Which term is used for the ability of soil to supply essential nutrients to plants in
adequate amounts
(A) Soil texture
(B) Soil pH
(C) Soil fertility
(D) Soil structure
Answer – (C) : Soil fertility
Which factor is essential for determining the profitability of a farm operation
(A) Farm location
(B) Farm size
(C) Crop variety
(D) Farm management practices
Answer – (D): Farm management practices
Which type of soil erosion occurs when raindrops dislodge soil particles and
splash them onto the soil surface
(A) Sheet erosion
(B) Gully erosion
(C) Splash erosion
(D) Tunnel erosion
Answer – (C) : Splash erosion
In plants, which photoreceptor is primarily responsible for sensing changes in
day length and initiating flowering responses
(A) Phytochrome
(B) Chlorophyll
(C) Carotenoid
(D) Auxin
Answer – (A) : Phytochrome
What term is used for the practice of applying herbicide to control weeds in a
field
(A) Irrigation
(B) Tillage
(C) Herbicide application
(D) Crop rotation
Answer – (C) : Herbicide application
What type of farm machinery is commonly used for planting seeds at equal
intervals and at the desired depth
(A) Combine harvester
(B) Plow
(C) Seed drill
(D) Tractor
Answer – (C) : Seed drill
What is the primary purpose of composting in agriculture
(A) Pest control
(B) Soil sterilization
(C) Organic matter decomposition
(D) Chemical fertilizer production
Answer – (C) : Organic matter decomposition
Which technique is used to produce genetically identical copies of a plant
through asexual reproduction
(A) Grafting
(B) Hybridization
(C) Micropropagation
(D) Crossbreeding
Answer – (C) : Micropropagation
Which risk management strategy involves spreading investments and activities
across different sectors of agriculture to reduce overall risk
(A) Risk avoidance
(B) Risk retention
(C) Risk reduction
(D) Risk diversification
Answer – (D) : Risk diversification
What type of farm machinery is used for cutting and gathering crops such as
wheat or rice
(A) Plow
(B) Seeder
(C) Combine
(D) Tractor
Answer – (C) : Combine
What type of agricultural machinery is used for planting seeds In a uniform
manner at a specific depth and spacing
(A) Harvester
(B) Seeder
(C) Plow
(D) Tractor
Answer – (B) : Seeder
Which structure is commonly used in agriculture to store grains and protect them
from pests and moisture
(A) Greenhouse
(B) Silo
(C) Irrigation bitch
(D) Windbreak
Answer – (B) : Silo
What does SWOT analysis stand for in the context of agribusiness
(A) Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
(B) Sales, wholesale, outreach, technology
(C) Soil, water, organics, technology
(D) Sustainability, weather, operations, testing
Answer – (A) : Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
Which agricultural practice focuses on maximizing crop yields while minimizing
the negative impact on the environment
(A) Traditional farming
(B) Conventional farming
(C) Monoculture
(D) Organic farming
Answer – (D) : Organic farming
Which type of weed is known as a broadleaf weed and often has distinct, wide
leaves
(A) Grass weed
(B) Sedge weed
(C) Monocot weed
(D) Dicot weed
Answer – (D) : Dicot weed
Which plant disease is caused by fungi and is characterized by white powdery
spots on leaves
(A) Bacterial wilt
(B) Downy mildew
(C) Powdery mildew
(D) Rust
Answer – (C) : Powdery mildew
Which of the following is a primary benefit of crop rotation in agriculture
(A) Increased pest infestations
(B) Soil depletion of nutrients
(C) Reduced soil erosion
(D) Higher monoculture yields
Answer – (B) : Reducing Soil Nutrient Depletion
What is the primary function of nitrogen in plant nutrition
(A)Improving photosynthesis
(B)Enhancing root development
(C)Promoting flowering
(D)Aiding protein synthesis
Answer – (A) : Improving photosynthesis
What is the primary purpose of adding lime (calcium carbonate) to acidic soils in
agriculture
(A) Increasing soil salinity
(B) Enhancing nutrient availability
(C) Promoting soil erosion
(D) Lowering soil pH
Answer – (A) : Increasing soil salinity
What plant hormone is responsible for preventing premature fruit drop in certain
