General agriculture pointers -19 ✓

  

• The most suitable fumigant for quarantine purposes is methyl bromide.
• Plant hormones that regulate growth, particularly by stimulating cell elongation, are auxins.
• Plant life ceases below 40°F.
• Plant-parasitic bugs belong to the order Hemiptera.
• The most effective moulting hormone (MH) in insects is ecdysone.
• Pollarding is done at 2 m height from the ground.
• Pollarding is associated with tea cultivation.
• Pollarding is a technique of pruning trees.
• Pollen from a flower of one plant falls on the stigmas of other flowers of the same plant is termed geitonogamy.
• Pollination and fertilization occurring before the opening of a flower is termed cleistogamy.
• Pollu beetle attacks pepper berries.
• The diamond back moth is a pest of cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage.
• Polyalthia longifolia is an ornamental tree.
• Polyantha, Grandiflora, and Floribunda are types of roses.
• The polyembryonic species of citrus is acid lime.
• The polymer of glucose is cellulose.
• The polyploidy level in the embryo and endosperm of seed is 3n.
• Plants that show uniform characters are vegetatively propagated plants.
• Plants that have been genetically produced using recombinant DNA techniques are called transgenic plants.
• Plants confined to areas of very low rainfall are xerophytes.
• Plants that can grow in shaded conditions are called sciophytes.
• Plants that grow on other plants are called epiphytes.
• Plants that require more water are hydrophytes.
• The plasma membrane is a type of semi-permeable membrane.
• Plasticity is a property exhibited by heavy soils.
• Plastids were introduced by Lederberg.
• Plastron respiration occurs in aquatic insects.
• Pleurotus refers to oyster mushrooms.
• Pneumatic sprayers work by compressing a layer of air.
• Pointed gourd is propagated through vine cutting.
• Potash present in potassium nitrate is 44%.
• Potash present in sulphate of potash is 48%.
• The potassic fertilizer containing the highest amount of K₂O is Muriate of Potash/KCl (60% K₂O).
• The potassic fertilizer suitable for fertigation is potassium nitrate (44% K₂O).
• Potassium exists in elemental form in plants.
• Potato crops favor sandy loam soil for best growth.
• Potato crop requires an average temperature of 17-20°C for tuberization.
• Potato is an autotetraploid.
• Potato is an underground stem.
• Potato tubers should be stored in a ventilated closed room with a temperature of 4-5°C and 90-95% RH.
• Potato virus diseases are spread by aphids.
• Powdery mildew of cucurbits is caused by Erysiphe cichoracearum.
• Powdery mildew of rubber is caused by the fungus Oidium heveae.
• The polyploidy level in the endosperm of Triticum aestivum is 6n.
• The polyploidy level of the testa and pollen mother cell of seed is 2n.
• Pomology is the study of fruits.
• Poor man’s disease of rice is brown leaf spot caused by Helminthosporium oryzae.
• Poor man’s orange refers to tomato.
• Popcorn maize varieties include Amber pop, VL Amber Pop, and Pearl popcorn.
• Popular varieties of bottle gourd include Pusa Summer Prolific Long, Summer Prolific Round, Pusa Manjari, and Pusa Megdoot.
• Population theory was proposed by Malthus.
• The portion of a plant into which a bud or a portion of a branch is set is known as rootstock.
• Bud necrosis in groundnut is transmitted by thrips.
•  Minerals are translocated in plants as both organic and inorganic compounds.
• Miniature roses are otherwise known as baby roses.
• Minimum genetic purity required for certified seeds is 98%.
• Minimum genetic purity required for foundation seeds is 99%.
• Minimum germination percentage fixed for bhindi (okra) seed is 65%.
• Minimum germination percentage for rice seeds for certification is 80%.
• Minimum germination for quality cotton seed is 98%.
• Minimum germination percentage of good quality groundnut seeds is 96%.
• Instruments used to measure the amount of direct solar radiation are pyrheliometers.
