IBPS AFO 2017 — Agri Master Mind
If a soil has pH of 6.5 and this pH is lowered to 5.5. The acid content becomes how many times greater?
- 0.1
- 01
- 05
- 10
Which of the following is a disease causing pathogen in citrus group?
- Cercospora spp.
- Phytophthora parasitica
- Oidium caricae
- Plasmopara viticola
What is the pattern of assistance for women beneficiary for purchase of power tiller (8 HP and above) under Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)?
- 30%
- 35%
- 40%
- 50%
What is the plant population per hectare for long duration variety of rice crop?
- 50,000
- 75,000
- 1,11,000
- 3,33,000
What is the premium amount as percentage of sum insured for commercial/horticulture crops under weather based crop insurance scheme (WBCIS)?
- 1.5%
- 2%
- 2.5%
- 5%
What is the aggregate loan limit from banking system for the category of food and agro-processing under ancillary agriculture under priority sector lending?
- 100 Cr
- 150 Cr
- 200 Cr
- 500 Cr
The water use efficiency in drip irrigation can go as high as?
- 75%
- 80%
- 85%
- 95%
Coconuts are harvested during various intervals in the year. What is the economic life of the coconut palms?
- 25 years
- 30 years
- 50 years
- 60 years
What is the maximum amount of assistance under National Horticulture Mission (NHM) for adoption of organic farming?
What is the floor space required (sq. ft.) per bird in brooder-cum-grower house (deep litter system) in case of poultry layer?
- 0.5
- 0.7
- 0.8
- 1.0
Which of the following is a disease causing pathogen in mango group?
- Oidium caricae
- Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
- Plasmopara viticola
- Cercospora spp.
There are different methods of seed sowing. Inserting a seed through a hole at a desired depth and covering the hole is known as?
- Sowing behind the plough
- Dibbling
- Transplanting
- Drill sowing
In which year was the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) established?
- 1923
- 1902
- 1929
- 1949
What is the interest subvention amount payable by Government of India for short term loans up to 1 year for timely repayment of loans?
- 3%
- 4%
- 5%
- 7%
What is the minimum temperature for growth of rice in India?
Which of the following agro-climatic zones consists of subzones of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand?
- Eastern Himalayan Zone
- Lower Gangetic Plains Zone
- Western Himalayan Zone
- Upper Gangetic Zone
Which of the following soils are found in hills and foothill areas?
- Red soil
- Alluvial soil
- Black soil
- Laterite and Lateritic soils
Which state/UT in India has maximum forest area out of the total geographical area of the state/UT?
- Himachal Pradesh
- Andaman & Nicobar Island
- Mizoram
- Madhya Pradesh
What is the maximum amount of assistance per pump set under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) for purchase of pump?
- 10000 or 50% of the cost whichever is less
- 15000 or 20% of the cost whichever is less
- 15000 or 50% of the cost whichever is less
- 20000 or 40% of the cost whichever is less
Which of the following crops is generally a tropical crop?
- Barley
- Wheat
- Maize
- Coconut
What is the depth of ploughing for deep rooted crops?
- 5-10 cm
- 10-20 cm
- 15-20 cm
- 25-30 cm
Which of the following is a temperate crop?
- Wheat
- Cotton
- Paddy
- Coconut
What is the optimum temperature for growth of wheat in India?
Which of the following is a major nutrient requiring larger quantities compared to other nutrients for the human body?
- K (Potassium)
- Fe (Iron)
- Cu (Copper)
- Zn (Zinc)
What is the target for lending under Agriculture sector by domestic scheduled commercial banks as percentage of adjusted net bank credit (ANBC) or balance sheet exposure, whichever is higher, as per RBI guidelines?
- 10%
- 18%
- 25%
- 40%
What is the depth of ploughing for shallow rooted crops?
- 5-6 cm
- 10-12 cm
- 15-20 cm
- 25-30 cm
Mould board plough is primary stage equipment for land preparation. What is the capacity (ha/day) of a tractor mounted mould board plough?
