Agriculture Exam Practice Test – Test 03 | 1000 MCQ Series

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Agriculture Exam Practice Test – Test 03 | 1000 MCQ Series

Agriculture Exam Practice Test – Test 03 | 1000 MCQ Series

Agriculture Exam Practice Test – Test 03 | 1000 MCQ Series

 

Q.101. Crop designated as “Queen of Cereals” is?

(किस फसल को “अनाज की रानी (Queen of Cereals)” कहा जाता है?)

  1. Paddy
  2. Maize
  3. Pearl millet
  4. Oats

Answer:- B. Maize

Explanation:- Maize is known as the “Queen of Cereals” because of its high yield potential and wide adaptability.

 

Q.102. The 17th nutrient added to the list of essential elements is?

(आवश्यक तत्वों की सूची में जोड़ा गया 17वाँ पोषक तत्व कौन-सा है?)

  1. Boron
  2. Molybdenum
  3. Chlorine
  4. Nickel

Answer:- D. Nickel

Explanation:- Nickel (Ni) was recognized as the 17th essential element for higher plants in 1987.

 

Q.103. Sunflower is an indicator plant for the deficiency of?

(सूरजमुखी किस पोषक तत्व की कमी का सूचक पौधा है?)

  1. N
  2. K
  3. B
  4. Zn

Answer:- B. K

Explanation:- Sunflower is considered an indicator crop for potassium deficiency because deficiency symptoms become clearly visible on its leaves.

 

Q.104. Rice is grown maximum in which season?

(धान की खेती सर्वाधिक किस मौसम में की जाती है?)

  1. Monsoon (Kharif)
  2. Autumn
  3. Rabi
  4. Summer

Answer:- A. Monsoon (Kharif)

Explanation:- In India, rice is predominantly grown during the Kharif season under monsoon rainfall and warm temperatures.

 

Q.105. Rice blast is caused by?

(धान का ब्लास्ट रोग किसके कारण होता है?)

  1. Helminthosporium oryzae
  2. Rhizoctonia solanai
  3. Sclerotium oryzae
  4. Pyricularia oryzae

Answer:- D. Pyricularia oryzae

Explanation:- Rice blast is caused by the fungus Pyricularia oryzae, now commonly known as Magnaporthe oryzae.

 

Q.106. Agri-silviculture involves?

(कृषि-वनीकरण (Agri-silviculture) में क्या शामिल होता है?)

  1. Cereals and pulses
  2. Cereals and oil seeds
  3. Crops and trees
  4. Crops and pasture

Answer:- C. Crops and trees

Explanation:- Agri-silviculture is an agroforestry system that combines agricultural crops with trees on the same land unit.

 

Q.107. In 1965, which famous rose breeder was appointed as First Director General of ICAR?

(1965 में किस प्रसिद्ध गुलाब प्रजनक को ICAR का प्रथम महानिदेशक नियुक्त किया गया था?)

  1. B. P. Pal
  2. M. S. Swaminathan
  3. Har Bhajan Singh
  4. S. A. Hydari

Answer:- A. B. P. Pal

Explanation:- Dr. B. P. Pal was a renowned plant breeder, especially known for his work on roses, and became the first Director General of ICAR in 1965.

 

Q.108. Complex corrin ring system and cobalt is present in?

(जटिल Corrin Ring System और Cobalt किस विटामिन में पाया जाता है?)

  1. Vit B2
  2. Vit B6
  3. Vit B1
  4. Vit B12

Answer:- D. Vit B12

Explanation:- Vitamin B12 contains cobalt at the center of its characteristic corrin ring structure.

 

Q.109. ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms is located at?

(ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms कहाँ स्थित है?)

  1. Ludhiana
  2. Shimla
  3. Mau
  4. Bangalore

Answer:- C. Mau

Explanation:- ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms (NBAIM) is located at Mau, Uttar Pradesh.

 

Q.110. NAFED was established in the year?

