description: Kachai Lemon (Citrus jambheri Lush.) of Manipur is an exotic horticultural fruit from
Northeast India which has been accorded Geographical Indication (GI) registration tag. Popularly
known as Kachai Champra (Lemon), it is widely grown in the Kachai village in Ukhrul District,
Manipur.

12. What should be alternate In mid altitude (>900 m MSL), where double cropping of rice is not
possible mainly due to non-availability of extra short duration varieties?
a. Ratooning of rice b. direct seeded varieties c. long day rice d. aerobic rice
e. none of these
Description: Ratooning of rice transplanted in March/April could be an option to go for double
cropping of rice. Pre-kharif rice is harvested (end of August) at about 15-20 cm above the ground
leaving at least one or two active node in the tillers

13. The practice of growing only one crop on the same land in a year is called?
a. mono culture b. mono cropping c. poly cropping d. inter cropping
e. Mitsubishi
Description : Monocropping is the agricultural practice of growing a single crop year after year on
the same land E.g. Corn, soybeans, and wheat are three common crops often grown using
monocropping techniques Monoculture is the agricultural practice of producing or growing a single
crop, plant, or livestock species, variety, or breed in a field or farming system at a time. Polyculture,
where more than onecrop is grown in the same space at the same time
14. Fiber crops is important in garments industry. Which of the following crop is not a Fiber crop?
a. Cotton b. coconut c. agave d. pinepple
e. all of given crops are fibre crops
Description: All are given crops are fiber crops 1. Surface Fibers – Cotton. 2. Soft or Bast Fibers -
Flax, Hemp, Jute, Ramie, Sunn hemp. 3. Hard or Structural Fibers – Coconut, Pineapple, Sisal,
Century plant, Agaves

15. crop ontological knowledge base to find a list of crops that will grow in that particular farm,
Which of the following crop having least Average crop duration period (days) ?
a. Cassava b. Banana c. Sugarcane d. Rice e. cotton

16. Coconut production in Kerala plays an important role in the state economy, what is the average
life span of Dwarf variety of coconut?
a. 40-50 years. b. 60 years c. 70-90 years. d. 100 years e. none of these
Description: Dwarf coconut variety life span - 40 - 50 years , while economic life span of coconut
has 60 years .

17. Carbon assimilation is the conversion process of inorganic carbon (carbondioxide) to organic
compounds by living organisms. What is Optimum temperature of sugarcane for carbon
assimilation?
a. 36°c b. 30°c c. 20°c d. 25°c e. none of these

18. Groundwater depletion, as a result, has severe consequences on India's water security and the rice
is major water-consuming crop, how much litter of water consumed by Aerobic Rice to produce 1 kg
of rice?
a. 1500 litters b. 5000 litters c. 2500 litters d. 1500 mm e. 1000 litters
Description: water consumed by Semi aquatic Rice to produce 1 kg of rice is 5000 litters while in
case of aerobic rice water consumed 2500 litters to produce 1 kg of rice. Aerobic rice is a production
system in which especially developed “aerobic rice” varieties are grown in well-drained, non-
puddled, and non saturated soils.

19. Optimum plant population required to produce maximum output or biomass per unit area. What
is the plant population of medium duration rice?
a. 3,33,000 pl/ha b. 5,00,000 pl/ha c. 6,66,666 pl/ha d. 2,22,222 pl/ha e. none of these

20. Maize is an important kharif fodder crop which gives highly succulent and nutritionally rich
fodder. What is seed rate of fodder maize?
a. 50 kg/acre b. 10 kg/ha c. 20 - 22 kg/acre d. 100 kg/ha e. none of these
Description: The seed rate of fodder maize 50 kg/ha(20-22 kg/acre)

21. Integrated crop management (ICM) is a holistic approach to sustainable agriculture which
conserves and enhances natural resources while producing food on an economically viable. what is
seed rate of Rice under ICM ?
a. 10 kg/ha b. 20 kg/ha c. 60 kg/ha d. 45 kg/ha e. 120 kg/ha

22. Tillage known as the operation of tilling land and the operations of tillage which done for
conditioning the soil suitably for the forthcoming main season crop are called?
a. Clean tillage b. Secondary tillage c. Blind tillage d. Off season tillage
e. Primary tillage

23. Power tiller is one of the multi - utility devices which are ideal for small and marginal farms,
which of the following organization is manufacture “Yammer" power tiller?
a. Kerala agro Industries Corporation Ltd
b. Indequip Engineering Limited
c. Maharashtra Co-operative engineering Societies
d. V.S.T Tiller Ltd
e. none of these
Description: " Yammer" power tiller having 10 HP and manufacture by Maharashtra Co-operative
engineering Societies

24. Sprayer is classified as "Ultra low volume sprayer" if the volume of liquid handled?
a. 10 litres /ha b. < 5 litres /ha c. >5 litres /ha d. < 1 litres /ha e. none of these

25. The Major Power tillers which are used in India are Iseki, Sato, Krishi, Kubota, Yanmar and
Mitsubishi. Which of the following power tiller is having highest Horse power among them?
a. Iseki b. yammer c. Sato d. Kabuta e. Mitsubishi
Description : Kabuta power tiller is manufacture by Kerala Agro Industries Corporation Ltd. and
Manufacturing of several makes of power tillers like Iseki, Sato, Krishi, Kubota, Yanmar and
Mitsubishi were started in India after 1962.

26. Four Wheeler tractors also known as all purpose tractor, On the basis of available power, they
have been classified as "Large Tractor" If the Horse power of tractor above?
a. >30 HP b. >35 HP c. >45 HP d. >55 HP e. none of these
Description: Four Wheeler tractors are known as all purpose tractors. On the basis of available
power, these have been classified as (1) Small tractors – 15 to 25 hp (2) Medium tractors – 25 to 45
hp (3) Large tractors – more than 45 hp

27. Garden tractors are very small in construction and mostly used for kitchen or vegetable gardens,
these tractors are in the range of?
a. 10 - 12 HP b. 1 - 10 HP c. 15 - 20 HP d. 12 - 18 HP e. none of these
Description: Garden tractors are in the range of 1 to 10 hp and are very small in construction.

28. In tractor, for higher altitude, air cooled engines are preferred because water is liable to be frozen
at higher altitude, But in case of very hot zone and desert area , which type of tractor engine should
be preferred ?
a. Air cooled engines are preferred b. water cooled engines are preferred
c. water warm engines are preferred d. Air hot engines are preferred
e. none of given is true
Description: For higher altitude, air cooled engines are preferred because water is liable to be frozen
at higher altitude. Similarly for very hot zone and desert area, air cooled engines are preferred over
water cooled engines.
29. Mould Board Plough is the most important plough for primary tillage in canal irrigated or heavy
rain areas where too much weeds grow. What is working capacity of M.B. plough (h/ha)
a. 0.024 b. 5-6 c. 1.5-2.0 d. 40 – 42 e. none of these
Description: Working capacity of M.B. plough - 0.024(ha/h)/ 40-42 h/ha

30. The primary purpose of ploughing is to turn over the upper layer of the soil, bringing fresh
nutrients to the surface. What is the desirable depth of plough for deep rooted crops?
a. 15-30 cm b. 12 - 20 cm c. 10 - 20 cm d. 60 - 70 cm e. none of these
Description: Desirable depth of ploughing is 10-20 cm for shallow rooted crops and 15-30 cm for
deep rooted crops. Importance of plough
1. Ploughing helps to increase the friendly microbes and worms in the soil which helps in further
turning of the soil.
2. Ploughing makes the soil loose, which makes the plants easier to breathe through the porous soil.
3. Ploughing kills the weeds present in the soil and suffocates them to death.
4. It brings the fresh nutrients to the upper layer of the soil so, that the plants can use them.
5. Ploughing helps the plant's roots to penetrate deep into the soil

31. What is the total allocation Budget Estimates of DARE/ICAR for 2017-18?
a. 6800.00 crore. b. 1900.00 crore. c. 3500.00 crore. d. 10800.00 crore. e. none of these

32. Foodgrain production in India is estimated to have reached a record of how many million tonnes
(MT) in crop year 2017-18. ?
a. 275.11 MT b. 271.21 MT c. 279.51 MT d. 284.83 MT e. None of these
Description : "Total foodgrains production in the country is estimated at 279.51 million tonnes which
is higher by 4.40 million tonnes than the previous record production of foodgrain of 275.11 million
tonnes achieved during 2016-17," while Govt sets foodgrain production target at 284 MT for 2018-
19

33. For which of the following purpose, maize is used highest in India?
a. fodder production b. Baking industry c. Poultry feed d. Pop corn
e. none of these

34. How many annual growth rate is required for doubling the farmer income by 2022?
a. 18.5% b. 20% c. 10.4% d. 6% e. 14.4%

35. Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Programme for fertilizer was initiated in which of the following
year By GOI?
a. 2015 b. 2010 c. 2007 d. 2012 e. none of these
Description : Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Policy initiated in 2010 by GOI and Urea Pricing Policy
in 2015
36. National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched in By GOI with the objective of raising
the production of cereals and pulses, present how many states covered by NFSM?
a. 19 b. 29 c. 20 d. 7 e. none of these
Description : NFSM launched in 2007-08 to increase the production of rice, wheat and pulses by 10,
8 and 2 million tonnes, respectively by the end of 11th five years Plan. During 12th Plan with new
target of 25 million tonnes by the end of 12th Plan including coarse cereal crops.

37. In India MSME has employed more than 50 million people and contributing to the GDP-MSME
sector forms 8% of GDP and In MSME, GST registered firms will also get how many % of interest
subvention on fresh or incremental loans. ?
a. 3 % b. 2 % c. 1 % d. 4 %
e. None of these are true, Interest Subvention scheme only applicable for Agriculture loans
Description : Share of MSME in Manufacturing, Exports and Employment sectors in India: 1
Manufacturing - 45 % share 2 Exports - 40 % share 3 Employment - 69 % share introduction of the
MSME Act in the year 2006

38. A collateral free loan means that Borrower do not have to offer any asset or pledge collateral to
borrow against. With tie-up for recovery what is the maximum limit of Collateral free loan for KCC?
a. ₹ 1.00 lakh b. ₹ 3.00 lakh c. ₹ 2.00 lakh d. ₹ 4.00 lakh e. none of these
Description: Hypothecation of crops, For KCC limit upto ₹ 1.00 lakh banks are to waive
margin/security requirements. And With tie-up for recovery, Banks may consider sanctioning loans
on hypothecation of crops up to card limit of ₹ 3.00 lakh without insisting on collateral security.

39. A Soil health card is meant to give each farmer soil nutrient status of his holding and advice him
on the dosage of fertilizers and also the needed soil amendments, which of the following micro
nutrient does not analysis in soil health card?
a. N b. Cu c. M d. Mn e. B
Description: SHC contain the status of his soil with respect to 12 parameters, namely N,P,K (Macro-
nutrients) ; S (Secondary- nutrient) ; Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Bo (Micro - nutrients) ; and pH, EC, OC
(Physical parameters). Based on this, the SHC will also indicate fertilizer recommendations and soil
amendment required for the farm.

40. According to GOI report 2017-18, which of the following horticulture crop production is highest
in India?
a. Sugarcane b. Rice c. Potato d. Onion e. None of these
Description: In 2017 -18 among vegetables, production of potato highest (49.3 MT) followed by
Tomato and onion respectively

41. Air pollution from crop stubble burning in some northern states of India – an environmental
menace that makes headlines every year. In India which of the following state is on top in crop
residue generation?
a. UP b. Punjab c. Haryana d. Rajasthan e. None of these
Description: The generation of crop residues is highest in Uttar Pradesh (60 Mt), followed by Punjab
(51 Mt) and Maharashtra (46 Mt). Among different crops, cereals generate maximum residues (352
Mt), followed by fibres (66 Mt), oilseeds (29 Mt), pulses (13 Mt) and sugarcane (12 Mt).

42. Agriculture Census in India is conducted at five yearly intervals, according to Agriculture census
2015 -16 how many total number of operational holdings in the country till 2015 -16?
a. 138 million b. 101 millions c. 200 million d. 146 million e. none of these
Description: The total number of operational holdings in the country has increased from 138 million
in 2010-11 to 146 million 2015-16 i.e. an increase of 5.33%.

