ICAR PG Agronomy Previous Year Paper 2022 — Agri Master Mind
Q1. The most critical growth stage for moisture stress in lentil. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Branching
- Flower bud initiation
- Pod formation
- Rosetting
Q2. Following are the statements with respect to economization of irrigation water in rice: A. Heavy soils with percolation above 5 mm per day, B. Subsoil loosening to enhance water flux, C. Small isolated blocks to reduce seepage, D. Application of tank silt to light soils, E. Puddling to reduce soil permeability. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- B, C and E only
- B and E only
- A and D only
- D and E only
Q3. The soil with more than 20 Kg/ha Phosphorus are rated as. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Low in P
- Medium in P
- High in P
- Very low in P
Q4. Which phytohormone forms the association between roots and microbes?. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Gibberellin
- Auxin
- Brassinosteroid
- Strigolactones
Q5. Which of the following is the latest addition to the list of essential nutrients?. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Selenium
- Cobalt
- Chlorine
- Nickel
Q6. Irrigation requirement of 90 days duration maize variety is 50 cm. How much area can be irrigated with a flow rate of 20 litre per second for 8 hours in a day.. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 20.2 ha
- 16.5 ha
- 12 ha
- 10.4 ha
Q7. Which of the following books is on conservation agriculture?. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- One Straw Revolution
- Silent Spring
- An Agricultural Testament
- Look to the Land
Q8. Suitable agronomic soil moisture conservation technique for dryland areas. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Contour farming
- Contour bunding
- Bench terracing
- Trenching
Q9. The soil formation equation, was first formulated by:. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Jackson
- Jenny
- Dokuchaev
- Hilgard
Q10. For preparation of 1000 mL of 0.1 N potassium dichromate solution (), the amount of analytical grade potassium dichromate required is:. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 294 gram
- 49.0 gram
- 4.9 gram
- 29.4 gram
Q11. Which of the following statements are correct for “Cytokinins”?A. Cytokinin stimulates cell divisionB. One of the potent cytokinin is 6-BenzyladenineC. Cytokinin hastens senescenceD. Cytokinin breaks dormancy of seeds and buds. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- B, C and D only
- A, B and C only
- A, B and D only
- B and D only
Q12. The daughter cells produced after mitosis will have ________ number of chromosomes as original cells. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Twice more
- Half of
- Thrice more
- Same
Q13. The botanical name of pop corn. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Zea mays amylacea
- Zea mays everta
- Zea mays tunicata
- Zea mays ceratina
Q14. The book “Nature and Properties of Soils” is written by. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- M. L. Jackson
- H. Marschner
- N. C. Brady and R. R. Weil
- K. Mengel and E. A Kirkby
Q15. The sulphur (S) containing mineral is. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Zeolite
- Dolomite
- Magnesite
- Epsomite
Q16. If irrigation water is NOT limited, groundnut grown in a sandy loam soil should be irrigated throughout crop period using which of the following schedule. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 50% depletion of available soil moisture or IW/CPE ratio of 0.6
- 25% depletion of available soil moisture or IW/CPE ratio of 1.0
- 25% depletion of available soil moisture or IW/CPE ratio of 0.6
- 50% depletion of available soil moisture or IW/CPE ratio of 0.75
Q17. In greengram, nitrogen fixation starts at the age of. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 12-15 days
- 18-21 days
- 24-27 days
- 30-33 days
Q18. Match List I with List II.List I (Inhibitor): A. Malonate, B. Cyanide, C. Oligomycin, D. RotenoneList II (Function): I. Blocks complex III, II. Prevents succinate oxidation, III. Inhibits cytochrome oxidase, IV. Inhibits ATP synthase. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
- A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
- A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Q19. IWDP stands for. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- International watershed development project
- Integrated watershed development project
- Integrated watershed development programme
- Integrated watershed driven plan
Q20. Dew can also be a water resource; accumulation of dew in north and north-east India during 6 months from October to March is. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 5-10 mm
- 10-15 mm
- 15-30 mm
- 30-50 mm
Q21. Methemoglobinemia disease is caused due to toxic concentration of. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Nitrate
- Sulphate
- Phosphate
- Silicate
Q22. For how many days in advance, weather forecasts are currently issued by IMD in DAMU Project?. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 3 days
- 5 days
