AGRICULTURE- PAGE 1
Agriculture MCQs- Page 1
1:-One of the following is not a form of water erosion
A:-splash erosion
B:-rill erosion
C:-saltation
D:-sheet erosion
Ans: C
2:-Father of tillage is
A:-Jethro Tull
B:-Alexander Fleming
C:-Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
D:-M.S. Swaminathan
Ans: A
3:-Example for biofertilizer is
A:-Vermicompost
B:-Oil cakes
C:-Fish meal
D:-Rhizobium
Ans: D
4:-The class of seed with maximum genetic purity is
A:-Breeder seed
B:-Registered seed
C:-Certified seed
D:-Foundation seed
Ans: A
5:-Beetles and bugs comes under the order
A:-Coleoptera
B:-Lepidoptera
C:-Diptera
D:-Hemiptera
Ans: A
6:-Acaricides are used for the control of
A:-insects
B:-fungi
C:-mites
D:-nematodes
Ans: C
7:-'Dead heart' and 'White ear head' are symptoms in rice due to the attack of
A:-Rice stem borer
B:-Rice bug
C:-Gall midge
D:-Leaf folder
Ans: A
8:-Quick wilt in pepper is a
A:-Bacterial disease
B:-Viral disease
C:-Mycoplasmal disease
D:-Fungal disease
Ans: D
9:-Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) helps in inducing
A:-Flower production
B:-Root formation
C:-Leaf production
D:-Fruit production
Ans: B
10:-The ingredient of Bordeaux mixture are
A:-`"AlSO_4"` and `"CaCO_3"`
B:-` ` ` "FeSO_4"`` `and `"CaCO_3"` ` `
C:-`"CuSO_4"` and `"CaCO_3"`
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
11:-Soilless cultivation is
A:-Hydroponics
B:-Aeroponics
C:-Aquaponics
D:-All the above
Ans: D
12:-The Toll-Free number allotted to Kissan Call Centre is
A:-1800 - 180 - 1155
B:-1800 - 180 - 1551
C:-1800 - 180 - 1515
D:-1800 - 180 - 5511
Ans: B
13:-Which of the following is a non-insect pest?
A:-Beetles
B:-Bugs
C:-Mites
D:-Aphids
Ans: C
14:-Chemical preservative used in Fruit and Vegetable processing is
A:-Potassium metabisulphite
B:-Sodium benzoate
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
15:-Refractometer is used to measure
A:-Total soluble solids
B:-pectin content
C:-Fibre content
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
16:-The incidence of Bengal Famine was in the year
A:-1905
B:-1943
C:-1950
D:-1948
Ans: B
17:-The type of soil that covers 65% of the total area of Kerala is
A:-Forest loam
B:-Red loam
C:-Coastal alluvium
D:-Laterite
Ans: D
18:-Plants show luxury consumption for which element
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Potassium
C:-Phosphorus
D:-Sulphur
Ans: B
19:-The type of irrigation suitable in areas facing scarcity of water is
A:-Drip irrigation
B:-Sprinkler irrigation
C:-Basin irrigation
D:-Furrow irrigation
Ans: A
20:-The capacity of plant cell to develop into a whole plant is utilized in which of the following propagation technique
A:-Grafting
B:-Layering
C:-Budding
D:-Tissue culture
Ans: D
21:-NABARD was established in the year
A:-1956
B:-1975
C:-1982
D:-1967
Ans: C
A:-splash erosion
B:-rill erosion
C:-saltation
D:-sheet erosion
Ans: C
2:-Father of tillage is
A:-Jethro Tull
B:-Alexander Fleming
C:-Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
D:-M.S. Swaminathan
Ans: A
3:-Example for biofertilizer is
A:-Vermicompost
B:-Oil cakes
C:-Fish meal
D:-Rhizobium
Ans: D
4:-The class of seed with maximum genetic purity is
A:-Breeder seed
B:-Registered seed
C:-Certified seed
D:-Foundation seed
Ans: A
5:-Beetles and bugs comes under the order
A:-Coleoptera
B:-Lepidoptera
C:-Diptera
D:-Hemiptera
Ans: A
6:-Acaricides are used for the control of
A:-insects
B:-fungi
C:-mites
D:-nematodes
Ans: C
7:-'Dead heart' and 'White ear head' are symptoms in rice due to the attack of
A:-Rice stem borer
B:-Rice bug
C:-Gall midge
D:-Leaf folder
Ans: A
8:-Quick wilt in pepper is a
A:-Bacterial disease
B:-Viral disease
C:-Mycoplasmal disease
D:-Fungal disease
Ans: D
9:-Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) helps in inducing
A:-Flower production
B:-Root formation
C:-Leaf production
D:-Fruit production
Ans: B
10:-The ingredient of Bordeaux mixture are
A:-`"AlSO_4"` and `"CaCO_3"`
B:-` ` ` "FeSO_4"`` `and `"CaCO_3"` ` `
C:-`"CuSO_4"` and `"CaCO_3"`
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
11:-Soilless cultivation is
A:-Hydroponics
B:-Aeroponics
C:-Aquaponics
D:-All the above
Ans: D
12:-The Toll-Free number allotted to Kissan Call Centre is
A:-1800 - 180 - 1155
B:-1800 - 180 - 1551
C:-1800 - 180 - 1515
D:-1800 - 180 - 5511
Ans: B
13:-Which of the following is a non-insect pest?