43. According to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, a
enterprises engaged in the manufacture or production, processing or preservation of goods known as
Micro enterprise if investment in plant and machinery does not exceed?
a. Rs. 25 lakh b. Rs. 55 lakh c. Rs. 10 crore d. Rs. 5 crore e. None of these

44. The Tea Board of India defines the Tea Growers into Large Tea Growers and Small Tea
Growers.The Growers with a plantation area of up to how many ha are classified as Small Tea
Growers?
a. 20 ha b. 10 ha c. 4 ha d. 5 ha e. 1 ha
Description: Tea board founded in year of 1 April 1954. It was established by the enactment of the
Tea Act in 1953 with its headquarters in Kolkata

45. Which of the following crop is highest removal of sulphur (kg/ha)?


a. Soyabean b. sorghum c. sugarcane d. sugarbeat e. Sunflower

46. Which of the following Nutrient Toxicity induce malformation of the leaves and often develop a
reddish or golden yellow discolouration of the shoot in Tomato?
a. N b. Mo c. Zn d. Fe e. Sunflower
Description: Mo toxicity occur mostly golden shoot in potato and tomato and Sulphate fertilizers
may reduce the Mo toxicity

47. Which of the following textural class having maximum available water holding capacity?
a. clay b. Silt loam c. Sandy d. Both clay and sandy
e. all of given crops are fibre crops
Description: Clay (highest water holding capacity) can hold the most water of all soil textures, the
very fine micropores hold water so tightly that plants have great difficulty extracting all of it. The
point where water is held microscopically with too much energy for a plant to extract is called the
“wilting coefficient,” and in general, water in such a state of energy is not available for most plants to
extract. Thus, loams and silt loams (maximum available water holding capacity) are considered some
of the most productive soil textures because they hold large quantities of water that is available for
plants to use.
48. pH important to consider because all plants require different levels for proper growth. What is
optimum pH level of Guava?
a. 3.5 to 8.5. b. 4.5 to 5.5 c. 5.5 to 6.5. d. 5.5 to 7.5. e. none of these

49. pH specifically affects plant nutrient availability by controlling the chemical forms of the
different nutrients and influencing the chemical reactions they undergo. What is the pH of acid soil?
a. <7 b. >7 c. 7 d. 8.5-10 e. none of these
Description: Acid soils have a pH below 7 and alkaline soils have a pH above 7. Ultra-acidic soils
(pH < 3.5) and very strongly alkaline soils (pH > 9). And the pH is measured in soil-water (1:1) and
soil-salt (1:2 {CaCl2}).

50. ESP (exchangeable sodium percentage) of Saline soil?


a. 20 b. <15 c. <4 d. 8.5 e. > 15

51. Banana is a heavy feeder and shows good response to Manuring.which of the following
secondary nutrient is highest removal by banana?
a. N b. S c. Mg d. K e. Ca
Description: Calcium is highest removal by banana in secondary nutrients followed by Mg and S
respectively.
52. In plant elements necessary for change balance refer as regulators and carriers, which of the
following secondary nutrient act as regulator and carrier?
a. K b. Mg c. Mo d. S e. None of these
Description: Their are three major nutrients which act as regulators and carriers - K, Ca, Mg. in
which one primary nutrient (K) and two are secondary(Ca , Mg) .

53. A negative charge ion is called Anion, which of the following nutrients is classified as Anion
Nutrients?
a. K b. Mn c. Cu d. Mo e. none of these
Description: All nutrients which are classified as Anion - P, B, Cl, So4, Mo

54. Nitrogen additions may be needed to maximize potential yields among various crops. Which of
the following crop require highest nitrogen (kg) to produce Crop 100 kg of economic produce?
a. wheat b. soyabean c. rice d. Cotton e. Potato
Description: Aspirants, here asked about how many kg of nitrogen requirement to produce 100 kg of
economic production (Don't get confuse for highest yield or highest consumption of nitrogen). E.g.
soyabean require 6.68 kg of nitrogen to produce 100 kg of soyabean production (economic) which is
highest among others.

55. Accessory structural elements involve in energy storage (ATP & ADP) and transfer (Phosphate
esters) in plants. Which of the following Secondary element is accessory structural element?
a. N b. P c. S d. Ca e. Mg
Description: Accessory structural elements of the more active and vital living tissues. Essential
component of metabolically active compounds like amino acids, proteins, enzymes and non-
proteinaceous compounds. They involve in energy storage (ATP & ADP) and transfer (Phosphate
esters). E.g - Primary (N, P) and secondary (S)

56. Teak wood is among some of the most expensive furniture. Which of following term is used for
teak?
a. King of tree b. Queen of timber c. Kind of silviculture d. Both 1 and 2
e. none of these
Description: Teak has high resistance to sap wood rot and termites and Timber value is superior, it
can be used for all purposes. Aspirants don’t get confuse b/w Queen of timber and king of tree, the
word "Timber" is used for the fallen or felled trunks of trees. Timber is taken to sawmill to be made
into lumber

57. Bamboo is a versatile, strong, renewable and environment friendly material. Millions of people
depend on this plant for their livelihood.Which of the following year "Thornless bamboo" introduced
in India?
a. 1950 b. 1975 c. 1995 d. 1915 e. none of these
Description: Bamboo is a member of the grass family Graminea and the fastest growing woody plant
on the earth. Bamboo described as the “wood of the poor” in India, “friend of the people” in China
and “brother” in Vietnam. It grows marginal and degraded land, elevated ground along field bunds
and river banks. According to forest survey of India, in India bamboo grows in 8.96 million hectare
of forest area, which constitutes 12.8% of total area of total forest area of country. Of this, nearly 28
% occur in north eastern states, 20.3 % MP and 9.9 % in Maharashtra followed by others states

58. Which of the following carp feed stuff having highest percentage of Digestable nutrients?
a. Rice bran b. Radish leaves c. coconut oil cake
d. fresh silkworm pupae e. Sweet potato

59. The prawns are one of the most economically important fishery organism of India. What is the
Duration of Culture period under Mono culture of Fresh water prawn?
a. 8 - 12 months b. 6 - 8 months c. 120 days d. > 12 months e. none of these

60. In which of the following Modes of sexual reproduction, the production of male and female
gametes in the microspores and megaspores is known as?
a. Megasporogenesis b. Gametogenesis c. Sporogenesis d. Microsporogenesis
e. none of these
Description: Gametogenesis is a biological process by which diploid or haploid precursor cells
undergo cell division and differentiation to form mature haploid gametes.
ANSWER KEY
1. c 2. e 3. c 4. d 5. c 6. e 7. c 8. b 9. b 10.a
11. c 12. a 13. b 14. e 15. d 16. a 17. b 18. c 19. b 20. c
21. a 22. d 23. c 24. b 25. d 26. c 27. b 28. a 29. d 30. a
31. a 32. c 33. c 34. c 35. b 36. b 37. b 38. b 39. c 40. c
41. a 42. d 43. a 44. b 45. c 46. b 47. b 48. d 49. a 50. b
51. e 52. b 53. d 54. b 55. c 56. d 57. c 58. a 59. b 60. b

Mock test 02
1. A farmer entrepreneur want to start goat farming, how many days of milk record, he should be
checked in selection process?
a. 120 days b. 180 days c. 365 days d. 60 days e. 30 days

2. Which of following breed of sheep mostly found in Orissa state of India?


a. bonpala b. ganjam c. Mandya d. Decani e. none of these

3. Which of following state of India L -49 (Lucknow - 49) variety of Guava is very popular?
a. UP b. Maharashtra c. Punjab d. WB e. none of
these
Description: L- 49 very popular in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Suitable for table purpose
and yields about 25 t/ha.

4. In India how many percentage of farmer adopted Micro propagation technique for Rapid
multiplication of banana suckers?
a. 70 % b. 30 % c. 50 % d. 60 % e. none of these

5. pH is a measure of the level of acidity or alkalinity of the soil solution. What is Optimum PH of
lime?
a. 6.5 - 7.0 b. 5.5 - 6.5 c. 4.5 - 6.5 d. 7 – 9 e. none of these

6. India ranks first in banana production, contributing about 23% in world pool of banana
production. In India in which of the following state trench planting method practiced?
a. Tamil Nadu b. Maharashtra c. Orissa d. AP e. none of these

7. In coconut once pollination and fertilization occur, fruits set and develop to maturity in about
how many months?
a. 18 monthsb. 4 months c. 8 months d. 12 months e. none of these

8. The wide range of grape varieties cultivated in our country. Bhokri is the variety of grape found
which of the following Indian state?
a. TN b. UP c. Punjab d. Gujarat e. none of these
9. The fruit crops grown under a climatic condition between temperate and the tropical are known
as subtropical fruit crops. Which of the following is sub-tropical fruit?
a. Jackfruit b. Sapota c. hassle nut d. Mango e. none of these
Description: Sub-tropical fruits may be either deciduous or evergreen and are usually able to
withstand a low temperature but not the frost. Example; grape, citrus, durian, jackfruit, etc

10. Long-lived trees with extreme longevity maintain some growth capacity and defy aging.
Which of the following tree having "very Long longevity”?
a. Date palm b. mango c. guava d. banana e. Tamarind
Description: Date palm, coconut, Arecanut having very long longevity which is more than 100
years

11. Which of the following fruit tree having "medium acid tolerant”?
a. Strawberry b. Bael c. Fig d. Raspberry e. litchi

12. Which of the following fruit tree having "high salt tolerant”?
a. coconut b. Phalsa c. Cashew d. Apple e. Jamun

13. After harvesting the pseudostem should be cut leaving a stump of about 0.6m hight, the left
over stump with its stored food material continues to nourish the daughter sucker (follower) till it
withers and dries up.the process of cutting the pseudostem after harvesting of bunches called as ?
a. Mattocking b. Earthing up c. Propping d. Denaveling e. nine of these

14. Red banana is grown throughout the world.what is average bunch weight of red banana?
a. 20 kg. b. 30 kg. c. 15 kg. d. 10 kg. e. 5 kg.

15. In banana a process of removal of old, dry, diseased and senescent leaves is called trashing.
What is the minimum leaves are required to be retained for maximum yields?
a. 12 leaves b. 32 leaves c. 20 leaves d. 100 leaves e. none of these

16. Which of the following century Cahew Nut introduced in India?


a. 17th b. 18th c. 16th d. 15th e.
none of these

17. Which of the following pomegranate variety very Popular in Gujarat?


a. Jodhpur Local b. Dholka c. Paper Shell d. Muscat Red e. none of these

18. Wheat is an important part of the cereal diet in India. What is temperature at which wheat
reduce the grain weight?
a. < 25 ºC b. > 25 ºC c. > 20 ºC d. < 15 ºC e. none of these

19. Potato flowers in long day condition but economic cropping of potato i.e. tuberisation can only
be obtained if potato is grown in short day. According to the basic concept of photoperiodism
potato plant should be grouped under?
a. short day b. long day c. day neutral d. short day - long day
e. none of these

20. Rotavator is a tractor-drawn implement helps to improve soil health and save fuel, cost, time
& energy as well, What is the working capacity (ha/h)of rotavator ?

a. 1 ha/h b. 0.5 ha/h c. 2 ha/h d. 0.2 ha/h e. 0.75 ha/h

21. Orchard sprayers, which are known on huge spray drift. What is the working capacity of
Orchard Sprayer (tractor mounted)?
a. 1 to 2 ha/h b. 0.10 to 0.20 ha/h c. 0.20 to 0.50 ha/hd. 0.50 to 1 ha/h
e. none of these

22. Soil health card scheme introduced to improve the economic condition of the farmers by
bettering the health of the soil. What was total amount of budget allocation for Soil health card by
Govt. of India?
a. ₹568 crore b. ₹100 crore c. ₹285 crore d. ₹50000 crore e. none of these
Description: Soil Health Card Scheme is a scheme launched by the Government of India in 19
February 2015 The government plans to issue the cards to 14 crore farmers. In 2016 Union budget
of India, ₹100 crore (US$14 million) has been allocated to states for making soil health cards and
set up labs.