- 10 days
- 21 days
Q23. Assertion A: Ratio between the area of crop irrigated and quantity of water applied is called as delta.Reason R: Any crop management practice aimed at economy in irrigation water application increases delta. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are incorrect
- A is incorrect but R is correct
Q25. Assertion A: A Geographical Information System (GIS) links spatial data with descriptive information about a particular feature on a map.Reason R: The information is stored as attributes of the geographically represented features. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
Q26. Which of the following sprayers require the minimum volume of spray solution to cover a hectare of wheat crop?. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Power sprayer
- Hand sprayer
- Foot sprayer
- Knapsack sprayer
Q27. The first acceptor of and first product of plant is. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Oxaloacetic acid and phosphoenolpyruvate
- Malic acid and oxaloacetate
- Phosphoenolpyruvate and oxaloacetate
- Oxaloacetic acid and malate
Q28. Percentage of lignin in sugarcane bagasse (Saccharum officinarum). (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 4-6
- 15-19
- 25-32
- 40-45
Q29. Match List I (Mechanism of action) with List II (Candidate herbicide): A. Inhibition of EPSP synthase, B. Carotenoid biosynthesis inhibitor, C. ALS inhibitor, D. PPO inhibitor. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
- A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Q31. Dokuchaev, the Father of Soil Science, did pioneering work on “Chernozem” somewhat similar to that of Indian soil of: (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Calcareous soil
- Alluvial soil
- Red soil
- Black soil
Q32. The total age of rice seedlings for transplanting in main field through double transplanting method. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 60-70 days
- 50-60 days
- 40-50 days
- 30-40 days
Q33. Out of the following statements, which one is not correct? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Number of stomata found in all different leaves is different in plants
- Distribution of stomata is different in different plants
- Distribution, number, size and type of stomata are same in every plant
- Size and type of stomata is different in different plants
Q34. Glufosinate inhibits the enzyme: (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Glutamine synthetase
- EPSP
- ACCase
- PPO
Q35. A typical mineral soil, on volume basis, contains: (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Mineral material 45%, organic matter 15%, air 10-20% and water 20-30%
- Mineral material 55%, organic matter 5%, air 10-20% and water 20-30%
- Mineral material 45%, organic matter 5%, air 20-30% and water 20-30%
- Mineral material 55%, organic matter 5%, air 20-30% and water 10-20%
Q36. Assertion A: Theoretically, a planophile canopy would be more efficient if radiation were distributed more evenly over leaf surfaces.Reason R: Such an equitable distribution could be accomplished by having leaves, at least the upper leaves, at a vertical leaf inclination when the sun is at high elevations. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
Q38. Which of the following is the non-physiological oxidant used by Robert Hill known as Hill reagent? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Ferricyanide
- Ferric oxalate
- DCPIP
- NADP+
Q39. Fertilizers having least hygroscopicity is: (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Ammonium nitrate
- Ammonium sulphate
- Anhydrous chloride
- Urea
Q40. In dry spell, during crop period, which of the following cannot be moisture stress mitigation practice? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Ratooning
- Thinning
- Mulching
- Intensive cropping
Q41. Correct order of irrigation terminologies with respect to amount of water involved during a given event of irrigation (WR stands for water requirement, IR for irrigation requirement, NIR for net irrigation requirement and E for evaporation). (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
Q42. Assertion A: Rayleigh scattering causes the sky to appear blue.Reason R: As most of the Rayleigh scatterers have size (wavelength). (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
Q43. Beneficial elements of plants are: A. Sodium, B. Vanadium, C. Selenium, D. Cobalt. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A, B and D only
- A, B and C only
- A, C and D only
- B, C and D only
Q45. Which of these statements is incorrect?A. Glycolysis occurs in cytosolB. Oxidative phosphorylation takes place in outer mitochondrial membraneC. Respiratory ETS in plants located in inner mitochondrial membraneD. ATP is synthesized through complex V (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A
- B
- C
- D
Q46. Drainage of one ha-cm in 24 hours equals to drainage of how much water. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 1.157 lps
- 1.671 lps
- 1.925 lps
- 2.157 lps
Q48. The suitable seed rate of pearl millet to get seedlings for transplanting in one hectare area. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 2 kg/ha
