General agriculture pointer - 88

 

1. Jelmeter test is used to judge: Pectin content.
2. The Rock Garden is an essential feature of: Japanese garden.
3. Suprabha and Suruchi are varieties of: Ginger.
4. Papain in papaya is extracted from: Immature fruits.
5. Indian Institute of Vegetable Research is located at: Varanasi.
6. Popular alcoholic drink Fenni is made from: Cashew apple.
7. Central Institute of Arid Horticulture is located at: Bikaner.
8. Via agent chrysoperla carnea is a: Predator.
9. The law of comparative advantage is based on: Relative margin.
10. National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research is located at: New Delhi.
11. More effective method to identify real rural leaders: Sociometric method.
12. Lichen is an association of: Algae and fungus.
13. Wheat protein is called: Gluten.
14. Group habits in extension education can be termed as: Folk ways.
15. Panchayati Raj system in India was recommended by: Balwant Rai Mehta.
16. Wheat, maize, oat, and jowar are rich sources of: Carbohydrates.
17. Nitrogen in waterlogged condition of soil is generally found in the form of: Ammonical.
18. Native place of rose: China.
19. Drip irrigation is more suitable for: Fruit crops.
20. In India, the chairman of Niti Aayog is: Prime Minister
21. Preparation of farmyard manure by trench method was given by: C.N. Acharya.
22. National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning is located at: Nagpur.
23. In maize, the first product formed during photosynthesis is: Malic acid.
24. Reserve Bank of India is a: Bank for government.
25. Crossing over during meiosis results in: Breaking linkage.
26. A crop that can supply oil for petrochemicals is: Jatropha.
27. Groundwater table is measured by: Piezometer.
28. Most deficient micro-nutrient in Indian soil is: Zinc (Zn).
29. Capillary movement of water is complemented by: Root extension.
30. Pheromone trap attracts: Male moths.
31. “MANAGE” is located at: Hyderabad.
32. Best communication method in illiteracy-dominated village away from city is: Showing film.
33. Nitrogen requirement per plant per year of banana is: 250 grams.
34. NABARD was established in the year: 1982.
35. Herbicide used to control striga in jowar is: 2,4-D.
36. Lead Bank in India in maximum number of districts: State Bank of India.
37. Boron deficiency is mostly dominant in which region of India: Northwest region.
38. Statistical test used to determine the goodness of fit is: Chi-square test.
39. Organisation related to export of agricultural processed products: APEDA.
40. Hatch and slack pathway is found in: Maize.
41. National Biodiversity Board is situated at: Chennai.
42. Crop known as camel crop: Jowar.
43. Group of soil having the highest infiltration rate: Aridisol.
44. Beaufort scale is used for: Wind pressure.
45. Milk is deficient in: Iron.
46. Sour taste of milk is due to conversion of lactose to: Lactic acid.
47. Rainbow trout found in water like: Cold water.
48. Carbon dating technique is used for determination of age of: Fossils.
49. Age of plants is determined by: Annual rings.
50. Gas with which hemoglobin shows highest affinity: Carbon monoxide (CO).
51. Sorghum crop is considered as “Camel Crop” because of: Resistance to drought.
52. “Central Sheep Breeding Farm” is located at: Hisar.
53. Which crop is considered the “King of Fodder” crops? Berseem.
54. “Milk and Milk Products Act” was passed in the year: 1992.
55. The origin of black gram is: India.
56. Agricultural extension is a: State subject.
57. In Madhya Pradesh, “Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute” is located at: Budni.
58. The element that improves the quality of fruits is: Potassium.
59. In Tamil Nadu, “Cattle Breeding Farm” is located at: Alamadi.
60. Which country is number one in the world fruit production? China.
61. The ratio of male plants in papaya plantation should be: 9:1.
62. In India, the first outbreak of Avian influenza was reported in the year: 2006.
63. Who will be designated as the President of ICAR? Union Minister of Agriculture.
64. Stooling is a common method of propagation in: Guava.
65. One bale weight of jute is: 180 kg.
66. In Haryana, “Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute” was established at: Hisar.
67. “National Water Grid” was proposed by: K.L. Rao.
68. ‘Puffiness’ is a physiological disorder seen in: Tomato.
69. At NDRI-Karnal, ‘Garima’, a cloned buffalo calf, was born on: 6 June 2009.
70. Highest rubber-producing state in India: Kerala.
71. “National Research Centre” on seed spices is located at: Ajmer.
72. Largest contributor commodity in agricultural imports is: Edible oil.
73. The ratio of leaf area to ground area is called: Leaf area index.
74. “National Agricultural Science Museum” is located at: New Delhi.
75. “Directorate of Marketing and Inspection” is located at: Faridabad.
76. ‘Pusa-Nanha’ is a mutant variety of: Papaya.
77. ‘Pashmina’ wool is obtained from: Goat.
78. “National Bamboo Mission” was started in the year: 2006-07.
79. In cucurbits, which crop is dioecious in nature? Pointed gourd.
80. The world’s first cotton hybrid H4 was developed by: C.T. Patel.
81. Leaf curl of tomato is spread by whiteflies.
82. Leaf curl resistant varieties of chilli include Pusa Jwala, Pusa Sadabahar, and Pant C-1.
83. Lac insect is parasitized by Parecchio dryinus.
84. Lalbagh Gardens is located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
85. A large portion of the earth with similar climate, soil, plant, and animal life community is known as the biosphere.
86. The largest dairy research center in India is located in Karnal, Haryana.
87. Rafflesia arnoldii is the largest flower in the world.
88. Brazil is the largest producer of coffee in the world.
89. Congress grass is known as the king of weeds.
90. Maize is the largest producing cereal crop in the world.
91. West Bengal is the largest rice-producing state, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
92. The larval period of Bombyx mori (silkworm) is 21-26 days.
93. Larval stage of Lepidopteran pests are known as caterpillars.
94. Late blight of potato is caused by Phytophthora infestans.
95. Late leaf spot disease of groundnut is caused by Cercospora personata.
96. White stem borer (Xylotrechus quadripes) is a major pest of coffee.
97. Legislative control of the transport of plants or plant parts to prevent the spread of pests or pathogens is known as quarantine.
98. Legumes require a starter dose of nitrogen only.
99. Lepidopteran pests have four membranous wings.
100. Less number of knots in cotton is termed superior quality cotton.