23. Agriculture labor may be defined as labor who works in agriculture or allied activities for the
whole or part of the year. According to report 2011, what is total number of landless agriculture
labor in India?
a. 144.30 million b. 138.10 million c. 100.12 million d. 15.05 million e. none of these
Description: Absolute number of households engaged in agriculture in 2011 (119 million)
outpaced those in 1951 (70 million).Then, there are the landless agricultural labour who numbered
144.30 million in 2011 as against 27.30 million in 1951.

24. This assumes importance, considering that Government of India targets to double the farmers’
income by 2022, that is, ahead of the original SDG targeted year of?
a. 2030 b. 2025 c. 2050 d. 2028 e. none of these
Description: This assumes importance, considering that Government of India targets to double the
farmers’ income by 2022, that is, 8 years ahead of the original SDG targeted year of 2030.

25. Which of the following crop in India average amount of water needed to production is least
(cubic metres /tonne)?
a. Sugarcaneb. rice c. cotton d. wheat e. none of these
Description: Aspirants, Don't get confuse b/w total requirement of water and Cubic meters/
tonnes. As all we know sugarcane production is highest among these crops so water requirement
in Cubic meters per tonne is least (159 cubic meters/tonne). While wheat require 1654 cubic meter
per tonne of production.
26. Maize being a crop whose output has multiple uses as food, feed, fodder and industrial raw
material hence can contribute to farmers’ income. According to farmer doubling Committee report
what is estimated demand of maize by 2030 in India?

a. 45 million tonnes b. 30 million tonnes c.15 millions tonnes


d. 100 millions tonnes e. 70 millions tonnes
Description: According to farmer doubling Committee report the estimated demand is 45 million
tonnes by 2030

27. According to Soil health Card report how many percentage of Indian soil having moderately
alkaline soil?
a. 71.4% b. 91.1% c. 12.7% d. 47% e. none of these

28. As the recommendations of ASHOK DELAI committee for doubling the income of farmer by
2022-23 Agri export should reach the target of?
a. US $ 330 billions b. US $ 100 billions c. US $ 10 billions
d. US $ 33 billions e. none of these

29. According to RBI guidelines, Loans to farmers up to ₹50 lakh against pledge/hypothecation of
agricultural produce (including warehouse receipts) for a period not exceeding?
a. 3 months b. 12 months c. 6 months d. 24 months e. 1 months

30. In which of the following crop production (MT) was least during 2016 -17?
a. cotton b. wheat c. rice d. sugarcane e. jute and mesta

31. Currently what is the India's rank in crop insurance in global market?
a. 5th b. 2nd c. 3rd d. 10th e. 1st

32. In world what is the India rank in Potato and tomato production?
a. 2nd b. 3rd c. 4th d. 1st e. none of these

33. In which of the following year Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme Implemented?
a. 2009 – 10 b. 2011 – 12 c. 1990 – 91 d. 1981 e. none of these

34. Which of the following state maximum forest cover has increased in India in 2017-18?
a. Lakshadweep b. Jammu Kashmir c. Tamil Nadu d. Andhra Pradesh
e. Madhya Pradesh

35. Which of the following nutrient deficiency symptoms first shown in terminal buds?
a. B b. Ca c. Fe d. all of the above e. Both A and B

36. Which of the following nutrient is absorbed more efficiently by grasses than legume?
a. Mg b. N c. P d. K e. none of these
37. Which of the following implements is animal drawn?

a. Duck foot cultivator b. Spiked clod crusher c. Pulverizing roller


d. Basin lister e. Bose plough

38. Under Capital Investment subsidy scheme for construction/ expansion/ modernization of cold
storages for Horticulture Produce how much percentage subsidy of the capital cost of project in
general areas?
a. 75% b. 100% c. 25% d. 35% e. 50%

39. Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana in northwest India has been cited as a major cause of
air pollution, which of following variety of rice is help to control air pollution?
a. Pr 126 b. pusa 44 c. Pr 256 d. pusa 7777 e. none of these

40. Which of the following animal origin manure having highest percentage of potash?
a. Bone meal (steamed) b. Dried blood c. Fish manure d. Bird guano
e. Bone meal (raw)

41. In which of the following crop Actinomycetes have been shown recently to fix atmospheric
nitrogen in Symbiotic associations?
a. banana b. coffee c. jute d. tea e. both C and D
Description: Actinomycetes are a remarkable soil bacteria supplying most of our antibiotics,
fixing nitrogen and decomposing cellulose and lignins. Which fix atmospheric nitrogen in
Symbiotic associations in banana

42. Which of the following crop is most efficient in utilization of nitrogen and phosphorus?
a. lowland rice b. jute c. chick pea d. potato e. maize
Description: Aspirants, here asked about utilization of nitrogen not about highest nitrogen
requirement

43. Which of the following state is highest percentage of acid soil?


a. Gujarat b. UP c. Assam d. Punjab e. none of these

44. In tea garden, cutting the erect type branches on the laterals in shade tree before monsoon
season known as?
a. Pollarding b. pruning c. annual lopping d. skiffing e. none of these

45. The cooperative credit structure in India providing short and medium term loans is a three tier
structure, of which on the top is?
a. PACS b. CCBs c. state Co - operative bank d. Land Development Bank
e. None of these

46. Which of the following nutrient Acts as a detoxifying agent by neutralizing organic acids in
plants and Promotes the development of the root system and the ripening of fruit and seeds.
a. N b. P c. Ca d. K e. Mo

47. Due to which of the following nutrient deficiency Shoot growth is restricted flower production
often indeterminate and Stems are stiff, woody and small in diameter?
a. N b. S c. Ca d. K e. Mo

48. What is the Optimum temperature of pomegranate for fruit development?


a. 20-25 degree C. b. 38 degree C. c. 8 degree C.
d. 28 degree C. e. none of these

49. Which of the following forest tree wood used in paper and pulp industry?
a. Rose wood b. Eucalyptus c. Teak d. Ailanthus e. Silver oak

50. Bamboo After mature, can be harvested every single year for the life of the plant so flowering
in bamboo take place in?
a. every year after mature b. till 10 year after planting c. once in life time
d. till economic life span e. none of these

51. Carp is an extremely popular fish around the world and is an oily freshwater variety. Which of
following carp is surface feeder?
a. Common carp b. catla c. rohu d. mrigal e. none of these
Description: Catla is surface feeder, while common carp, Rohu and Mrigal are bottom feeder,
column feeder and bottom feeder respectively.

52. Inland fisheries are the commercial fishing operations taking place in freshwater and Rivers &
Canals have major resource of Inland fisheries. Which of the following state found highest river
and canals (kms)?
a. UP b. J & K c. Mp d. Punjab e. Haryana
Description: Inland Fishery Resources of India, UP having highest rivers and canals (31200 Kms)
followed by J & k and MP Respectively.

53. What is the dose of lime (kg/ha) should be required in pond if the soil pH is 4.5-5.0?
a. 1000 (kg/ha) b. 2000 (kg/ha) c. 1500 (kg/ha) d. 500 (kg/ha) e. none of these

54. Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) is India's premier advanced research facility in the
field of veterinary medicine and allied branches. In which of the following year IVRI established?
a. 1905 b. 1929 c. 1881 d. 1889 e. none of these
Description: Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) is located at Izatnagar, Bareilly in Uttar
Pradesh established in 1889 state and The Ministry of Education, Govt. of India on the
recommendation of University Grants Commission conferred the status of the Deemed to be
University on 16 November 1983

55. Which of the following year National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) was established?
a. 1970 b. 2000 c. 2006 d. 1980 e. none of these
56. ICAR started which of the following with the objective of providing basic research support to
agricultural sciences?
a. All India Co-ordinated project b. National research centre c. Deemed universities
d. national Bureaux e. operational research projects

57. The headquarter of National Institute of community Development is located at?


a. Hyderabad b. Jaipur c. New Delhi d. Ahmedabad e. None of
these

58. The UPOV system of plant variety protection came into being with the adoption of the
International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. According to UPOV a
variety can get?
a. Copy right b. Patent c. Trade mark d. Trade secret e. None of these
Description: The UPOV system of plant variety protection came into being with the adoption of
the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants by a Diplomatic
Conference in Paris on December 2, 1961.

59. The effects of rainfall on agriculture are obvious, plays a vital role in the growth of plants and
the production of all crops what is the average rainfall of world?
a. 1100 mm b. 997 mm c. >1100 mm d. < 500 mm e. none of these
Description: Aspirant, average world's rainfall is 997 mm and Average India's rainfall is 1194 mm

60. Which of the following wavelength region, is the strongest chlorophylls and yellow pigment
absorption region, in the blue violet range, Photosynthetic activity become very strong and this
region has very strong effect on formation of tissue
a. 510 - 400 nm b. 510 - 600 nm c. <400 nm d. 600 - 720 nm e. none of these

ANSWER KEY:

1. a 2. b 3. b 4. b 5. a 6. a 7. d 8. a 9. a 10. a
11. e 12. a 13. a 14. a 15. a 16. c 17. b 18. b 19. b 20. d
21. c 22. a 23. a 24. a 25. a 26. a 27. a 28. b 29. b 30. e
31. c 32. b 33. a 34. d 35. e 36. d 37. e 38. d 39. a 40. d
41. a 42. b 43. c 44. c 45. c 46. c 47. b 48. b 49. b 50. c
51. b 52. a 53. b 54. d 55. c 56. a 57. a 58. b 59. b 60. b

Mock Test 03

1. Which of the following state is Home tract of Pandharpuri beed of buffalo?


a.Punjab b. Orissa c. Maharashtra d. tamilnadu
e. none of these
2. Silage is known as pickle of green fodder. How many days silage is ready for animal feeding?
a. 30 days b. 45 days c. 100 days d. 2 days e. none of these

3. Which of the following phase of Oestrus cycle, during which the female is ready to receive
male also called is the period of desire?
a. Proestrum b. Oestrum c. Met oestrum d. Diestrum e. none of these

4. The newly purchased animals entering into the farm should be kept in quarantine shed for a
minimum period of?
a. 30 to 40 days b. 10 to 20 days. c. 50 to 60 days. d. 60 to 70 days. e. none of these

5. Broiler Management is a bird of about 8 weeks of age of either sex (straight-run chicks) with
an average body weight of 1.5 to 2.0 kg with a flexible breast bone cartilage, pliable and tender
meat. What is the Optimum relative humidity for rearing broilers?
a. 30 – 60 % b. >60 % c. 60 - 65 % d. < 30 % e. none of these

6. Fruits are nature's marvelous gift to the humankind, some fruit have been medicinal value.
Which of the following fruit have not medicinal value?
a. aonla b. pomegranate c. Kokum d. Jack fruit
e. All of the given fruits having medicinal value
Description: The fruits like aonla, pomegranate, Kokum (Mangosteen), Jamun, Bael, Ber. etc,
have great medicinal value, Papaya reduces night blindness, Citrus juice reduce acute diorrhea.
Aonla triphala (chawan prash)- digestion. Jack fruit (Jackoline)- prevents Aids.

7. acid-tolerance mechanisms of soil grown plants will have important implication. Which of the
following plant is high acid tolerant?
a. Pineapple b. Strawberry c. Avocado d. Litchi e. none of these
Description: Highly tolerant - Stawberry, Raspberry, Fig, Bael, Plum,. Medium tolerant-
Pineapple, Avocado, Litchi.

8. Which of following type fruit plants are generally evergreen and are extremely sensitive to
cold. ?
a. sub-tropical fruits b. Tropical fruits c. Temperate Fruits d. all of these
e. none of these
Description : Tropical fruit plants are generally evergreen and are extremely sensitive to cold.
E.g.- mango, banana, papaya, Sapota etc

9. Based on Fruit morphology which of the following fruit is called multiple fruit?
a. Papaya b. Grape c. Pineapple d. Sapota e. none of these
Description: A fruit formed from carpels derived from several flowers called multiple fruit. Such
as Syconus- Fig; Sorosis- Jackfruit, Pineapple, Mulberry.