(NAFED की स्थापना किस वर्ष हुई थी?)

  1. 1953
  2. 1958
  3. 1968
  4. 1978

Answer:- B. 1958

Explanation:- NAFED was established on 2 October 1958 to promote cooperative marketing of agricultural produce and inputs.

 

Q.111. Rice varieties grown in India belongs to?

(भारत में उगाई जाने वाली धान की किस्में किस समूह से संबंधित हैं?)

  1. Indica
  2. Asiatica
  3. Javanica
  4. Japonica

Answer:- A. Indica

Explanation:- Most traditional rice varieties grown in tropical India belong to the Indica group of Asian rice, Oryza sativa.

 

Q.112. Botanical name of Rajmah is?

(राजमा का वानस्पतिक नाम क्या है?)

  1. Glycine max
  2. Lens esculenta
  3. Cicer arietinum
  4. Phaseolus vulgaris

Answer:- D. Phaseolus vulgaris

Explanation:- Rajma or common bean belongs to the species Phaseolus vulgaris.

 

Q.113. The optimum spacing for wheat is (line to line)?

(गेहूँ के लिए पंक्ति से पंक्ति की उपयुक्त दूरी कितनी है?)

  1. 20 cm
  2. 30 cm
  3. 10.5 cm
  4. 22.5 cm

Answer:- D. 22.5 cm

Explanation:- A row-to-row spacing of about 22.5 cm is generally recommended for wheat under normal conditions.

 

Q.114. Fibre of cotton contains?

(कपास के रेशे में क्या पाया जाता है?)

  1. Lignin
  2. Hemicellulose
  3. Cellulose
  4. None

Answer:- C. Cellulose

Explanation:- Cotton fibre is composed predominantly of cellulose, making it one of the purest natural forms of cellulose.

 

Q.115. In Hulling % of Rice is?

(धान में Hulling प्रतिशत कितना होता है?)

  1. 45%
  2. 55%
  3. 65%
  4. 75%

Answer:- C. 65%

Explanation:- Rice hulling yield is approximately 65%, representing the proportion of brown rice obtained after removing the husk from paddy.

 

Q.116. Sorghum is considered as “Camel crop” because of?

(ज्वार को “Camel Crop” क्यों कहा जाता है?)

  1. Deep root system
  2. Nutrient exhaustiveness
  3. Resistance to drought
  4. Shallow root system

Answer:- C. Resistance to drought

Explanation:- Sorghum is called a “Camel crop” because of its strong ability to withstand drought and water stress.

 

Q.117. Optimum temperature for tuberization in potato is?

(आलू में कंद निर्माण (Tuberization) के लिए उपयुक्त तापमान कितना है?)

  1. < 20° C
  2. 20–25° C
  3. 25–30° C
  4. 30–35° C

Answer:- A. < 20° C

Explanation:- Potato tuberization is favored by relatively cool temperatures, generally below 20°C, with around 15–18°C being highly favorable.

 

Q.118. Green ear disease of Pearl millet is caused by?

(बाजरा का Green Ear Disease किसके कारण होता है?)

  1. Tolyposporium penicillariae
  2. Sclerospora graminicola
  3. Claviceps microcephala
  4. Curvularia penniseti

Answer:- B. Sclerospora graminicola

Explanation:- Green ear disease or downy mildew of pearl millet is caused by the oomycete Sclerospora graminicola.

 

Q.119. Term monsoon is derived from the word?

(Monsoon शब्द की उत्पत्ति किस भाषा के शब्द से हुई है?)

  1. Roman
  2. Greek
  3. Arabic
  4. Latin

Answer:- C. Arabic

Explanation:- The term “monsoon” is derived from the Arabic word “mausim,” meaning season.

 

Q.120. “Parbhani Kranti” is a popular variety of?

(“परभणी क्रांति” किसकी लोकप्रिय किस्म है?)

