1) What is the excretory organ of the silkworm, located at the junction of the midgut and hindgut?
A) Malpighian tubules
B) Proboscis
C) Nephridia
D) Green glands
Explanation: A) Malpighian tubules
2) GnRH is released from which organ?
A) Hypothalamus
B) Ovary
C) Thyroid Gland
D) Pancreas
E) Uterus
Explanation: A) Hypothalamus
3) Type of silviculture system which can regenerate through seeds and the majority have a long life is ___
A) High forest
B) Pollarding
C) Coppicing
D) Forking
Explanation: A) High forest
4) Empty barrels, plastic containers, or styrofoam bodies in cage culture can be used for what purpose?
A) Float
B) Covering material
C) Cage cover
D) Covering material
E) Sinker
Explanation: A) Float
5) During drying, some parts of the wood may dry rapidly while some may not. Because of this, improper drying shrinkage of wood occurs, resulting in the defect called ____
A) Collapse
B) Cracking
C) Twist
D) Warp
E) Case hardening
Explanation: A) Collapse
6) Sand percentage in sandy soil is ___
A) 80%
B) 40%
C) 60%
D) 20%
E) 45%
Explanation: A) 80%
7) A destructive polyhedrosis disease of silkworm that is related to wilt and is marked by spotty yellowing of the skin and internal liquefaction, also called jaundice, is ___
A) Grasseries
B) Pebrine
C) Flacherie
D) Aspergillosis
Explanation: A) Grasseries
8) Baby corn is harvested at which stage?
A) After silking
B) Before silking
C) Dough stage
D) Milking stage
E) After tasseling
Explanation: A) After silking
9) Among the following, which is an example of an amide fertilizer?
A) Urea
B) Ammonium nitrate
C) Ammonium sulphate
D) CAN
E) Calcium nitrate
Explanation: A) Urea
10) Red Delicious is a variety of which fruit?
A) Apple
B) Mango
C) Banana
D) Guava
E) Cherry
Explanation: A) Apple
11) The process of parturition in rabbits is called ___
A) Kidding
B) Kindling
C) Lambing
D) Calving
E) None of these
Explanation: B) Kindling. Parturition in rabbits is called kindling, referring to the quick birth process where the female rabbit (doe) delivers multiple kits.
12) The length of the estrous cycle of sheep is _____
A) 21 days
B) 10 days
C) 15-18 days
D) 30 days
E) 2-3 days
Explanation: C) 15-18 days. The estrous cycle in sheep typically lasts between 15 to 18 days, involving phases like proestrus, estrus, metestrus, and diestrus.
13) Among the following, which is a component of the Knowledge Communication System?
A) Farmer
B) Exhibition
C) Newspaper
D) Government agency
E) Universities
Explanation: A) Farmer. In the Knowledge Communication System, farmers are key components as they are the primary recipients of knowledge and provide essential feedback.
14) Which secondary tillage operation is used for breaking of clods and pulverizing soil?
A) Tilling
B) Inter-cultivation
C) Harrowing
D) Planking
E) Fertigation
Explanation: C) Harrowing. Harrowing is a secondary tillage operation that breaks up soil clods, levels the surface, and pulverizes the soil to create a fine seedbed.
15) Ufra disease in rice is caused by ___
A) Bacteria
B) Nematode
C) Virus
D) Fungus
E) None
Explanation: B) Nematode. Ufra disease is caused by the nematode Ditylenchus angustus, which infects rice roots, causing stunted growth and reduced yield.
16) The term used to define the variation derived from any form of cell or tissue culture is known as __________
A) Genetic Engineering
B) Somaclonal variation
C) Genetic Variation
D) Environmental Variation
E) None of the above
Explanation: B) Somaclonal variation. This variation occurs in plants derived from tissue or cell culture, resulting from genetic mutations during the process.
17) Acidic soil does not contain which of the following property?
A) >0.1% salinity
B) Iron and Aluminium accumulated in soil
C) CEC is low; base saturation is low
D) pH is low
E) None
Explanation: A) >0.1% salinity. While acidic soils may have varying levels of salinity, high salinity is not characteristic of acidic soils.
18) Little Leaf of Brinjal is transmitted by?
A) Aphids
B) Planthopper – Hishimonus phycitis
C) Thrips
D) Birds
E) None of the above
Explanation: B) Planthopper – Hishimonus phycitis. This insect vector is responsible for transmitting the pathogen causing Little Leaf disease in brinjal.