10. Based on Fruit morphology which of the following fruit is called Simple fruit?
a. Papaya b. Jackfruit c. Pineapple d. Mulberry. e. none of these
Description: A fruit that develops from a single ovary in a single flower. Simple fruits may be
fleshy or dry. There are three main kinds of fleshy simple fruit: the berry, the drupe, and the
pome. E.g Banana, Papaya, Grape, Sapota, Avocado

11. Grape grows well in all areas with warm to hot dry summers and cool winters. What is the
optimum temperature range of grape?
a. 18 - 25 C b. 20-22 C. c. 32 -38 C. d. 28-32 C e. none of these
12. Coconut palm supplies food, drink and shelter and also supplies raw material to number of
industries intimately connected with domestic as well as economic life. "Eathomozhy tall
coconut" most grown in which of the following state?
a. kerala b. Tamilnadu c. Karnataka d. WB e. none of these
Description: EATHOMOZHY TALL coconut (only coconut variety having the GI tag) is a
longstanding type of the West Coast Tall it is well adapted to the soil and climatic conditions of
Tamilnadu

13. Citrus fruits are the most important fruit tree crop in the world, Citrus fruits grow best
between a temperature range of?
a. 13 C to 37 C. b. 23 C to 27 C. c. 28 C to 32 C. d. <25 C.
e. none of these

14. Citrus fruits are the most important fruit tree crop in the world, in citrus what temperature of
soil seems to be optimum for root growth. ?
a. 25 C b. 20 C c. 15 C d. 5 C e. None of these

15. Tea plays vital role in the economy of the India. What is the optimum pH of tea?
a. 7 – 9 b. 4.5 - 5.5 c. 6 – 8 d. 5 – 7 e. None of these
Description: Optimum pH for Tea 4.5 to 5.5. and 4.5 to 4.8 (nursery).

16. High temperature stress causes reduction in absorption and subsequent assimilation of
nutrients. At what temperature Absorption of calcium is reduced in Maize. ?
a. 28º C b. 45º C c. 38º C d. 32º C e. None of these

17. On sloppy land, the best cropping system to be followed is?


a. cover crop b. strip crop c. catch crop d. multiple crop e. none of these

18. Which of the following Indian state accounts for two - fifth of the nation's culturable
wasteland?
a. MP b. UP c. Rajasthan d. Punjab e. None of these

19. Drip irrigation is also tackle irrigation, by this method, fertilizer use efficiency is increased
from?
a. 80 to 90 % b. 95 % c. 60 to 70% d. 40 - 60 % e. none of these
Description: Fertilizer use efficiency through fertigation ranges between 80-90 per cent, which
helps to save a minimum of 25 per cent of nutrients.
20. A gas engine is an internal combustion engine which runs on a gas fuel. Which of following
gas is not used in gas engine?
a. Propane b. Butane c. Methane d. All of these gasses are used as fuel
e. none of these

21. In India most of farmer used thresher which are operated by


a. 15 – 20 HP b. 5 – 15 HP c. 25 – 30 HP d. < 10 HP e. none of these

22. Lighter and finer tillage operations performed in the soil after primary tillage to create proper
soil tilth and. surface configuration for seeding and planting are called secondary tillage
operations. Which of the following is a secondary tillage implement?
a. mould-board ploughs b. Bund formers c. Disc ploughs
d. Heavy duty disk harrows e. chisel ploughs
Description: secondary tillage implements are harrow, cultivators, sweeps, clod crushers,
levellers, bund formers, ridge ploughs etc

23. The Sprayer is one which atomises the spray fluid into a small droplets and eject it with little
force for distributing it properly. What is the working capacity of Stationary power operated
sprayer?
a. 1. 5 ha/h b. 0.35 ha/h c. 0.005 ha/h d. 2.2 ha/h e. none of these

24. Ploughing the field with lesser number of passes over the entire land or ploughing only in the
required space of the land and then sowing is called conservation tillage. Which of the following
is type of conservation tillage?
a. Minimum Tillage b. Strip Tillage c. Combined Tillage d. Rotary Tillage
e. All of above

25. No-till farming also called zero tillage or direct drilling. how much percentage of irrigation
water can be saved by adopting Zero tillage ?
a. 30 – 40 % b. 10 – 20 %. c. 95 % d. 90 % e. 40 - 60 %

26. Mould board plough helps to keep the land clean of any unwanted objects. Which of the
following job done by M.B. plough while working?
a. pulverizing the furrow slice b. lifting the furrow slice c. cutting the furrow slice
d. inverting the furrow slice e. all of above

27. According to Agriculture census 2015 - 16 If the holding is being operated either by one
person or by a group of persons who are the members of the same household, such holding will
be considered as?
a. individual holding b. Joint holding. c. institutional holding d. all of these
e. none of these

28. According ICAR report, how many Percentage of women contributing in major crops
production?
a. 50 % b. 75 % c. 18 % d. 95 % e. none of these
Description: According to ICAR report that participation of women is 75 % in majors crop
production, while 79 % in horticulture, 51 % in post harvesting work and 95 % in animal
husbandry and fisheries.

29. According to GOI 3rd advance estimate 2017 -18, what is total area under horticulture crops?
a. 40.22 million ha b. 10.71 million ha c. 25.66 Million ha d. 32.91 million ha
e. none of these
Description: According to GOI 3rd advance estimate 2017 -18 the total production of horticulture
is pegged at new record 307 million tonnes. While total fruit production is expected to cross 97
mt and vegetable close to 180 mt. and total area under horticulture is 25.66 million ha

30. According to Govt of India latest data, how many number of farmer register on e-NAM to sell
produce online?
a. 2.22 crore b. 1.11 crore c. 17.12 crore d. 0.11 crore e. none of these

31. Govt of India is working continuously in a phased manner to achieve the goal of "Zero
Hunger" By?
a. 2022 b. 2030 c. 2025 d. 2050 e. none of these

32. KVK play a vital role in conducting on farm testing to demonstrate location specific
agricultural technologies. What is the total number of KVK in India?
a. 650 b. 680 c. 690 d. 695 e. 675
Description: The ICAR, therefore, constituted a committee in 1973 headed by Dr. Mohan Singh
Mehta of Seva Mandir, Udaipur (Rajasthan), for working out a detailed plan for implementing
this scheme. The Committee submitted its report in 1974. The first KVK, on a pilot basis, was
established in 1974 at Puducherry (Pondicherry) under the administrative control of the Tamil
Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. Highest number of KVK under State Agriculture
University

33. KVK play a vital role in conducting on farm testing to demonstrate location specific
agricultural technologies. Which of the following state having highest number of KVK?
a. Maharashtra b. UP c. RAJASTHAN d. GUJRAT e. MP
Description: THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF KVKs IN UP (75). And among zones, ATARI, Zone
VIII, Pune having highest number of KVKs (79)

34. According to Soil health card report, how much percentage of Indian soil having Neutral soil?
a.3.1% b. 71.1% c. 1% d. 7.7% e. None of these

35. In Rice which of following nutrient promotes the activity of soil bacteria concerned with the
fixation of free nitrogen or the formation of nitrates from organic forms of nitrogen and it is
necessary for the development of a good root system?
a. Mn b. Iron c. N d. Ca e. Zn
36. Red soil mostly found in semi-arid areas and the colour varies from red to yellow. Which of
following statement is not true in respect of red soil?
a. They are formed from granites and other metamorphic rocks.
b. It present Around 30 m.ha are found in India.
c. Low cation exchange capacity and low water holding capacity.
d. Red soil is always in acidic nature and highly suitable for groundnut crop cultivation.
e. All of the given statements are true
Description: Red soil is present in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, North and
East of Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Based on the
colour (due to presence of ferric oxides) it is called as red soil Soil having Low cation exchange
capacity and low water holding capacity

37. Black soil Dark-grey in colour due to clay-humus complex. What is the clay percentage found
in black soil?
a. 30 - 40 % b. 50 - 60 % c. 10 - 12 % d. 70 - 80 % e. none of these
Description: Black soil having Dark-grey in colour due to clay-humus complex. Area around 32.0
m.ha is under this soil. This soil is also called black cotton soil, mixing of soil along the entire
column with Montmorillonite clay. Cotton grows very well with water available in soil. While
dry, it forms very deep cracks of more than 30-45 cm

38. Desert soil Found in desert regions of Rajasthan (Thar Desert), parts of Haryana and Punjab
of India. More sand is found and sand dunes are common. What percentage of clay content found
in desert soil?
a. > 20 % b. <12 % c. <8% d. >25 % e. none of these
Description: In desert soil, Presence of sodic salts (high Na content) leads to alkalinity. Crops like
date palm, cucumber, millets are cultivated

39. Alluvial soils of high altitude are acidic in nature and plains are neutral to alkaline. Which of
the following Crop is not suitable for alluvial soils?
a. Rice b. Maize c. Vegetables d. jute
e. All of the given Crops are suitable
Description: Rice, wheat, cotton, maize, sugarcane, vegetables, jute, oil seeds, millets, pulses and
fruits are cultivated in these soil

40. Major Nutrients are the nutrients utilized by the plants in relatively large amounts (quantity)
for their growth and development. Which of the following nutrient does not need to apply
through fertilizers?
a. Ca b. N c. K d. C e. Mg
Description: C, H and O are abundantly present in the atmosphere and need not be applied
through fertilizers

41. A carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (C/N ratio or C: N ratio) is a ratio of the mass of carbon to the
mass of nitrogen in a substance. Which of the following organic materials having highest C: N
ratio?
a. Alfalfa b. Soil organic matter c. Maize stalk d. Rye straw
e. Rice straw
Description: 1. Alfalfa 20:1 2. Mn 10:1 3. Soil organic matter 10-12:1 4. Maize stalk 40:1 5. Rice
straw 100:1 6. Rye straw 200:1

42. Due to which of the following nutrient, Accumulated protein during respiration by
mitochondria and it increases their protein content and it also increases in stiffness of plants?
a. K b. P c. Ca d. N e. Zn

43. Which of the following nutrient is responsible for the characteristic smell or odor and taste of
mustard, onion and Garlic and enhances the oil formation in crops (Soya bean)?
a. K b. P c. Ca d. S e. Zn

44. In which of following nutrient deficiency Greyish areas appear near the base of the younger
leaves and become yellowish to yellow orange?
a. K b. P c. Mn d. S e. Zn

45. In which of following nutrient play a role in regulates the potassium/calcium ratio in plants
and Associated with the uptake of calcium and its utilization by plants
a. K b. P c. Mn d. B e. Zn

46. What amount of Nitrogen Requirement (kg) to 100 kg of economic rice production?
a. 2.01 kg b. 1.12 kg c. 3.00 kg d. 1.39 kg e. 1.23 kg

47. At least 17 elements are known to be essential nutrients for plants. Which of the is micro
nutrient?
a. Fe b. N c. P d. K e. Mg

48. At least 17 elements are known to be essential nutrients for plants. Which of the is not Major
nutrient?
a. S b. Mn c. Mg d. Ca e. K

49. What percentage of Phosphorus found in basic slag?


a. 14-18 % b. 24-28 % c. 34-38 % d. 40 - 60 % e. None of these

50. Andhra Pradesh is a state bordering India’s southeastern coast. Which of the following Boats
are most found in Andhra Pradesh's Coast area?
a. Plank-built canoes b. Masula boats c. Outrigger canoes d. All of these
e. None of these
Description: Masula boats, it is made of non-rigid planks sewn together with coir ropes and are
common along Andhra coast

51. Which of the following year "Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute" established?
a. 1987 b. 1947 c. 2006 d. 1936 e. 1923
Description: The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute was established by the government
of India under the Ministry of Agriculture in 1947 and became a member of the Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR) family in 1967. Its headquarters moved from Mandapam Camp to
Cochin in 1971

52. L. vannamei (while leg shrimp) is greyish-white in color. What is optimum temperature for
good growth?
a. 30 and 34°C. b. 20 and 24°C. c. 15 and 20°C. d. 15 to 32°C.
e. None of these
Description: For L. vannamei the growth at 30°C is much higher than at 25°C.

53. Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of same flower is known as?
a. Bisexuality b. autogamy c. Homogamy d. Cleistogamy
e. All of above
Description: Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of same flower is known as
autogamy or self-pollination, Autogamy is the closest form of inbreeding. Autogamy leads to
homozygosity

54. The symptoms are noticed on young seedlings due to high soil temperature. The seedlings are
killed. Called as?
a. Burning off b. Stem gridle c. Physiological activities d. Scorching
e. None of these

55. In green house for most crops, the acceptable range of relative humidity is?
a. 30 - 50 % b. 90 % c. 40 - 60 % d. 50 - 80 % e. none of these
Description: In green house for most crops, the acceptable range of relative humidity is between
50 to 80%. However for plant propagation work, relative humidity up to 90% may be desirable.

56. According to Nabard norms if a farmer start Vermi compost production and the land can be
taken on lease for at least how many years?
a. 10-15 years. b. 0-5 years. c. 5 - 10 years d. 15 - 20 years e. none of these

57. Cashew nut is one of the important nuts grown in the world, which of the following country is
native place of cashew nut?
a. India b. China c. East Asia d. Brazil e. None of these
Description: India is the third largest producer and exporter of cashew in the world next only to
Vietnam and Nigeria The current cashew production of the country accounts for 23.0% of the
global production

58. Sprouting of the grain during storage occurs mainly owing to generation of heat as a result of
infestation. A grain sprouts only when its moisture content exceeds certain limit of moisture
content of?
a. 50 - 60 % b. 30-35%. c. 20 - 25 % d. 8 - 12 % e. None of these
59. Storage is an interim and a repeated phase during transit of agricultural products from
producer to processor and its products from processor to consumer. Long term storage can
guarantee the quality of stored products beyond how many years?
a. 5 years b. 10 years c. 2 years d. 1 years e. None of these
Description: Storage systems are classified in terms of duration of storage as: Short Term Storage
- mostly do not last beyond 6 months, Medium Term Storage - may not be guaranteed after 18
months, Long Term Storage- beyond 5 years.

60. Small Scale Storage are associated with peasant farmers with small farm holdings. What is
storage capacity of small Scale storage?
a. up to 10 ton b. up to 1 ton c. up to 5 ton d. up to 8 ton e. None of these
Description: Storage systems are classified in terms of size or scale of storage as:- Small Scale
Storage - up to 1 ton., Medium Scale Storage - 2 – 50 tons.and Large Scale Storage - 100s
and1000s of tons

ANSWER KEY

1. c 2. b 3. b 4. a 5. a 6. e 7. b 8. b 9. c 10. a
11. d 12. b 13. a 14. a 15. b 16. a 17. b 18. c 19. a 20. d
21. b 22. b 23. b 24. a 25. a 26. e 27. a 28. b 29. c 30. b
31. b 32. d 33. b 34. a 35. d 36. e 37. a 38. c 39. e 40. d
41. d 42. c 43. d 44. c 45. d 46. a 47. a 48. b 49. a 50. b
51. b 52. a 53. b 54. a 55. d 56. a 57. d 58. b 59. a 60. b

Mock Test 04
1. The length of broiler production cycle is also an important factor when profitability is
measured. A broiler is a young chicken of below how many weeks of age?
a. 8 weeks b. 4 weeks c. 10 weeks d. 12 weeks e. none of these

2. Livestock plays an important role in Indian economy. Which of the following contribution is
not done by livestock?
a. Food b. Fibre and skins c. Draft d. weed control
e. all of these works done by animals

3. Lactation period is length of milk producing period after calving is known as lactation period.
What is the lactation period of Cow?
a. 282 days b. 305 days c. 114 days d. 450 days e. none of these

4. The stomach of a ruminant has four chambers which of the following chamber of ruminant
called as True stomach?
a. abomasum b. Omasum c. reticulum d. Rumen e. none of these

5. The oestrous cycle is the reproductive system in most mammals.The oestrous cycle can be
divided into four stages: proestrus, estrus, metestrus, and diestrus. What is length (days) of
Diestrum?
a. 1 days b. 2 days c. 4 days d. 14 days e. none of these
Description: Diestrum (14 days) is the Longest part of estrus cycle.

6. The Nili-Ravi buffalo is a breed of domestic buffalo which is similar to the Murrah buffalo.
What is age at first calving of Nili - Ravi breed of buffalo?
a. 45.3 months b. 40.1 months c. 36.9 months d. 54.2 months e. none of these

7. Which of the following breed of Chicken is mainly used for egg production?
a. Brahma b. Minorca c. Cornish d. Plymouth rock e. none of these

8. Which of the following breed of Chicken is mainly classified as "Fancy variety”?


a. White leghorn b. Minorca c. Aseel d. Plymouth rock e. Silky

9. Breeder management (parent stock management), the management of male breeding stock and
the hatchery are additional activities, to be carried out more carefully. At the beginning breeder
season (22 week), how many males should be introduced per 100 female?
a. 8 male b. 20 male c. 4 male d. 25 male e. 50 male

10. Commercial floriculture has a very high potential per unit area than most of the field crops.
Which of the Following country Top importer of Indian of roses in 2018?
a. USA b. UK c. Brazil d. China e. none of these
Description: Total export of Indian rose near about 18.62 crore in 2018

11. Floriculture sector identified as “sunrise sector" by govt. of India due to its immense export
potential. Which of the Following "region of our country" is Top carnation producing region of
India?
a. South Region b. Northeast Region c. Northwest region d. Southwest region
e. none of these
Description: north east region on top in production of carnation. And Indian floriculture Industry
witnessing a steady 20% annual growth.

12. "Khasi mandarin" is the most economically important one and plays a vital role in the socio-
economic development of the people in which of the following state of India?
a. TN b. MH c. Punjab d. Meghalaya e. none of these
Description: Meghalaya have the maximum area and production of Khasi mandarin. Harvested
between November and late February, and sometimes even until April.

13. Red bananas are a group of varieties of banana with reddish-purple skin. "Kamlapur red
banana" is grown only in which of the following state?
a. TN b. MH c. Karnataka d. Kerala e. Bihar

14. Tea is the most important plantation crop of India. Production of tea involves both
agricultural and industrial operations. What is the optimum temperature for Tea ?
a. 27-30 C b. < 20 C c. 20 - 27 C d. 30 - 32 C e. none of these

15. Pomegranate is one of the healthiest fruits on earth and which of the following is the hard
seeded variety?
a. Spanish Ruby b. Paper Shell c. Ganesh d. Kabul e. none of these

16. Which of the following variety of "ber" perform well in Southern state of India?
a. Banarsi b. Elaichi c. Seo (Sanaur No.2) d. PKM 1 e. none of these

17. Rice play a vital role in Indian agriculture Economy, What is the Optimum temperature of
rice for for blooming?
a. 26.5-29.5c b. 20-25 c c. 21-37 c d. It should be Less than 25 C e. none of these

18. Joha is a variety of rice grown in India, notable for its aroma, delicate and excellent taste.
Which of following State is prominent in "Joha rice" production?
a. UP b. Orissa c. Assam d. Punjab e. none of these

19. Inflation pressure refers to the cold tyres before the power tiller is driven and tyres warmed
up. What is the inflation pressure ranges of power tiller's tyre ?
a. 1.3 to 1.8 kg/cm2. b. 1.5 to 2.7 kg/cm2. c. 0.5 to 1.0 kg/cm2.
d. 1.1 to 1.4 kg/cm2. e. none of these

20. Any tillage and planting system that covers 30 percent or more of the soil surface with crop
residue, after planting, to reduce soil erosion by water or any system?
a. Reduced-till b. Conservation tillage c. Conventional-till d. clean tillage
e. none of these

21. Which of the following vegetable crop is easy to transplant?


a. Cauliflower b. Onion c. Tomato d. Muskmelon e. none of these

22. Which of the following vegetable crop having Medium difficulty to transplant?
a. Cucumber b. Onion c. Lettuce d. Muskmelon e. Cabbage

23. Animal Drawn Patela Harrow is secondary tillage equipment for clod crushing, stubble or
trash collection, levelling and smoothening of land surface before seeding. What is the working
capacity of "Animal Drawn Patela Harrow" equipment?
a. 0.3 ha/h b. 1 ha/h c. 0.1 ha/h d. 1.2 ha/h e. none of these

24. What is the working capacity of Self-propelled Rice Transplanter ?


a. 1.2-1.5 ha/day b. 1 ha/day c. 2.2-2.5 ha/day d. 0.5 ha/day e. none of these

25. What is the working capacity of Animal Drawn Three Row Seed-cum-Fertilizer Drill?
a. 0.12 – 0.15 ha/h b. 0.50 – 0.75 ha/h c. 1 – 1.5 ha/h d. 3 – 5 ha/h
e. none of these

26. Government of India has forwarded a list of 121 minority concentration districts having at
least 25% minority population. Which of following State having highest number of Minority
districts?
a. TN b. UP c. Orissa d. J & K e. none of these
Description: UP having highest number of minority Districts - 21. This question was asked in
IBPS RRB SO scale 2 , 30/09/2018

27. Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) the Organizational Framework for the Implementation of the
Social Objectives, was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India in?
a. 1969 b. 1982 c. 1999 d. 1952 e. 1975
Description: The genesis of the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) can be traced to the Study Group
headed by Prof. D. R. Gadgil (Gadgil Study Group) on the Organizational Framework for the
Implementation of the Social Objectives, which submitted its report in October 1969. The Study
Group, therefore, recommended the adoption of an 'Area Approach'. Pursuant to the above
recommendations, the Lead Bank Scheme was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India in
December 1969

28. The Livestock Insurance Scheme, a centrally sponsored scheme was implemented on a pilot
basis during 2005-06 and 2006-07 of the 10th Five Year Plan and 2007-08 of the 11th Five Year
Plan in 100 selected districts. The scheme is implemented in all the districts of the Country from?
a. 2014 b. 2016 c. 2010 d. 2008 e. 2012
Description: Benefit of subsidy is to be restricted to 5 animals per beneficiary per household for
all animals except sheep, goat, pig and rabbit. In case of sheep, goat, pig and rabbit the benefit of
subsidy is to be restricted based on "Cattle Unit" and one cattle unit is equal to 10 animals i.e a
total of 50 animals. If a beneficiary has less than 5 animals / 1 Cattle Unit, s/he can also avail the
benefit of subsidy.

29. Unified Package Insurance Scheme (UPIS) aims at providing financial protection to citizens
associated in agriculture sector, thereby ensuring food security, crop diversification and
enhancing growth and competitiveness of agriculture sector besides protecting farmers from
financial risks. The UPIS implemented in how many selected districts on Pilot basis from Kharif
2016 season. ?
a. 100 b. 45 c. 20 d. 576 e. 145
Description: Sections covered under the Policy –
1. Crop Insurance : PMFBY/WBCIS/ – State can choose any of these two.
2. Building and Contents Insurance (Fire and allied perils)
3. Personal Accident Insurance - Coverage as per Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
4. Agriculture Pumpset Insurance (Upto 10 Horse Power) - The Insurance covers the Centrifugal
pump sets (electrical and diesel) upto 10 Horsepower capacity which are used for agricultural
purposes only.
5. Agricultural Tractors Insurance - As per the provisions, terms, exceptions, conditions and
endorsements as per standard Motor Policy.
6. Student Safety Insurance - Covers accidental death or disability of students. In case of death of
Father or Mother, the Claim amount to be converted into Fixed Deposit in the name of student till
attainment of adulthood.
7. Life Insurance - as per Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna (PMJJBY).

30. National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2007
based on the recommendations of the agriculture sub- committee of National Development
Council (NDC).NFSM is currently being implemented across how many districts in our country?
a. 638 b. 576 c. 782 d. 201 e. 475
Description : NFSM launched in 2007-08 to increase the production of rice, wheat and pulses by
10, 8 and 2 million tonnes, respectively by the end of 11th Plan. During 12th Plan with new target
of 25 million tonnes by the end of 12th Plan including coarse cereal crops.