• Instruments used to measure total incoming solar radiation are pyranometers.
• Instruments used to measure soil moisture tension are tensiometers.
• MFALDA stands for Marginal Farmers & Agricultural Labourers Development Agency.
• The micro irrigation method in which water is applied as drops through emitters is the drip method.
• The micro irrigation method in which water is applied as spray is the sprinkler method.
• A micro watershed covers an area of about 100 to 1,000 hectares.
• Micro-organisms that can cause disease in insects are known as entomopathogens.
• Micropropagation is based on the principle of totipotency.
• Micropropagation through tissue culture is popular in anthurium.
• Instruments used for measuring the depth of the water table are piezometers.
• Middle clouds include altostratus and altocumulus.
• The middle most value of a series is the median.
• Haryana is known as the "Milk Pail of India."
• Milli-watersheds have an area of 1,000 to 10,000 hectares.
• Mimicry weeds of rice and wheat include wild rice (Echinochloa crusgalli) and Phalaris minor.
• Manganese (Mn) deficiency shows interveinal yellowing of younger leaves.
• Mohitnagar is a variety of arecanut.
• Instruments used to measure transpiration are potometers.
• Mokara and Aerides are types of orchids.
• Molecular scissors used in genetic engineering are restriction endonucleases.
• Molemma is finely divided dust of shellac.
• Molya disease-resistant variety of barley is RD 2052.
• Money supply in the Indian national economy is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• The monoembryonic species of citrus is pumelo.
• Monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, galactose, and mannose.
• Monosaccharides possess reducing property due to the presence of a free aldehyde or keto group.
• Monosaccharides that are used as energy sources include glucose and fructose.
• Monosomic hypoploid is represented as 2n - 1.
• Minimum Support Price is fixed by the government for cotton varieties such as H-4, H-777, and F-414.
• Minimum TSS (Total Soluble Solids) percentage required in squash is 45%.
• Minimum TSS percentage required in syrup is 65%.
• The Minimum Wages Act for agricultural laborers was passed in 1948.
• Mini-watersheds cover an area of up to 100 hectares.
• The miracle forest tree, which provides fodder, fuel, pulpwood, and timber, is subabul.
• Mites belong to the phylum Arthropoda and the class Arachnida.
• Mites prefer warm, dry weather.
• The term "mitosis" was coined by Walther Flemming in 1882.
• Mixing neem cake with urea increases the efficiency of urea.
• Mixing neem cake with urea enhances nutrient use efficiency.
• The major producer of rice in the world is China.
• IRRI (International Rice Research Institute) was established in 1960 in the Philippines.
• The most commonly used disinfectant in water purification is chlorine.
• The most commonly used substance for flower induction is paclobutrazol.
• The most commonly used herbicides in sugarcane are simazine, atrazine, and alachlor.
• The most commonly used method for selection from segregation generations of crosses in self-pollinated crops is the pedigree method.
• The most concentrated nitrogenous fertilizer is anhydrous ammonia (81% N).
• The most critical stage for irrigation in potato is the 25% tuber formation stage.
• The most critical stage for irrigation of tobacco is topping.
• The most dominant weed species in rice fields is Echinochloa spp.
• The most expensive fruit in the world is pineapple.
• The most fertile soil is alluvial soil.
• The most frequently occurred item in a dataset is called the mode.
• The most important and potent parasites belong to the order Hymenoptera.
• The term "monsoon" is derived from an Arabic word.
• Montek disease of rice is caused by the rice root nematode.
• MOP (Muriate of Potash) contains 60% potassium.
• Moringa oleifera is commonly known as drumstick.
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• Tillage known as stubble mulch tillage: Conservation tillage.
• Tongue grafting is a modified form of: Whip grafting.
• Chrysanthemum pollination type: Cross pollinated crop.
• Crops of different heights grown in: Multi-storied cropping system.
• Growing trees for timber with crops: Agri-silviculture.
• Striga weed associated with: Sorghum.