fruit trees like apple and cherry
(A) Ethylene
(B) Auxin
(C) Abscisic aced
(D) Cytokinin
Answer – (B): Auxin
Which fungal pathogen is responsible for causing the disease known as “late
blight “ in potatoes and tomatoes
(A) Rhizoctonia solani
(B) Fusarium oxysporum
(C) Phytophthora infestans
(D) Ustilago maydis
Answer – (C) : Phytophthora infestans
What is the primary goal of soil conservation practices in agriculture
(A) Maximizing soil erosion
(B) Minimizing soil degradation
(C) Preventing soil degradation
(D) Promoting soil compaction
Answer – (B) : Minimizing soil degradation
What is the primary goal of genetically modified (GM) crops in agriculture
(A)Improved resistance to diseases and pests
(B)Increased pesticide use
(C) Enhanced nutrient content
(D)Decreased crop yield
Answer – (A) : Improved resistance to diseases and pests
Which type of microbial inoculant is used to improve the availability of
phosphorus to plants in soils with low phosphorus content
(A) Rhizobium
(B) Mycorrhizae
(C) Azotobacter
(D) Azospirillum
Answer – (B): Mycorrhizae
In agribusiness, what is the term for the process of coordinating and integrating
all activities in the supply chain
(A) Inventory management
(B) Quality control
(C) Value chain analysis
(D) Supply chain management
Answer – (D) : Supply chain management
What advantage does Nano Urea offer in terms of environmental impact
compared to traditional urea
(A) If reduces nitrous oxide emissions
(B) It increases ammonia volatilization
(C) It has no effect on greenhouse gas emissions
(D) It accelerates soil erosion
Answer – (A) : If reduces nitrous oxide emissions
What is the term for the process of incubating eggs to hatch chicks
(A) Brooding
(B) Culling
(C) Incubation
(D) Vaccination
Answer – (A) : Brooding
What is the primary advantage of drip irrigation over other irrigation methods
(A) It is cost-effective
(B) If covers large areas quickly
(C)It requires minimal maintenance
(D)It conserves water
Answer – (D) : It conserves water
Which group of pesticides specifically targets Insects
(A) Fungicides
(B) Insecticides
(C) Herbicides
(D) Rodenticides
Answer – (B) : Insecticides
What is the term for a disease that affects multiple crop species within a given
area
(A) Epidemic
(B) Endemic
(C) Pandemic
(D) Isolated
Answer – (A) : Epidemic
In animal breeding, what is the term for the mating of closely related individuals
to maintain specific traits
(A) Outbreeding
(B) Inbreeding
(C) Crossbreeding
(D) Line-breeding
Answer – (B) : Inbreeding
Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease the affects which part of the plant
(A) Leaves
(B) Flowers
(C) Stems
(D) All of the above
Answer – (D) : All of the above
Which organic compound is a common source of nitrogen in organic fertilizers
like blood meal or feather meal
(A) Cellulose
(B) Urea
(C) Amino acids
(D) Lignin
Answer – (B) : Urea
What is the term for the practice of planting a non-host crop to break the disease
cycle
(A) Crop rotation
(B) Biological control
(C) Pesticide application
(D) Soil fumigation
Answer – (B) : Crop rotation
Which breed of cattle is known for its high milk production and is often called the
“dairy queen”
(A) Holstein – Friesian
(B) Jersey
(C)Angus
(D) Hereford
Answer – (A) : Holstein – Friesian
Which method of plant propagation involves taking a small section of stem with a
bud and grafting it onto a rootstock to create a new plant
(A) Layering
(B) Division
(C) Cuttings
(D) Budding
Answer – (D) : Budding
What economic concept refers to the situation where government subsidies to a
particular industry lead to overproduction and market inefficiencies
(A) Market equilibrium
(B) Price elasticity
(C) Deadweight loss
(D) Producer surplus
Answer – (C) : Deadweight loss
What is the primary challenge in implementing efficient irrigation systems in arid
regions with limited water resources
(A) Overabundance of water sources
(B) Excessive rainfall
(C) Soil salinity
(D) Water scarcity
Answer – (D) : Water scarcity
Which nutrient is essential for bone and teeth formation in livestock
(A) Protein
(B) Carbohydrates
(C) Vitamins
(D) Minerals
Answer – (D) : Minerals
