Crop Production Test - 3 — Agri Master Mind
Rice is believed to be originated from
- South East Asia
- China
- Indonesia
- Australia
The cultivated species of rice in Asia is
- Oryza glaberrima
- Oryza nivara
- Oryza officinalis
- Oryza sativav
The rice species confined to Africa is
- Oryza sativa
- Oryza glaberrima
- Oryza nivara
- Oryza officinalis
As per FAO, which country in the world has the largest area under rice?
- India
- China
- USA
- Japan
As per FAO which country in the world is the largest producer of rice?
- China
- USA
- Indonesia
- India
All India Coordinated Rice Improvement Project at Hyderabad was started in
- 1965
- 1946
- 1947
- 1960
International Rice Research Institute was established during
- 1980
- 1946
- 1965
- 1960
First dwarf variety of rice, considered as miracle rice of the world is
- IR 8
- Jaya
- ADT 27
- T.N.1
Rice variety Taichung Native 1 (TN-1) was released in the year
- 1960
- 1965
- 1966
- 1967
Rice variety IR-8 was developed in the year
- 1965
- 1966
- 1967
- 1960
Central Rice Research Institute was established during
- 1945
- 1946
- 1947
- 1948
Which of the rice sub species is photo insensitive?
- Indica
- Japonica
- Javanica
- Both b & c
Which country is pioneer in hybrid rice?
- Taiwan
- China
- Philippines
- Indonesia
About 90 per cent of world's area and production of rice is in
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- Australia
The inflorescence of rice is known as
- Cob
- Ear
- Siliqua
- Panicle
The basic number 'n' of chromosomes of the genus Oryza is
- 12
- 24
- 36
- 48
Upland rice in West Bengal is known as
- Aus
- Ashu
- Beali
- Kuari
Beushening in rice means
- Method of sowing
- Method of harvesting
- Ploughing in low land rice 46 weeks after sowing in standing water
- None of these
Beushening in rice results in
- Increase in straw yield
- Increase in grain yield
- Reduction in straw yield and increase in grain yield
- None of these
Aus rice is also known as
- Autumn rice
- Winter rice Boro
- Spring rice Aman
- None of these
Anaerobic environment in rice soil is responsible for gaseous loss of fertilizer N by
- Denitrification
- Nitrification
- Volatilization
- Ammonification
Days required for rice seedling to transplant under Dapog nursery is
- 10-12
- 12-14
- 14-16
- 16-18
Most predominant cropping system in India is
- Rice-wheat
- Rice-rice
- Sugarcane-sugarcane
- None of these
In Dapog method of nursery quantity of seeds required for one square meter area is
- 1 Kg
- 2 Kg
- 3 Kg
- 5 Kg
Area required for Dapog nursery for sowing one ha rice crop is
- 10 m
- 30 m
- 50 m
- 100 m
India's first dwarf variety of rice released during 1968 is
- Jaya
- Padma
- Kauvery
- Jagnnath
Seed required for sowing one ha of land under broadcast puddled condition of rice is
- 60 Kg
- 80 Kg
- 100 Kg
- 125 Kg
Oxidized zone of puddled paddy is having a thickness of
- Top 1-10 mm
- Top 15-20 mm
- Top 25 mm
- Top 45 mm
The leading state in India for rice production is
- West Bengal
- U.P
- Andhra Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
Tillering in rice begins at the stage of
- 1-2 leaf
- 2-3 leaf
- 3-4 leaf
- 4-5 leaf
Average productivity of rice is highest in the state
- Haryana
- Punjab
- West Bengal
- U.P
Which are the non-traditional rice growing states?
- Punjab and Haryana
- U.P. and Bihar
- West Bengal and Tamil Nadu
- None of these
The range of harvest index of semi dwarf Indica cultivars is
- 0.25 - 0.35
- 0.35 - 0.45
- 0.45 - 0.55
- 0.55 - 0.75
For achieving maximum photosynthesis during reproductive stage, LAl in rice should be
- 5-6
- 2-3
- 6-7
- 4-5
Indica rice varieties are better adapted to
- High temperature
- Low temperature
- Moderate temperature
- None of these
The optimum stage of rice seedling for transplanting under irrigated conditions during kharif season is
- 2 leaf stage
- 4 leaf stage
- 8 leaf stage
- 6 leaf stage
Which of the following management practices is more problematic in direct seeded rice cultivation?
