• The main cause of soil erosion in India is water.
  • The inflorescence of wheat is called a spike.
  • The first International Agronomy Congress took place from November 23-27, 1998.
  • The second International Agronomy Congress was held from November 26-30, 2002.
  • The Indian Society of Agronomy was established in 1955.
  • The element known as the energy currency for plants is phosphorus.
  • Bemlen’s factor for converting organic carbon to organic matter is 1.724.
  • The cotton species that covers the maximum area in India is Gossypium hirsutum.
  • The potato dormancy breaker is thiourea.
  • Short-term loans are utilized for crop production.
  • The best fertilizer for basal application in pulses is DAP.
  • Seedless varieties are developed through triploidy.
  • Fungi are more active in acidic soil.
  • 100 kg of nitrogen is equal to 222 kg of urea.
  • Parthenium was introduced in India from Mexico.
  • The unit of rural society is the village.
  • The non-metallic plant nutrient is boron.
  • The nutrient deficiency most common in Indian soil is nitrogen.
  • The micronutrient deficiency prevalent in Indian soil is zinc.
  • IARI (Indian Agricultural Research Institute) was established in 1905.
  • ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) was established in 1929.
  • The first DG (Director General) of ICAR was B.P. Pal.
  • Three types of dormancy are found in Avena fatua (wild oats).
  • Phala blight disease in sugarcane is caused by a deficiency of manganese.
  • The term "moisture equivalent" was given by Bricks and Meclay.
  • Phosphorus and potassium are mostly absorbed by diffusion.
  • The highest water use efficiency is found in C4 plants.
  • The yellow mosaic virus in green gram is transmitted by the whitefly.
  • The herbicide group that has more effect on photosynthesis is ureas.
  • Urea is classified as an organic fertilizer.
  • The DNA fingerprint laboratory is located in Hyderabad.
  • The work efficiency of a dibbler is 0.15 ha/day.
  • Nutrient deficiencies in plants can be quickly controlled by foliar spray.
  • The boiling point of milk is 101.5°C.
  • The pulse beetle attacks crops in the field and also in storage.
  • The fat percentage in double toned milk is 1.5%.
  • The Indian village service started in 1945.
  • The method used to determine lime requirements for acidic soil is Shoemaker’s method.
  • The worker honey bee is a sterile female.
  • The ideal working period of a tractor is 10 years.
  • The term "heterosis" was given by Shull.
  • The first mustard hybrid variety is NRC HB 506.
  • The gene responsible for the first generation of BT cotton is Cry 1 AC.
  • The genes responsible for the second generation of BT cotton are Cry 1 Ac and Cry 2 Ab.
  • The cohesion-tension theory was given by Dixon and Jolly in 1894.
  • Soil color is determined using the Munsell color chart.
  • The crop known as the camel crop is sorghum.
  • The unit used to record cloud cover is okta.
  • The book "Plant Pathology" was written by G. Agrios.
  • The book "Plant Disease" was written by R.S. Singh.
  • The book "The Diseases of Cultivated Crops, Their Causes and Their Control" was written by J.G. Kunn.
  • Yuan Longping is known as the father of hybrid rice.
  • The sugar present in milk is lactose.
  • Dead heart and white ear in rice crops are caused by the yellow stem borer.
  • The weight of 100 seeds is known as the seed index.
  • The weight of 1000 seeds is referred to as test weight.
  • The process of decomposition of organic matter is called humification.
  • The sequence of lactometer reading ranges from 0 to 40.
  • The A + B horizon together is called solum.
  • The A + B + C horizon together is called regolith.
  • The present chairman of NABARD is Shaji K V
  • The apex body for institutional finance for agriculture in India is NABARD.
  • Farmers obtain short-term loans from central cooperative banks.
  • The type of Indian economy is a mixed economy.
  • The best source of pure cellulose is cotton fiber.
  • The basic unit of civilization is the family.
  • The predominant farming system in India at present is market-oriented.
  • The soil that absorbs the most solar radiation is black soil.
  • The poultry breed with black meat is Kadaknath.
  • The poultry breed used for fighting sports is Aseel.
  • Toria is also known as Indian rape.
  • The theory of population was given by Malthus.
  • The sweetest sugar among all sugars is fructose.
  • The lock and key model was proposed by Fisher.
  • The theory of evolution was given by Charles Darwin.
  • The country with the highest arable land is Australia.
  • The country with the highest forest land is Canada.
  • The main role performed in extension education in India is by agriculture universities.
  • The best crop for making silage is maize.
  • The term "guttation" was given by Burgerstein.
  • Guttation normally occurs at night.
  • The famous sheep Merino is native to Spain.
  • The disease known as the killer disease of wheat is black rust.
  • Karnal bunt was first reported by Mitra in 1930.
  • A plant growing where it is not desired is called a weed.
  • A disease that occurs widely in severe but periodically is known as an epidemic disease.
  • When a disease is constantly present from year to year in a moderate to severe form in a particular geographic region, it is known as an endemic disease.
  • When a disease occurs at irregular intervals and locations, it is known as a sporadic disease.
  • The highest acidic soil is found in West Bengal.
  • Oxygen diffusion rate (ODR) is measured by a platinum wire electrode.
