AI and data analytics detects disease early, predicts yield and offer data-driven solutions through platforms both via mobile apps by ______ in India.
a.
Kisan Suvidha
Correct Answer
b.
PM – Kisan Sampada Yojana
c.
PM – Kisan Samman Nidhi
d.
Whatsapp
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Kisan Suvidha is an omnibus mobile application developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to provide relevant information to farmers on weather, plant protection, market prices, and agro-advisories leveraging AI and data analytics.
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The short form of National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture is ______
a.
NICRA
Correct Answer
b.
NAICRA
c.
NCRA
d.
NACRA
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NICRA stands for National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture, an initiative launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
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Dapog method of raising nursery has been introduced in India from ______
a.
Philippines
Correct Answer
b.
North East Asia
c.
Thailand
d.
South Asia
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The Dapog method of rice nursery raising originated in the Philippines and was introduced to India from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines.
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Choose the most appropriate nutrient that plays an important role during the first phase of fibre development in cotton
a.
Nitrogen
b.
Calcium
c.
Magnesium
d.
Potassium
Correct Answer
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Potassium plays a crucial role in cell elongation and the first phase of cotton fibre development (fibre elongation) due to its role in maintaining turgor pressure and cell expansion.
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Match correctly the set rate and the number of sets.
(a) 3 budded 1. 80,000 sets/ha
(b) 2 budded 2. 1,20,000 sets/ha
(c) 1 budded 3. 35,000 – 40,000 sets/ha
a.
1 2 3
b.
2 3 1
c.
3 1 2
Correct Answer
d.
3 2 1
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In sugarcane cultivation, the standard sett planting rates are: 3-budded setts: 35,000–40,000 setts/ha (a-3); 2-budded setts: 75,000–80,000 setts/ha (b-1); 1-budded setts: 1,20,000–1,50,000 setts/ha (c-2).
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Which of the following characteristics are not true with the companion cropping in sugarcane?
(i) Intercrop should be less than 4 months duration,
(ii) Intercrop should be competitive for resources
(iii) Intercrop should have similar root system
(iv) Intercrop should not host pests.
a.
(i) only
b.
(ii) and (iii) only
Correct Answer
c.
(iii) only
d.
(i) and (iii) only
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For successful companion/intercropping, the companion crop should NOT compete intensely for resources and should have complementary (not similar) root systems to avoid competing at the same soil zone. Thus, statements (ii) and (iii) are not true.
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"In Situ" moisture conservation for most efficient land management practice evolved by ICRISAT is
a.
Basin listing
b.
Tied ridging
c.
Broad bed furrow
Correct Answer
d.
Ridges and furrow
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The Broad Bed and Furrow (BBF) system was developed and recommended by ICRISAT as an efficient in-situ soil and moisture conservation practice for Vertisols in semi-arid tropics.
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The processes of exchange of heat and moisture between earth and atmosphere over a long period of time related to large areas is called as
a.
Meteorology
b.
Climate
Correct Answer
c.
Weather
d.
Agricultural meteorology
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Climate refers to the aggregate or generalized atmospheric conditions, including heat and moisture exchanges, over large geographical areas and long periods of time.
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As per Hargreaves (1971), Moisture Availability Index (MAI) value of 0.34 to 0.67 indicates ______ category of moisture deficit.
a.
Moderately deficient
Correct Answer
b.
Adequate moisture
c.
Very deficient
d.
Excessive moisture
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According to Hargreaves (1971), an MAI between 0.34 and 0.67 represents a moderately moisture-deficient category.
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Find the incorrectly matched pair(s)
(i) Auxin – Apical dominance
(ii) Cytokinin – Inhibits apical dominance
(iii) Ethylene – Ripening of fruits
(iv) Abscisic acid – Promotes seed germination and leaf production
a.
(i), (ii) and (iii) only
b.
(iii) and (iv) only
c.
(iv) only
Correct Answer
d.
(i) and (ii) only
Step-by-Step AI Explanation
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Abscisic acid (ABA) is a growth inhibitor that promotes seed dormancy and senescence/abscission rather than promoting germination and leaf production. Thus, only (iv) is incorrectly matched.
