General agriculture Pointers 39 ✓

  

•  The seed rate of Sorghum is 12-15 kg/ha.
• The seed rate of Spreading Type Groundnut Varieties is 80-100 kg/ha.
• The seed rate of Timely Sown Wheat is 100-125 kg/ha.
• The seed rate of Tobacco is 2.5 to 3.0 kg/ha.
• The seed rate of Watermelon is 3.5-5 kg/ha.
• The seed rate of Mung Bean is 12-15 kg/ha.
• The seed rate of Cluster Bean is 30-40 kg/ha.
• The mutant varieties of Tobacco are Jayshri and Bhavya.
• Trypsin Inhibitors are found in Pigeonpea and Cowpea.
• Senescence is delayed by Cytokinin.
• The scolid wasp Compsomeriella collaris parasites the grubs of Leucopholis coneophora.
• The secondary tillage implements include Cultivator, Harrows, Hoe, Planker, Roller, etc.
• Azhukal (Capsule Rot) disease of cardamom is caused by Phytophthora spp..
• The seeds of succeeding crops are sown broadcast 10 to 15 days before harvesting rice crop as Paira/Utera Crops.
• Panama Wilt in banana is caused by Fusarium oxysporum.
• The seed rate for Early Sown Chickpea is 75-80 kg/ha.
• The seed rate for Transplanted Paddy Crop is 50-60 kg/ha.
• The seed rate of Barley is 75-80 kg/ha.
• The seed rate of Berseem is 25-30 kg/ha.
• The seed rate of Bunch Type Groundnut Varieties is 100-120 kg/ha.
• The seed rate of Jute per hectare is 8-10 kg/ha.
• The seed rate of Late Sown Wheat is 125-150 kg/ha.
• The seed rate of Lucerne is 20-25 kg/ha.
• The soil having more than 30% organic matter is placed in Histosol.
• The soil with a particle density (PD) of 2.50 g/cc and bulk density (BD) of 1.25 g/cc will have 50% porosity.
• The soil structure usually found in surface soils with high organic matter content is Granular & Crumb.
• The soil type seen at or below Mean Sea Level frequently influenced by flooding and resultant water stagnation is Kari soil.
• The soil, air, and seed-borne disease of wheat is Kernal Bunt (Neovossia indica).
• The soil with a pH < 4.0 is referred to as Cat soil.
• The solanine content present in potato is 5 mg/100 gm of potato.
• The shelling percentage in bunch type groundnut is 75%.
• The solution made by dissolving salt (NaOH) in water is called a Brine solution.
• The sour taste in the leaves of chickpea is due to the presence of Maleic and Oxalic acid.
• The source of energy for all plants is the Sun.
• The sowing of one crop just before the harvesting of the previous crop is called Relay cropping.
• The serious disease of papaya is Damping Off.
• The shelling percentage of wheat is 60%.
• The short duration varieties of potato are Kufri Alankar, Kufri Chandramukhi, Kufri Bahar, Kufri Jyoti, etc.
• The simplest experimental design is Complete Randomized Design (CRD).
• The simplest system of fruit planting is the Square System.
• The simplest way of adaptation of plants to drought is Evasion.
• The single borne rose species is Hybrid Tea.
• The sites of Vernalization are Apical Buds/Growing Point.
• The slow rate of decay of plant residues in swampy areas is due to a lack of O2.
• The smell of soil after a fresh shower is due to Actinomycetes.
• The soil-borne disease of rice is Rhizoctonia oryzae (Sheath Blight of Rice).
• The soil deficient in nitrogen content is Black Soil.
• The soil depth from which the crop extracts most of the water needed for meeting the consumptive use requirement is called the Effective Root Zone Depth.
• The state which consumes the highest quantity of pesticide is Uttar Pradesh.
• The stem of sedges has a Triangular shape.
• The Stevenson’s screen, which is used to measure atmospheric temperature, has as many thermometers as Four.
• The stout yellowish-brown hairy caterpillar infesting drumstick is Taragama.
• The strains of lac insect used for cultivation are Kusmi and Rangeeni.
• The structure of the atmosphere is divided on the basis of Vertical Temperature Difference.
• The study of the envelope of air surrounding the planet and of the phenomena associated with the atmosphere is called Meteorology.
• The study of interactions between living organisms and the environment is called Ecology.
• The study of soil in relation to its nutrients is known as Edaphology.
• The study of soil in relation to its taxonomy is known as Pedology.
• The study of the interrelationships between a given pathogen, its host, and environment is called Plant Disease Epidemiology.
• The sowing time of late maturing pigeon pea is 1st week of July.
• The spacing maintained in field pea is 30 cm x 5-7 cm.
• The stage of DNA synthesis in mitosis is Interphase.
• The standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is 1013 mb.
• The standard method of seed moisture estimation is the Oven Dry Method.
• The state having the highest density of population is West Bengal.
• Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna was launched on 18 Feb, 2016.
•  The average size of operational holdings by large farmers are 17.38 ha.
• The average size of operational holding by all group of farmers is 1.15ha.
• The highest average size land holding in state is Nagaland (6.02ha).
• Lowest average size holding in state is Kerala (0.22 ha).