A:-Beetles
B:-Bugs
C:-Mites
D:-Aphids
Ans: C
14:-Chemical preservative used in Fruit and Vegetable processing is
A:-Potassium metabisulphite
B:-Sodium benzoate
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
15:-Refractometer is used to measure
A:-Total soluble solids
B:-pectin content
C:-Fibre content
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
16:-The incidence of Bengal Famine was in the year
A:-1905
B:-1943
C:-1950
D:-1948
Ans: B
17:-The type of soil that covers 65% of the total area of Kerala is
A:-Forest loam
B:-Red loam
C:-Coastal alluvium
D:-Laterite
Ans: D
18:-Plants show luxury consumption for which element
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Potassium
C:-Phosphorus
D:-Sulphur
Ans: B
19:-The type of irrigation suitable in areas facing scarcity of water is
A:-Drip irrigation
B:-Sprinkler irrigation
C:-Basin irrigation
D:-Furrow irrigation
Ans: A
20:-The capacity of plant cell to develop into a whole plant is utilized in which of the following propagation technique
A:-Grafting
B:-Layering
C:-Budding
D:-Tissue culture
Ans: D
21:-NABARD was established in the year
A:-1956
B:-1975
C:-1982
D:-1967
Ans: C
22:-'Humus' is
A:-Completely decomposed organic matter
B:-Partially decomposed organic matter
C:-Undecomposed organic matter
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
23:-The instrument used to measure the intensity of sunlight is
A:-Sunshine recorder
B:-Lux meter
C:-Thermometer
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
24:-The head office of Food Safety and standards authority of India is at
A:-Mumbai
B:-Kolkota
C:-Pune
D:-Delhi
Ans: D
25:-The quantity of Muriate of Potash (MOP) required for Nendran banana grown in 10 cents of land is
A:-50 kg
B:-100 kg
C:-200 kg
D:-25 kg
Ans: A
26:-'Dhanasree' is a variety of
A:-Coconut
B:-Mango
C:-Cashew
D:-Pineapple
Ans: C
27:-The 'Phytosanitary Certificate' issued by the agricultural department of exporting country shows that the particular consignment is free of
A:-Pests
B:-Diseases
C:-Weeds
D:-All the above
Ans: D
28:-Percolation pits are used for
A:-Sowing seeds
B:-Rainwater harvesting
C:-Irrigation
D:-Fertilizer application
Ans: B
29:-The following is an example for igneous rock
A:-Sand stone
B:-Lime stone
C:-Marble
D:-Granite
Ans: D
30:-The organic matter richest horizon in a soil profile is
A:-O horizon
B:-A horizon
C:-B horizon
D:-C horizon
Ans: A
31:-1 ppm is
A:-1 g/litre
B:-10 mg/litre
C:-1 mg/litre
D:-10 g/litre
Ans: C
32:-Method of grafting where both root stock and scion have their own root system till the graft union is achieved
A:-stone grafting
B:-approach grafting
C:-softwood grafting
D:-side grafting
Ans: B
33:-Cyrtobagous salviniae is used as a biocontrol agent against
A:-Water hyacinth
B:-African payal
C:-Water lily
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
34:-Bunchy top disease of banana is transmitted by
A:-Aphid
B:-White fly
C:-Pseudostem weevil
D:-Nematode
Ans: A
35:-Lime application is done to
A:-increase alkalinity of soil
B:-decrease alkalinity of soil
C:-increase acidity of soil
D:-decrease acidity of soil
Ans: D
36:-A single window system that functions to ensure the availability of farm labor, inputs, planting materials plant protection agents etc is
A:-Biopharmacy
B:-Agriclinics
C:-Agroservice centre
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
37:-Which of the following is used to remove pesticide residue from fruits and vegetables before consumption?