  1. Brinjal
  2. Okra
  3. Potato
  4. Chilli

Answer:- B. Okra

Explanation:- Parbhani Kranti is a popular okra variety developed for resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus.

 

Q.121. Which of the following is not a bio-pesticide?

(निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा जैव-कीटनाशक (Bio-pesticide) नहीं है?)

  1. Bioneem
  2. Biolep
  3. Dipel
  4. Carbaryl

Answer:- D. Carbaryl

Explanation:- Carbaryl is a synthetic chemical insecticide, whereas Bioneem, Biolep and Dipel are biological pest-control products.

 

Q.122. Black tip is a physiological disorder of?

(Black Tip किस फसल का शारीरिक विकार (Physiological Disorder) है?)

  1. Mango
  2. Sapota
  3. Carambola
  4. Avocado

Answer:- A. Mango

Explanation:- Black tip is a physiological disorder of mango fruit, commonly associated with exposure to gases and pollutants from brick kilns.

 

Q.123. The yellow pigment in Papaya is?

(पपीते में पाया जाने वाला पीला वर्णक (Yellow Pigment) कौन-सा है?)

  1. Caricaxanthin
  2. Anthocyanin
  3. Xanthophyll
  4. Carotenoids

Answer:- A. Caricaxanthin

Explanation:- Caricaxanthin is a yellow carotenoid pigment associated with the characteristic yellow colour of ripe papaya pulp.

 

Q.124. Avocado is a richest source of?

(एवोकाडो किसका सबसे समृद्ध स्रोत है?)

  1. Fat
  2. Protein
  3. Carbohydrates
  4. Vit-C

Answer:- A. Fat

Explanation:- Avocado is an oil-rich fruit and is particularly high in healthy monounsaturated fats compared with most fruits.

 

Q.125. ICMR’s recommendation of vegetables per individual is?

(ICMR के अनुसार प्रति व्यक्ति सब्जियों की अनुशंसित मात्रा कितनी है?)

  1. 200 g / day / adult
  2. 300 g / day / adult
  3. 150 g / day / adult
  4. 100 g / day / adult

Answer:- B. 300 g / day / adult

Explanation:- The commonly cited ICMR recommendation for vegetable consumption is about 300 g per adult per day, including green leafy and other vegetables.

 

Q.126. A rich source of digestible proteins is?

(सुपाच्य प्रोटीन (Digestible Proteins) का समृद्ध स्रोत कौन-सा है?)

  1. French bean
  2. Cow pea
  3. Peas
  4. Cluster bean

Answer:- C. Peas

Explanation:- Peas are a good source of highly digestible plant protein and are nutritionally important among vegetable legumes.

 

Q.127. Trap crop to control Diamond Back Moth in Cabbage is?

(पत्तागोभी में Diamond Back Moth के नियंत्रण के लिए Trap Crop कौन-सी है?)

  1. French beans
  2. Redgram
  3. Mustard
  4. Avare

Answer:- C. Mustard

Explanation:- Mustard is used as a trap crop around cabbage to attract diamondback moth and reduce its infestation on the main crop.

 

Q.128. Which soil has highest area in India?

(भारत में किस मृदा का क्षेत्रफल सर्वाधिक है?)

  1. Black soil
  2. Laterite soil
  3. Alluvial soil
  4. Acid sulphate soil

Answer:- C. Alluvial soil

Explanation:- Alluvial soil covers the largest area in India and is extensively distributed across the Indo-Gangetic and Brahmaputra plains and other river valleys.

 

Q.129. Who is known as the father of soil science?

(मृदा विज्ञान (Soil Science) के जनक के रूप में किसे जाना जाता है?)

  1. V. V. Dokuchaev
  2. Jenny
  3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  4. Charles Darwin

Answer:- A. V. V. Dokuchaev

Explanation:- V. V. Dokuchaev is regarded as the father of modern soil science for establishing soil as a natural body with distinct formation factors and horizons.

