1) Which of the following is considered the father of the Green Revolution in India?
A.M.S. Swaminathan
B. Norman Borlaug
C. Verghese Kurien
D.C.V. Raman
Answer :A
Note : M.S. Swaminathan is widely recognized for his leadership and success in introducing and developing high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice in India during the Green Revolution.
2)Which crop is a major source of vegetable oil and is often grown as a rabi crop in India?
A. Cotton
B. Sugarcane
C. Mustard
D. Rice
Answer :c
Note Mustard is a significant oilseed crop in India, primarily cultivated during the rabi season.
3)What term describes the practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same field?
A. Monoculture
B. Crop rotation
C. Fallowing
D. Intercropping
Answer: D
Note :Intercropping is a method where different crops are grown together in the same area during the same growing season to maximize land use and potentially enhance yield.
4)Which of the following elements is a primary macronutrient essential for plant growth?
A.Nitrogen
B.Boron
C.Iron
D.Manganese
Answer :A
Note: Nitrogen is one of the three primary macronutrients (N, P, K) vital for plant growth, particularly for leaf development and photosynthesis.
5 )What is the process by which water is absorbed by plant roots and then evaporated from leaves?
A.Transpiration
B.Respiration
C.Osmosis
D.Photosynthesis
Answer :A
Note: Transpiration is the process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts, such as leaves, stems and flowers.
6 )Which type of farming relies on natural processes, biodiversity, and cyclical adaptations to local conditions, rather than artificial inputs?
A.Subsistence farming
B.Intensive farming
C.Commercial farming
D.Organic farming
Answer : D
Note: Organic farming is a method of crop and livestock production that involves much more than choosing not to use pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and growth hormones.
7 )What is the primary purpose of terracing in hilly areas?
A.To prevent soil erosion
B.To enhance crop yield
C.To facilitate mechanized farming
D.To increase irrigation efficiency
Answer :A
Note: Terracing involves building level platforms on hillsides to reduce water runoff and prevent soil erosion, making the land suitable for cultivation.
9 )What is the term for the process of harvesting crops using machines like combine harvesters?
A.Sustainable agriculture
B.Mechanized farming
C.Manual harvesting
D.Precision agriculture
Answer : B
Note: Mechanized farming refers to the use of agricultural machinery to do farm work, greatly increasing farm worker productivity.
10 )Which of these is a Kharif crop, typically sown at the beginning of the monsoon season in India?
A.Barley
B.Wheat
C.Paddy (Rice)
D.Gram
Amswer : C
Note :Paddy is a prime example of a Kharif crop, requiring abundant water and warm temperatures for growth, typically cultivated during the monsoon.
11 )The practice of rearing aquatic animals and cultivating aquatic plants for food is known as:
A.Aquaculture
B.Apiculture
C.Horticulture
D.Sericulture
Answer :A
Note: Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms, such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants.
12 )What is the primary benefit of using drip irrigation?
A.Faster crop growth
B.Weed suppression
C.Water conservation
D.Reduced labor
Answer : C
Note: Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the plant roots, minimizing evaporation and runoff, thus conserving water significantly.
13 )Which soil type is best suited for growing cotton due to its high water retention capacity and rich mineral content?
A.Laterite soil
B.Red soil
C.Black soil (Regur soil)
D.Alluvial soil
Answer :C
Note :Black soil, also known as Regur soil, is highly fertile and has excellent moisture-retaining properties, making it ideal for cotton cultivation.
14 )The practice of moving livestock from one grazing ground to another in a seasonal cycle is called:
A.Nomadic herding
B.Transhumance
C.Mixed farming
D.Sedentary farming
Answer :B
Note :Transhumance is a type of pastoralism or nomadism, a seasonal migration of livestock between fixed summer and winter pastures.
15 )Which pest primarily attacks paddy crops and is a significant threat to rice production?
A.Aphids
B.Brown Plant Hopper
C.Bollworm
D.Locusts
Answer : B
Note: The Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) is a major insect pest of rice that can cause significant yield losses by feeding directly on plants and transmitting viruses.
16)What is the main objective of minimum tillage in agriculture?
A.To eliminate the need for fertilizers
B.To increase weed growth
C.To maximize water runoff
D.To reduce soil disturbance and erosion
Answer :D
Note: Minimum tillage aims to reduce the intensity of soil disturbance, thereby preserving soil structure, organic matter, and reducing erosion.
17)Which type of farming focuses on growing crops and raising livestock together on the same farm?
A.Shifting cultivation
B.Plantation farming
C.Mixed farming
D.Dairy farming
Answer : C
Note : Mixed farming is a type of farming which involves both the growing of crops and the raising of livestock.
18 )What is the primary role of a 'seed drill' in modern agriculture?
A.To prepare the soil for cultivation
B.To sow seeds uniformly at a proper depth
C.To harvest crops efficiently
D.To irrigate fields automatically
Answer: B
Note :A seed drill is an agricultural machine that precisely plants seeds in rows, ensuring proper depth and spacing for optimal germination and growth.
19 )The cultivation of grapes for wine production is known as:
A.Olericulture
B.Pomology
C.Floriculture
D.Viticulture
Answer :D
Note :Viticulture is the science, production, and study of grapes, especially for wine production.
20 )Which of the following is a biofertilizer?
A.Potash
B.Urea
C.DAP (Di-ammonium Phosphate)
D.Rhizobium
Answer: D
Note: Rhizobium is a genus of soil bacteria that fix nitrogen after becoming established inside root nodules of legumes.
21)What is the primary goal of sustainable agriculture?
A.To rely solely on traditional farming methods.
B.To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
C.To maximize short-term crop yields at any cost.
D.To eliminate all forms of chemical inputs.
Answer: B
Note: Sustainable agriculture integrates environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity, ensuring long-term viability.
22)Which term refers to the breaking down of complex organic matter by microorganisms in the soil?
A.Erosion
B.Decomposition
C.Respiration
D. Photosynthesis
Answer: B
Note: Decomposition is the process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler forms of matter by microorganisms like bacteria and fungi.
23 )What is a 'hybrid' seed in agriculture?
A.A seed that can grow in any type of soil.
B.A seed that produces plants identical to the parent plant.
C.A seed produced by cross-pollinating two different parent plants with desirable traits.
D.A genetically modified seed created in a laboratory.
Answer: C
Note: Hybrid seeds result from controlled cross-pollination between two genetically distinct parent lines, combining beneficial traits from both to produce vigorous offspring.
24)Which animal is commonly used for draft power in agriculture, particularly for plowing and carting?
A.Sheep
B.Oxen (Bullocks)
C.Pigs
D.Chickens
Answer: B
Note: Oxen or bullocks have historically been, and continue to be, widely used in agriculture for tasks requiring pulling power such as plowing and pulling carts.
25)What is 'vermicomposting'?
A.The process of composting organic materials using worms.
B.A technique for genetic modification of crops.
C.A method of controlling agricultural pests using natural predators.
D.The process of drying crops for storage.
Answer: A
Note: Vermicomposting is a biotechnological process of composting, using earthworms to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich humus (vermicompost).
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