Indian IQ Agronomy - Minor Test

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Agronomy "Minor Test" based on standard books

Section 1
Q.1) In Jute growing areas, the alternate crop which is usually seen is
[A] Sugarcane
[B] Rice
[C] Cotton
[D] Wheat
[E] Maize
Q.2) As per principle of crop rotation pulses should be included in rotation because
[A] They increase total pulse production
[B] The release land quickly for the second crop
[C] They help in maintenance of soil fertility
[D] They increase yield of succeeding cereal crops
[E] Both 1 and 2
Q.3) Groundnut pegs when developed in the soil form

[A] roots
[B] stems
[C] tubers
[D] fruits
[E] leaves
Q.4) Which of the following two crops are responsible for almost 75% of pulse production in India?
[A] Gram and Moongbean
[B] Pigeonpea and Moongbean
[C] Moongbean and lentil
[D] Gram and Pigeonpea
[E] Lentin and Gram
Q.5) Which of the following is correct regarding subsistence agriculture?

[A] Quantity of input is low and output is also low
[B] Quantity of input is low but output is high
[C] Quantity of input is high and output is also high
[D] Quantity of input is high but output is low
[E] More than one option is correct
Q.6) Maximum net sown area and irrigated areas, crop intensity is highest, low poverty, maximum use of groundwater. Punjab, Haryana and Shiwalik regions com
under this zone. Identify the correct one.
[A] Eastern plateau and hills
[B] Middle Gangetic Plains
[C] Trans Gangetic Plains
[D] Western Plateau
[E] East Coast Plains
Q.7) Identify the wrong combination w.r.t the name of crop and the family it belongs to.
A. Jute: Euphorbiaceae
B. Cotton: Malvaceae
C. Sesame: Pedaliaceae PRINT COMPLETE TEST PRINT EXPLANATIONS PRINT ANSWERS PRINT ALL Q
D. Onion: Aliaceae
[A] A
[B] B
[C] C
[D] D
[E] Both A and B
Q.8) What is the protein content of Bajra?

[A] 5-7%
[B] 11-12%
[C] 16-19%
[D] 20-22%
[E] None of these
Q.9) Which of the following state top in terms of both area and production of Arhar?
[A] UP
[B] MP
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Bihar
[E] Punjab
Q.10) Isoproturon @ 2 kg a.i/ha 32-32 DAS is recommended to control Phalaris minor in

[A] Maize
[B] Soyabean
[C] Wheat
[D] Paddy
[E] Groundnut
Q.11) Identify the incorrect statement regarding production of groundnut.

[A] Optimum seed rate is 100-120 kg/ha for bunch varities
[B] Optimum plant population is 3.33 lakh/ha with spacing of 30 cm X 10 cm for bunch varities
[C] Recommended spacing is 20 X 10 cm for plant population of 1 lakh/ha for spreading type
[D] Both B and C
[E] Both A nd B
Q.12) In sugarcane, immature crops used for planting give better germination because
[A] It contains more number of buds
[B] Glucose content is lower
[C] Nitrogenous substances and glucose contents are higher
[D] It is free from diseases
[E] moisture requirement is low
Q.13) Inflorescence of sugarcane is called as

[A] Arrow
[B] Raceme
[C] Cymose
[D] Capitulum
[E] Panicle
Q.14) To control alternaria blight of wheat, which type of treatment of seeds is found to be successful?
[A] Solar treatment
[B] Hot water treatment PRINT COMPLETE TEST PRINT EXPLANATIONS PRINT ANSWERS PRINT ALL Q
[C] Chemical treatment

[D] Irradiation
[E] None of these
Q.15) Pusa Kalyani, B-54, B-R-23, YS-24 and BSH 1 are the varieties of
[A] Mustard
[B] Rapeseed
[C] Taramira
[D] Sunflower
[E] Groundnut
Q.16) Which one of the following fertilizer schedule is recommended to optimize the productivity in intercropping system?
[A] Full recommended dose of both main crop and intercrop
[B] Full recommended dose of main crop and half of intercrop
[C] Half recommended dose of main crop and intercrop
[D] Full recommended dose of main crop only
[E] None of these
Q.17) The instrument used for measuring depth of water table is known as
[A] Lysimeter
[B] Odometer
[C] Piezometer
[D] Evaporimeter
[E] None of these
Q.18) The main objective of growing a catch crop is to

[A] Add more residue to the soil
[B] Prevent cracking of soil
[C] Suppress weeds
[D] Get an additional income without further investment
[E] None of these
Q.19) Which of the following is the characteristic of functional allelopathy?