• Sugarcane type: Short day plant.
• Capacity of soil to produce yield: Soil productivity.
• Best soil structure for plant growth: Granular and crumb.
• Water-soluble phosphorus content in single super phosphate: 16%.
• Chemical used to kill weeds: Herbicide.
• Form of repair grafting: Bridge grafting.
• Method of storage for fruits and vegetables on farm: Zero energy cool chamber.
• Facilitates surveying at night: GPS.
• Trickle irrigation is also known as: Drip irrigation.
• Herbicide for controlling weeds in groundnut: Fluchloralin.
• Higher water use efficiency is observed in: Drip irrigation.
• Removal of dried flowered shoots in canna: Mattocking.
• Finisher ration for broiler poultry birds is given at: From 22 days up to sale.
• Process of putting vegetables into containers of desired sizes: Packaging.
• Moisture content of ghee: Not more than 0.5%.
• Height of roof at side in stanchion: 2.4 m.
• Horsepower obtained from one bullock: 0.75 hp.
• Average freezing point depression of cow milk: 0.547°C.
• Newcastle disease is also known as: Ranikhet disease.
• Swelling over hip, thigh, and shoulder is a symptom of: Black quarter.
• Age of an animal during 6 to 12 years is calculated by: Wear and tear of permanent incisors.
• Vegetable that is acidic in nature: Tomato.
• Giriraj breed of poultry developed by: Veterinary College, Bangalore.
• Ripened fruits emit: Ethylene gas.
• HN layer bird produces eggs per year: 250 to 260.
• Churn should be filled up to when preparing butter: 1/3rd of its capacity.
• Angle of artificial vagina while collecting semen: 45°.
• Cattle should be weighed usually once in a: Month.
• Vegetables are rich in: Minerals.
• Vegetables are ___ in nature: Alkaline.
• Injection of Vitamin D3 before parturition to avoid: Milk fever.
• Causal organism of bacillary white diarrhea disease: Salmonella pullorum.
• Dressing percentage of Osmanabadi breed of goat: 45-50%.
• Dressing percentage is highest in: Goat
• National water grid was proposed by: K. L. Rao.
• Number of agro-climatic zones in India: 15.
• ICAR was established on the recommendation of the Royal Commission of Agriculture in: 16 July 1929.
• National water policy was announced in: 1987.
• First KVK in India was established in Pondicherry in: 1974.
• First agriculture minister of independent India: Rafi Ahmed Kidwai.
• ICAR was reorganized in: 1965 and 1972.
• Wheat variety that contributed much to the Green Revolution: HD 2329.
• Number of agro-ecological zones in India: 20.
• National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management is located at: Baramati, Maharashtra.
• GM crop that occupies the largest area in the world: Soybean.
• Element deficient in milk: Iron.
• Father of field plot technique: J.B. Boussingault.
• Biggest cultivated fruit in the world: Jackfruit.
• Pusa Nanha is a mutant variety of: Papaya.
• Milk city of India: Anand.
• One more IARI-type institute being set up at: Assam.
• National Biodiversity Authority is located at: Chennai.
• Pashmina wool is obtained from Kashmiri: Goat.
• Oleoresin is extracted from: Chillies.
• One more Central Agricultural University being set up at: Barapani, Meghalaya.
• Livestock Insurance Scheme started during 2005-06 in: 100 selected districts.
• Remote Sensing was first introduced in 1960 by: Evelyn L. Pruitt.
• Important greenhouse gas released from paddy fields and wasteland: Methane.
• Bacillus thuringiensis was discovered by: S. Ishiwata.
• First sunflower hybrid was DSH-129 and first mustard hybrid was: NRCBHB – 506.
• National Agriculture Science Museum established in 2004 is located at: New Delhi.
• Dolly clone (sheep) was created by: Wilmont.
• Sudha Garden situated in New Delhi is an example of: Japanese style of gardening.
• Sikkim became India’s first fully organic state on: January 18, 2016.