- Fertilizer management
- Weed management
- Water management
- Beushening
Of the followings, which species of rice is having seed dormancy?
- Indica
- Japonica
- Jamaica
- None of these
The nursery area required to provide seedling for transplanting one hectare area is roughly
- 1/10th ha
- 1/4th ha
- 2/5th ha
- None of these
Seed rate of rice required in wet nursery is
- 20-30 kg/ha
- 30-40 kg/ha
- 40-50 kg/ha
- 60-80 kg/ha
Zn deficiency in rice was first reported by
- Dr. R.S. Paroda
- Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
- Dr. B.P. Pal
- Dr. Y.L. Nene
Concentration of Zn deficiency in plants, ZnSO4, is sprayed at
- 0.1%
- 1.0%
- 0.5%
- 2.0%
Akiochi in rice is associated with
- Sulphide toxicity
- Iron toxicity
- Potassium deficiency
- None of these
Nitrogen fixation by Azolla in rice ranges between
- 5-10 kg N/ha
- 25-35 kg N/ha
- 40-50 kg N/ha
- 80-100 kg N/ha
For production of 1 kg of rice, amount of water required
- 2000 litres
- 3000 litres
- 4000 litres
- 5000 litres
Rice crop should be harvested at the moisture content of
- 10-15 %
- 15 -20 %
- 20-25%
- 5-10%
Protein content in white rice is
- 5.0%
- 6.5%
- 7.5%
- 10.0%
The most widely used post emergence herbicide in upland rice is
- 2,4-D
- Atrazine
- Paraquat
- Propanil
In shallow low land rice, water depth maintained is
- <30 cm
- 30-100 cm
- >100 cm
- None of these
In deep water rice, water depth maintained is
- >100 cm
- < 100 cm
- < 50 cm
- None of these
Concentration of paraquat as pre-harvest desicant in paddy is
- 0.1%
- 0.5%
- 1.0%
- None of these
The dose of anilophos in rice to control weeds is
- 2.0 kg/ha
- 0.6 kg/ha
- None of these
- 5.0 kg/ha
Directorate of Rice Research is located at
- Pantnagar
- New Delhi
- Hyderabad
- Ludhiana
Hulling per cent in rice is
- 50-55
- 65-70
- 80-85
- None of these
Thousand grain weight of basmati rice is
- 21g
- 22 g
- 24 g
- 23 g
For wet land rice the best nitrogenous fertilizer is
- Urea
- Ammonium nitrate
- Ammonium sulphate
- Diammonium phosphate
The N uptake of rice increased from 50 kg N/ha under control (No nitrogen) to 70 kg N/ha with application of 40 kg N/ha. What will be the apparent N recovery?
- 40%
- 50%
- 60%
- 80%
Seed rate of hybrid rice is
- 5 kg/ha
- 25 kg/ha
- 15 kg/ha
- 45 kg/ha
The Dapog method of raising rice nursery was introduced in India from
- Burma
- Japan
- USA
- Philippines
The age of rice seedling required for mat type nursery is
- 11-14 days
- 14-17 days
- 20-23 days
- 25-28 days
Rice plants prefer nitrogen fertilizer in the form of
- NO3
- NH4
- Nitrous oxide
- Elemental nitrogen
Protein of rice crop is called
- Oryzein
- Zein
- Gluten
- None of these
Golden rice is a rich source of
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
Green Revolution era was between
- Mid fifties to mid sixties
- Mid sixties to mid seventies
- Mid seventies to mid-eighties
- None of these
Indian Institute of Wheat Research is located at
- Karnal
- Delhi
- Hyderabad
- Bangalore
In India which type of wheat varieties are grown
- Spring
- Winter
- Facultative
- None of these
Which of the following wheat species has maximum area in India?