[A] Toxic substances are releases as such from the plant
[B] A precursor is released which is converted into active substances by microorganisms
[C] There is no question of release of any toxic substance
[D] Release of nitrogen from nodule of legume take place
[E] Both C and D
Q.20) The place of origin of potato is

[A] China
[B] South America
[C] Tropical America
[D] Africa
[E] Egypt
Q.21) Ground Curing method of Air Curing is generally practiced for

[A] Hookah Tobacco
[B] Cigar and Chewing Tobacco
[C] Bidi Tobacco
[D] Chewing Tobacco
[E] Bidi and Chewing Tobacco PRINT COMPLETE TEST PRINT EXPLANATIONS PRINT ANSWERS PRINT ALL Q
Q.22) Protein of which of the following crop is called as Zein which are deficient in Lysine
[A] Maize
[B] Sorghum
[C] Paddy
[D] Groundnut
[E] Cotton
Q.23) This crop is most drought tolerant, sensitive to water logging and acidic soil, HB 41 is the first Hybrid developed by using local parents. Identify the crop.
[A] Jowar
[B] Bajra
[C] Maize
[D] Wheat
[E] Pea
Q.24) Seed rate of Maize is ( Kg/ha)

[A] 12-15
[B] 20-25
[C] 25-28
[D] 30-35
[E] 18-20
Q.25) Early maturing variety of Maize is

[A] Ganga Safeda
[B] Lucknow Safeda
[C] K-25
[D] A, B, C All
[E] None of these
Q.26) Pusa Phalguni, Pusa Barsati, Pusa Rituraj and Pusa Dofasli are the improved Varieties of
[A] Moong
[B] Pea
[C] urd
[D] Cowpea
[E] Mustard
Q.27) The per cent Protein in Linseed is

[A] 26
[B] 40
[C] 36
[D] 44
[E] 50
Q.28) The oil content in the cotton seed ranges from

[A] 10-15%
[B] 40-42%
[C] 25-35%
[D] 15-25%
[E] None of these
Q.29) The ideal stage of harvest of jute for fibre purchase is
[A] One month old PRINT COMPLETE TEST PRINT EXPLANATIONS PRINT ANSWERS PRINT ALL Q
[B] Flowering
[C] Small Pod Stage
[D] Mature pod stage
[E] Both C and D
Q.30) Pusa Sadabhar, Pusa Mausumi and Pusa Naubahar are the improved varieties of
[A] Oat
[B] Berseem
[C] Lucerne
[D] Guar
[E] None of these

Answers
Section 1
Q.1)B Q.2)C Q.3)D Q.4)D Q.5)A Q.6)C Q.7)A Q.8)B Q.9)C Q.10)C Q.11)C Q.12)C Q.13)A Q.14)B Q.15)B Q.16)D Q.17)C Q.18)D
Q.19)B Q.20)B Q.21)A Q.22)A Q.23)B Q.24)E Q.25)A Q.26)D Q.27)C Q.28)D Q.29)C Q.30)D

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Agronomy "Minor Test" based on standard books

Q.3) Groundnut pegs when developed in the soil form

Q.5) Which of the following is correct regarding subsistence agriculture?

Q.8) What is the protein content of Bajra?

Q.10) Isoproturon @ 2 kg a.i/ha 32-32 DAS is recommended to control Phalaris minor in

Q.11) Identify the incorrect statement regarding production of groundnut.

Q.13) Inflorescence of sugarcane is called as

[C] Chemical treatment

Q.18) The main objective of growing a catch crop is to

Q.19) Which of the following is the characteristic of functional allelopathy?

Q.20) The place of origin of potato is

Q.21) Ground Curing method of Air Curing is generally practiced for

Q.24) Seed rate of Maize is ( Kg/ha)

Q.25) Early maturing variety of Maize is

Q.27) The per cent Protein in Linseed is

Q.28) The oil content in the cotton seed ranges from

Agronomy "Minor Test" based on standard books

Agronomy "Minor Test" based on standard books

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