31. The Programme of “Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI)” was launched to
address the constraints limiting the productivity of “rice based cropping systems” in eastern India
comprising how many states?
a. 11 states b. 7 states c. 15 states d. 4 states e. none of these
Description : The programme of “Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI)” was
launched in 2010-11 to address the constraints limiting the productivity of “rice based cropping
systems” in eastern India comprising seven (7) States namely; Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh,
Jharkhand, Odisha, Eastern Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchal) and West Bengal. The programme is now
a sub-scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.

32. The Programme of “Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI)” was launched to
address the constraints limiting the productivity of “rice based cropping systems” in eastern India.
What is the pattern of assistance shared by Centre govt and state govt for "non Northern eastern
states”?
a. 90 : 10 b. 60 : 40 c. 50 : 50 d. 100 % by Center govt.
e. none of these
Description: The programme of “Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI)” was
launched in 2010-11 and since 2015, pattern of assistance, 60:40 sharing basis between GOI and
States and 90:10 sharing basis in NE State (Assam). An amount of Rs. 450.00 crore as central
share during 2017-18

33. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is a Centrally Sponsored


Scheme for the holistic growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables, root & tuber
crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa and bamboo. Is being
implemented in which of the following year?
a. 2010 – 11 b. 2016 – 17 c. 2015 – 16 d. 2014 – 15 e. none of these
34. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is a Centrally Sponsored
Scheme for the holistic growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables, root & tuber
crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa and bamboo. Which
of the following states having highest districts covered under MIDH?
a. AP b. Assam c. TN d. UP e. Maharashtra
Description: A total of 384 districts from 23 States & UTs have been identified for
implementation of NHM. All 117 districts of North East and Himalayan States (11) are covered
under HMNEH (Thus. 501 districts are covered under NHM & HMNEH).

35. National Horticulture Mission is an Indian horticulture Scheme promoted by Government of


India. It was launched under the 10th five-year plan, how many National Level Agencies (NLAs)
have also been included under NHM?
a. 16 b. 93 c. 20 d. 5 e. none of these
Description: National Horticulture Mission (NHM) launched in the year 2005-06.

36. In India, What is average Productivity of Horticulture crops in 2017-18?


a. 12.3 MT/ha b. 20.9 MT/ha c. 60.1 MT/ha d. 5.6 MT/ha e. 18.2 MT/ha
Description: National Horticulture Mission (NHM) launched in the year 2005-06.

37. For Reclamation of Alkaline / Saline Soil What is the maximum limit of assistance under the
“RKVY sub-scheme on Reclamation of Problem Soil” (RPS) ?
a. Rs. 10,0000/ha b. Rs. 50,000/ha c. Rs. 60,000/ha d. Rs. 10,000/ha e. none of these

38. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) was approved by the Cabinet Committee on
Economic Affairs for a period of how many years?
a. 7 years b. 5 years c. 4 years d. 10 years e. none of these
Description: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) : PMKSY was approved by the
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 01.07.2015 with an outlay of Rs. 50,000 crore for a
period of 5 years (2015-16 to 2019-20).

39. For "Drip Irrigation Assistance" under Per Drop More Crop component of Pradhan Mantri
Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), what is the Maximum permissible assistance will be
restricted to how many hectare per beneficiary?
a. 5 hectare b. 10 hectare c. 2 hectare d. 1 hectare e. none of these

40. Under Weaker Sections category of RBI norms, what is the maximum limit of loan for
Individual women beneficiaries per borrower?
a. 3 lakh b. 5 lakh c. 1 lakh d. Rs.10000 e. Rs. 50000

41. Rice play a vital role in Indian agriculture Economy, What is the Yield of rice in India during
2016-17?
a. 2550 (kg/hectare) b. 3216 (kg/hectare) c. 3120 (kg/hectare) d. 3990 (kg/hectare)
e. 2025 (kg/hectare)
42. According to RBI norms for MSME, What is maximum limit of rupees in "manufacture
sector (Investment in plant and machinery)" for Medium Enterprises?
a. up to 5 crores b. 5 to 10 crores c. 1 crore d. More than 10 crorese . none of these

43. Accessory structural elements are nutrient elements that form part of more active and vital
living plant proteins. Which of the following nutrient classified as "Accessory structural element"
?
a. S b. C c. Cl d. B e. none of these
Description: Structural Elements are C, H, O and Accessory structural elements are, N. P. S

44. Which of the following element Stimulates the activity of same enzymes and influence
carbohydrate metabolism and water holding capacity of plant tissue and also Constituent of many
compounds found in fungi and bacteria. ?
a. Ni b. N c. Cl d. B e. none of these

45. Which of the following element Deficiency more prevalent among crops growing in peat and
muck soils and cause Multiple bud formation in the leaf axil and malformation of leaves. ?
a. potassium b. Phosphorus c. Copper d. Boron e. none of these

46. Which of the following element helps in stomatal opening and regulate NO3 - reductase
activity and also Essential for maintaining turgor and growth of Plants?
a. Cobalt b. Sodium c. Copper d. Vanadium e. none of these

47. A soil is classified as "Best agriculture" soil if clay content is


a. 10 – 20 % b. 20 - 30 % c. 30 - 40 % d. minimum 35 % e. none of these

48. A soil is classified as "Best agriculture" soil if organic matter content is


a. 10 – 20 % b. 5 - 10 % c. 0.5 % d. 1 - 2 % e. none of these

49. The weight per unit volume of the solid portion of soil is called particle density. What is the
particle density (g/ cm 3) of silt soil ?
a. 2.659 b. 2.798 c. 2.837 d. 2.659 e. none of these

50. The amount of porosity in a soil depends on the minerals that make up the soil and the
amount of sorting that occurs within the soil structure. What is the Pore space (%) of Clay soil?
a. 40 b. 47 c. 50 d. 58 e. none of these

51. The oven dry weight of a unit volume of soil inclusive of pore spaces is called Bulk density
(g/cc) . What is the bulk density (g/cc) of clay soil?
a. 1.1 b. 1.3 c. 1.6 d. 1.4 e. none of these

52. Which of the following Season is peak season for Catla (Major Indian Carp) in India ?
a.. Oct – Dec b. Apr – may c. May –Sep d. All season e. none of these
53. State Government has imposed fishing ban for a specific period in order to allow the fish to
spawn and replenish its species. Which of the following state having highest days of ban period?
a. WB b. TN c. MH d. Gujarat e. Odisha

54. Based of the management practice employed there are four different management systems
being adopted for freshwater prawn farming in India. In Combined System the total cycle usually
lasts about how many months in tropical regions?
a. 9-12 b. 6- 8 c. 4 – 6 d. 12 – 15 e. none of these

55. Which of the following country first announced the creation of a vaccine targeted against
Foot-and-mouth disease?
a. India b. China c. USA d. Japan e. none of these
Description: On June 18, 1981, the US government announced the creation of a vaccine targeted
against Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) or hoof-and-mouth disease (Aphthae epizooticae), the
world's first genetically engineered vaccine.

56. An agro-climatic zone is a land unit uniform in respect of climate and length of growing
period (LGP). Which of the state found in Lower Gangetic Plains Region?
a. UP b. Bihar c. WB d. Orissa e. Punjab

57. An agro-climatic zone is a land unit uniform in respect of climate and length of growing
period (LGP). Which of the state found Lowest agro-climatic zones?
a. UP b. Bihar c. Haryana d. Jammu and Kashmir e. Punjab

58. The quantity and distribution of rainfall decides the nature of vegetation and the nature of the
cultivated crops. Which of the following climatic region Rainfall amount 750-1000 (mm)?
a. Semi-arid b. Sub-arid c. Humid d. Arid e. none of these

59. Which of the following is major pest of mango?


a. Idioscopus niveosparus b. Othreis maternal c. Cheledonium cinctum
d. Pentalonia nigronervosa e. none of these

60. Which of the following is major Disease of Mango?


a. Colletotrichum gloeosporioides b. Phytophthora parasitica
c. Liberobactor asiaticum d. Pseudomonas solanacearum
e. none of these

ANSWER KEY

1. a 2. e 3. b 4. a 5. d 6. a 7. b 8. e 9. a 10. b
11. b 12. d 13. c 14. c 15. d 16. a 17. a 18. c 19. d 20. b
21. c 22. b 23. a 24. a 25. a 26. b 27. a 28. a 29. b 30. a
31. b 32. b 33. d 34. d 35. a 36. a 37. c 38. b 39. a 40. c
41. a 42. b 43. a 44. c 45. c 46. b 47. a 48. b 49. b 50. d
51. a 52. d 53. d 54. a 55. c 56. c 57. c 58. b 59. a 60. a

Mock test 05
1. Silage is fermented, high-moisture stored fodder which can be fed to cattle, sheep and other
such ruminants what is the pH of "Very good silage”?
a. 3.5 and 4.2 b. 4.5 and 4.8 c. 4.2 and 4.5 d. pH is above 4.8
e. none of these
Description: "Very good silage" is clean, the taste is acidic, and has no butyric acid, no moulds, no
sliminess nor proteolyses. The pH is between 3.5 and 4.2.

2. Silage is fermented, high-moisture stored fodder which can be fed to cattle, sheep and other
such ruminants what is the pH of "Poor silage”?
a. 3.5 and 4.2 b. 4.5 and 4.8 c. 4.2 and 4.5 d. pH is above 4.8
e. none of these
Description: It has a bad smell due to high butyric acid and high proteolysis. The silage may be
infested with moulds. Less acidity, pH is above 4.8. The amount of ammoniacal nitrogen is more
than 20 per cent. Colour tends to be blackish and should not be fed.

3. Silage is fermented, high-moisture stored fodder which can be fed to cattle, sheep and other
such ruminants, the amount of ammoniacal nitrogen should be less than how many percentage of
the total nitrogen in "Very good silage”?
a. 10 per cent b. 20 per cent c. 30 per cent d. 50 per cent
e. none of these
Description: Very good silage It is clean, the taste is acidic, and has no butyric acid , no moulds,
no sliminess nor proteolyses. The pH is between 3.5 and 4.2. The amount of ammoniacal nitrogen
should be less than 10 per cent of the total nitrogen. Uniform in moisture and green or brownish in
colour. Taste is pleasing, not bitter or sharp.

4. Silage is fermented, high-moisture stored fodder which can be fed to cattle, sheep and other
such ruminants, what is the pH of "Fair Silage”?
a. 4.5 and 4.8 b. 4.2 and 4.5. c. 3.5 and 4.2. d. pH is above 4.8.
e. none of these
Description: Fair silage the silage is mixed with a little amount of butyric acid. There may be
slight proteolysis along with some mould. The pH is between 4.5 and 4.8. Ammoniacal nitrogen is
15-20 per cent of the total nitrogen. Colour of silage varies between tobacco brown to dark brown.

5. Silage is fermented, high-moisture stored fodder which can be fed to cattle, sheep and other
such ruminants, the amount of ammoniacal nitrogen should be less than how many percentage of
the total nitrogen in "good silage”?
a. 10-15 b. 15-20 c. > 20 d. <10 e. none of these
Description: Good silage the taste is acidic. There may be traces of butyric acid. The pH is
between 4.2 and 4.5. The amount of ammoniacal nitrogen is 10-15 per cent of the total nitrogen.
Other qualities are same as that of very good silage

6. Moisture content and temperature are the principle factors in safe storage. At low moisture and
temperature, destructive insects become inactive. What is the optimum levels of moisture for
storing the feed ingredients is in India?
a. 10-15 % b. less than 10% c. 20 % d. 5 - 15 % e. none of these
Description: The optimum levels of moisture for storing the feed ingredients is less than 10% in
India. Further, the lower the temperature, higher the level of permissible moisture for storage.
High temperature (21-43° C) speeds up the life process of all microorganisms. Temperature below
15° C retard insect reproduction.

7. Good hay should be leafy. It has been found that leaves are richer in food value compared to
other parts of the plant. What is the Moisture percentage in hay?
a. 10-25 % b. less than 10% c. should not exceed 15 percent. d. 5 - 7 %
e. none of these
Description: The moisture percentage in hay should not exceed 15 percent. Hay of average quality
will usually have 25-30 per cent crude fibre and 45-60 percent TDN.