• The Indian Central Sugarcane Committee was established in 1944 to oversee sugarcane production.
• The Indian Central Cotton Committee was constituted in 1921 to promote cotton cultivation and research.
• The National Commission of Agriculture was set up by the Government of India in 1970 to enhance agricultural policies.
• The Imperial Lac Research Institute in Ranchi was established in 1925 to research lac production.
• The 1st Five-Year Plan started in 1951 and lasted until 1956 to boost India's economic development.
• The Food Corporation of India (F.C.I.) was established in 1970 to ensure food security in the country.
• The nationalization of banks took place in 1969 to promote greater control over the banking sector.
• NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) was established in 1980 to support rural development.
• IARI (Indian Agricultural Research Institute) was established in Bihar in 1905 to advance agricultural research.
• IARI was established under the Vice Royalty of Lord Curzon to promote agricultural research and education.
• The building of IARI was damaged by an earthquake in 1934, impacting its operations.
• The transfer of IARI from Pusa to New Delhi occurred in 1936 to facilitate better accessibility.
• IARI was granted the status of deemed university in 1958 to enhance its academic recognition.
• ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) was established by the recommendation of Lord Linlithgow.
• The Imperial Council of Agricultural Research was established on 23rd May 1929 to coordinate agricultural research.
• The first President of ICAR was Mohammad Habibullah, who played a key role in its establishment.
• The first Secretary of ICAR was S.A. Hydari, who helped shape its initial functions.
• The renaming of ICAR took place in March 1946 to reflect its evolving role in agricultural research.
• The renaming of ICAR occurred under the presidency of Jogendra Singh to emphasize its objectives.
• ICAR was reconstituted into a full autonomous body in 1966 to enhance its operational independence.
• The first Director General of ICAR was Dr. B.P. Pal, known for his contributions to agricultural science.
• The first Indian Director of IARI was Dr. B. Vishwanath, who led the institute's research initiatives.
• The first Vice Chairman of ICAR was Diwan Bhadur Vijayaraj Acharya, instrumental in its governance.
• The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) was established in 1960 in the Philippines to enhance rice production.
• The Green Revolution occurred in 1965-66, significantly increasing agricultural production in India.
• The White Revolution is related to milk production, transforming dairy farming in India.
• The Blue Revolution pertains to fisheries, aiming to boost fish production and aquaculture.
• The Round Revolution is associated with potato cultivation, enhancing its production techniques.
• The Silver Revolution focuses on eggs and poultry, improving egg production in India.
• The Brown Revolution is related to the production of fertilizers, promoting agricultural productivity.
• NBAIM (National Bureau on Agriculturally Important Microorganisms) is located in New Delhi, focusing on microbial research.
• The first step of summarizing data is classification, organizing data into categories.
• The measure of central tendency used to study the average rate of change in population is the geometric mean.
• To find the average size of shoes sold in the market, the mode should be used to identify the most common size.
• To find the average speed of a vehicle when distances are covered at different speeds, the suitable measure is the harmonic mean.
• To calculate the average of quantity prices, the harmonic mean is the appropriate measure of central tendency.
• To find the average height of plants, we should use the arithmetic mean for accuracy.
• We study measures of central tendency to represent the whole data with a single value for simplicity.
• The suitable measure to find average speed when the time for each speed is fixed would be the arithmetic mean.
• In industries for quality control, the most important measure of dispersion used is the range.
• The relation between Arithmetic Mean, Geometric Mean, and Harmonic Mean is expressed as AM ≥ GM ≥ HM.
• If all variable values are negative, the standard deviation will be positive, reflecting the spread of the data.
• The Student's t-test was discovered by W.S. Gosset, used for statistical hypothesis testing.
•  PKM 1 is a variety of drumsticks.
• The Planning Commission was first formulated on 15 March 1950.
• The Planning Commission was replaced by the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015; headquartered in New Delhi.
• Plant cell walls are permeable in nature.