A:-Common salt
B:-Turmeric powder
C:-Vinegar
D:-All the above
Ans: D
38:-The branch of agriculture which deals with pests of crops and their management
A:-Agricultural entomology
B:-Horticulture
C:-Agronomy
D:-Plant pathology
Ans: A
39:-The ideal soil texture for crop production is
A:-Sandy soil
B:-Loamy soil
C:-Clayey soil
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
40:-Field capacity is a point at which
A:-all the macropores and micropores in the soil are filled with water
B:-all the macropores filled with water and the micropores filled with air
C:-all the macropores filled with air and the micropores filled with water
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
41:-'Yellowing' is the deficiency symptom of which of the following element
A:-Potassium
B:-Nitrogen
C:-Phosphorus
D:-Calcium
Ans: B
42:-The "Rag doll" method is used for testing
A:-Seed purity
B:-Quality of seedling
C:-Seed germination percentage
D:-Moisture content in seed
Ans: C
43:-Leaf cuttings are used for the propagation of
A:-Sansevieria
B:-Curry leaf
C:-Tea
D:-Passion fruit
Ans: A
44:-Yellow sticky trap is used for the control of
A:-aphids
B:-beetles
C:-bugs
D:-white flies
Ans: D
45:-One of the following sprayer is used to spray on tall trees
A:-Knapsack sprayer
B:-Hand sprayer
C:-Rocker sprayer
D:-Mist blower
Ans: C
A:-Completely decomposed organic matter
B:-Partially decomposed organic matter
C:-Undecomposed organic matter
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
23:-The instrument used to measure the intensity of sunlight is
A:-Sunshine recorder
B:-Lux meter
C:-Thermometer
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
24:-The head office of Food Safety and standards authority of India is at
A:-Mumbai
B:-Kolkota
C:-Pune
D:-Delhi
Ans: D
25:-The quantity of Muriate of Potash (MOP) required for Nendran banana grown in 10 cents of land is
A:-50 kg
B:-100 kg
C:-200 kg
D:-25 kg
Ans: A
26:-'Dhanasree' is a variety of
A:-Coconut
B:-Mango
C:-Cashew
D:-Pineapple
Ans: C
27:-The 'Phytosanitary Certificate' issued by the agricultural department of exporting country shows that the particular consignment is free of
A:-Pests
B:-Diseases
C:-Weeds
D:-All the above
Ans: D
28:-Percolation pits are used for
A:-Sowing seeds
B:-Rainwater harvesting
C:-Irrigation
D:-Fertilizer application
Ans: B
29:-The following is an example for igneous rock
A:-Sand stone
B:-Lime stone
C:-Marble
D:-Granite
Ans: D
30:-The organic matter richest horizon in a soil profile is
A:-O horizon
B:-A horizon
C:-B horizon
D:-C horizon
Ans: A
31:-1 ppm is
A:-1 g/litre
B:-10 mg/litre
C:-1 mg/litre
D:-10 g/litre
Ans: C
32:-Method of grafting where both root stock and scion have their own root system till the graft union is achieved
A:-stone grafting
B:-approach grafting
C:-softwood grafting
D:-side grafting
Ans: B
33:-Cyrtobagous salviniae is used as a biocontrol agent against
A:-Water hyacinth
B:-African payal
C:-Water lily
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
34:-Bunchy top disease of banana is transmitted by
A:-Aphid
B:-White fly
C:-Pseudostem weevil
D:-Nematode
Ans: A
35:-Lime application is done to
A:-increase alkalinity of soil
B:-decrease alkalinity of soil
C:-increase acidity of soil
D:-decrease acidity of soil
Ans: D
36:-A single window system that functions to ensure the availability of farm labor, inputs, planting materials plant protection agents etc is
A:-Biopharmacy
B:-Agriclinics
C:-Agroservice centre
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
37:-Which of the following is used to remove pesticide residue from fruits and vegetables before consumption?
