The type of credit required for purchasing milch cattle is a Medium Term Loan.
The type of credit required for reclaiming one acre of kayal land is Long Term Credit.
The vegetable crop under approval for Bt technology is Brinjal.
Vertical cracks are a major problem in Deep black soils.
The vertical section of soil from the surface to the bedrock is called a Soil Profile.
The virus used for the control of gram pod borer is NPV (Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus).
The visible part of light that is least important in photosynthesis is Green light.
The vitamin also called the Sunshine vitamin is Vitamin D.
The Warehousing Corporations Act came into operation on 18th March 1962.
The water content between Field Capacity (-1/3 bar) to PWP (-15 bar) is called Available water.
The water is lost during transpiration in the form of Vapor.
The water use efficiency of C4 plants is Higher than C3 plants.
The wavelength of the visible portion of the solar spectrum is 380 to 700 nm.
Van Mahotsav Day in India is observed on 1 July.
The particle density of most soils is 2.65 g/cc.
The process of mixing soils is known as Pedoturbation.
The varieties suitable for late planting of potato are Kufri Sinduri, Kufri Dewa, Kufri Jeevan, etc.
The wheat variety best suited for sowing in rainfed areas includes C-306, Sujata, Shera, Mukta.
The variety of carrot that is the richest source of vitamin A is Pusa Meghali.
The variety of radish with the capacity to purify the liver is Pusa Chetki.
The vector of bunchy top disease in banana is the Banana aphid.
The bulk density of general soil is 1.33 g/cc.
The vector of sterility mosaic of pigeon pea is a Mite.
The vector of Tungro disease is the Green Leaf Hopper.
The word ‘ecosystem’ was coined by A.G. Tansley.
The word ‘Soil’ is derived from Latin.
The term ‘Zero tillage’ was coined by Jethro Tull.
The word ‘Extension’ was first used by Vorhees.
Surra is a common disease in camels caused by protozoa.
The year 2005 was declared as the international year of Micro-organisms by the United Nations.
The year 2006 was declared as the international year of Desert and Desertification by the United Nations.
The year 2007 was declared as the international year of Water by the United Nations.
The year 2008 was declared as the international year of Potato by the United Nations.
The year 2009 was declared as the international year of Fibre by the United Nations.
The year 2010 was declared as the international year of Biodiversity by the United Nations.
The year 2011 was declared as the international year of Forest by the United Nations.
The water retained by the soil in capillary pores (micro pores) against gravity (-1/3 to -31 bar) by the force of surface tension is called Capillary water.
The water that moves downward freely under the influence of gravity (<1/3 bar) beyond the root zone is called Gravitational water.
The weathering mineral that has the most stable soil structure is Kaolinite.
The weight of 100 seeds of a crop is referred to as Seed Index.
The weight of 1000 seeds of a crop is called Test weight.
The weight of one hectare of surface soil (0-15 cm) in kilograms is 2.24 × 10^6 kg/ha.
The weight of the carbon of air at any given place and time is referred to as Atmospheric pressure.
The whip smut of sugarcane is caused by Ustilago hordei.
The whitefly that infests the underside of sugarcane leaves is Neomaskellia bergii.
The wilt of cotton is Seed and Soil borne.
The WMO (World Meteorological Organization) day falls on 23rd March 1950.
The word ‘Biochemistry’ is a Greek word.
The year from which the Seed Act 1966 came into force throughout the country is 1969.
The KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) was started in 1974.
The yield of guava per hectare is 12-15 tonnes.
The young ones of insects with complete metamorphosis are known as Larva.
The young ones of insects with incomplete metamorphosis are known as Nymphs.
The zone at which TP (Total Production) increases but at a decreasing rate is called the Rational zone (Stage II).
The World Meteorological Day is observed on March 23rd.
Thena is otherwise known as Italian Millet.
The theory of evolution through natural selection was given by C. Darwin and A.R. Wallace (1858).
The thermometer was invented by Galileo Galilei.
Ozone Day is celebrated on 16th September.
Thimet is the trade name of Phorate.
The year 2012 was declared as the international year of Cooperatives.
The year 2013 was declared as the international year of Water Cooperatives.
The year 2014 was declared as the international year of Family Farming.
The year 2015 was declared as the international year of Soils.
The year 2016 was declared as the international year of Pulses.
The year 2017 was declared as the international year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.
The year 2019 was declared as the international year of Indigenous Languages.
The year 2020 was declared as the international year of Plant Health.
The year 2021 was declared as the international year of Fruits & Vegetables.
The year 2022 was declared as the international year of Fruits & Artisanal Fisheries & Aquaculture.
The year 2024 is declared as the international year of Camelids.
Thunderstorms are associated with Cumulonimbus clouds.
Thuricide is an insecticidal formulation developed from Bacillus thuringiensis.
The disease known as Tikka leaf spot affects Groundnut.
Examples of Facultative weeds include Lantana camara, Parthenium hysterophorus, Calotropis gigantea, Tribulus terrestris, Datura metel, Abutilon spp., Alternanthera pungens, etc.
The recommendation for the establishment of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) came from the Mohan Singh Mehta Committee.
Rajasthan was the first state in India to adopt the Panchayati Raj system.