19) What is the botanical name of Sal tree?
A) Shorea robusta
B) Tectonia grandis
C) Grevillea robusta
D) Eucalyptus roxburghii
E) None of the above
Explanation: A) Shorea robusta. The botanical name of the Sal tree is Shorea robusta, a tree known for its durable wood.
20) What is the critical time period for the daylight in long day plants?
A) 8-10 Hr
B) 10-12 Hr
C) 14-18 Hr
D) 20-24 Hr
E) None of the above
Explanation: C) 14-18 Hr. Long-day plants require 14-18 hours of daylight for proper flowering and growth.
21) The process of shrinkage of the uterus of a cow after birth and expansion and relaxation of the mammary glands is called as____
A) Uterus involution
B) Lactogenesis
C) Galactogenesis
D) Parturition
E) Kidding
Explanation: A) Uterus involution refers to the shrinkage of the uterus after birth and the expansion and relaxation of the mammary glands.
22) Which Himalayan breed of goat is found in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh with long horns, curled backwards, droopy ears, small teats, and color is white but mostly brown or black and produces fine wool?
A) Gaddi
B) Sirohi
C) Osmanabadi
D) Malabari
E) None
Explanation: A) Gaddi breed is known for its long horns, droopy ears, small teats, and wool characteristics found in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
23) The statutory body which is not under the Ministry of Commerce and Industries is:
A) Tobacco Board
B) Coffee Board
C) Rubber Board
D) Cardamom Board
E) Tea Board
Explanation: D) Cardamom Board operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, unlike the others under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
24) A person performs vegetable cultivation, fishery, and woody crops but that is for self-consumption. It is called as:
A) Homestead agroforestry
B) Agrisilviculture
C) Agrihortisilviculture
D) Agri-olericulture
E) None
Explanation: A) Homestead agroforestry refers to the integration of agricultural practices such as vegetable cultivation, fishery, and woody crops for self-consumption.
25) Revolving Fund: DAY-NRLM, MoRD, would provide Revolving Fund (RF) support to SHGs in existence for a minimum period of 3/6 months and follow the norms of good SHGs. Only such SHGs that have not received any RF earlier would be provided with RF, as corpus, with a minimum of _______ and up to a maximum of _____ per SHG.
A) 10000-15000
B) 15000-20000
C) 25000-30000
D) 25000-50000
E) None of the above
Explanation: A) The Revolving Fund support is ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 to eligible SHGs to help strengthen their institutional and financial management capacity.
26) The curd is precipitated using rennet or any other enzyme and then filtered. What is formed from this?
A) Cheese
B) Yoghurt
C) Ghee
D) Butter
E) Cream
Explanation: A) Cheese is made by precipitating curd using rennet or other enzymes and then filtering the curds.
27) The process of removal of stamens or anthers or killing the pollen of a flower without harming the female reproductive organ is known as:
A) Emasculation
B) Male sterility
C) Self incompatibility
D) Parthenogenesis
E) None of the above
Explanation: A) Emasculation involves removing or destroying the male parts of a flower to prevent self-pollination and facilitate cross-pollination.
28) Which scheme is providing guaranteed 100 days of employment for unskilled and manual labor?
A) MGNREGA
B) NRLM
C) PMMSY
D) PMKSY
E) None of the above
Explanation: A) MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment to unskilled manual labor in rural areas.
29) Which hormone is involved in the conversion of glycogen to glucose?
A) Glucagon
B) Insulin
C) Testosterone
D) Progesterone
E) Somatotropin
Explanation: A) Glucagon stimulates the conversion of glycogen to glucose to increase blood sugar levels.
30) During the rainy and winter seasons, how is the sowing of maize typically done?
A) Ridges and furrows
B) Flatbed planting
C) Drilling
D) Broadcasting
E) None
Explanation: A) Maize is typically sown using ridges and furrows, especially during the rainy and winter seasons, to ensure better drainage and root growth.
31) Which of the following hormones is involved in the conversion of glycogen to glucose?
A) Somatotropin
B) Glucagon
C) Progesterone
D) Estragon
E) Insulin
Explanation: B) Glucagon. Glucagon stimulates the conversion of glycogen into glucose, increasing blood glucose levels when needed.
32) Crossing of two different pairs of alleles, having different traits is known as:
A) Monohybrid
B) Dihybrid
C) Test Cross
D) Back Cross
E) Top Cross
Explanation: B) Dihybrid. A dihybrid cross involves the crossing of two different pairs of alleles, each contributing to different traits.