 

Q.130. Browning of Rice is because of Toxicity of?

(धान में Browning किस तत्व की विषाक्तता के कारण होती है?)

  1. Iron
  2. Manganese
  3. Copper
  4. Zinc

Answer:- A. Iron

Explanation:- Browning of rice leaves is associated with iron toxicity, particularly in flooded and poorly drained soils.

 

Q.131. Which one is not a green manure plant?

(निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा हरी खाद (Green Manure) का पौधा नहीं है?)

  1. Diancha
  2. Sunhemp
  3. Horse gram
  4. Maize

Answer:- D. Maize

Explanation:- Dhaincha and sunnhemp are common green manure crops, while maize is primarily grown as a cereal crop rather than a standard green manure crop.

 

Q.132. Thermophilic micro-organisms grow well at temperature?

(Thermophilic सूक्ष्मजीव किस तापमान पर अच्छी तरह वृद्धि करते हैं?)

  1. 10°C – 20°C
  2. 20°C – 40°C
  3. 50°C – 60°C
  4. 5°C – 7°C

Answer:- C. 50°C – 60°C

Explanation:- Thermophilic microorganisms thrive at high temperatures, commonly around 50–60°C during the thermophilic phase of composting.

 

Q.133. Which sector is the backbone of Indian economy?

(भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था की रीढ़ किस क्षेत्र को कहा जाता है?)

  1. Service Sector
  2. Financial Sector
  3. Tourism Sector
  4. Agriculture Sector

Answer:- D. Agriculture Sector

Explanation:- Agriculture has traditionally been regarded as a backbone of the Indian economy because of its role in food security, employment and rural livelihoods.

 

Q.134. When did the Government present Kisan Credit Card Scheme?

(सरकार ने किसान क्रेडिट कार्ड योजना कब प्रस्तुत की थी?)

  1. April 1853
  2. August 1998
  3. July 1991
  4. November 1995

Answer:- B. August 1998

Explanation:- The Kisan Credit Card scheme was introduced in 1998 to provide farmers timely and adequate credit for agricultural and allied activities.

 

Q.135. When were Kisan Call Centres established?

(किसान कॉल सेंटर की स्थापना कब की गई थी?)

  1. July 2000
  2. March 2002
  3. March 2004
  4. January 2004

Answer:- D. January 2004

Explanation:- Kisan Call Centres were launched in January 2004 to provide farmers agricultural information through a toll-free telephone service.

 

Q.136. In which state of India is the area of Coffee maximum?

(भारत के किस राज्य में कॉफी का क्षेत्रफल सर्वाधिक है?)

  1. Kerala
  2. Andhra Pradesh
  3. Karnataka
  4. Tamil Nadu

Answer:- C. Karnataka

Explanation:- Karnataka has the largest area under coffee cultivation in India and is the country’s leading coffee-producing state.

 

Q.137. Where is the Headquarters (HQ.) of FAO?

(FAO का मुख्यालय कहाँ स्थित है?)

  1. Rome
  2. Washington
  3. New York
  4. Venezuela

Answer:- A. Rome

Explanation:- The headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is located in Rome, Italy.

 

Q.138. Which fruit crop has the largest area in India?

(भारत में किस फल फसल का क्षेत्रफल सर्वाधिक है?)

  1. Banana
  2. Citrus
  3. Mango
  4. Guava

Answer:- C. Mango

Explanation:- Mango occupies the largest area among major fruit crops in India and is widely cultivated across tropical and subtropical regions.

 

Q.139. Stomata open at night in?

(किस प्रकार के पौधों में रंध्र (Stomata) रात में खुलते हैं?)

  1. C4 plants
  2. C3 plants
  3. CAM plants
  4. None of these

Answer:- C. CAM plants

Explanation:- CAM plants open their stomata at night to reduce water loss while taking in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

 

Q.140. ‘Chanchal’ is a variety of?