- T. durum
- T. sphaerococcum
- T. dicoccum
- None of these
Position of India in wheat production in the world is
- First
- Second
- Third
- Fourth
Wheat is sown when average daily temperature falls to around
- 10-12°C
- 20-22°C
- 25-27°С
- None of these
The optimum seed rate for normal sown wheat is
- 80-100 kg/ha
- 100-125 kg/ha
- 125-150 kg/ha
- 150-250 kg/ha
For late sown wheat, seed rate is
- 90-100 kg/ha
- 125-150 kg/ha
- 100-125 kg/ha
- None of these
The optimum sowing depth of dwarf wheat varieties is
- 2-3 cm
- 3-4 cm
- 4-5 cm
- 6-7 cm
The optimum sowing depth of tall wheat varieties is
- 2-3 cm
- 4-5 cm
- 5-6cm
- 6-7 cm
Crown root initiation stage in dwarf wheat is at
- 15-20 DAS
- 20-25 DAS
- 25-30 DAS
- 30-35 DAS
C-306 is a wheat variety
- Single gene dwarf
- Triple gene dwarf
- Double gene dwarf
- None of these
Dr. B. P. Pal was a renowned
- Plant breeder
- Agronomist
- Physiologist
- Pathologist
The hardiness of wheat kernel is decided by
- Test weight
- Pearling index
- Moisture content
- Size of grain
Production of black powder without any smell in place of wheat grain in the ears is the typical characteristics of which disease?
- Rust
- Loose smut
- Powdery mildew
- Blight
Karnal bunt disease in wheat was first observed in
- 1980
- 1935
- 1930
- 1950
In Karnal bunt disease black powder gives a foul smell Due to presence of
- Trimethylamine
- Methylamine
- Both a & b
- None of these
Brown and yellow rusts are major diseases of wheat prevalent in
- North western part of country
- Southern, central and eastern parts of the country
- Both a & b
- None of These
Shoot of wheat is called
- Trunk
- Stem
- Branch
- None of these
What is the average protein content of dwarf wheat?
- 12
- 10
- 14
- 15
Molya (tundu or ear cockle) disease in wheat is caused by
- Cyst nematode
- Fungus
- Bacteria
- None of these
Water requirement of wheat ranges from
- 100-200 mm
- 200-400 mm
- 800-900 mm
- None of these
Under favorable environment to produce 1 kg wheat how much water is needed?
- 1000 litres
- 2000 litres
- 3000 litres
- 4000 litres
Which crop constitutes the maximum area in the world?
- Rice
- Maize
- Wheat
- Sorghum
The moisture content in wheat at harvest should be
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-25%
- 25-30%
The most important and productive wheat contributing zone in India is
- North western plain zone
- North eastern plain zone
- Central zone
- Peninsular zone
Best quality durum wheat is produced in which zone?
- North western plain zone
- North eastern plain zone
- Central zone
- Peninsular zone
Which among the following crops has minimum water requirement?
- Sorghum
- Fingermillet
- Pearlmillet
- Foxtailmillet
The success of transplanting is maximum in
- Pearl millet
- Maize
- Sorghum
- None of these
Fat content in pearl millet varies between
- 1-4%
- 4-8%
- 8-12%
- None of these
Pearl-millet is harvested when moisture content in grain is around
- 10%
- 15%
- 20%
- 25%
WCC 75 and Raj 171 are varieties of
- Sorghum
- Maize
- Pearlmillet
- Fingermillet
The optimum plant population/ha of pearl millet is
- 1.25-1.50 lakhs
- 1.50-1.75 lakhs
- 1.75-2.00 lakhs
- 2.00-2.25 lakhs
Which among the followings is known as poorman's crop?
- Sorghum
- Maize
- Pearimillet
- Barley
Water requirement of pearl millet varies between
- 400-500 mm
- 250-350 mm
- 500-600 mm
- None of these
The depth of sowing pearl millet is
- 1-2 cm
- 5-6 cm
- 2-4 cm
- 7-8 cm
Which among the following minor millets is highly tolerant to sodicity?
- Fingermille
- Kodomillet
- Foxtailmillet
- Prosomillet
Which among the following minor millets is highly tolerant against drought and waterlogged situations?
