ECONOMIC BOTANY And OTHERS (Part-II)

21. Where is the National Botanical Research Institute located? [S.S.C Online Stenographer 13.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Dehradun
(b) Kochi
(c) Lucknow
(d) Guwahati

Correct Answer: (c) Lucknow

Solution:Lucknow
The National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It's a premier plant-based research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

22. Agronomy is the practice of raising _____ . [S.S.C Online Graduate Level (T-1) 3.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

(a) Plants and Animals
(b) Crop plants
(c) Agriculture
(d) Fruit plants only

Correct Answer: (a) Plants and Animals

Solution:Agronomy is a branch of agriculture that focuses specifically on the study and management of crops, including their cultivation, growth, and harvest.

23. ______ is the applications of plant and soil science to crop production. [S.S.C Online C.H.S.L. (T-1) 13.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Anatomy
(b) Agronomy
(c) Agrostology
(d) Bryology

Correct Answer: (b) Agronomy

Solution:Agronomy
Agronomy is the application of plant and soil science to crop production. It integrates principles from various scientific fields to optimize agricultural output.

24. _______ is a practice of establishing and managing individual trees generally for amenity purposes. [S.S.C Online Graduate Level (T-1) 16.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Floriculture
(b) Silviculture
(c) Viticulture
(d) Arboriculture

Correct Answer: (d) Arboriculture

Solution:Arboriculture
Arboriculture is the practice of cultivating, managing, and studying individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants, generally for amenity and aesthetic purposes.

25. Milbemycin is used in the eradication of _____ . [S.S.C Online CHSL (T-1) 22.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Agricultural Fungus
(b) Agricultural Pests
(c) Agricultural Herbs
(d) Agricultural Weeds

Correct Answer: (b) Agricultural Pests

Solution:Agricultural Pests
Milbemycin is a macrocyclic lactone used as an anthelmintic and insecticide. It's effective in controlling various agricultural pests, particularly mites and insects.

26. Which of the following is NOT a type of Fungi? [SSC Online MTS (T-1) 19.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Gonyaulax
(b) Aspergillus
(c) Agarics
(d) Penicillium

Correct Answer: (a) Gonyaulax

Solution:Gonyaulax
Gonyaulax is a genus of dinoflagellates, which are a type of marine algae, not fungi. Aspergillus, Agarics (like mushrooms), and Penicillium are all types of fungi.

27. Which of these is not Indian food? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 7.02.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Tiramisu
(b) Imarti
(c) Phirni
(d) Payasam

Correct Answer: (a) Tiramisu

Solution:Traditional tiramisu is a pudding-like dessert that usually consists of sponge cake or ladyfingers dipped in a liqueur, then layered with grated chocolate and rich custard. It is not Indian food, while the other three options are Indian food.

28. Its scientific name is Manikara Zapota. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 10.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Sitaphal
(b) Gulmohar
(c) Tamarind
(d) Chikoo

Correct Answer: (d) Chikoo

Solution:The scientific name of chikoo is Manikara Zapota. It is a tropical evergreen tree. Its fruit is a rich source of antioxidants, and its use in the daily diet helps prevent cancer.

29. Ficus Benghalensis is the scientific name of _____ . [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 8.02.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Banyan
(b) Pineapple
(c) Babul
(d) Tulsi

Correct Answer: (a) Banyan

Solution:Banyan
Ficus Benghalensis is the scientific name for the Banyan tree, an iconic tree in India known for its aerial prop roots that grow into new trunks.

30. Methane, an air pollutant, is produced _____ . [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 8.02.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) By action of ultraviolet light on nitrogenous compounds
(b) As a by-product of manufacturing ammoniacal fertilizers
(c) By burning of coal in insufficient air
(d) By digestion of food by animals

Correct Answer: (d) By digestion of food by animals

Solution:By digestion of food by animals
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas produced naturally by the digestion of food in ruminant animals (like cows) through enteric fermentation. It's also released from anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in wetlands and landfills.