Explanation:- In flooded paddy soil, the lower soil layer becomes anaerobic or reduced. Nitrogen application in the reduced zone helps minimize nitrogen loss through denitrification.

Explanation:- The concept of Total Revolution (Sampoorna Kranti) was given by Jay Prakash Narayan. It aimed at comprehensive political, social, economic and educational transformation.

Explanation:- e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) was launched on 14 April 2016 to create a unified electronic agricultural market and improve transparency in agricultural trade.

Explanation:- Soil samples are generally collected and stored in clean, dry plastic bags to avoid contamination and moisture-related problems.

Explanation:- A filler is added to fertilizer mixtures to increase bulk, facilitate uniform application and obtain the desired fertilizer grade. Sand is the answer given in this test.

Explanation:- Kaolinite has strong hydrogen bonding between its layers. Because of this strong bonding, kaolinite has relatively low swelling and shrinkage compared with montmorillonite.

Explanation:- Edward Jenner developed the first successful smallpox vaccination in 1796 by using material from cowpox lesions to provide protection against smallpox.

Explanation:- Ladybird beetles are important predators of many soft-bodied insect pests, especially aphids. Therefore, they are beneficial insects used in biological pest control.

Explanation:- White rust of cruciferous crops is caused by Albugo candida. It commonly affects crops such as mustard and other members of the Brassicaceae family.

Explanation:- Curd formation involves lactic acid bacteria. They convert lactose in milk into lactic acid, which causes milk proteins to coagulate and form curd.

Explanation:- The normal body temperature of a healthy goat is approximately 102–103°F. Hence, 102.5°F is the correct option.

Explanation:- According to the official answer key of this test, the answer is Sir Md. Habibullah. For examination purposes, follow the answer key used by your test.

Explanation:- Azospirillum is an associative nitrogen-fixing bacterium commonly associated with grasses and crops such as sugarcane. It can contribute nitrogen and promote plant growth.

Explanation:- The Indian Journal of Nematology is associated with nematological research in India. According to this test’s answer key, the correct option is IARI, New Delhi.

Explanation:- Jamunapari is an important Indian goat breed known particularly for milk production. It is also valued for meat, giving it dual-purpose importance.

Explanation:- Holstein Friesian (HF) cattle are characteristically black and white and are one of the world’s most important dairy breeds.

Explanation:- A chisel plough is primarily used for deep loosening of soil and breaking hard layers without completely turning the soil over. It is therefore associated with subsoil tillage.

Explanation:- F.A. Walker proposed the Rent Theory of Profit. According to this theory, profit can be considered as a surplus return similar in nature to economic rent.

Explanation:- Botanically, a maize grain is a caryopsis, which is a type of dry, one-seeded fruit. The fruit wall and seed coat are closely fused.

Explanation:- Farm management involves science because it uses principles and knowledge, art because it requires practical decision-making, and it is also concerned with managing the farm as a business enterprise.

Explanation:- Carl Linnaeus published Systema Naturae. The work played a major role in establishing the modern system of classification and binomial nomenclature.

Explanation:- A group or large mass of caterpillars moving together is commonly referred to as an army, especially in the context of armyworm-type caterpillars.

Explanation:- The United Nations declared 2008 as the International Year of the Potato to highlight the importance of potato in food security and agriculture.

Explanation:- The Round Revolution is associated with potato production. It refers to efforts to increase potato production and productivity.

Explanation:- According to the official answer key provided for this test, Dr. Arun Krishnan is the correct answer. Blue Revolution is associated with the development and expansion of fisheries and aquaculture.

Explanation:- National Milk Day is celebrated in India on 26 November, the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, known as the Father of the White Revolution in India.

Explanation:- Gobindobhog rice is a traditional aromatic rice variety associated with West Bengal and has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Explanation:- According to the official answer key of this test, the Rainfed Area Development Programme (RADP) was introduced in 2011–12.

Explanation:- Sikkim became India’s first fully organic state. The state adopted organic farming practices across its agricultural land.

Explanation:- The cohesion-tension theory explains the upward movement of water in plants through xylem. It was developed by Dixon and Joly and emphasizes transpiration pull and cohesion between water molecules.

Explanation:- The molecular formula commonly given for chlorophyll-a is C55H72O5N4Mg. Magnesium is present at the centre of the chlorophyll molecule.

Explanation:- Soybean is sometimes called “boneless meat” because it contains a high amount of protein and is an important plant-based protein source.

Explanation:- Isabgol, also known as psyllium, is botanically known as Plantago ovata. Its husk is widely used as a source of dietary fibre.

Explanation:- Nova Plantarum Genera was written by Pier Antonio Micheli, an important early botanist and mycologist.

Explanation:- Boron deficiency in tobacco is associated with abnormal growth of the growing point and can result in the condition referred to as top sickness.

Explanation:- Indian gooseberry, commonly called Aonla, is botanically Phyllanthus emblica (syn. Emblica officinalis) and belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae in the classification used by this test.

Explanation:- The Mitti Bachao Movement (Save Soil Movement) is associated with Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh, and focused on soil conservation and protection.

Explanation:- Dibbling is a method of sowing in which seeds are placed individually or in small groups in holes made at a predetermined depth and spacing.

Explanation:- Bhadawari buffaloes are characteristically associated with a copper or copper-brown body colour, which helps in their identification.

Explanation:- Imazethapyr is a herbicide used for controlling weeds in several crops. Endosulfan, malathion and DDT are insecticides.

Explanation:- Cattle and buffalo are members of the family Bovidae, which includes cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats and several other ruminants.

Explanation:- Candling is a common method for examining eggs by passing light through the shell. It helps assess internal quality, cracks, air cell size and developmental condition.

Explanation:- The recommended dry period for dairy cattle is approximately 60 days. This period allows the udder to rest and regenerate before the next lactation.

Explanation:- According to the official answer key of this test, the recommended seed rate for normal soybean sowing is 75–80 kg/ha.

Explanation:- According to the official answer key, the optimum seed rate for normal sowing of Desi cotton is 12–15 kg/ha.

Explanation:- Zea mays everta is the botanical name associated with popcorn maize. Its kernels have a special structure that allows them to expand and pop when heated.

Explanation:- The pulse beetle is commonly known as Callosobruchus chinensis and is an important storage pest of pulses. It damages stored gram, peas, beans and other legumes.

Explanation:- According to the official answer key, the trade name associated with Nitrofen in this question is Toke-E-25.

Explanation:- Plant canopy temperature can be measured remotely using an infrared thermometer. It detects infrared radiation emitted by the plant canopy and converts it into temperature.

Explanation:- IAA (Indole-3-acetic acid) is the principal naturally occurring auxin in plants. NAA and 2,4-D are synthetic auxin-like growth regulators.