A:-Common salt
B:-Turmeric powder
C:-Vinegar
D:-All the above
Ans: D
38:-The branch of agriculture which deals with pests of crops and their management
A:-Agricultural entomology
B:-Horticulture
C:-Agronomy
D:-Plant pathology
Ans: A
39:-The ideal soil texture for crop production is
A:-Sandy soil
B:-Loamy soil
C:-Clayey soil
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
40:-Field capacity is a point at which
A:-all the macropores and micropores in the soil are filled with water
B:-all the macropores filled with water and the micropores filled with air
C:-all the macropores filled with air and the micropores filled with water
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
41:-'Yellowing' is the deficiency symptom of which of the following element
A:-Potassium
B:-Nitrogen
C:-Phosphorus
D:-Calcium
Ans: B
42:-The "Rag doll" method is used for testing
A:-Seed purity
B:-Quality of seedling
C:-Seed germination percentage
D:-Moisture content in seed
Ans: C
43:-Leaf cuttings are used for the propagation of
A:-Sansevieria
B:-Curry leaf
C:-Tea
D:-Passion fruit
Ans: A
44:-Yellow sticky trap is used for the control of
A:-aphids
B:-beetles
C:-bugs
D:-white flies
Ans: D
45:-One of the following sprayer is used to spray on tall trees
A:-Knapsack sprayer
B:-Hand sprayer
C:-Rocker sprayer
D:-Mist blower
Ans: C
46:-Pale yellow triangular patches below the perianth region of coconuts is the symptom of attack of
A:-Eriophyid mite
B:-Rhinoceros beetle
C:-Nut crinkler
D:-Red palm weevil
Ans: A
47:-Abnormal leaf fall is a disease affecting
A:-coconut
B:-Mango
C:-Rice
D:-Rubber
Ans: D
48:-India's total food grain production is around
A:-222 million tonnes
B:-252 million tonnes
C:-242 million tonnes
D:-232 million tonnes
Ans: B
49:-Eudrillus eugineae is used as biological agent in the production of
A:-Coirpith compost
B:-Farm yard manure
C:-Fish meal
D:-Vermicompost
Ans: D
50:-The strength of Bordeaux paste is
A:-10%
B:-50%
C:-1%
D:-5%
Ans: A
51:-To promote organic agriculture, which of the following was introduced to provide trustworthy organic inputs
A:-Agriclinics
B:-Agro biopharmacy
C:-Agricultural Technology Management Agency
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
52:-'Ooze Test' is used for the diagnosis of ____________ in plants.
A:-Fungus
B:-Virus
C:-Bacteria
D:-Phytoplasma
Ans: C
53:-Potpourri is
A:-Fresh flower arrangement
B:-Dry flower arrangement
C:-Dry flower production
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
54:-Science dealing with Mulberry cultivation is
A:-Viticulture
B:-Sericulture
C:-Apiculture
D:-Moriculture
Ans: D
55:-Central Tuber Crop Research Station is situated at
A:-Kochi
B:-Kasargode
C:-Thiruvananthapuram
D:-Kozhikode
Ans: C
56:-Formation of Krishi Bhavans in Kerala was in the year
A:-1985
B:-1987
C:-1982
D:-1990
Ans: B
A:-Eriophyid mite
B:-Rhinoceros beetle
C:-Nut crinkler
D:-Red palm weevil
Ans: A
47:-Abnormal leaf fall is a disease affecting
A:-coconut
B:-Mango
C:-Rice
D:-Rubber
Ans: D
48:-India's total food grain production is around
A:-222 million tonnes
B:-252 million tonnes
C:-242 million tonnes
D:-232 million tonnes
Ans: B
49:-Eudrillus eugineae is used as biological agent in the production of
A:-Coirpith compost
B:-Farm yard manure
C:-Fish meal
D:-Vermicompost
Ans: D
50:-The strength of Bordeaux paste is
A:-10%
B:-50%
C:-1%
D:-5%
Ans: A
51:-To promote organic agriculture, which of the following was introduced to provide trustworthy organic inputs
A:-Agriclinics
B:-Agro biopharmacy
C:-Agricultural Technology Management Agency
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
52:-'Ooze Test' is used for the diagnosis of ____________ in plants.