Dr. Verghese Kurien, known as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India, is a recipient of the World Food Prize.
Rajasthan has the largest geographical area among all Indian states.
Punjab is the state with the highest percentage of irrigated land due to its extensive canal and tube well systems.
Punjab also leads in productivity per hectare due to its advanced agricultural practices and infrastructure.
In 2002, the support price of wheat in India was set at Rs. 610 per quintal.
Mawsynram, located in Meghalaya, receives the highest annual rainfall in India.
Jaisalmer, in Rajasthan, has the lowest average rainfall in the country.
Madhya Pradesh is often referred to as the "Soybean Fort" of India, as it is a leading producer of soybeans.
Bangalore is known as the "Garden City" due to its greenery and numerous public parks.
Western Rajasthan has the lowest forest area in India, primarily because it is part of the Thar Desert.
Peter Dearesenzi is often regarded as the Father of Agronomy for his foundational work in crop and soil management.
Jethro Tull wrote the book Horse Hoeing Husbandry, a groundbreaking work in agricultural science that discussed tillage and weed control.
Jethro Tull is also recognized as the Father of Weed Science because of his emphasis on using mechanical methods to control weeds, primarily through the hoe.
Jhum cultivation (also known as shifting cultivation) is prevalent in the eastern part of India, particularly in the northeastern states.
The primary demerit of shifting cultivation is soil loss due to deforestation and erosion that follows clearing land by burning.
The objective of sustainable agriculture is to maintain ecological balance while providing long-term agricultural productivity.
The cuboidal pattern of planting achieves the maximum plant population by arranging plants in a way that maximizes space efficiency.
Mixed farming combines both crop production and livestock on the same farm, allowing diversification and resource use efficiency.
Mono cropping is the practice of growing the same crop on the same land continuously, year after year.
Parallel cropping involves growing crops with different natural habits that do not compete with each other, maximizing yield and resource use.
Synergetic cropping is a system where both crops yield more together than they would if grown separately, showing a positive interaction.
Multistoried cropping involves cultivating crops of different heights on the same piece of land at the same time, often used in tropical areas to maximize sunlight and space.
Mono cropping has a cropping intensity of 100% since only one crop is grown on the same land per year.
Paira cropping (also called paira or relay cropping) is popular in Bihar and West Bengal, where a second crop is sown before the first crop is harvested.
Utera cropping is mainly practiced in Madhya Pradesh, where rice is grown and a second crop is sown directly into the standing rice field before harvesting.
Terra farming is a conceptual farming system developed to simulate Earth-like conditions on Mars.
The Harvest Index (HI) formula measures the ratio of grain yield to total biomass yield, usually expressed as a percentage: Harvest Index=(Grain yieldTotal biomass yield)×100 \text{Harvest Index} = \left( \frac{\text{Grain yield}}{\text{Total biomass yield}} \right) \times 100 Harvest Index=(Total biomass yieldGrain yield)×100
Agro-climatic regional planning was introduced in the 7th Five-Year Plan (1988) in India, focusing on region-specific agricultural planning.
India has 15 agro-climatic zones, each suited for specific types of crops based on climate and soil conditions.
Dry farming is the cultivation of crops in areas with annual rainfall below 750 mm, relying on moisture-conserving techniques.
Dryland farming is used in areas with annual rainfall between 750 mm and 1150 mm.
Rain-fed farming applies to areas where annual rainfall is more than 1150 mm.
A drought occurs when annual rainfall is less than 75% of the normal amount.
Severe drought is declared when rainfall is below 50% of the normal level.
Supplemental irrigation, or life-saving irrigation, is used during critical growth stages to avoid crop failure.
PMA (Phenylmercuric acetate) is an anti-transpirant that works by closing stomata to reduce water loss in plants.
Kaolin is a reflecting-type anti-transpirant that reduces heat and light absorption by coating the leaves with a reflective layer.
Cycocel is a growth retardant used to control plant height and improve resistance to environmental stress.
The number one vegetable crop at the global level is potato.
Seed rate of hybrid brinjal is 300-500 gm/ha.
Nutrient essential for oilseed crops is sulfur.
Nutrient that enhances disease resistance of plants is potassium.
Nutrient uptake by nitrogen in both forms for rice crop includes NH4+ and NO3–.
Nutrient responsible for the translocation of sugar in sugarcane is potassium (K).
Nutrient with maximum uptake by plants is K+.
Nutrients absorbed by plants from the soil solution are carried upward through the xylem.
NUVACRON is the trade name of monocrotophos.
NUVAN is the trade name of DDVP (Dichlorvos).
North of the equator, surface winds are known as northeast trade winds.
The North-East monsoon contributes 25% of the total annual rainfall of India.
The notorious weed Lantana camara is controlled by the lantana bug.
NPK content of farm compost is 0.5:0.15:0.5%.
NPK content of poultry manure is 3.023:2.63:1.4%.
NPK content of town compost is 1.4:1:1.4%.
In maize plants, the critical stages for water are tasseling and silking stages.
NPK recommendation for rice is 100:60:40 kg/ha.
NPMSF (National Project on Management of Soil Health & Fertilizer) started in 2008-09.
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