• Rainfall amount for Dry Season is 0-750mm.
• Rainfall amount for medium season is 750mm-2000mm.
• Rainfall amount for assured season is >2000mm.
• Highest perecentage of annual rainfall is rcieved by S.W mansoon ( June to sept).
• March to May is pre mansoon in India.
• Average lowest rainfall occurs in Jaisalmer of Rajasthan.
• Maximum average annual runoff occurs in Brahmaputra Basin.
• Bale size of Jute is 180kg.
• Mundua is the Hindi name of Ragi.
• 21% is the volume of Oxygen in atmosphere.
• Hanumantha Rao committee is associated with fertilizers.
• History of Indian Agriculture was written by M S Randhwa.
• Madhya Pradesh is known as fort of Soyabean.
• Western Rajasthan has lowest forest area.
• Austaralia has lowest arable land per head.
• West Bengal is highest water erosion state.  
• Rajasthan is highest wind erosion state.
• Highest alluvial soil is found in Uttar Pradesh State.
• Gujarat has the highest saline soils.
• Himanshu Pathak is present DG of ICRISAT.
• The present DG of MANAGE is Dr. P chandrashekara.
• Prime Minister is the chairman of Niti ayog.
• Ajay Banga is present president of World Bank.
• Present DG of WHO is  Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
• National Agro Forestry policy (NAP) was launched in the year 2014.
• Tamil Nadu is the South Indian state which receives most of the rainfall during North East monsoon.
• National center for medium range weather forecasting is based at New Delhi.
• Cow pea vegetable is known as vegetable meat.
• India is highest producer and consumer of Sugar.
• Tobacco crop contributes highest revenue through excise among Agri commodities.
• HD2329 is the variety which had major contribution in green revolution.
• Rafi Ahmed Kidwai award is the highest award presented to agricultural scientist.
•  Dr. KL Chadda is the father of Golden revolution.
• KCC scheme was launched in the year 1998-1999.
• NAFED was established in 2nd Oct, 1958.
• The Present DG of Food and Agricultural Organization is QU Dongyu (2025).
• West Bengal is the state with highest acidic soils.
• Punjab is the state with highest use of pesticides.
• Indian journal of Agricultural Sciences is published by ICAR.
• King Baudouin International development prize is given for green revolution.
• Number of Agro climatic zones classified by ICAR are 8 zones.
• Agro climatic zones classified by planning commission are 15 zones.
• Sam higginbottom university of agricultural, technology and sciences is situated at Allahabad.
• National biotic stress management institute is situated at Raipur(Chattisgarh).
• National abiotic stress management institute is situated at Malegaon ( Maharastra)
• National Gene bank was established at New Delhi,1996.
• Dr. Sanjay Kumar (2025) is the present DG of Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board.
• Dr. Mangi Lal Jat is present DG of ICAR (2025).
• ICAR day is celebrated on 16th July.
• First Agriculture minister of Independent India was Rafi Ahmed Kidwai.
• Mariangela Hungria received the 2025 World Food Prize for her innovative work in reducing chemical fertilizer use through biological seed and soil treatments.
• The present chairman of the National Commission for Farmers is Dr. M.S. Swaminathan. He assumed the position on November 18, 2004.
• The current chairman of the Tea Board of India is Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia.
• The head office of NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. 
• The Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture (DKMA) is at New Delhi which is an important part of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Its primary role is to disseminate agricultural information and technology to various stakeholders, including farmers, researchers, students, and policymakers. 
• The Directorate of Floricultural Research (DFR) is an institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) dedicated to advancing floricultural research and technology present in New Delhi.
• Red Soils are dominated in Tamil Nadu state.
• IFFCO is the largest cooperative society of India.
• A nucleotide is formed when a nucleoside (which consists of a nitrogenous base and a sugar) is bonded to a phosphate group. Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA.
• Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria, and they typically contain single-stranded DNA or double-stranded DNA. They play a significant role in genetics and molecular biology.
• The most abundant form of RNA in cells is ribosomal RNA (rRNA), which constitutes about 80% of the total RNA. rRNA is a key component of ribosomes, the cellular machinery for protein synthesis.
• The term cell was first used by Robert Hooke, who observed cork tissue under a microscope in 1665 and described the small compartments as "cells."
• The term nucleus was introduced by Robert Brown in 1831 when he observed a distinct structure within plant cells. The nucleus is essential for containing genetic material.
• Cell theory was formulated by Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann, stating that all living organisms are composed of cells, and the cell is the basic unit of life.
• Azotobacter is a genus of free-living nitrogen-fixing bacteria found in soil. They play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants.
• Stem and root nodules are found in Sesbania rostrata, a leguminous plant known for its ability to fix nitrogen. These nodules contain symbiotic bacteria that aid in nitrogen fixation.
• Crossing over occurs during the pachytene stage of meiosis. This is when homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, increasing genetic variation in gametes.
• The rice stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas) is considered monophagous because it primarily feeds on rice plants, making it specialized in its host choice.
• Trichogramma is an egg parasitoid, meaning it lays its eggs inside the eggs of other insects. It is widely used in biological control programs to manage pest populations, particularly in agriculture.