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Match the herbicides with the chemical family.
(a) Dinitro Anilines 1. Chlorimuron
(b) Sulfonyl ureas 2. Simazine
(c) Triazines 3. Pendimethalin
(d) Ureas 4. Diuron
a.
1 2 4 3
b.
3 2 1 4
c.
2 3 4 1
d.
3 1 2 4
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A soil with moisture content of 15% at FC and 5% at PWP has to be irrigated when 50% of the ASM is depleted. The soil moisture (%) content at which irrigation has to be given is ________
a.
20
b.
15
c.
10
d.
5
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Match the Host Group to Rhizobium Species
(a) Pea
(b) Soyabean
(c) Alfalfa
(d) Clover
1. Rhizobium trifoli
2. Rhizobium leguminosorum
3. Rhizobium japonicum
4. Rhizobium meliloti
a.
1 3 2 4
b.
2 1 3 4
c.
2 3 1 4
d.
2 3 4 1
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Assertion [A] : Increasing soil acidity with nitrification is a natural process.
Reason [R] : Nitrification of 1 mole of $\text{NH}_4^+$ produces 2 moles of $\text{H}^+$
a.
Both [A] and [R] are false
b.
Both [A] and [R] are true; but [R] is correct explanation of [A]
c.
[A] is true but [R] is false
d.
[A] is false but [R] is true
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Match the following :
(a) Sivagangai soil series — 1. Low pH and low CEC
(b) Pechiparai soil series — 2. Lateritic soils
(c) Kalathur soil series — 3. Sandy soils and low CEC
(d) Nagapattinam soil series — 4. Swell shrink soils and high CEC
a.
(a)-2, (b)-1, (c)-4, (d)-3
b.
(a)-1, (b)-2, (c)-3, (d)-4
c.
(a)-4, (b)-3, (c)-2, (d)-1
d.
(a)-3, (b)-4, (c)-1, (d)-2
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Assertion [A] : DRIS is a new approach to interpreting leaf (or) plant analysis.
Reason [R] : DRIS is a comprehensive system which identifies all the nutritional factors limiting crop production.
a.
[A] is true but [R] is false
b.
Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
c.
[A] is false but [R] is true
d.
Both [A] and [R] are true; but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
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Assertion [A] : $\text{K}$ uptake by plants would be reduced as $\text{Ca}^{2+}$ and $\text{Mg}^{2+}$ concentration are increased in soil.
Reason [R] : Both $\text{Ca}^{2+}$ and $\text{Mg}^{2+}$ compete with $\text{K}^+$ for entry into plants; thus, soils high in one or both of these cations require high levels of $\text{K}^+$ for satisfactory nutrition of crops.
a.
Both [A] and [R] are true; but [R] is correct explanation to [A]
b.
Both [A] and [R] are false
c.
[A] is true but [R] is false
d.
[A] is false but [R] is true
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Assertion [A] : Mycorrhizal roots can take up several times more 'p' per unit root length than non-mycorrhizal roots.
Reason [R] : Mycorrhizal root have large surface area resulting from the growth of hyphae.
a.
[A] is true but [R] is false
b.
[A] is false, [R] is true
c.
Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
d.
Both [A] and [R] are true; but [R] is not correct explanation of [A] is correct
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Assertion [A] : The INM helps in restoring and sustaining soil fertility and crop productivity.
Reason [R] : The above possible is due to
(1) Enhancement in physical environment of soil
(2) Decrease in biological activity
a.
Assertion is correct, both Reasons R1 and R2 are correct
b.
Assertion is correct, Reason R1 is correct but R2 is wrong
c.
Assertion is correct, both Reasons R1 and R2 are wrong
d.
Assertion is correct, R2 is correct, R1 is wrong
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Which of the following is true regarding Bacillus thuringiensis?
(i) it is rod shaped gram positive bacteria
(ii) spore forming, crystalliferous bacteria
(iii) aerobic and facultative bacteria
a.
(i) only
b.
(ii) only
c.
