1. Which of the following institutions is the apex refinancing agency for agriculture and rural development in India?

  • A. RBI
  • B. SIDBI
  • C. NABARD
  • D. EXIM Bank

Answer: C. NABARD

Explanation: NABARD is India's apex development financial institution for agriculture and rural development and provides refinance to eligible financial institutions.

2. Which of the following nutrient deficiencies first appears on older leaves because the nutrient is highly mobile within the plant?

  • A. Calcium
  • B. Boron
  • C. Nitrogen
  • D. Iron

Answer: C. Nitrogen

Explanation: Nitrogen is mobile in plants, so deficiency symptoms appear first on older leaves as nitrogen is translocated to younger tissues.

3. Which of the following crops is commonly known as the "Golden Fibre"?

  • A. Cotton
  • B. Sunnhemp
  • C. Jute
  • D. Flax

Answer: C. Jute

Explanation: Jute is popularly known as the "Golden Fibre" because of its golden color and economic importance.

4. Which of the following insects is the vector of Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) disease?

  • A. Whitefly
  • B. Citrus psylla
  • C. Aphid
  • D. Thrips

Answer: B. Citrus psylla

Explanation: Citrus greening disease is transmitted by the Asian citrus psylla (Diaphorina citri).

5. Which one of the following is the scientific name of chickpea?

  • A. Vigna mungo
  • B. Cajanus cajan
  • C. Cicer arietinum
  • D. Lens culinaris

Answer: C. Cicer arietinum

Explanation: Chickpea (gram) belongs to the species Cicer arietinum.

6. Which of the following organizations procures food grains for maintaining the Central Pool in India?

  • A. APEDA
  • B. FCI
  • C. CACP
  • D. SFAC

Answer: B. FCI

Explanation: The Food Corporation of India (FCI) procures, stores, transports, and distributes food grains for the Central Pool.

7. Which of the following diseases is caused by a phytoplasma?

  • A. Citrus canker
  • B. Little leaf of brinjal
  • C. Red rot of sugarcane
  • D. Blast of rice

Answer: B. Little leaf of brinjal

Explanation: Little leaf of brinjal is caused by a phytoplasma and is transmitted by leafhoppers.

8. Which of the following cereals has the highest protein content?

  • A. Rice
  • B. Wheat
  • C. Maize
  • D. Oat

Answer: D. Oat

Explanation: Among the listed cereals, oats generally have the highest protein content, typically around 12–15%.

9. Which of the following is the recommended spacing for normal transplanted rice under irrigated conditions?

  • A. 10 × 10 cm
  • B. 20 × 15 cm
  • C. 45 × 30 cm
  • D. 60 × 60 cm

Answer: B. 20 × 15 cm

Explanation: A spacing of about 20 × 15 cm is commonly recommended for transplanted irrigated rice, though it may vary by variety and region.

10. Which of the following is the full form of KVK?

  • A. Krishi Vikas Kendra
  • B. Krishi Vigyan Kendra
  • C. Kisan Vikas Kendram
  • D. Krishi Vigyan Kranti

Answer: B. Krishi Vigyan Kendra

Explanation: Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) are district-level agricultural extension centers established by ICAR to transfer agricultural technologies to farmers.