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Question 1
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Which of the following can be provided to the soil by the use of chemical fertilisers?

a. Phosphorus
b. Nitrogen
c. Humus
d. Potassium

A
Only a and c

B
Only a, b and c

C
Only b and c

D
Only a, b and d

E
Only b, c and d

Solution

This is the correct option. Phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium can be provided to the soil by the use of chemical fertilisers.
Question 2
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Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. Loose soil allows the plant roots to penetrate freely and deeper into the soil.
b. The sowing of rabi crops begins at the beginning of June - July.
c. Levelling of fields prevents the top fertile soil from being carried away by strong winds.

A
Only a

B
Only a and b

C
Only b

D
Only b and c

E
Only c

Solution

This is the correct option as this statement is false. The sowing of rabi crops begins at the beginning of October - November.
Question 3
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Which of the following is a property of manure?

A
It is an inorganic salt

B
It is very rich in plant nutrients, like phosphorus.

C
It does not provide any humus to the soil.

D
It improves the texture of the soil.

E
It iseasily absorbed

Solution

Manure is a natural substance obtained by the decomposition of cattle dung, human waste and plant residues. It enhances the water holding capacity of the soil and improves soil texture.
Question 4
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Which of the following is not a weed that is found in wheat and rice fields?

A
Chenopodium

B
Grass

C
Rhizobium

D
Wild oat

E
Amaranthus

Solution

This is the correct option. Rhizobium is not a weed that is found in wheat and rice fields. It is a bacterium that is found in the root-nodules of leguminous plants.
Question 5
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The poisonous chemicals used to kill weeds are called weedicides. Which of the following is/are not weedicides?

a. 2,4-D
b. NPK
c. Butachlor

A
Only a

B
Only a and b

C
Only b

D
Only b and c

E
Only c

Solution

This is the correct option. NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) is not a weedicide. It is a chemical fertiliser.
Question 6
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Which of the following statements correctly defines 'White Leghorn'?

A
It is an indigenous breed that requires less feed.

B
It is an exotic breed that requires less feed.

C
It is an exotic breed that requires more feed.

D
It is an indigenous breed that requires more feed.

E
It is a dual type of breed.

Solution

Its body size is small, so less food is required for its maintenance.
Question 7
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Which of the following statements properly defines 'broiler'?

A
Good egg laying breed

B
High meat yielding breed

C
High meat yielding and good egg laying breed

D
Small body breed that yields more meat

E
Dual type of breed

Solution

High meat yielding breed is known as 'broiler'.
Question 8
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How can we control pests that attack the stored grains?

a. Spraying insecticides over grains
b. Converting insecticide solution into fumes to kill the insects
c. Mixing neem kernel powder along with grains

A
Only a

B
Only b

C
Both a and b

D
Both b and c

E
All of the above

Solution

Fumigation and addition of plant products are the control measures against pests attacking stored grains.
In chemical control method, insecticides can be applied by spraying over the gunny bags that contain grains and not directly on the grains.
Question 9
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The practice of culturing marine fish is called

A
mariculture

B
marine culture

C
fish culture

D
aquaculture

Solution

Culturing marine fish is known as mariculture.
Question 10
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Beehives are a source of

A
resins

B
latex

C
rubber

D
wax

Solution

In addition to honey, beehives are a source of wax, which is used in various medicinal preparations.
Question 11
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___________ production is associated with yellow revolution.

A
Pulse

B
Fish

C
Oil

D
Egg

E
Food grain

Solution

Oil production is associated with yellow revolution.
Question 12
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Directions: Refer to the above graph and choose the incorrect statement from the options given below.

a: In season A, more irrigation is required.
b: In season B, no irrigation is required.
c: Plants produce more sugar in season B.
d: Translocation is higher in season A.

A
a and d

B
a and c

C
b and c

D
b and d

Solution

Both b and c are incorrect. In B, transpiration rate is less. Therefore, B is winter season. Though water loss is less in winters, yet the crop requires irrigation to fulfill the water demand of crop. Thus, it would be incorrect to say that plants do not require irrigation in winters. Plants produce less sugar in winters.
Question 13
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A performs the function of separating grains from the chaff and B is used for cutting of crop after it has matured. What does AB stand for?

A
Cultivator

B
Converter

C
Combine

D
Mower

Solution

AB stands for combine. A combine is a machine which can perform tasks of A and B both. It can do threshing like A, as well as harvesting like B.
Question 14
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Which of the following agricultural practices is performed after adding manure and fertilisers and prior to weeding?

A
Sowing

B
Irrigation

C
Preparation of soil

D
Harvesting

Solution

Irrigation is done after adding manure and fertilisers, so that along with water, minerals and fertilisers are also absorbed by the soil.
Question 15
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Why are grains dried before storage?

A
To make more storage space

B
To separate them from chaff

C
To reduce moisture in them

D
Both (1) and (2)

Solution

Grains are dried before storage, so that they do not get spoilt or get attacked by microorganisms.

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Question 1

Only a and c

Only a, b and c

Only b and c

Only a, b and d

Only b, c and d

Solution

Question 2

Only a

Only a and b

Only b

Only b and c

Only c

Solution

Question 3

It is an inorganic salt

It is very rich in plant nutrients, like phosphorus.

It does not provide any humus to the soil.

It improves the texture of the soil.

It iseasily absorbed

Solution

Question 4

Chenopodium

Grass

Rhizobium

Wild oat

Amaranthus

Solution

Question 5

Only a

Only a and b

Only b

Only b and c

Only c

Solution

Question 6

It is an indigenous breed that requires less feed.

It is an exotic breed that requires less feed.

It is an exotic breed that requires more feed.

It is an indigenous breed that requires more feed.

It is a dual type of breed.

Solution

Question 7

Good egg laying breed

High meat yielding breed

High meat yielding and good egg laying breed

Small body breed that yields more meat

Dual type of breed

Solution

Question 8

Only a

Only b

Both a and b

Both b and c

All of the above

Solution

Question 9

mariculture

marine culture

fish culture

aquaculture

Solution

Question 10

resins

latex

rubber

wax

Solution

Question 11

Pulse

Fish

Oil