What is the primary goal of agricultural extension services
(A) Maximizing profits for farmers
(B) Increasing the cost of agricultural inputs
(C) Disseminating agricultural knowledge to farmers
(D) Promoting urban agriculture
Answer – (C) : Disseminating agricultural knowledge to farmers
What is the primary benefit of providing probiotics to poultry as a feed
supplement
(A) Increasing digestive enzyme activity
(B) Enhancing meal flavor
(C) Reducing the risk of disease
(D) Accelerating growth rate
Answer – (A): Increasing digestive enzyme activity
What is the primary purpose of adding organic matter, such as compost, to soil
(A) Increasing soil acidity
(B) Providing essential nutrients to plants
(C) Enhancing soil drainage
(D) Reducing soil erosion
Answer – (B) : Providing essential nutrients to plants
What is the process of exchanging genetic material between homologous
chromosomes called
(A) Mitosis
(B) Meiosis
(C) Crossing over
(D) Cloning
Answer – (C) : Crossing over
What is the term for the process by which farmers gradually accept and integrate
new agricultural practices into their existing systems
(A) Innovation diffusion
(B) Technology transfer
(C) Extension outreach
(D) Knowledge dissemination
Answer – (A) : Innovation diffusion
In agricultural extension, what method involves the direct demonstration of new
agricultural practices and technologies in the field
(A) Lecture
(B) Workshop
(C) Farmer field school
(D) On-farm trial
Answer – (D) : On-farm trial
Which type of irrigation system delivers water directly to the root zone of plants
through tubes or pipes
(A) Drip irrigation
(B) Flood irrigation
(C) Sprinkler irrigation
(D) Furrow irrigation
Answer – (A) : Drip irrigation
Which vegetable is a good source of vitamin A and is often used to combat
vitamin A deficiency
(A) Onion
(B) Spinach
(C) Carrot
(D) Cabbage
Answer – (C) : Carrot
In cattle breeding, what is the term for a male calf that has been castrated and is
raised for beef production
(A) Heifer
(B) Steer
(C) Bull
(D) Cow
Answer – (B) : Steer
Which extension method involves one-on-one interactions between extension
agents and famers to provide tailored information and advice
(A) Mass media
(B) Group meeting
(C) Individual extension
(D) Demonstration farm
Answer – (C) : Individual extension
Which soil type is likely to have a naturally high pH (alkaline)
(A) Clay soil
(B) Loam soil
(C) Sandy soil
(D) Peat soil
Answer – (A) : Clay soil
Which communication channel involves the use of mass media, such as radio
and television , to disseminate agricultural information
(A) Personal communication
(B) Social media
(C) Interpersonal communication
(D) Mass communication
Answer – (B) : Social media
What is the term for the practice of planting multiple crops in the same field at the
same time for mutual benefit
(A) Crop rotation
(B) Polyculture
(C) Monoculture
(D) Alley cropping
What is the term for the practice of spreading financial risk by investing in a
variety of assets or enterprises
(A) Diversification
(B) Monetization
(C) Capitalization
(D) Leverage
Answer – (A) : Diversification
What is the main purpose of “organic certification” for agricultural products
(A) Reducing the cost of organic production
(B) Guaranteeing that products are free of pesticides
(C) Promoting genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
(D) Providing consumers with assurance of organic product quality and
authenticity
Answer – (D) : Providing consumers with assurance of organic product quality
and authenticity
Which group of microorganisms is commonly used as blofertilizers to fix
atmospheric nitrogen
(A) Fungi
(B) Viruses
(C) Bacteria
(D) Algae
Answer – (C) : Bacteria
What is the term for the practice of removing and destroying infected plants to
prevent the spread of disease
(A) Fertilization
(B) Pruning
(C) Roguing
(D) Mulching
Answer – (C) : Roguing
In crop rotation, which type of crop is often planted after a legume crop to benefit
from nitrogen fixation
(A) Grass crop
(B) Cereal crop
(C) Root crop
(D) Leafy vegetable crop
Answer – (B) : Cereal crop