33) What is the limit of credit for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) under Priority Sector Lending for agriculture production purposes?
A) 1 Cr
B) 2 Cr
C) 5 Cr
D) 10 Cr
E) 12.50 Cr
Explanation: B) 2 Cr. The credit limit for FPOs under Priority Sector Lending for agriculture production is ₹2 crore.
34) The finfish which contributes the maximum to global aquaculture is:
A) Silver carp
B) Common carp
C) Catla
D) Rohu
E) Grass carp
Explanation: B) Common carp. The Common carp is the most widely cultivated fish in global aquaculture, particularly in countries like China.
35) The scientific name of grass carp is:
A) Ctenopharyngodon idella
B) Cyprinus carpio
C) Cirrihinus mirrigala
D) Labeo rohita
E) Catla catla
Explanation: A) Ctenopharyngodon idella. This is the scientific name for grass carp, which is commonly used in aquaculture for its herbivorous feeding habits.
36) In the Rational equation used to determine peak discharge from drainage basin runoff, Q=CIAQ = CIAQ=CIA, what does CCC stand for?
A) Peak discharge, cfs
B) Runoff coefficient
C) Rainfall intensity, inch/hour
D) Drainage area, acre
E) Runoff potential
Explanation: B) Runoff coefficient. The Rational equation uses the runoff coefficient (C) to estimate the peak discharge from a drainage basin.
37) The old man cactus is a species of cactus native to Hidalgo and Veracruz in central Mexico. What is the scientific name of the old man cactus?
A) Cereus spp.
B) Echinocactus
C) Oerocem trails
D) Cephalocereus senilis
E) Opuntia humifusa
Explanation: D) Cephalocereus senilis. The old man cactus, known for its white hair-like spines, has the scientific name Cephalocereus senilis.
38) What is the process by which the cow regurgitates previously consumed feed and chews it further?
A) Digestion
B) Excretion
C) Absorption
D) Rumination
E) Bloating
Explanation: D) Rumination. Rumination is the process where cows regurgitate their food and chew it again to aid digestion.
39) Which Institute of the UN collects and maintains data related to food production, consumption, and hunger-related information of various countries?
A) FSSAI
B) FCI
C) UNICEF
D) FAO
E) APEDA
Explanation: D) FAO. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN is responsible for collecting and maintaining data on global food production, consumption, and hunger.
40) Which post-harvest process is done in paddy before dehusking, involving partial boiling of the paddy before milling in order to increase its nutritional value, change the texture of cooked rice, and reduce the breakage in milling?
A) Parboiling
B) Polishing
C) Dehusking
D) Milling
E) Threshing
Explanation: A) Parboiling. Parboiling is the process of partially boiling paddy before dehusking, which enhances the nutritional value and texture of rice.
41) The part of the engine where ignition and mixing of fuel and air take place and gases get sufficient place to mix air by which the engine can produce power is:
A) Crankshaft
B) Camshaft
C) Flywheel
D) Rocker’s arm
E) Cylinder
Explanation: E) Cylinder. The cylinder is the part of the engine where the combustion process occurs, and it is where the ignition and mixing of fuel and air take place, generating power.
42) The part of the engine where ignition and mixing of fuel and air take place and gases get sufficient place to mix air by which the engine can produce power is:
A) Crankshaft
B) Camshaft
C) Flywheel
D) Rocker’s arm
E) Cylinder
Explanation: E) Cylinder. The cylinder is where the fuel and air are mixed and ignited, creating the power needed to drive the engine.
43) ………………….is non-living organic matter within soil, derived from the microbial decomposition of plants and animals.
A) Soil colloids
B) Lipids
C) Polysaccharides
D) Humus
Explanation: D) Humus. Humus is the dark, organic material in soil formed by the microbial decomposition of plants and animals, contributing to soil fertility.
44) The process of removing the green colouring (known as chlorophyll) from the skin of citrus fruit. This is achieved by introducing measured amounts of ethylene gas into a temperature and humidity controlled environment. This is known as:
A) Ripening
B) Degreening
C) Physiological maturity
D) Denavelling
E) Dehusking
Explanation: B) Degreening. Degreening is the process of using ethylene gas to remove the green chlorophyll from citrus fruits, enhancing their color and market appeal.
45) The germination percentage in onion in case of certified seeds is:
A) 90%
B) 99%
C) 85%
D) 80%
E) 70%
Explanation: E) 70%. Certified onion seeds typically have a germination rate of 70%, meaning that 70% of the seeds are expected to germinate successfully.