8. Mouldy hay is not only unpalatable but also may be harmful for animals as well as for persons
handling the hays due to the presence of mycotoxins. Very often such hays contain actinomycetes,
responsible for the allergic condition in man known as?
a. "Farmer's cancer" b. "Farmer's Cough" c. "Farmer's Lung" d. "Silage's Cancer"
e. none of these

9. Hay is usually stored in stacks in this country. Care should be taken that the hay is in a good
and dry condition before it is stored. Fermentation takes place and the hay may become very hot,
the temperature however, should not be allowed to?
a. exceed 80°C b. exceed 50°C c. exceed 60°C d. exceed 100°C e. none of these
Description: Fermentation takes place and the hay may become very hot, the temperature
however, should not be allowed to exceed 80°C. There are great losses in the nutritive value on
account of fermentation. These losses range from 30 to 40 per cent. Such hay is often quite
palatable.

10. The residues of vegetable crops contain high crude protein and calcium and low in Fibre.
Being green they also provide carotenes. And what percentage high crude protein present in
residues of vegetables?
a. 11-20% b. 15 - 25% c. 18 -20 % d. 5 - 10 % e. none of these
Description: The residues of vegetable crops contain high crude protein (11-20%) and calcium and
low in fibre. Being green they also provide carotenes. Cabbage and cauliflower are high in
molybdenum content (6.1 and 1.1 ppm respectively) hence they should be fed in limited quantity
along with some dry fodder so as to avoid problem of digestive disorders. Before feeding such
residues, it is essential to ensure that such feeds are free from harmful level of pesticide residues.

11. When ever failure of monsoon occurs, the existing crops fail to grow adequately and crops can
be utilized for feeding the animals under scarcity condition. In such condition which of the
following crops used in India?
a. Sugarcane b. Banana c. Papaya d. All of the above
e. none of these

12. Cow dung is high in organic materials and rich in nutrients. It contains about 3 percent
nitrogen, 2 percent phosphorus, and 1 percent potassium. And cattle dung contains how many per
cent organic matter?
a. 14 % b. 3 % c. 0.5 % d. 2 % e. none of these

13. Vegetable crops give higher yield per unit area as compared to other crops and produce 4-5
times more food per unit area compared to cereals; as a result they play an important role in
reducing levels of malnutrition. What is yield (q/ha) of Tomato?
a. 400-500 q/ha b. 100-200 q/ha c. 40 q/ha d. 200-250 q/ha e. none of these
Description: Tomato 400-500 q/ha and Garden pea: 100q/ha Wheat 25-30 q/ha. Pulses 10-15 q/ha.
Presently, yield per unit area of most of the vegetables in India is very low e.g. in cabbage, the
productivity is 22.0 MT/ha which is far less than the world’s best i.e. Korea Republic having
figure as 67.3 MT/ha.

14. Vegetable Production Assures More Farm Employment, Labour intensive, more job
opportunities/more work to the farmer/his family. Tomato requires How many Labour hours per
ha in Fresh market?
a. 8020 b. 761 c. 2180 d. 10000 e. none of these
Description: Tomato requires 2180 (processing) to 8020 (fresh market) labour hours per ha
compared to only 761 for rice (a study in Taiwan).

15. Which of the following is main reason in India of PROBLEMS OF VEGETABLE


PRODUCTION?
a. Cultural practices b. Pest problems c. Marketing problem
d. Paucity of authentic literature for growers, traders and consumers
e. all of the above
Description: PROBLEMS OF VEGETABLE PRODUCTION Non-availability of quality seeds.
Paucity of authentic literature for growers, traders and consumers. Marketing problem. Pest
problems. Cultural practices. Irrigation facilities. Consumption pattern: Below poverty line no
money to purchase even cereals.

16. Which of the following is not main Deficiency causes of Vitamin A?


a. Night blindness b. Xerophthalmia c. Frequent respiratory infection.
d. Loss of hair & dry scaly skin e. none of these

17. Which of the following flower also used as vegetable?


a. Lotus b. Rose c. lily d. all of the above e. none of these

18. Which of the following Fruit also used as vegetable?


a. Banana b. Papaya c. Grape d. Both A and B e. none of these

19. According to National Horticulture Board, 2011 report which of the following state is having
highest productivity of vegetable?
a. UP b. WB c. TN d. Punjab e. none of these

20. Which of the following vegetable is richest source of carbohydrates?


a. Garlic b. Potato c. Leek d. Pea e. all of the above
Description : Garlic is the richest source of carbohydrates (29.8g) followed by Potato (22.6g),
Leek (17.2g), Pea (14.4g), and Carrot (9.7g).

21. Which of the following vegetable is richest source of energy?


a. Garlic b. Potato c. Leek d. Pea e. all of the above
Description: Potato is the richest source of energy (97kcal) followed by Pea (84kcal), Leek
(77kcal), and Turnip greens (67kcal) and Kale (53kcal).

22. Onion does best under mild climate without extreme of heat and cold. It does not perform well
in excessive rainfall.How much temperature should be required for proper bulb development. (at
least 10 hours per day) ?
a. 20 to 25 C b. 15 to 20 C c. 10 to 12 C d. 25 to 30 C e. none of these

23. If onion plants are kept under short day conditions they continue to grow for over how many
years without bulbing?
a. 3 b. 2 c. 1 d. 5 e. none of these

24. The number of seeds planted per hectare (ha) to ensure normal density of sprouts and a
maximum yield called seed rate. What is the Seed Rate/ha of onion in dibbling method?
a. 8-10 kg b. 20-25 kg c. 12-15 kg d. 50 kg e. none of these
Description: Rabi - 8-10 kg, Kharif - 12-15 kg, Dibbling Method - 20-25 kg

25. Which of the following variety of sweet orange most grown in Andra pradesh?
a. Sathgudi b. Malta (Blood Red) c. khasi d. Malta (Common)
e. none of these

26. What is the optimum pH of papaya?


a. 6 - 7. b. 5 – 8 c. 5.5 - 7.5 d. 4.5 - 6.5 e. none of these

27. An agri-export zone of apple has been established in which of the following state?
a. Himachal Pradesh b. Jammu and kasmir c. Uttrakhand d. Delhi
e. none of these

28. In sugarcane how many percentage of area under ratoon system?

a. 30-40% b. 10% c. 40-50% d. 60-70% e. none of these


29. What is optimum temperature for vegetative growth of wheat?
a. 16-22 º c b. 20-25 º c c. 20 - 30 º c d. 12 - 18 C e. none of these

30. What is the optimum temperature of cotton for vegetative growth?


a. 15°C b. 32°C c. 27°C d. 21°C e. none of these

31. Tractor operated rotary tiller (also called Rotavator) is suitable for preparing seedbed in a
single operation both in dry and wetland conditions. What is the flied capacity of Tractor Mounted
Rotary Tiller?
a. 0.25 ha/h b. 1.25 ha/h c. 0.50 ha/h d. 0.75 ha/h e. 0.10 ha/h

32. Rotary dibbler is a manually operated push type device for dibbling of medium and bold size
seeds such as maize, soybean, sorghum, pigeon pea and Bengal gram in well prepared seedbed
what is the field capacity of Rotary dibbler?
a. 0.25 ha/h b. 1.25 ha/h c. 0.6 to 1.0 ha/day d. 0.75 - 1.75 ha/h ha/h
e. 0.10 ha/h

33. Which of the following nutrient function is Activates various enzymes and also plays a role in
chlorophyll production, Act as a catalyst in respiration and Act as a “electron carrier” in enzyme
which bring about oxidation reduction reactions in plants.
a. N b. P c. Nickel d. Copper e. none of these

34. Which of the following Organic horizon can not be recognized through naked eye?
a. O b. O1 c. O2 d. A e. none of these

35. Fertilization of the soil with nitrogen by the addition of anhydrous ammonia from pressure
tanks to the irrigation water Known as?
a. Nitrojection b. Nitrogation c. Both A and B d. Eirther A or B e. none of these

36. Ammonium chloride is an inorganic compound with the formula NH4Cl. what is the
percentage of N in ammonium chloride?
a. 33 % b. 26 % c. 20.6 % d. 46 % e. none of these

37. Plants love guano. It was an important agricultural fertilizer in the 19th century. What is the
percentage of N in Guano?
a. 13 % b. 16 % c. 2 % d. 10 % e. none of these

38. Which of the following fertilizers having highest % of Nitrogen?


a. Dried blood b. Groundnut cake c. Meat meal d. Guano e. none of these

39. Sodic soils are characterized by a disproportionately high concentration of sodium (Na) in
their cation exchange complex. Which of the following is sensitive to Sodic soil?
a. Maize b. wheat c. sugarcane d. Rice e. none of these
Description: Sensitive crops of Sodic soils are - Cowpea, gram, groundnut, lentil, peas and maize.

40. Sodic soils are characterized by a disproportionately high concentration of sodium (Na) in
their cation exchange complex. Which of the following is High Tolerant to Sodic soil?
a. Maize b. wheat c. sugarcane d. Rice e. none of these
Description: Tolerant crops of Sodic soils are - Karnal / Rhodes / para/Bermuda grass, rice and
sugar beet.

41. Fertilizers are indeed essential for the healthy growth of plants but are they really harmful for
the environment and One kilogram of methane (CH4) have warming potential as how many
kilograms of carbon dioxide (CO2). ?
a. 21 b. 51 c. 310 d. 1 e. none of these

42. In fishing Dip net is stationary net balanced by counter weight so that it can be dipped and
lifted. Chinese dip nets are highly specialized nets used in?
a. Kerala b. Karnataka c. MH d. GOA e. none of these

43. In fishing Dip net is stationary net balanced by counter weight so that it can be dipped and
lifted.Chinese dip nets are highly specialized nets used in?
a. Fixed bag net b. Dip net c. Nets d. Rampani net e. none of these
Description: Among the shore seines the most popular one is the Rampani net of Karnataka. This
is also operated in certain parts of Goa and Maharashtra.

44. Boat lifts serve a very important purpose for watercraft regardless of location which of the
following Boat is found in Gujrat?
a. Rampini boat b. Cambay machwa c. Hodi (Toni) d. A and C e. none of these

45. Boat lifts serve a very important purpose for watercraft regardless of location which of the
following Boat is found in Maharashtra?
a. Rampini boat b. Cambay machwa c. Hodi (Toni) d. A and C e. none of these

46. Boat lifts serve a very important purpose for watercraft regardless of location which of the
following Boat is found in West Bengal?
a. Rampini boat b. Cambay machwa c. Hodi (Toni) d. Chot boat e. none of these

47. Boat lifts serve a very important purpose for watercraft regardless of location which of the
following Boat is found in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a. Rampini boat b. Cambay machwa c. Hodi (Toni) d. Flat bottom e. none of these

48. The ancient Romans were the first to keep ornamental fishes as pets at homes. Maintenance of
ornamental fish became popular in England and Scotland in which of the following century?
a. 18th b. 19th c. 20th d. 16th e. none of these

49. What is repayment period of loan for INTEGRATED FISH FARMING WITH DAIRY?
a. 2 years b. 12 months c. 6 years d. 10 years e. none of these

50. According to Nabard norms what is the repayment period of Model Scheme on Bee Keeping?
a. 11 years b. 12 months c. 18 months d. 6 years e. 3 years

51. According to Report 2015 - 16 which of the following state has on Top Honey production?
a. WB b. TN c. Punjab d. UP e. none of these

52. Honey mission has also been launched by KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries Commission)
and which of the following firms playing vital role. ?
a. Primary b. private c. cooperative d. NGO e. none of these

53. At present how many States in the country have their own Seed Certification Agencies
established under the Seed Act, 1966. ?
a. 22 b. 10 c. 15 d. 25 e. none of these

54. Which of the following is tag color of Truthful label seed?


a. opel green b. Azure blue tag c. golden yellow tag d. no specified tag
e. none of these

55. Which of the following is tag color of Nucleus seed?


a. opel green b. Azure blue tag c. golden yellow tag d. no specified tag
e. none of these

56. What is life span of "Bamboo Storage structure" used by the farmers?
a. 4-5 years. b. 8- 10 years. c. 15- 20 years d. 100 years e. none of these

57. Certified seed should be tagged within how many months from the date of test. ?
a. 2 months b. 8 months c. 1 month d. 9 months e. none of these
Description: Certified seed should be tagged within 2 months from the date of test. A validity
period of 9 months is given for the certified seed lots.

