Agriculture: Miscellaneous

Total Questions: 50

41. "ΝΑΒΙ MG" is - [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) A variety of Maize
(b) A variety of Barley
(c) A variety of Millet
(d) A variety of Wheat

Correct Answer: (d) A variety of Wheat

Solution:NABI MG is a variety of wheat. It's colored wheat. Color wheat developed by NABI is available in 3 different colors (Black, Blue and Purple) known as NABI variety.

42. First herbicide produced in the world is : [Jharkhand.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) 2, 4, 5-T
(d) 2, 4-D
(b) Pendimethalin
(c) Semazin

Correct Answer: (d) 2, 4-D

Solution:2, 4-D of the above options were the first herbicide produced in the world. It is a halogenated phenoxy compound that contains two chlorine atoms that are substituted at the 2nd and 4th position along with an acetic acid side chain. In its most refined form, it appears as a white powder with no characteristic odour. It causes no corrosion when kept on a surface or container. It is used to control weeds in forestry for trunk injection, stump treatment, and for the selective control of brush in conifer forests. It is used in lawn care and turf practices to get rid of dandelions, clover, plantain and chickweed. It also finds its use in controlling aquatic weeds that may otherwise interfere with fishing, boating, swimming and hydroelectric equipment. It is used by the government to stop the invasion of non native weeds at native places. It can be used to control poisonous weeds such as poison ivy and poison oak.

43. Which of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O.(MAINS) 2021]

Item	Process
(a) Maize	Tasseling
(b) Pliny	Pegging
(c) Ptolemy	Tillering
(d) Strabo	Topping

Correct Answer: (c)

Solution:Tasseling, Pegging, Tillering and Topping are cultivating techniques of crops. Topping technique of chickpea is removal of the tips of the young branches of gram plant when it is 2 to 4 week old.

44. What percentage does Uttar Pradesh contribute to the Mentha oil production of India? [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2017]

(a) 60%
(b) 85%
(c) 75%
(d) 90%

Correct Answer: (b) 85%

Solution:When the question was asked option (b) was correct answer. According to the figures of 2021-22 (3rd A.E.). In India, Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of Mentha oil contributing up to 100% of total production. Mentha also known as Mint are aromatic, almost exclusively perennial herbs. Mentha oil is prepared by steam distillation and filtration of dried leaves. After this process, the golden yellow volatile oil is obtained. When the crop reaches the flowering stage maximum oil is extracted from leaves and flowering tips. Mentha oil is the basic raw material for the production of menthol.

45. Which one of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Crop	Disease
(a) Paddy	Wilt
(b) Mustard	White rust
(c) Bajra	Smut
(d) Groundnut	Tikka

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:All are correctly matched except option (a). The disease wilt is not a specific disease of paddy. A wilt disease can affect the vascular system of plants also. Wilt diseases can kill large, healthy trees during a single growing season.

46. Which among the following statements is not true? [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Rust is a disease found in wheat.
(b) Early blight is a disease found in Potato.
(c) False smut is a disease found in barley.
(d) Khaira is a disease found in paddy.

Correct Answer: (c) False smut is a disease found in barley.

Solution:False smut is a disease found in Rice and can cause up to about 44% of grain loss. False smut is a fungal disease of rice caused by Ustilaginoidea virens. It has become a major disease in many rice-growing areas worldwide.

47. Which of the following is not a correct pair of crop and its leading producing State? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Rice: West Bengal
(b) Wheat: Uttar Pradesh
(c) Cotton: Gujarat
(d) Rape and Mustard: Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (c) Cotton: Gujarat

Solution:When the question was asked option (c) was correct answer. According to data of 2021-22 (4th A.E.) The largest producer of cotton is Gujarat. Maharashtra is the second largest producer.

48. In which of the following state is Black Pepper and Cardamom produced? [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2017]

(a) Assam
(b) Jammu and Kashmir
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Kerala

Correct Answer: (d) Kerala

Solution:Assam is the largest producer of Tea. Black Pepper: Often referred to as the "King of Spices," black pepper is native to the Western Ghats of India. It's one of the world's oldest and most popular spices, used in cuisines globally for its flavour and as a preservative.
Cardamom: Known as the "Queen of Spices," cardamom comes in two varieties in India: the small green cardamom and the larger black cardamom. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka are major producers. It's widely used in Indian cuisine, desserts, and chai (tea).

49. With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements. [I.A.S (Pre) 2018]

1. 'The National Programme for Organic Production' (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.

2. 'The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority' (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP.

3. Sikkim has become India's first fully organic State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3

Solution:The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is the implementing agency for the NPOP. The APEDA was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by

50. Agricultural drought is defined is : [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) uneven distribution of rainfall over time and place
(b) low soil moisture
(c) inadequate rainfall of 30 percent or more in cropped areas
(d) the lack of water supply in water storage reservoir which can be compensated by normal rainfall

Correct Answer: (b) low soil moisture

Solution:Agricultural drought referring to lack of moisture in the soil where crops grow. So the second statement [option (b)] is the correct answer.

Significantly, Hydrological drought is referred the low levels of water in reservoirs. Notably Meteorological drought is defined usually on the basis of the degree of dryness and the duration of the dry period.

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