A:-Fungus
B:-Virus
C:-Bacteria
D:-Phytoplasma
Ans: C
53:-Potpourri is
A:-Fresh flower arrangement
B:-Dry flower arrangement
C:-Dry flower production
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
54:-Science dealing with Mulberry cultivation is
A:-Viticulture
B:-Sericulture
C:-Apiculture
D:-Moriculture
Ans: D
55:-Central Tuber Crop Research Station is situated at
A:-Kochi
B:-Kasargode
C:-Thiruvananthapuram
D:-Kozhikode
Ans: C
56:-Formation of Krishi Bhavans in Kerala was in the year
A:-1985
B:-1987
C:-1982
D:-1990
Ans: B
57:-The organism used for composting coir pith is
A:-Pseudomonas flourescensB:-Eudrillus euginieae
C:-Phytophthora palmivora
D:-Pleurotus sajor-caju
Ans: D
58:-What is the source of Rht 3 gene?
A:-Norin 10
B:-Dee-geo-woo-gen
C:-Tomb-Thumb
D:-Burt
Ans: C
59:-'Ferrolure' which is used for the management of red palm weevil is
A:-Aggregation pheromone
B:-Sex pheromone
C:-Alarm pheromone
D:-Attraction pheromone
Ans: A
60:-______ is a pulse cum oil seed.
A:-Cowpea
B:-Sesamum
C:-Groundnut
D:-Soyabean
Ans: D
61:-The causal organism of bacterial wilt of tomato is
A:-Xanthomonas solanacearum
B:-Xanthomonas tomatae
C:-Ralstonia solanacearum
D:-Xanthomonas campestris
Ans: C
62:-The recommended seed rate for transplanted rice is
A:-80-90 kg/ha
B:-60-85 kg/ha
C:-90-100 kg/ha
D:-80-100 kg/ha
Ans: B
63:-_________ is a vegetable type cowpea variety with bushy nature.
A:-Kanakamani
B:-Lola
C:-Bhagyalakshmi
D:-Vyjayanthi
Ans: C
64:-The spacing recommended for branching varieties of Casava is
A:-100×100 cm
B:-100×75 cm
C:-75×75 cm
D:-90×90 cm
Ans: D
65:-The age at which short duration rice varieties should be transplanted in the field is
A:-18
B:-20-30
C:-20-25
D:-30
Ans: A
66:-Isolation distance for certified seed production of bitter gourd
A:-100 m
B:-200 m
C:-400 m
D:-800 m
Ans: C
67:-__________ is suited to insitu green mannuring in rice.
A:-Sunn hemp
B:-Centrosema
C:-Pueraria
D:-Daincha
Ans: D
68:-Sunflower is a __________ plant?
A:-Day neutral
B:-Long day
C:-Short day
D:-None of the three
Ans: A
69:-A chitin synthesis inhibitor of botanical origin is
A:-Azadiractin
B:-Plumbagin
C:-Jasmoline
D:-Cucurbitacin
Ans: B
70:-The egg parasitoid used for the management of rice leaf folder is
A:-Goniozus nephantidis
B:-Trichgramma japonicum
C:-Trichoderma harzianum
D:-Trichogramma chilonis
Ans: D
71:-The amount of water consumed in the production process of a product is called the
A:-Innate water
B:-Imbibed water
C:-Virtual water
D:-Total water content
Ans: C
72:-The central insecticide Act was passed in the year
A:-1971
B:-1968
C:-1914
D:-1972
Ans: B
73:-_________ is not an emulsifying agent.