(‘Chanchal’ किसकी किस्म है?)

  1. Brinjal
  2. Tomato
  3. Chilli
  4. Capsicum

Answer:- C. Chilli

Explanation:- Chanchal is a recognized variety of chilli grown for its desirable fruit characteristics and yield.

 

Q.141. Beetles belong to order?

(भृंग (Beetles) किस गण (Order) से संबंधित हैं?)

  1. Lepidoptera
  2. Isoptera
  3. Coleoptera
  4. Diptera

Answer:- C. Coleoptera

Explanation:- Beetles belong to the insect order Coleoptera, characterized by hardened forewings called elytra.

 

Q.142. The Minimum Support Price for Foodgrains was introduced in the year?

(खाद्यान्नों के लिए न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य (MSP) किस वर्ष शुरू किया गया था?)

  1. 1954
  2. 1944
  3. 1964
  4. 1974

Answer:- C. 1964

Explanation:- The Agricultural Prices Commission was established in 1965, while the system of announcing MSPs for major crops was initiated in the mid-1960s during the Green Revolution period.

 

Q.143. Seed that is changed every year is known as?

(जिस बीज को प्रत्येक वर्ष बदला जाता है, उसे क्या कहा जाता है?)

  1. Breeder seed
  2. Certified seed
  3. Foundation seed
  4. Hybrid seed

Answer:- D. Hybrid seed

Explanation:- Hybrid seed is generally replaced every season or year because saved seed may not retain the uniform hybrid characteristics of the original F1 generation.

 

Q.144. First dwarf rice variety developed in India was?

(भारत में विकसित धान की पहली बौनी किस्म कौन-सी थी?)

  1. IR-8
  2. Jaya
  3. Padma
  4. Ratna

Answer:- B. Jaya

Explanation:- Jaya is an early semi-dwarf high-yielding rice variety developed in India during the Green Revolution era.

 

Q.145. SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) is based in which city?

(SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) किस शहर में स्थित है?)

  1. Islamabad
  2. Dhaka
  3. Colombo
  4. Kathmandu

Answer:- B. Dhaka

Explanation:- The SAARC Agriculture Centre is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and works on agricultural development and cooperation among SAARC countries.

 

Q.146. Tobacco has been classified as a _____ crop?

(तंबाकू को किस प्रकार की फसल के रूप में वर्गीकृत किया गया है?)

  1. Cash
  2. Catch
  3. Inter
  4. Relay

Answer:- A. Cash

Explanation:- Tobacco is classified as a cash crop because it is primarily cultivated for commercial and industrial purposes rather than direct food consumption.

 

Q.147. The word ‘Agros’ means?

(‘Agros’ शब्द का अर्थ क्या है?)

  1. Soil
  2. Water
  3. Field
  4. Crop

Answer:- C. Field

Explanation:- The Greek word “Agros” means field or cultivated land and forms the root of the word agriculture.

 

Q.148. ‘Poor men’s Meat’ is?

(‘गरीबों का मांस (Poor Men’s Meat)’ किसे कहा जाता है?)

  1. Soybean
  2. Maize
  3. Sweet Potato
  4. Colocasia

Answer:- A. Soybean

Explanation:- Soybean is called “poor man’s meat” because it is a rich and relatively inexpensive source of high-quality protein.

 

Q.149. Central Food Technological Research Institute is located at?

(Central Food Technological Research Institute कहाँ स्थित है?)

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Mysore
  3. Hyderabad
  4. Solan

Answer:- B. Mysore

Explanation:- The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), a CSIR institute, is located in Mysuru (Mysore), Karnataka.

 

Q.150. National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NPGR) is located at?

(National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NPGR) कहाँ स्थित है?)

  1. Dehradun
  2. Bengaluru
  3. New Delhi
  4. Mysore

Answer:- C. New Delhi

Explanation:- The ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) is headquartered in New Delhi and is responsible for plant genetic resource conservation and management in India.

 

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