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Which of the following characteristics is NOT correct about Tropical Evergreen forests?

A

These forests are well-stratified.

B

They are found in warm and humid areas.

C

In these forests, trees reach great heights up to 60 m or above.

D

These forests receive annual precipitation of about 100 cm.

General Knowledge » Agriculture

Which of the following pair of state – type of crop is correct regarding rice?
I. Punjab – subsistence crop
II. Odisha – commercial crop

A

Only I

B

Neither I nor II

C

Both I and II

D

Only II

General Knowledge » Agriculture

Which crop grows best in areas with hot, humid climate and requires temperature between 21°C to 37°C with well distributed rainfall or irrigation facilities of about 100 cm?

A

Oilseeds

B

Rice

C

Bajra

D

Pulses

General Knowledge » Agriculture

The systematic name of which compound is nitrogen trihydride that is widely used in many industrial processes, and as a fertiliser and refrigerant?

A

Phosphine

B

Urea

C

Ammonia

D

Potash

General Knowledge » Agriculture

Which of the following is used as a pesticide or fumigant for cereals and as an igniting agent in flares?

A

Magnesium bisulphite

B

Aluminium phosphide

C

Ethanoic acid

D

Hydrogen peroxide

General Knowledge » Agriculture

What type of farming is Kumari which is practiced in Western Ghats?

A

Intensive farming

B

Primitive Subsistence farming

C

Plantation farming

D

Horticulture farming

General Knowledge » Agriculture

At the present, what is the rank of India Among the cotton exporting countries of the world?

A

First

B

Second

C

Third

D

Fourth

General Knowledge » Agriculture

Which of the following is a mangrove flora?

A

Spurce

B

Moss

C

Rhizophora

D

Cypress

General Knowledge » Agriculture

Which of the following are Rabi crops only?

A

Barley and gram

B

Wheat and jowar

C

Maize and peas

D

Paddy and cotton

General Knowledge » Agriculture

The crop area under high yielding varieties of which amongst the following crop grew considerably during the Green Revolution?

A

Wheat

B

Oilseeds

C

Sugarcane

D

Pulses

General Knowledge » Agriculture

Which of the following is not a natural fibre?

A

Jute

B

Rayon

C

Cotton

D

Linen

General Knowledge » Agriculture

The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter in order to retain soil moisture. This method is called ______.

A

Mulching

B

Shelter belts

C

Rock dam

D

Contour barriers

General Knowledge » Agriculture

Nuts, vegetable oil and fish are good source of which of the following?

A

Proteins

B

Carbohydrates

C

Minerals

D

Healthy fats

General Knowledge » Agriculture

Which country is the leading producer of rice?

A

India

B

Egypt

C

China

D

Japan

General Knowledge » Agriculture

Which among the following crops is related to the “Rabi” season in North India?

A

Rice

B

Maize

C

Jowar

D

Barley

General Knowledge » Agriculture

Mango showers are common in ______________.

A

Maharashtra

B

West Bengal

C

Kerala

D

Uttar Pradesh

General Knowledge » Agriculture

The flat topped table land standing above the surrounding area is called ______.

A

Mountain

B

Hill

C

Valley

D

Plateau

General Knowledge » Agriculture

Which of the following major Indian crops requires high temperature (above 25°C) and high humidity?

A

Rice

B

Wheat

C

Gram

D

Peas

General Knowledge » Agriculture

Which country is the leading producer of jute?

A

Columbia

B

Brazil

C

China

D

India

General Knowledge » Agriculture

Which of the following are food preservatives?

A

Formic acid, vinegar and methyl alcohol

B

Gypsum, salt and formic acid

C

Salt, sodium nitrite, spices and vinegar

D

Gypsum, soda and methyl alcohol