- Kodomillet
- Sawanmillet
- Barnyardmillet
- Fingermillet
Foxtail millet is commonly known as
- Ragi
- Kutki
- Cheena
- Kangni
Cheena is known as
- Fingermillet
- Prosomillet
- Barnyardmillet
- Kodomillet
The common name of littlemillet is
- Ragi
- Kutki
- Kangni
- Sawan
Foxtailmillet is botanically known as
- Setaria italica
- Panicum miliaceum
- Echinochloa frumentacea
- Panicum sumatrense
Ragi is botanically known as
- Echinochloa frumentacea
- Eleusine coracana
- Paspalum scrobiculatum
- Setaria italica koda
Number of small millets commonly cultivated in India are
- 4
- 6
- 8
- 10
The seed rate for minor millets for line sowing is
- 3-5 kg/ha
- 5-8 kg/ha
- 8-10 kg/ha v
- 10-12 kg/ha
Pros-millet is known as
- Kodo
- Cheena
- None of these
- Sawan
Eleucine corocana is a botanical name of
- Finger millet (Ragi)
- Proso millet (Cheena)
- Foxtail millet (Kakun)
- Pearlmillet (Bajra)
A: Millets are generally more nutritious than cereals. R: Millets are a rich source of dietary fiber and minerals.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Rice is the most widely consumed cereal crop globally. R: Rice is a staple food for a majority of the Asian population.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Wheat requires a cool and temperate climate to grow. R: Wheat is a major cereal crop grown in North America and Europe.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Millets are more drought-resistant than cereals. R: Millets have long growing seasons compared to cereals
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Oats are a type of cereal grain high in gluten content. R: Oats chapatti making quality is very good.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Corn is primarily used for human consumption USA. R: Corn is a major source of starch and carbohydrates.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Barley is a cereal grain commonly used in brewing beer. R: Barley is malted before being used in the brewing process.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Sorghum is a type of millet with high protein content. R: Sorghum is a gluten-free grain gaining popularity
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Cereals require more water than millets for cultivation. R: Millets are well-suited for growing in arid and semi-arid regions.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Quinoa is a complete protein source, unlike most other cereals. R: Quinoa is a pseudo-cereal not belonging to the grass family Poaceae
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Brown rice is a healthier option than white rice due to higher fiber content. R: Brown rice retains the bran layer rich in fiber and nutrients.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Millets are a good source of vitamins A and C. R: Millets are generally lower in vitamins compared to cereals.
- Both assertion and reasoning are true, and the reasoning correctly explains the assertion.
- Both assertion and reasoning are true, but the reasoning does not correctly explain the assertion.
- Assertion is true, but the reasoning is false.
- Both assertion and reasoning are false.
A: Oats can help lower cholesterol levels due to their beta-glucan content. R: Beta-glucan is a type of soluble fiber that binds to cholesterol in the digestive system.
- Both assertion and reasoning are true, and the reasoning correctly explains the assertion.
- Both assertion and reasoning are true, but the reasoning does not correctly explain the assertion.
- Assertion is true, but the reasoning is false.
- Both assertion and reasoning are false.
A: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten consumption. R: People with celiac disease experience inflammation in the small intestine upon gluten intake.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Freekeh is a type of wheat prepared by harvesting young wheat plants and roasting them. R: Freekeh has a smoky flavor and is a good source of antioxidants.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Finger millet is a millet variety known for its high calcium content. R: Finger millet is also called Ragi and is a staple food in some parts of India.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Pearl millet is a good source of iron and can help prevent anemia. R: Iron deficiency is a common nutritional concern, particularly in developing countries.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Cereals are generally higher in calories compared to millets. R: Millets are a good choice for weight management due to their lower calorie content.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Einkorn, emmer, and spelt are all ancient wheat varieties. R: These ancient wheats may offer some nutritional benefits compared to modern wheat varieties.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Teff is a tiny millet grain used to make injera, a spongy flatbread in Ethiopia. R: Teff is a good source of resistant starch, which can promote gut health.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Commercial wheat flour is often fortified with iron and folic acid. R: Fortification helps address nutrient deficiencies in the population.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Wild rice is a long-grain rice variety with a nutty flavor and dark color. R: Wild rice is not actually a true rice but a type of aquatic grass.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Basmati rice is a fragrant long-grain rice variety popular in Indian cuisine. R: Basmati rice is known for its distinct aroma and light, fluffy texture when cooked.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
A: Cereals play a significant role in global food security. R: Cereals provide a major source of carbohydrates for human populations worldwide.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False
Assertion: Millets have a higher water footprint compared to rice and wheat. Reasoning: Millet cultivation requires less water per unit of yield compared to rice and wheat.
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion
- Assertion is true but reason is false
- Both Assertion and Reason are False