What type of market structure exists when a few large firms dominate the
agricultural market and have significant control over prices
(A) Perfect competition
(B) Oligopoly
(C) Monopoly
(D) Monopsony
Answer – (B) : Oligopoly
What is the primary advantage of hydroponics in horticulture
(A) Reduced water usage
(B) Enhanced soil fertility
(C) Elimination of pests
(D) Increased nutrient availability
Answer – (D) : Reduced water usage
Which microorganism is responsible for nitrogen fixation in leguminous plants
like peas and beans
(A) Rhizobium
(B) Mycorrhiza
(C) Streptomyces
(D) Clostridium
Answer – (A): Rhizobium
What is the term for the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen gas (N2) into
a form that plants can absorb and utilize
(A) Denitrification
(B) Nitrogen fixation
(C) Ammonification
(D) Nitrification
What is the term for the process of removing parasites, such as ticks and lice,
from livestock
(A) Vaccination
(B) Quarantine
(C) Deworming
(D) Castration
Answer – (C) : Deworming
Which technique is commonly used in genetic engineering to introduce foreign
DNA into plant cells
(A) Hybridization
(B) Grafting
(C) Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
(D) Agrobacterium – mediated transformation
Answer – (D) : Agrobacterium – mediated transformation
What is the primary objective of farmer field schools in agricultural extension
(A) Marketing agricultural products
(B) Providing credit to farmers
(C) Enhancing farmers’ skills and knowledge
(D) Promoting farm mechanization
Answer – (C) : Enhancing farmers’ skills and knowledge
Which plant breeding technique involves the deliberate hybridization of closely
related plant species to create a new, improved cultivar
(A) Backcrossing
(B) Mutation breeding
(C) Inter-specific hybridization
(D) Inter-specific hybridization
Answer – (B) Mutation breeding
Which nutrient is classified as a macronutrient and is essential for muscle
development in livestock
(A) Vitamins
(B) Carbohydrates
(C) Fats
(D) Proteins
Answer – (D) : Proteins
Which pest is commonly known for causing damage to stored grains and is often
referred to as “pantry pest”
(A) Aphid
(B) Weevil
(C) Bollworm
(D) Ladybug
Answer – (B) : Weevil
Which of the following nutrients is often referred to as the “energy nutrient” for
plants
(A) Iron
(B) Phosphorus
(C) Nitrogen
(D) Zinc
Answer – (B) : Phosphorus
Which enzyme produced by nitrogen-fixing bacteria is responsible for converting
atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into ammonia (NH3)
(A) Nitrate reductase
(B) Nitrogenase
(C) Ammonia oxidase
(D) Nitrite reductase
Answer – (B) : Nitrogenase
During which phase of photosynthesis is oxygen released into the atmosphere
(A) Light – dependent reactions
(B) Calvin cycle
(C) Photorespiration
(D) Stomatal opening
Answer – (A) : Light – dependent reactions
Which group of microorganisms are known for their role in nitrogen fixation and
are commonly associated with legume roots
(A) Bacteria
(B) Fungi
(C) Algae
(D) Viruses
Answer – (A) : Bacteria
Which IPM strategy involves using physical barriers or traps to prevent pests
from reaching crops
(A) Chemical control
(B) Cultural control
(C) Mechanical control
(D) Biological control
Answer – (C) : Mechanical control
Which micronutrient deficiency in plants can lead to the condition known as “little
leaf”
(A) Molybdenum
(B) Copper
(C) Zinc
(D) Boron
Answer – (C) : Zinc
Which factor primarily influences the development of soil horizons and profiles
(A) Soil texture
(B) Climate
(C) Parent material
(D)Topography
Answer – (D) : Topography
In which growth stage do crops typically flower and produce fruits or seeds
(A) Seeding stage
(B) Vegetative stage
(C) Reproductive stage
(D) Maturation stage
Answer – (C) : Reproductive stage
Which bacterial disease primarily affects poultry and is characterized by
respiratory and digestive symptoms
(A) Anthrax
(B) Foot-and mouth disease
(C) Newcastle disease
(D) Brucellosis
Answer – (C) : Newcastle disease
What is the term for the process of transferring pollen from the male reproductive
organ to the female reproductive organ of a flower
(A) Pollination
(B) Fertilization