58. Which of the following is major pest of citrus?


a. Eublemma versicolor b. Aleurocanthus woglumi c. Bombotelia jacosatrix
d. Chlumetia transversa e. none of these

59. Which of the following is major pest of Guava?


a. Eublemma versicolor b. Aleurocanthus woglumi c. Helopeltis antonii
d. Chlumetia transversa e. none of these

60. Which of the following is Primary pest of STORED GRAIN?


a. Lasioderma serricorne b. Aleurocanthus woglumi c. Oryzaephilus surinamensis
d. Latheticus oryzae e. none of these
A NSWER KEY:

1. a 2. d 3. a 4. a 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. c 9. a 10. a
11. d 12. a 13. a 14. a 15. e 16. d 17. a 18. d 19. c 20. a
21. b 22. a 23. a 24. b 25. a 26. a 27. a 28. a 29. a 30. d
31. a 32. c 33. d 34. c 35. b 36. b 37. d 38. a 39. a 40. d
41. a 42. a 43. d 44. b 45. d 46. d 47. d 48. a 49. c 50. d
51. a 52. b 53. a 54. a 55. d 56. a 57. a 58. b 59. c 60. a

Mock test 06
1. Which of the following breed meat having black color?
a. aseel b. Busra c. kadaknaath d. Red Cornish e. none of these

2. What is the day length of estrous cycle of camel?


a. 21 days b. 16.5 days c. 10 days d. 38 days e. none of these

3. What is the day length of estrous cycle of buffalo?


a. 21 days b. 16.5 days c. 10 days d. 38 days e. none of these

4. Two strains of crossbred goats namely Alpine x Beetal and Saanen x Beetal is developed by
which of the following institute?
a. NDRI b. IVRI c. IARI d. ICAR e. CGRI

5. Which of the following is native place of murrah buffalo?


a. Gujarat b. Punjab c. WB d. TN e. None of these

6. Which of the following breed of cattle is used only for drought purpose?
a. Gir b. mehsana c. kankrej d. Haryana e. amritmahal

7. Which of the following breed of cattle is used only for dual purpose?
a. Gir b. sahiwal c. kankrej d. malvi e. amritmahal

8. Which of the following breed of cattle is found in Rajasthan?


a. Haryana b. rathi c. Tharparker d. ongole e. none of these

9. The state which is most progressive in dairy farming?


a. MH b. Haryana c. Gujarat d. Punjab e. none of these

10. At present the most economic animal producing milk at least cost in India is?
a. deshi cow b. Exotic cow c. Cross bred cow d. buffalo e. none of these

11. the most potent source of off- flavors in goat milk is?
a. weed and other plants eaten by goat b. Dirty goat shed c. presence of buck with females
d. natural characteristic of goat milk e. none of these

12. The state where per capita milk availability is highest?


a. Rajasthan b. UP c. HP d. Punjab e. none of these

13. In certain physiological conditions excess water is retained in the body tissues. The condition
is known as?
a. Edema b. Dehydration c. Flue d. Anaemia e. none of these

14. The breeding in which the mating of two animals both of which are pure breed but represent
different breed is known as?
a. Out crossing b. Line breeding c. Close breeding d. Up- Grading e. none of these

15. Which of the following has high total digestible nutrient content?
a. cotton seed b. Maize c. Gram d. Soybean e. none of these

16. The milk yield of cow rising to a maximum after calving in about?
a. 4 weeks b. 6 weeks c. 8 - 10 weeks d. 12 - 16 weeks e. none of these

17. The largest Goat skin producing country is?


a. USA b. Denmark c. Switzerland d. India e. none of these

18. The signs of heat are shown by a cow during one of the phases of estrous cycle. The phase is?
a. Di – estrus b. Pro estrus c. Estrus d. Met estrus e. None of these

19. Inflorescence of cauliflower is called as?


a. catkin b. head c. curd d. receme e. none of these

20. Cracking of tomato fruit due to which of the following nutrient deficiency?
a. B b. Ca c. N d. K e. none of these

21. Blossom end rot (BER) in tomato due to which of the following nutrient deficiency?
a. B b. Ca c. N d. K e. none of these

22. Browning in cauliflower due to which of the following nutrient deficiency?


a. B b. Ca c. N d. K e. none of these

23. Buttoning in cauliflower due to which of the following nutrient deficiency?


a. B b. Ca c. N d. K e. none of these
24. Mango hybrid sai suganda is cross between?
a. Totapuri * kesar b. neelam * dashari c. dasheri * neelam d. kesar * totapuri e. none
of these

25. Chilli is one of the most valuable crops of India. Red color in chilli due to?
a. Lycopine b. capsaicin c. carotene d. Capcyanthin e. none of these

26. Chilli is one of the most valuable crops of India. Pungency in chilli due to?
a. Lycopine b. capsaicin c. carotene d. Capcyanthin e. none of these

27. Cricket ball and muraba are most popular varieties of?
a. Anola b. Sapota c. Guava d. apple e. none of these

28. Alphanso variety of mango grown which of the following state?


a. MH b. WB c. TN d. Punjab e. none of these

29. Oilseed Crops are grown primarily for the oil contained in the seeds. Which of the following
having highest percentage of Oil content?
a. sesamum b. Castor c. groundnut d. Soyabean e. none of these

30. Which part of cotton plant is used for tissue test?

a. all the above ground portion b. the youngest fully mature leaves of main stem
c. fourth fully developed leaf from the top d. the four upper leaf blades
e. none of these

31. Which part of sugarcane plant is used for tissue test?


a. all the above ground portion b. the youngest fully mature leaves of main stem
c. fourth fully developed leaf from the top d. the four upper leaf blades
e. none of these

32. Animal drawn reapers have been tried and proved successful on wheat crops. What is working
capacity of animal drawn reaper?
a. 0.5 ha/h b. 0.2 ha/h c. 1 ha/h d. 1.5 ha/h e. none of these

33. Animal drawn engine operated reapers have been tried and proved successful on various
crops. What is working capacity of Animal drawn engine operated reapers?
a. 0.5 ha/h - 1 ha/h b. 0.2-0.4 ha/h c. 1 ha/h - 2 ha/h d. 1.5 ha/h - 2.5 ha/h e. none of these
Description: A 2 hp 4-stroke petrol engine operates the cutter bar. It can cover 0.2-0.4 ha/h with
field efficiency of about 80%.

34. Tractor-rear mounted reaper binder is machine consists of a cutting, gathering knotting
mechanism mounted on a high pressure pipe frame with a 3-point linkage arrangement for
hitching at the rear of a tractor. What is the working capacity of Tractor-rear mounted reaper
binder?
a. 0.5 ha/h - 1 ha/h b. 1.5-2.0 ha/day c. .5-1.0 ha/day d. 1.5 ha/h - 2.5 ha/h e. none of these

35. National Agriculture Market (NAM) is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks
the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
Which of the following commodity not traded under E nam?
a. apple b. rice c. beetroot d. Jimikand e. none of these
Description: All of these commodities are traded under E nam.

36. National Agriculture Market (NAM) is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks
the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
Which of the following Category having highest number commodities for trade under E nam?
a. fruits b. cereals c. MSP crops d. vegetables e. Miscellaneous
Description: highest commodities trade under vegetables (33). And least commodity trade under
Spices (10)

37. National Agriculture Market (NAM) is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks
the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities. What
is the toll free number of E nam?
a. 1800 180 1551 b. 1800 270 0224 c. 1800 330 0888 d. 1800 180 1818 e. none of these

38. Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) at district level have been set up to
operationalize the extension reforms. Which of the following year ATMA implemented?
a. 2001 b. 1974 c. 2010 d. 2005 e. none of these
Description: This Scheme was approved on 29th March, 2005. The Scheme has made extension
system farmer driven and farmer accountable. 237 Agricultural Technology Management Agency
(ATMA) at district level have been set up to operationalize the extension reforms with active
participation of farmers / farmer groups, NGOs, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Panchayati Raj
Institutions and other Stakeholder operating at district level and below.

39. Soil is a major source of nutrients needed by plants for growth. Which of the following is
secondary nutrient?
a. K b. P c. Mo d. Mn e. none of these
Description: Soil is a major source of nutrients needed by plants for growth. The three main
nutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Together they make up the trio
known as NPK. Other important nutrients are calcium, magnesium and sulfur. Plants also need
small quantities of iron, manganese, zinc, copper, boron and molybdenum, known as trace
elements because only traces are needed by the plant.

40. Carrot is heavy feeder in which of the following nutrient?


a. N b. P c. K d. Ca e. none of these

41. Charcoal is an ideal smokeless fuel for cooking. The combustion efficiency of charcoal is
about?
a. 28 per cent b. 50 per cent c. 91 per cent d. 10 per cent e. none of these
Description: 1 kg of charcoal has a replacement value of 2.38 kg of firewood or more. The
combustion efficiency of charcoal is about 28 per cent.

42. INDIAN GRASSLAND AND FODDER RESEARCH INSTITUTE a national institute under
the administrative control of Indian Council of Agricultural Research. In which of the following
state IGFRI located?
a. WB b. Gujarat c. TN d. UP e. Bihar

43. Plant shows the presence of sub surface water called as?

a. Petrophytes b. phreatophytes c. phanerophytes d. Amphiphytes e. none of these

44. Plant grows on the two contrasting condition (Land and water) called as?
a. Petrophytes b. phreatophyte c. phanerophytes d. Amphiphytes e. none of these

45. Plant grows on warm and moist climate called as?


a. Petrophytes b. phreatophytes c. phanerophytes d. Amphiphytes e. none of these

46. Golden revolution related to which of the following field?


a. Agronomy b. Horticulture c. oil seeds d. potato e. none of these

47. Silver revolution related to which of the following field?


a. Milk b. Egg c. oil seeds d. potato e. none of these

48. Which of the following is national fruit of India also regarded as "Food of God”?
a. Banyan b. Mango c. Banana d. Apple e. none of these

49. Which of the following is national flower of India?


a. Lotus b. Rose c. Lily d. Jasmine e. none of these

50. Which of the following is national heritage animal?


a. Lion b. Tiger c. elephant d. Black Panther e. none of these

51. The first international conference on Environment education held at?


a. New Delhi b. New York c. Geneva d. Mumbai e. none of these

52. Which of the following mainly responsible for eutrophication?


a. Phosphorus b. nitrate c. Carbonate d. Sulphate e. none of these

53. The national institute of Oceanography is presented situated at?


a. Kerala b. Calicut c. Goa d. Cochin e. none of these
54. According FAO, by 2050 high greenhouse gas emission will reduce global fisheries potential
by Up TO
a. 5 % b. 12 % c. 50 % d. 33 % e. 2 %

55. in which of the following year ICAR established?


a. 1926 b. 1929 c. 1905 d. 1963 e. none of these

56. Certified seed of cotton should have minimum germination?


a. 70 % b. 60 % c. 80 % d. 90 % e. none of these

57. The genome contained by bread wheat are?


a. ABC b. ABD c. PGJ d. XYZ e. none of these

58. In India normally how many generation system seed are produced?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. none of these

59. Fruit stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because?
a. the rate of respiration is decreased b. there is an increase in humidity
c. exposure to sun light is preserved d. Co2 conc. in the environment is increased
e. none of these

60. Hand pollination is most useful in which fruit?


a. grape b. mango c. pineapple d. date palm e. none of these

ANSWER KEY:

1. c 2. c 3. a 4. a 5. b 6. e 7. c 8. b 9. b 10. c
11. c 12. d 13. a 14. a 15. b 16. c 17. d 18. b 19. c 20. a
21. b 22. a 23. c 24. a 25. d 26. b 27. b 28. a 29. b 30. b
31. c 32. b 33. b 34. b 35. e 36. d 37. b 38. d 39. e 40. c
41. a 42. d 43. b 44. d 45. c 46. b 47. b 48. b 49. a 50. c
51. a 52. a 53. c 54. b 55. b 56. b 57. b 58. c 59. a 60. d

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