- 0.5
- 1
- 1.75
- 2
What is the target for lending to small and marginal farmers within the target for agriculture sector by domestic scheduled commercial banks as per RBI guidelines for March 2017?
- 8%
- 10%
- 15%
- 25%
What is the maximum amount of assistance under National Horticulture Mission (NHM) for small and marginal farmers?
- ₹10 lakhs/ha
- ₹15 lakhs/ha
- ₹18 lakhs/ha
- ₹25 lakhs/ha
Which of the following soils are found most extensively in India?
- Desert soil
- Black soil
- Laterite soil
- Alluvial soil
Which of the following nutrient plays an important role to activate various enzymes and also plays a major role in transport of water?
- K (Potassium)
- Ca (Calcium)
- N (Nitrogen)
- P (Phosphorus)
Disc harrow is secondary tillage implement. What is the field capacity (ha/day) of a bullock?
- 0.5 to 1.0
- 0.75 to 0.25
- 1.0
- 1.0 to 1.25
A simple technique has been developed in India by using which of the following organisms as bio fertilizers?
- Azotobacter and Nostoc
- Azolla and Rhizobium
- Azolla and Azotobacter
- Azotobacter and Rhizobium
The practice of forestry for raising fodder grass with scattered fodder trees, fruit trees and fuel wood trees is suitable?
- Aesthetic forestry
- Mixed forestry
- Farm forestry
- Shelterbelts forestry
Which state/UT in India has maximum area under forest cover?
- Mizoram
- Madhya Pradesh
- Daman and Diu
- Himachal Pradesh
Which of the following is an economic benefit for agroforestry?
- Better production of ecological system
- Improvement of soil structure through addition of organic matter
- Increment in soil nutrients through litter fall
- Increment in output of food, fuel wood, fodder, fertilizer
Which of the following is the rich source of protein?
- Stigonema
- Scytonema
- Spirulina
- Spirogyra
What is the concentrate feed requirement per day during lactation period in case of graded proteins?
- 1.5 kg
- 2 kg
- 3 kg
- 4 kg
What is the maximum amount of assistance under Soil Health Card scheme for distribution of micronutrients?
- ₹2500/ha
- ₹3500/ha
- ₹4000/ha
- ₹4500/ha
In which of the following tillage operations organic residue are not inverted into the soil such that they remain on surface as protective cover?
- Primary tillage
- Conservation tillage
- Zero tillage
- Stubble mulch tillage
Which of the following nutrient plays an important role in root growth and promotes the establishment of younger plants?
- P (Phosphorus)
- Ca (Calcium)
- K (Potassium)
- N (Nitrogen)
Which of the following is not a micronutrient for plants?
- Zn (Zinc)
- (Boron)
- Fe (Iron)
- N (Nitrogen)
There are different methods of irrigation. The field is divided into smaller unit area so that each has a nearby level surface. Which of the following represents this method of irrigation?
- Border Irrigation
- Furrow Irrigation
- Drip Irrigation
- Check Basin Irrigation
What is the form of sulphur nutrient for plant absorption?
- Both B & C
In which cropping method, 2 or more crops are grown simultaneously during the part of life of each i.e. second crop is planted after the first crop has reached its reproductive stage of growth?
- Sequential cropping
- Relay cropping
- Mixed intercropping
- Strip intercropping
Liming is done to increase the pH value of pond water for intensive fish culture. What is the dose of lime required in kg/ha if the pH of the pond bottom soil is less than 6.5?
- 450
- 500
- 600
- 750
What is the seed rate (kg/ha) for line sowing for rice crop?
- 40
- 60
- 80
- 100
Which of the following tillage operations is off-season tillage?
- Ocean tillage
- Primary tillage
- Secondary tillage
- Winter tillage
Seeds are dropped in the furrows opened by the plough and the same is closed or covered when the next furrow is opened. This is known as?
- Sowing behind the plough
- Broadcasting
- Dibbling
- Drilling
What is the plant population in number/ha for long duration variety of cotton crop?
- 44444
- 47650
- 55555
- 333000