46) ………………………….. are a group of trees and shrubs that live in the coastal intertidal zone.
A) Deciduous trees
B) Evergreen trees
C) Mangrove trees
D) Shelterbelts
E) Chirpine
Explanation: C) Mangrove trees. Mangroves are adapted to live in the coastal intertidal zones, thriving in saltwater environments.
47) The Quincunx system accommodates how much more plants than the square system of planting?
A) 2 times
B) 1.5 times
C) 3 times
D) 4 times
E) 10 times
Explanation: A) 2 times. The Quincunx system accommodates twice as many plants as the square system by adding a plant to the center of each square.
48) The operation of pulsing is done for:
A) To increase the shelf/vase life of flowers
B) To increase the shelf life of vegetables
C) To increase the shelf life of fruits
D) To increase the shelf life of plantation crops
E) To increase the shining of fruits
Explanation: A) To increase the shelf/vase life of flowers. Pulsing is used to extend the freshness of cut flowers by enhancing water uptake.
49) The fungus which causes soft rot and leakage of juices from fruits such as tomato, sweet potato, etc. is:
A) Erwinia carotovora
B) Rhizopus spp.
C) E. chrysanthemii
D) E. areola
E) Plasmodophora viticola
Explanation: B) Rhizopus spp. is the fungus that causes soft rot and leakage of juices in fruits such as tomatoes and sweet potatoes.
50) It is a pest when it is a larva, feeding on crops as it grows in size till it pupates and remains dormant from August till end of May.
A) Red Hairy Caterpillar
B) Castor Semilooper
C) Cotton leaf roller
D) Tobacco caterpillar
Explanation: A) Red Hairy Caterpillar. This pest is known for its destructive larval stage when it feeds on crops before pupating and becoming dormant for several months.
51) In a combine harvester, the ratio of reel peripheral speed to the forward speed should normally be in the range of:
A) 0.25-0.50
B) 1.25-1.50
C) 3.00-3.50
D) 4.50-5.30
E) 5.55-8.75
Explanation: B) 1.25-1.50. This is the optimal ratio for the efficient operation of the combine harvester, ensuring effective crop handling while minimizing crop loss.
52) The disease is most severe during cool weather when heavy dews are present. The infection of virus due to which plant leaves are converted to pale yellow. Name the disease?
A) Necrosis
B) Mottling
C) Ring Spot
D) Blight
E) Wilt
Explanation: C) Ring Spot. This viral disease causes distinctive ring-like spots on leaves and is most severe during cool, dew-laden conditions, causing the yellowing of leaves.
53) Consider the following statements and choose the incorrect statement regarding sexual reproduction:
A) Propagated through seeds
B) Pollen gets transferred to the stigma; the male gametes from pollen grains release and fuse with the egg
C) Pollen contains the male gametes
D) It helps in evolution of species
E) All are correct or None is incorrect
Explanation: E) All are correct or None is incorrect. All the statements correctly describe aspects of sexual reproduction, such as seed propagation, fertilization, and the role in evolution.
54) Power generated in the engine cylinder and received by the piston without frictional losses is known as:
A) IHP
B) BHP
C) FHP
D) PTO
Explanation: A) IHP. Indicated Horsepower (IHP) represents the power generated within the engine cylinder before accounting for mechanical losses due to friction.
55) Specialized system which is produced from the leaf axil at the crown of the plant and grows horizontally is known as:
A) Sucker
B) Tuber
C) Runner
D) Offset
E) Rhizome
Explanation: C) Runner. A runner is a specialized horizontal stem that propagates new plants from the leaf axil.
56) It consists of a series of hinged or fixed hammers attached to a shaft which rotates at high speed; peripheral speeds up to 100 m/s are possible. Such devices are used primarily for hard and brittle materials such as pepper, sugar, dried milk, dried vegetables, and spices. The device is:
A) Hammer type
B) Tooth spike
C) Drum type thresher
D) Syndicate type thresher
E) None
Explanation: A) Hammer type. This device uses high-speed rotating hammers to break down hard, brittle materials such as spices and dried foods.
57) The sum of lignin and polysaccharides that are not digested by endogenous secretion of the digestive tract is:
A) Lipid
B) Polysaccharides
C) Starch
D) Crude Fibres
Explanation: D) Crude Fibres. Crude fibers consist of lignin and polysaccharides that cannot be digested by the digestive system, contributing to fiber content in plants.
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