(i) and (ii) only
d.
(i), (ii), (iii)
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Those heritable characteristics possessed by the plant which influence the ultimate degree of damage done by the insect is the definition of hostplant resistance was given by
a.
Maxwell
b.
Kogan
c.
Painter
d.
Snelling
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National Agricultural Co-Operative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. deals in
(1) Procurement
(2) Distribution
(3) Export and Import
(4) Regulate the markets
Which of the following combination is true
a.
(1), (2), (3) only
b.
(2), (3), (4) only
c.
(1), (2), (4) only
d.
(1), (3), (4) only
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Choose the right matches among type :
1. Income statement - Networth statement
2. Balance sheet - Profit and loss statement
3. Debt-equity ratio - Leverage ratio
4. Cash flow statement - Cash flow budget
a.
1 and 2 are correct
b.
2 and 3 are correct
c.
3 and 4 are correct
d.
4 and 1 are correct
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Which of the following is correctly paired?
1. CCE - Crop Competition Experiment
2. CSS - Cascading Style Sheets
3. IVRS - Interactive Voice Response System
4. VOIP - Voice Over Internet Principle
a.
1 and 4
b.
2 and 3
c.
2 and 1
d.
3 and 4
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Assertion : In PTD, the innovations must be input saving, cost reducing and risk reducing.
Reason : The situation of resource poor farmers is complex, in terms of biological, physical, socio-economic and resources, hence it is essential.
a.
[A] is true but [R] is false
b.
Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
c.
[A] is false, [R] is true
d.
Both [A] and [R] are true, but [R] is not correct explanation of [A] is correct.
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Temperature has been studied more thoroughly than any other factor and appears to have a great influence on the symptoms of mosaic diseases. Considering this match an appropriate temperature at which mosaic symptom do not develop from the following.
(a) Tobacco mosaic 1. $16^\circ\text{C}$
(b) Potato mosaic 2. $12 - 18^\circ\text{C}$
(c) Bean mosaic 3. $36 - 37^\circ\text{C}$
(d) Cucumber mosaic 4. $20 - 24^\circ\text{C}$
a.
1 2 3 4
b.
2 3 4 1
c.
3 4 2 1
d.
4 1 2 3
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Choose the correct quality standards for antagonistic fungi of Trichoderma spp formulations as per Insecticide Act 1968.
(i) Colony Forming Unit (CFU) count on selective medium should be minimum of $7 \times 10^8$ per ml (or) gm.
(ii) Stability of CFU counts at $30^\circ\text{C}$ and 65% RH
(iii) Chemical/botanical pesticide contaminants may be present
a.
(i) only
b.
(i) and (iii) only
c.
(i) and (ii) only
d.
(ii) and (iii) only
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The ideology behind the crop rotation in plant disease management is ________
1. Saprophytic life of soil borne pathogens destroyed
2. To make best use of nutrients in different depth of soil
3. Biological control of soil borne plant pathogens
4. Field sanitation with fungicides
a.
1 and 4 is right
b.
2 and 4 is right
c.
1, 3 and 4 is right
d.
1, 2 and 3 is right
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Match the following :
(a) Hypotrophy 1. Increase in number of cell
(b) Hypoplasia 2. Decrease in size of cell
(c) Hypertrophy 3. Decrease in number of cell
(d) Hyperplasia 4. Increase in size of cell
a.
(a)-2, (b)-3, (c)-4, (d)-1
b.
(a)-1, (b)-2, (c)-3, (d)-4
c.
(a)-4, (b)-3, (c)-2, (d)-1
d.
(a)-3, (b)-4, (c)-1, (d)-2
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Auto tetraploidy is most successful in which type of plant species?
(i) cross pollinated species
(ii) crops developed for vegetative parts
(iii) specimens with lower chromosome number
a.
(i), (ii) & (iii)
b.
(i), (iii)
c.
(i), (ii)
d.
(ii), (iii)
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Match the following type of genetic material with that of conservation method :
(a) Wild relative of crops — 1. Short term storage
(b) Variability in crop plants — 2. Gene sanctuary
(c) Recalcitrant seeded crops — 3. Cryopreservation
(d) Cells and organs — 4. Seed gene banks
a.