A:-Alkaline soaps
B:-Organic amines
C:-Alginates
D:-Sesamum oil
Ans: D
74:-Which of the following breeding method is used to develop multiline?
A:-Pedigree method
B:-Bulk method
C:-Backcross method
D:-Recurrent selection
Ans: C
75:-_________ is an example of a bio-herbicide.
A:-Round up
B:-Collego
C:-Cyrtobagous salvinieae
D:-Pseudomonas
Ans: B
76:-A fodder-cum leguminous cover crop of tropical origin is
A:-Stylosanthes
B:-Sigral grass
C:-Glyricidia
D:-Fodder sorghum
Ans: A
77:-Demeter is a worldwide certification system used to verify that the food or product has been produced by A
:-Organic agriculture
B:-Natural farming
C:-Biodynamic farming
D:-Permaculture
Ans: C
78:-N-serve is a
A:-Slow release fertilizer
B:-Nitrification inhibitor
C:-Coated fertilizer
D:-Complex fertilizer
Ans: B
79:-__________ is considered as the 'king' of fodder grass.
A:-Hybrid Napier
B:-Guinea grass
C:-Fodder Sorghum
D:-Berseem
Ans: D
80:-Quantity of air present in the soil at the time of field capacity
A:-Air capacity
B:-Field capacity
C:-Air entry value
D:-Cup conductance
Ans: A
81:-One among the following is also known as 'German thinning'
A:-Ordinary thinning
B:-Crown thinning
C:-Free thinning
D:-Maximum thinning
Ans: A 8
82:-Which among these tree species are best suited for alley cropping?
A:-Eucalyptus tereticornis
B:-Ailanthus excels
C:-Cassia siamea
D:-Leucaenal leucocephala
Ans: D
83:-Kyoto Protocol came into force on
A:-16 February 2005 B:-27 June 1992 C:-1 December 1997 D:-24 January 1995
Ans: C
84:-The most common agroforestry system in Kerala are examples of
A:-Traditional Homegardens B:-Agri-horti systems C:-Plantation crop combinations D:-Silvopastoral systems
Ans: A
85:-Hedge row intercropping is an example of ___________ system.
A:-Silvopastoral system B:-Alley cropping system C:-Concomitant system D:-Coincident systems
Ans: B
86:-Which among the following growth variable is used as the index of site quality?
A:-Mean tree volume B:-Top height C:-Crop volume D:-Crop age
87/:-The time elapses between two successive main fellings in an area
A:-Regeneration interval B:-Regeneration period C:-Working cycle D:-Felling cycle
Ans: D
88:-The year of establishment of the first ever successful teak plantation in the world
A:-1891 B:-1841 C:-1850 D:-1921
Ans: B
89:-Which among the following is a good coppicer?
A:-Ailanthus triphysa B:-Bombax ceiba
C:-Eucalyptus globulus D:-Cedrus deodara
Ans: C
90:-As per the 2015 State of the Forests Report (SFR) the forest cover under Trees Outside Forest sector in Kerala is
A:-11,073 `"km^2"` B:-8166 `"km^2"`
C:-9400 `"km^2"` D:-13012 `"km^2"`
Ans: A
91:-Which among the following is the lightest wood in the world?
A:-Pterocymbium tinctorium B:-Gmelina arborea C:-Bombax ceiba D:-Ochroma lagopus
Ans: D
92:-The unit of working plan is
A:-Forest range B:-Forest division C:-Forest circle D:-Forest section
Ans: B
93:-Which policy classified forests of India into protection forests, national forests, village forests and tree lands?
A:-Forest policy 1952 B:-Forest policy 1894 C:-Forest policy 1878 D:-Forest policy 1988
Ans: A
94:-Chip board is a type of
A:-Laminated board B:-Particle board C:-Fibre board D:-Core board
Ans: B
95:-Importance Value Index (IVI) is the sum of the relative frequency, relative density and
A:-Relative abundance B:-Relative dominance C:-Relative height D:-Relative growing stock
Ans: B
96:-Kamela dye is extracted from the tree
A:-Emblica officinalis B:-Bixa Orellana
C:-Mallotus philippensis D:-Anogeissus latifolia
Ans: C
97:-The proportion of variation in the population that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals is known as A:-Variability B:-Genetic gain C:-Combining ability D:-Heritability
Ans: D
98:-Which section of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 describes the prohibition of hunting wild animals?
