Taq DNA polymerase used in PCR studies is obtained from
A) Thermophilus auillarius
B) Thermus homophillus
C) Thermus thermos
D) Thermus aquaticus
Which of the following is not an acid tolerant crop
A) Barley
B) Tomato
C) Tobacco
D) None
Cereals are deficient in the amino acid
A) Valine
B) Glycine
C) Tryptophan
D) Lysine
Pulse state is
A) West Bengal
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Bihar
D) Madhya Pradesh
Unpredictable legume is
A) Cowpea
B) Chickpea
C) Redgram
D) Groundnut
Non-protein amino acid is
A) Citrulline
B) Mimosine
C) Ornithine
D) All the above
Early stem borer is controlled by
A) Wrapping
B) Thrash mulching
C) Bund formation
D) Burning
Wrapping in sugarcane is to control
A) Leaf hoppers
B) Scales
C) Termites
D) Mealybugs
Which of the following variety of Tomato is resistant to cracking
A) Pusa ruby
B) Pusa early dwarf
C) Redeloud
D) Sioux
Among cereals, maximum protein content is present in
A) Rice
B) Wheat
C) Maize
D) Sorghum
The Union Government differed decision on allowing the cultivation of genetically modified …………
A) Cotton
B) Maize
C) Rice
D) Bringal
Explanation: The government had differing views on genetically modified maize.
The colour of golden rice is due to …………….
A) Carotene
B) Xanthophyll
C) Loss of Chlorophyll
D) None
Explanation: The color of golden rice is due to the presence of carotene.
The food grain production in India during 2012-2013 is estimated at ……………………….
A) 212 MT
B) 196 MT
C) 187 MT
D) 183 MT
Explanation: The estimated food grain production was 183 MT.
The state leading in coffee production is ………………..
A) Kerala
B) Assam
C) Tamilnadu
D) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka is the leading state in coffee production.
How many National Bureaus working under ICAR?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 3
D) 2
Explanation: There are 5 National Bureaus under ICAR.
Over the years, the per cent contribution of agriculture to GDP is ………………………
A) Decreasing
B) Increasing
C) Fluctuating
D) Stable
Explanation: The contribution of agriculture to GDP has been decreasing over the years.
Boroa leaved weeds are controlled by ……………………..
A) Paraquat
B) Dioxin
C) Glyphosate
D) 2,4-D
Explanation: Glyphosate is effective against broad-leaved weeds.
Which is the most important perennial fruit crop in India?
A) Coconut
B) Mango
C) Grapes
D) Banana
Explanation: Mango is the most important perennial fruit crop in India.
The Kharif season starts in ……………..
A) June
B) July
C) August
D) September
Explanation: The Kharif season starts in June with the onset of the monsoon.
Which type of crop is Saffron?
A) Rabi
B) Kharif
C) Zaid
D) None
Explanation: Saffron is a Rabi crop.

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