(a)-2, (b)-3, (c)-4, (d)-1
b.
(a)-2, (b)-1, (c)-3, (d)-4
c.
(a)-2, (b)-4, (c)-1, (d)-3
d.
(a)-4, (b)-3, (c)-2, (d)-1
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________ is the sum of the properties which determine the potential level of the activity or functioning of the seeds during emergence of the seedling.
a.
Seed germination
b.
Seed viability
c.
Seed vigour
d.
Seed storability
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In India, there is an urgent need to increase the SRR (Seed Replacement Rate) in all the states. Because there is direct ________ between SRR and productivity.
a.
positive correlation
b.
negative correlation
c.
no correlation
d.
linear correlation
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Match the following terms with its meaning :
(a) Seed disinfection — 1. Protection of seeds and seedlings from soil organism
(b) Seed disinfestation — 2. Break in the seed coat
(c) Seed protection — 3. Eradication of fungal spores in seed coat or deep seated tissue
(d) Seed injury — 4. Destruction of surface borne organisms
a.
3 4 1 2
b.
2 3 4 1
c.
3 1 2 4
d.
4 1 2 3
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Which of the following statement are true for farm forestry?
(i) An integration of farming with forestry on the farm to benefit agriculture
(ii) A practice of small woods on the farm in addition to normal cultivation for indirect benefits.
(iii) Programme to promote commercial tree growing by farmers on their own land.
a.
(i) only
b.
(i) and (ii) only
c.
(i) and (iii) only
d.
(i), (ii) and (iii)
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Consider the following statements about characteristic of tree species for agroforestry and choose the incorrect :
(i) ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen
(ii) supply nutritive and palatable fodder
(iii) self pruning or capacity to withstand heavy pruning
(iv) heavy branching with low light penetration to ground
a.
(ii) only
b.
(i), (ii) and (iii)
c.
(i) only
d.
(iv) only
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Assertion [A] : Ravines and Gullies are caused by deforestation for agriculture purpose.
Reason [R] : Unscientific agricultural methods of soil working.
a.
[A] is true, [R] is false
b.
[A] is true, [R] is true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]
c.
Both [A] and [R] are true; [R] is the correct explanation of [A]
d.
[A] is false, [R] is true
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Match the following antitranspirants with chemicals :
(a) Stomatal closing type 1. Mobileaf
(b) Film-forming type 2. Kaolin
(c) Reflectant type 3. Cycocel
(d) Growth retardants 4. Atrazine
(a) (b) (c) (d)
a.
1 3 4 2
b.
4 1 2 3
c.
3 1 4 2
d.
3 2 4 1
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Which of the following statements are true with sequential cropping?
(i) the succeeding crop is planted after the preceding crop has been harvested
(ii) a second crop is planted before the harvest of the first crop
(iii) crop intensification is only in time dimension
a.
(i) only
b.
(i) and (ii) only
c.
(ii) and (iii) only
d.
(i) and (iii) only
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Which among below is not the component of watershed management?
(i) Soil and water conservation
(ii) Shifting cultivation
(iii) Waste reuse
(iv) Rural energy management
a.
(i) only
b.
(ii) and (iv) only
c.
(iii) and (iv) only
d.
(ii) only
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Match correctly the excavated things with their corresponding excavation sites :
(a) Shrinkage limit 1. Thin film of water acts as lubricant
(b) Plastic limit 2. Difference between shrinkage and plastic limits
(c) Friability index 3. Index of workability
(d) Plastic index 4. Soil passes from moist to dry appearance
(a) (b) (c) (d)
a.
1 4 2 3
b.
1 2 3 4
c.
4 1 2 3
d.
3 4 1 2
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Rain water harvesting is possible even in areas with average annual rainfall by inducing run off methods like
(i) Land alteration
(ii) Chemical treatment
Choose the correct answer below.
a.
(i) true (ii) false
b.
(i) true (ii) true
c.
(i) false (ii) false
d.
(i) false (ii) true
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