(C) Transpiration
(D) Germination
Answer – (A) : Pollination
Which of the following is a critical factor affecting post-harvest losses in grains
and cereal crops during storage
(A) Temperature
(B) Humidity
(C) Light exposure
(D) Soil type
Answer – (B) : Humidity
What is the term for the practice of using a physical barrier to prevent weed
growth
(A) Herbicide application
(B) Mulching
(C) Crop rotation
(D) Tilling
Answer – (B) : Mulching
What is the term for the total market value of all goods and services produced
within a country’s borders in a given time period
(A) GDP (Gross domestic product)
(B) CPI (Consumer price Index)
(C) GNP (Gross national product)
(D) PPP (Purchasing power parity)
Answer – (A) : GDP (Gross domestic product)
Which approach involves actively involving farmers in the planning and
implementation of agricultural development programs
(A) Top-down approach
(B) Extension approach
(C) Participatory approach
(D) Centralized approach
Answer – (C) : Participatory approach
What is the primary challenge often faced when promoting the adoption of
modern agricultural technologies in rural communities
(A) Excessive government regulations
(B) Lack of access to credit
(C) Overabundance of extension services
(D) High literacy rates among farmers
Answer – (B) : Lack of access to credit
What is term for the practice of planting a companion crop to attract and divert
away from the main crop
(A) Trap Crop
(B) Biological control
(C) Crop rotation
(D) Integrated pest management (IPM)
Answer – (A) : Trap Crop
In ruminant nutrition, what is the term for the process of microorganisms
breaking down cellulose and other complex carbohydrates in the stomach
(A) Rumen fermentation
(B) Absorption
(C) Peristalsis
(D) Excretion
Answer – (A) : Rumen fermentation
Which element is the main nutrient component in Nano Urea
(A) Nitrogen (N)
(B) Phosphorus (P)
(C) Potassium (K)
(D) Carbon (C)
Answer – (A) : Nitrogen (N)
What dose the term “forward integration” refer to in the context of agribusiness
marketing
(A) The consolidation of small farms into larger agribusiness corporations
(B) The expansion of agribusinesses into retail and distribution activities
(C) The use of backward contracts between farmers and processors
(D) The adoption of sustainable farming practices
Answer – (B) : The expansion of agribusinesses into retail and distribution
activities
Which group of microorganisms is primarily responsible for biological nitrogen
fixation in soil
(A) Fungi
(B) Viruses
(C) Bacteria
(D) Algae
Answer – (C) : Bacteria
What type of farm machinery is used for digging, turning, and loosening soil
before planting
(A) Seeder
(B) Harvester
(C) Plow
(D) Tiller
Answer – (D) : Tiller
When a country’s imports exceed its exports, what is this situation called
(A) Trade surplus
(B) Balance of payments
(C) Trade deficit
(D) Fiscal deficit
Answer – (C) : Trade deficit
In a consumer cooperative, who are the primary members
(A) Farmers
(B) Producers
(C) Consumers
(D) Government officials
Answer – (C) : Consumers
What is the lowest administrative unit in Panchayat Raj
(A) Gram Sabha
(B) Zila Parishad
(C) Municipal corporation
(D) State legislature
Answer – (A) : Gram Sabha
Which indicator is commonly used to measure a country’s economic growth
(A) GDP per capita
(B) Total agricultural output
(C) Inflation rate
(D) Unemployment rate
Answer – (A) : GDP per capita
What is the impact of high inflation on the economy
(A) Increased savings
(B) Decreased purchasing power
(C) Stable prices
(D) Reduced interest rates
Answer – (B) : Decreased purchasing power
What is the significance of decentralized planning in Panchayat Raj institutions
(A) It allows the central government to control all planning decisions
(B) It empowers local communities to make decisions about their development
(C) It minimizes the role of elected representatives
(D) It focuses solely on urban development
Answer – (B) : It empowers local communities to make decisions about their
development
Which crop is commonly known as the “king of cereals”
(A) Rice
(B) Maize
(C) Sorghum
(D) Wheat
Answer – (D) : Wheat
