1. UAS Bangalore stands for:
A. University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore
B. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
C. United Agricultural Society, Bangalore
D. University of Agro Sciences, Bangalore
Answer: B
Rationale: The official name is University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.
2. UAS Bangalore was established in:
A. 1958
B. 1964
C. 1971
D. 1986
Answer: B
Rationale: UAS Bangalore was established in 1964.
3. UAS Bangalore was the:
A. First agricultural university in India
B. First agricultural university in Karnataka
C. First veterinary university in India
D. First private agricultural university
Answer: B
Rationale: It was the first agricultural university in Karnataka.
4. UAS Bangalore was established under the act of:
A. ICAR Act
B. Karnataka State Act
C. Central University Act
D. UGC Act
Answer: B
Rationale: It was established under a Karnataka State Act.
5. The headquarters of UAS Bangalore is located at:
A. Dharwad
B. Raichur
C. GKVK, Bengaluru
D. Mandya
Answer: C
Rationale: The main campus is at GKVK, Bengaluru.
6. GKVK stands for:
A. Government Krishi Vigyan Kendra
B. Gandhi Krushi Vikas Kendra
C. Gokula Krishi Vignana Kendra
D. Gandhi Krushi Vigyan Kendra
Answer: D
Rationale: GKVK expands to Gandhi Krushi Vigyan Kendra.
7. UAS Bangalore primarily caters to which region of Karnataka?
A. Northern Karnataka
B. Coastal Karnataka
C. Southern Karnataka
D. Hyderabad Karnataka
Answer: C
Rationale: UAS Bangalore serves southern Karnataka.
8. Which of the following is NOT a campus under UAS Bangalore?
A. GKVK, Bengaluru
B. Mandya
C. Hassan
D. Dharwad
Answer: D
Rationale: Dharwad comes under UAS Dharwad, not UAS Bangalore.
9. The College of Agriculture, GKVK is affiliated to:
A. ICAR
B. UGC
C. UAS Bangalore
D. KVAFSU
Answer: C
Rationale: It is a constituent college of UAS Bangalore.
10. Which discipline was the earliest focus of UAS Bangalore?
A. Veterinary Sciences
B. Agricultural Sciences
C. Fisheries
D. Forestry
Answer: B
Rationale: The university was established primarily for agriculture.
11. UAS Bangalore follows which academic pattern?
A. Semester system
B. Annual system
C. Trimester system
D. Modular system
Answer: A
Rationale: The semester system is followed.
12. Which of the following colleges comes under UAS Bangalore?
A. College of Horticulture, Bagalkot
B. College of Agriculture, Mandya
C. College of Veterinary Sciences, Hebbal
D. College of Fisheries, Mangalore
Answer: B
Rationale: College of Agriculture, Mandya is under UAS Bangalore.
13. The main objective of UAS Bangalore is:
A. Industrial development
B. Agricultural education, research, and extension
C. Urban planning
D. Medical education
Answer: B
Rationale: It integrates teaching, research, and extension in agriculture.
14. UAS Bangalore functions on which model?
A. Corporate model
B. Land grant model
C. Cooperative model
D. Private partnership model
Answer: B
Rationale: It follows the land-grant pattern.
15. Which body coordinates agricultural universities at the national level?
A. UGC
B. AICTE
C. ICAR
D. CSIR
Answer: C
Rationale: ICAR coordinates agricultural education and research.
16. UAS Bangalore conducts research mainly in:
A. Medical sciences
B. Engineering
C. Agriculture and allied sciences
D. Social sciences only
Answer: C
Rationale: Research focuses on agriculture and allied fields.
17. The extension arm of UAS Bangalore works mainly through:
A. NGOs
B. Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
C. Private companies
D. Municipal bodies
Answer: B
Rationale: KVKs are key extension units.
18. Which of the following is a mandate of UAS Bangalore?
A. Export promotion
B. Farmer education and training
C. Industrial licensing
D. Banking services
Answer: B
Rationale: Farmer training is a core mandate.
19. The Vice-Chancellor of UAS Bangalore is appointed by:
A. ICAR
B. Governor of Karnataka
C. Chief Minister of Karnataka
D. Prime Minister of India
Answer: B
Rationale: The Governor (as Chancellor) appoints the VC.
20. UAS Bangalore offers degrees at which levels?
A. UG only
B. PG only
C. UG, PG, and PhD
D. Diploma only
Answer: C
Rationale: It offers UG, PG, and doctoral programs.
21. The College of Sericulture, Chintamani is under:
A. UAS Bangalore
B. UAS Dharwad
C. UAS Raichur
D. KVAFSU
Answer: A
Rationale: It is a constituent college of UAS Bangalore.
22. Which subject is NOT typically offered at UAS Bangalore?
A. Agronomy
B. Plant Pathology
C. Nuclear Physics
D. Agricultural Economics
Answer: C
Rationale: Nuclear Physics is not an agriculture discipline.
23. UAS Bangalore contributes to agriculture mainly by:
A. Importing food
B. Developing improved crop varieties
C. Mining activities
D. Urban development
Answer: B
Rationale: Variety development is a key contribution.
24. The research stations of UAS Bangalore are mainly spread across:
A. Northern Karnataka
B. Southern Karnataka
C. Coastal belt only
D. Entire India
Answer: B
Rationale: Stations are located across southern Karnataka.
25. Which is a major thrust area of UAS Bangalore?
A. Space research
B. Dryland agriculture
C. Marine biology
D. Petroleum studies
Answer: B
Rationale: Dryland and rainfed agriculture are key focus areas.