A:-Section 9 B:-Section 11 C:-Section 13 D:-Section 22
Ans: A
99:-Quarter girth formula generally
A:-Over estimates the actual volume of the tree B:-Under estimates the actual volume of the tree C:-Give fairly accurate volume D:-Give sown outturn volume
Ans: B
100:-Root rot fungi generally belongs to
A:-Phycomycetes B:-Ascomycetes C:-Basidiomycetes D:-Duteromycetes
Ans: C
A:-Pseudomonas flourescensB:-Eudrillus euginieae
C:-Phytophthora palmivora
D:-Pleurotus sajor-caju
Ans: D
58:-What is the source of Rht 3 gene?
A:-Norin 10
B:-Dee-geo-woo-gen
C:-Tomb-Thumb
D:-Burt
Ans: C
59:-'Ferrolure' which is used for the management of red palm weevil is
A:-Aggregation pheromone
B:-Sex pheromone
C:-Alarm pheromone
D:-Attraction pheromone
Ans: A
60:-______ is a pulse cum oil seed.
A:-Cowpea
B:-Sesamum
C:-Groundnut
D:-Soyabean
Ans: D
61:-The causal organism of bacterial wilt of tomato is
A:-Xanthomonas solanacearum
B:-Xanthomonas tomatae
C:-Ralstonia solanacearum
D:-Xanthomonas campestris
Ans: C
62:-The recommended seed rate for transplanted rice is
A:-80-90 kg/ha
B:-60-85 kg/ha
C:-90-100 kg/ha
D:-80-100 kg/ha
Ans: B
63:-_________ is a vegetable type cowpea variety with bushy nature.
A:-Kanakamani
B:-Lola
C:-Bhagyalakshmi
D:-Vyjayanthi
Ans: C
64:-The spacing recommended for branching varieties of Casava is
A:-100×100 cm
B:-100×75 cm
C:-75×75 cm
D:-90×90 cm
Ans: D
65:-The age at which short duration rice varieties should be transplanted in the field is
A:-18
B:-20-30
C:-20-25
D:-30
Ans: A
66:-Isolation distance for certified seed production of bitter gourd
A:-100 m
B:-200 m
C:-400 m
D:-800 m
Ans: C
67:-__________ is suited to insitu green mannuring in rice.
A:-Sunn hemp
B:-Centrosema
C:-Pueraria
D:-Daincha
Ans: D
68:-Sunflower is a __________ plant?
A:-Day neutral
B:-Long day
C:-Short day
D:-None of the three
Ans: A
69:-A chitin synthesis inhibitor of botanical origin is
A:-Azadiractin
B:-Plumbagin
C:-Jasmoline
D:-Cucurbitacin
Ans: B
70:-The egg parasitoid used for the management of rice leaf folder is
A:-Goniozus nephantidis
B:-Trichgramma japonicum
C:-Trichoderma harzianum
D:-Trichogramma chilonis
Ans: D
71:-The amount of water consumed in the production process of a product is called the
A:-Innate water
B:-Imbibed water
C:-Virtual water
D:-Total water content
Ans: C
72:-The central insecticide Act was passed in the year
A:-1971
B:-1968
C:-1914
D:-1972
Ans: B
73:-_________ is not an emulsifying agent.
A:-Alkaline soaps
B:-Organic amines
C:-Alginates
D:-Sesamum oil
Ans: D
74:-Which of the following breeding method is used to develop multiline?
A:-Pedigree method
B:-Bulk method
C:-Backcross method
D:-Recurrent selection
Ans: C
75:-_________ is an example of a bio-herbicide.
