General agriculture pointer - 109

 

1. 1 ha cm = 100,000 litres of water.
2. The main symptom of the American bollworm is larger circular bore holes with fecal pellets.
3. The main symptom of Tungro disease of rice is yellowing of leaves.
4.  LSD is also known as two-way elimination of heterogeneity design/three-way classification of ANOVA.
5. Lucknow seedless is a variety of lemon.
6. Lugri is a fermented drink developed from hull-less barley grains.
7. Luxury consumed nutrient by plants, such as maize, is potassium (K).
8. The nutrient that increases vegetative growth of plants is nitrogen (N).
9. The size and shape of fruit depend on potassium (K).
10. Macro-watersheds have an area of 50,000 hectares or more.
11. Mango belongs to the family Anacardiaceae.
12. Isolation distance of brinjal for foundation seed is 200 meters.
13. Mango is also known as the king of fruits/national fruit/bathroom fruit.
14. Mango malformation is caused by Fusarium moniliformae.
15. Mango malformation is common in North-West India.
16. Mango malformation is controlled by NAA (Naphthalene acetic acid).
17. Mango pulp is preserved by sugar.
18. Mango, banana, guava, papaya, jackfruit, sapota, and apple are known as climacteric fruits.
19. Mango-ginger is a spice crop.
20. Manihot esculenta is the scientific name of cassava.
21. Minamata disease is due to mercury toxicity.
22. Manchurian classified soybean varieties based on seed color.
23. A map of the genome showing relative positions of genes or markers on chromosomes is called a genetic map.
24. Major export quality of a mango variety is due to its firmness.
25. A major irrigation project covers an area of more than 10,000 hectares.
26. Major pollutants that contribute to 90% of global air pollution are CO and CO2.
27. The major portion of Indian lac is produced in Bihar.
28. The major share of annual rainfall in India occurs during the southwest monsoon.
29. Malabar, Mysore, and Vazhukka are cultivars of cardamom.
30. Malathion is the trade name of mercaptothion.
31. A male sterile line is known as an A-line.
32. The male sterilization technique was suggested by E.P. Knippling.
33. Mallika is a cross between Neelam and Dashehari.
34. Humans cannot digest plants due to the absence of cellulose.
35. Agriculture began around 7500 BC.
36. Manchurian Golden is a breed of Japanese quail.
37. Isolation distance of lucerne for foundation seed is 400 meters.
38. Maximum permissible moisture level for bitter gourd seed is 7%.
39. Maximum amount of fertilizer is applied in potato.
40. Maximum concentration of urea for foliar spray is 5%.
41. Maximum moisture content in paddy seed is 12%.
42. The cloud found at a height of 500 meters is stratus.
43. Maximum permissible percentage of acidity in squash and syrup is 3.5%.
44. Maximum quantity of pesticide residue permitted in a foodstuff is called MRL (Maximum Residue Limit).
45. MCU-5 and Suvin are varieties of cotton.
46. MD, SD, and variance are measures of dispersion/spread.
47. Mean applied when dealing with relative changes (e.g., bacterial growth, cell division, population) is geometric mean (GM).
48. Mean applied when dealing with rates, prices, and speed of a vehicle is harmonic mean (HM).
49. Marble is formed from limestone (metamorphic rock).
50. Marconi wheat is T. durum (2n=28).
51. Marconi wheat varieties include Jayraj, Meghdoot, Malvika, and HD-4530.
52. "Marginal leaf gall thrips" is a pest of pepper.
53. Marigold is used for the sociological control of nematodes.
54. Marketable surplus is given by MS = P – C (Market Surplus = Price - Cost).
55. Marshy soils are generally deficient in zinc (Zn).
56. Mass flow or pressure flow theory was proposed by Ernst Munch (1930).
57. Mass selection is always based on phenotype.
58. Massive flights of stairs with marble are characteristic features of Italian gardens.
59. Mastitis in cattle is caused by bacteria.
60. Material added to reduce surface tension in insecticide formulation is emulsifier.
61. Materials that cause BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) include wood, animal wastes, and sewage.
62. Metacide is the trade name of methyl parathion.
63. Metasystox is a systemic poison.
64. "Meteorologica" is an ancient book compiled by Aristotle.
65. Methods applied to prevent disease occurrence are called prophylactic methods.
66. Method demonstration is a short-type demonstration.
67. Method in rice cultivation is also known as the Madagascar method.
68. Isolation distance of cucumber for foundation seed is 800 meters.
69. The method used for the determination of lime requirement of acid soil is Shoemaker’s method.
70. Methods used for handling segregating generations include pedigree, bulk, and single seed descent methods.
71. Parasites and predators are examples of biological methods of insect pest control.
72. Methyl demeton, strongly systemic and effective against sucking insects, is marketed as Metasystox.
73. Mean, median, and mode are measures of central tendency.
74. Meat Products India Ltd. is located at Koothattukulam.
75. Mechanical analysis of soil is estimated by Stock’s law.
76. The mechanization index is highest in wheat crop (30%).
77. Medium-range forecasting is meant for 3-10 days.
78. "Mehsana" is a breed of buffalo.
79. The term meiosis was first given by J.B. Farmer (1905).
80. Meloidogyne spp. is commonly known as root knot nematode.
81. Melting quality is high in the marigold variety "Rekha."
82. Mendel was born on July 22, 1822.
83. Mendel worked on 7 contrasting characters of the garden pea.
84. Mendelian population is also known as a random mating population.
85. Meristem culture is a method of tissue culture.
86. The meristem culture technique was developed by George Morel & Martin (1952).
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89. The direction from which the winds are coming is known as the windward side. This term is often used in meteorology and geography to describe the side of an area that faces the wind.
90. For regular cultivation, the land capability classes used are typically I, II, and III classes. These classes indicate varying degrees of land suitability for agricultural production, with Class I being the most suitable.
91. Agronomic measures to reduce erosion are recommended when the slope of the land is less than 2%. Practices might include cover cropping, crop rotation, and minimal tillage.
92. Bench terracing is usually practiced on slopes ranging from 16-33% to reduce soil erosion and improve water retention by creating flat areas on sloped land.
93. The family of tobacco is Solanaceae, which is commonly known as the nightshade family.
94. The family of jute is Tiliaceae, which includes several important fiber-producing plants.
95. The family of sesame is Pedaliaceae, known for its oil-rich seeds.
96. The family of castor is Euphorbiaceae, which includes a variety of flowering plants, some of which are used for oil production.
97. The crop family that is more exhaustive (high nutrient demand) is Graminae (or Poaceae), which includes cereals and grasses.
98. Tobacco is classified as a Kharif crop. The mention of Rabi crop is incorrect, as tobacco is primarily grown in warmer, wetter seasons.
99. The origin of maize (corn) is Mexico, where it was first domesticated.
100. The origin of soybean is China, which is one of the largest producers of soybeans today.