26. UAS Bangalore collaborates with farmers primarily through:
A. Banks
B. KVKs and extension programs
C. Stock markets
D. Export councils
Answer: B
Rationale: Extension programs connect research to farmers.
27. Which language is primarily used for farmer outreach by UAS Bangalore?
A. Hindi
B. English
C. Kannada
D. Telugu
Answer: C
Rationale: Kannada is used for effective local outreach.
28. The academic curriculum of UAS Bangalore is broadly guided by:
A. UGC syllabus
B. ICAR Model Curriculum
C. State board syllabus
D. AICTE norms
Answer: B
Rationale: ICAR provides the model curriculum.
29. Which college focuses on agricultural engineering under UAS Bangalore?
A. College of Agriculture, Hassan
B. College of Agricultural Engineering, GKVK
C. College of Horticulture, Kolar
D. College of Sericulture, Chintamani
Answer: B
Rationale: Agricultural Engineering is based at GKVK.
30. UAS Bangalore emphasizes research mainly for:
A. Export profits
B. Farmer welfare and productivity
C. Urban consumers only
D. Industrial raw materials only
Answer: B
Rationale: Research aims to improve farm productivity and livelihoods.
31. Which examination is commonly prepared by students of UAS Bangalore?
A. UPSC Civil Services
B. ICAR-PG / ARS / KPSC
C. NEET
D. CAT
Answer: B
Rationale: Agriculture graduates prepare for ICAR/ARS/KPSC.
32. The governance structure of UAS Bangalore includes:
A. Board of Directors only
B. Academic Council and Board of Management
C. Corporate CEO model
D. Private trustees
Answer: B
Rationale: Statutory bodies manage academics and administration.
33. Which sector benefits most from UAS Bangalore’s research?
A. Heavy industry
B. IT sector
C. Agriculture and allied sectors
D. Tourism
Answer: C
Rationale: Research outputs directly support agriculture.
34. UAS Bangalore plays a key role in:
A. Import substitution
B. Green Revolution technologies in Karnataka
C. Blue Revolution only
D. White Revolution only
Answer: B
Rationale: It contributed to crop productivity improvements.
35. Which course is typically offered by UAS Bangalore?
A. MBA (Finance)
B. BSc (Agriculture)
C. MBBS
D. LLB
Answer: B
Rationale: BSc (Agriculture) is a core program.
36. The extension philosophy of UAS Bangalore is based on:
A. Top-down approach only
B. Farmer-centric and participatory approach
C. Corporate consultancy
D. Trial-and-error only
Answer: B
Rationale: Participatory extension improves adoption.
37. Which allied science is strongly associated with UAS Bangalore?
A. Veterinary sciences (exclusively)
B. Sericulture
C. Architecture
D. Oceanography
Answer: B
Rationale: Sericulture is an important allied discipline.
38. UAS Bangalore supports innovation mainly through:
A. Start-up incubators and research farms
B. Stock exchanges
C. Foreign embassies
D. Tourism boards
Answer: A
Rationale: Innovation is promoted via research and incubation.
39. The Chancellor of UAS Bangalore is:
A. Prime Minister of India
B. Chief Minister of Karnataka
C. Governor of Karnataka
D. Vice-Chancellor
Answer: C
Rationale: The Governor serves as Chancellor.
40. Which activity best reflects the “extension” function?
A. Classroom teaching
B. Laboratory experiments
C. On-farm demonstrations
D. Exam evaluation
Answer: C
Rationale: Extension focuses on field demonstrations and outreach.
41. UAS Bangalore contributes to policy mainly through:
A. Political campaigns
B. Research-based recommendations
C. Judicial rulings
D. Corporate lobbying
Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based inputs support policymaking.
42. Which is a key strength of UAS Bangalore?
A. Urban infrastructure
B. Integration of teaching, research, and extension
C. High foreign enrollment
D. Medical facilities
Answer: B
Rationale: The tri-mandate model is its core strength.
43. UAS Bangalore alumni mainly work in:
A. Aviation
B. Agriculture, research, and extension services
C. Film industry
D. Mining
Answer: B
Rationale: Graduates serve in agriculture and allied sectors.
44. The research output of UAS Bangalore is usually published in:
A. Fashion magazines
B. Scientific journals and bulletins
C. Newspapers only
D. Fiction books
Answer: B
Rationale: Findings are shared via scientific publications.
45. UAS Bangalore plays a role in climate resilience by:
A. Urban planning
B. Developing climate-resilient crop practices
C. Weather forecasting only
D. Disaster relief only
Answer: B
Rationale: Research targets climate-smart agriculture.
46. Which program best reflects farmer capacity building?
A. Classroom lectures
B. Laboratory practicals
C. Farmer training programs
D. University examinations
Answer: C
Rationale: Training programs enhance farmer skills.
47. UAS Bangalore maintains close linkage with:
A. ICAR institutes
B. RBI
C. SEBI
D. AIIMS
Answer: A
Rationale: ICAR linkage ensures national coordination.
48. Which is a common mode of technology transfer from UAS Bangalore?
A. Patent auctions only
B. Demonstrations and field days
C. Online shopping portals
D. Import contracts
Answer: B
Rationale: Demonstrations accelerate adoption.
49. UAS Bangalore is best described as:
A. Private university
B. Central university
C. State agricultural university
D. Deemed university
Answer: C
Rationale: It is a state agricultural university.
50. The long-term goal of UAS Bangalore is to:
A. Increase urbanization
B. Ensure sustainable agricultural development
C. Promote non-farm employment only
D. Replace traditional farming
Answer: B
Rationale: Sustainability and productivity are core goals.
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