A:-Round up
B:-Collego
C:-Cyrtobagous salvinieae
D:-Pseudomonas
Ans: B
76:-A fodder-cum leguminous cover crop of tropical origin is
A:-Stylosanthes
B:-Sigral grass
C:-Glyricidia
D:-Fodder sorghum
Ans: A
77:-Demeter is a worldwide certification system used to verify that the food or product has been produced by A
:-Organic agriculture
B:-Natural farming
C:-Biodynamic farming
D:-Permaculture
Ans: C
78:-N-serve is a
A:-Slow release fertilizer
B:-Nitrification inhibitor
C:-Coated fertilizer
D:-Complex fertilizer
Ans: B
79:-__________ is considered as the 'king' of fodder grass.
A:-Hybrid Napier
B:-Guinea grass
C:-Fodder Sorghum
D:-Berseem
Ans: D
80:-Quantity of air present in the soil at the time of field capacity
A:-Air capacity
B:-Field capacity
C:-Air entry value
D:-Cup conductance
Ans: A
81:-One among the following is also known as 'German thinning'
A:-Ordinary thinning
B:-Crown thinning
C:-Free thinning
D:-Maximum thinning
Ans: A 8
82:-Which among these tree species are best suited for alley cropping?
A:-Eucalyptus tereticornis
B:-Ailanthus excels
C:-Cassia siamea
D:-Leucaenal leucocephala
Ans: D
83:-Kyoto Protocol came into force on
A:-16 February 2005 B:-27 June 1992 C:-1 December 1997 D:-24 January 1995
Ans: C
84:-The most common agroforestry system in Kerala are examples of
A:-Traditional Homegardens B:-Agri-horti systems C:-Plantation crop combinations D:-Silvopastoral systems
Ans: A
85:-Hedge row intercropping is an example of ___________ system.
A:-Silvopastoral system B:-Alley cropping system C:-Concomitant system D:-Coincident systems
Ans: B
86:-Which among the following growth variable is used as the index of site quality?
A:-Mean tree volume B:-Top height C:-Crop volume D:-Crop age
87/:-The time elapses between two successive main fellings in an area
A:-Regeneration interval B:-Regeneration period C:-Working cycle D:-Felling cycle
Ans: D
88:-The year of establishment of the first ever successful teak plantation in the world
A:-1891 B:-1841 C:-1850 D:-1921
Ans: B
89:-Which among the following is a good coppicer?
A:-Ailanthus triphysa B:-Bombax ceiba
C:-Eucalyptus globulus D:-Cedrus deodara
Ans: C
90:-As per the 2015 State of the Forests Report (SFR) the forest cover under Trees Outside Forest sector in Kerala is
A:-11,073 `"km^2"` B:-8166 `"km^2"`
C:-9400 `"km^2"` D:-13012 `"km^2"`
Ans: A
91:-Which among the following is the lightest wood in the world?
A:-Pterocymbium tinctorium B:-Gmelina arborea C:-Bombax ceiba D:-Ochroma lagopus
Ans: D
92:-The unit of working plan is
A:-Forest range B:-Forest division C:-Forest circle D:-Forest section
Ans: B
93:-Which policy classified forests of India into protection forests, national forests, village forests and tree lands?
A:-Forest policy 1952 B:-Forest policy 1894 C:-Forest policy 1878 D:-Forest policy 1988
Ans: A
94:-Chip board is a type of
A:-Laminated board B:-Particle board C:-Fibre board D:-Core board
Ans: B
95:-Importance Value Index (IVI) is the sum of the relative frequency, relative density and
A:-Relative abundance B:-Relative dominance C:-Relative height D:-Relative growing stock
Ans: B
96:-Kamela dye is extracted from the tree
A:-Emblica officinalis B:-Bixa Orellana
C:-Mallotus philippensis D:-Anogeissus latifolia
Ans: C
97:-The proportion of variation in the population that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals is known as A:-Variability B:-Genetic gain C:-Combining ability D:-Heritability
Ans: D
98:-Which section of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 describes the prohibition of hunting wild animals?
A:-Section 9 B:-Section 11 C:-Section 13 D:-Section 22
Ans: A
99:-Quarter girth formula generally
A:-Over estimates the actual volume of the tree B:-Under estimates the actual volume of the tree C:-Give fairly accurate volume D:-Give sown outturn volume
Ans: B
100:-Root rot fungi generally belongs to
A:-Phycomycetes B:-Ascomycetes C:-Basidiomycetes D:-Duteromycetes
Ans: C