  • The most abundant and successful group of animals on earth is insects.
  • The most abundant form of RNA that constitutes 80% of cellular RNA is t-RNA.
  • The most appropriate crops for dryland farming include pearl millet, sorghum, gram, and toria.
  • The most attractive orchids belong to the group of epiphytes.
  • The most common example of the taungya system is the planting of teak in Myanmar.
  • The most common form of water erosion is splash erosion.
  • The most common method of surface irrigation for groundnut and pulses is the check basin method.
  • The most commonly cultivated soybean in India is the yellow-colored soybean.
  • The most suitable soil for groundnut cultivation is sandy loam soil.
  • The most suitable varieties of chickpea for drought resistance are NP-58 and RSG-44.
  • The most suitable woodlot trees in India are casuarina and leucaena.
  • The most widely accepted training system for grapevines in India is the bower system.
  • The most widely grown maize species in India is Zea mays indurate (flint corn).
  • The most widely used herbicide is paraquat.
  • The most widely used training system for commercial fruits is the modified leader system.
  • The most widely used training system for aonla is the modified central leader system.
  • The most widely used pamphlet size is 12 to 24 pages.
  • Moth orchids belong to the group Phalaenopsis.
  • FPO stands for Fruit Products Order (1955).
  • High acid food contains a pH of 3.5-4.5.
  • Gluten is a type of protein.
  • Wheat flour contains starch to the extent of about 70%.
  • Beany flavor in soybean is associated with the enzyme lipoxygenase oxidase.
  • Soymilk contains total solids of about 5-7%.
  • Redness in apples is due to the presence of anthocyanin.
  • The Defence Food Research Laboratory is located at Mysore.
  • Yellow-colored fruits and vegetables are a rich source of vitamin A.
  • Kinnow is basically a type of mandarin.
  • IPR stands for Intellectual Property Rights.
  • Browning in cauliflower is due to boron deficiency.
  • Pascal is a unit of pressure.
  • The unit of measurement of vacuum in the SI system is torr.
  • The percentage of edible oil in rice bran is about 18.20%.
  • The Gerber method is used for testing fat.
  • The yellow color of cow milk is due to the presence of carotene.
  • Blue revolution is related to fisheries.
  • The edible portion of a mango fruit is its mesocarp.
  • The fruit type of a tomato is a berry.
  • The geographical area of India is 328 million hectares (Mha).
  • The fruit crop that has the largest area under cultivation in India is mango.
  • The largest producer and consumer of tea in the world is India.
  • The fat content of double toned milk is 1.5%.
  • The moisture content of paneer is not less than 70%.
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  • The specific gravity of milk is 1.028-1.032.
  • Curing of meat involves rubbing with sodium nitrate.
  • Immunity is caused by lymphocytes.
  • The shape of RBCs (red blood cells) is biconcave.
  • The total milk proteins, the casein percentage, is about 80-83%.
  • The developed bitterness of groundnut kernel is mainly due to aflatoxin.
  • At its proper maturity, the TSS of sugarcane juice (in °Brix) should be 20-24.
  • The protein essential for good bread quality and chapati making is gluten.
  • Nisin (C143 H230 N42 O37 S7) is a food preservative.
  • The world's staple food grains are rice, wheat, and maize.
  • The paddy variety known as the miracle rice of India is Jaya.
  • The gas that generally emits from rice fields is methane.
  • Larma rojo and Sonara 64 are wheat varieties introduced in India from Mexico.
  • Isoproturon is a selective systemic herbicide.
  • Milk fever in lactating cows can be treated by injecting calcium borogluconate.
  • The edible banana fruit is seedless because of vegetative parthenocarpy.
  • Double toned milk contains 1.5% fat and 9.0% SNF (solids-not-fat).
  • Yoghurt is produced by Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus.
  • Tofu is a source of soybean protein.
  • Cereals are generally deficient in lysine (an amino acid).
  • The best storage temperature of meat is preferred at 0°F (-18°C).
  • Pulses are a major source of protein.
  • FMD (Foot and Mouth Disease) is caused by a virus.
  • The Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture is located at Lucknow.
  • The preservative used in the preparation of tomato ketchup is sodium benzoate.
  • Fruit crop propagated only through seed: Papaya.
  • Seedless variety of mango: Sindhu.
  • Seedlessness in banana is due to: Vegetative parthenocarpy.
  • Example of dioecious crop: Papaya.
  • Improved variety of guava: Lalit.
  • NPK in plant nutrition: Macronutrient.
  • Sensitive stage to moisture stress in sorghum: Grain filling and flowering.
  • Family of sweet orange: Rutaceae.
  • Most popular mango planting method: Square.
  • Government crop insurance scheme for: Drought risk.
  • Fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals: Protective food.
  • Blossom end rot in tomato due to deficiency of: Calcium.
  • Location of Lalbagh Garden: Bangalore.
  • Arrangement of soil particles: Soil structure.
  • Percentage of nitrogen in urea: 46%.
  • Organic matter content of soil: 5%.
  • Main component of survey field book: Measurements and descriptions.
  • Use of compass in surveying: Measure the direction of a line.
  • Total number of soil orders: Twelve.
  • Carrot pollination type: Cross.
  • Propagation method for oil palm: Seed.