- 4 kg/ha
- 6 kg/ha
- 8 kg/ha
Q49. Small seeded late maturing type of blackgram. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Vigna mungo var. niger
- Vigna mungo var. viridis
- Both 1 and 2
- Vigna aconitifolia
Q50. Which of the following is not a film forming type anti-transpirant? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Mobileaf
- Hexadecanol
- Folicot
- CaHCO3
Q51. Given below are two statements :Statement I: Osmotic pressure is always negative.Statement II: Osmotic potential is also always negative. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q52. In oxygenic photosynthetic organism, photosynthetic pigment is located in. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Peroxisome
- Stroma
- Chlorosome
- Thylakoid membranes
Q53. Assertion A: The probe of a neutron moisture meter is inserted into an access tube fixed vertically in the soil.Reason R: The probe of a neutron moisture meter contains a source of fast protons and a detector of slow electrons. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- A is correct but R is not correct
- A is not correct but R is correct
Q54. Major properties of soil order are: A. Gelisols - Cold regions, B. Histosols - Organic matter rich, C. Oxisols - Deeply weathered/red, D. Mollisols - Dark coloured/low base saturated. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A, B and D only
- A, B and C only
- A, C and D only
- B, C and D only
Q55. ICRISAT was established in the year. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 1962
- 1972
- 1982
- 1992
Q56. Buggy whipping condition in sorghum is caused by. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Deficiency of nitrogen
- Deficiency of Zn
- Application of higher dose of 2, 4-D
- Application of higher dose of atrazine
Q57. Given below are two statements :Statement I: Maximum wasteland areas in our country lies in Madhya Pradesh.Statement II: In Haryana, most wastelands comprise saline, sodic or sandy land areas. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Q58. Following are the statements about common feature of drought avoidance in plants: A. Early stomata closure, B. Efficient root system, C. Lipid deposition on foliage, D. Reduction in water uptake, E. Straightening of leaves. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A, D and E only
- B, D and E only
- B, C and D only
- A, B and C only
Q59. What is the weight of one centimeter of surface soil over one hectare of land?. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 100 t
- 150 t
- 200 t
- 250 t
Q60. Assertion A: The temperature increases with increasing height in the stratosphere.Reason R: Ozone absorbs ultra violet radiation in the stratosphere and makes it warm. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
Q61. Ammonium sulphate fertilizer is advisable for. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Potato
- Wheat
- Cotton
- Maize
Q62. Imperata cylindrica is propagated by means of. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Rhizomes
- Off-setts
- Stolon
- Sucker
Q63. Arrange in correct sequence the steps of Precision Agriculture:A. Evaluation of Precision AgricultureB. Preparation of variability mapsC. Managing VariabilityD. Assessing Variability (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A, B, C, D
- D, B, C, A
- B, C, D, A
- C, D, A, B
Q65. A band of suberin layer develops all around the cell in the middle of the transverse and radial walls. This suberin is called ________ strip. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Intercalary
- Pericycle
- Cambium
- Casparian
Q66. What is the date of winter solstice in the southern hemisphere? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 22nd December
- 21st March
- 21st June
- 23rd September
Q67. The water soluble P (as % ) in diammonium phosphate (DAP) is. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 42.5
- 44.5
- 46.0
- 40.5
Q68. An area of 0.6 ha each of wheat and maize is irrigated daily with a discharge of 2000 litre per minute for a period of 15 hours. Each crop receives 8 cm of water. Determine efficiency (%) of irrigation system. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 66.7
- 76.7
- 80.7
- 85.6
Q69. in cellular respiration acts as. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A source for ATP synthase
- An enzymes
- An electron carrier
- An electron acceptor for anaerobic respiration
Q70. Read the statements with respect to water management in maize:A. Most critical stage for irrigation is flowering period including tasseling, silking and pollination.B. Water deficit at flowering stage causes heaviest yield loss mainly due to reduction in grain size.C. Under conditions of adequate irrigation water, irrigations should be applied at 25% depletion of available soil moisture.D. Irrigations should be applied at IW/CPE of 0.6 or 0.8 throughout growth period.E. As maize is mostly grown in rainy season, applying irrigation is wasteful. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A, B and C only
- B, D and E only
- A and C only
- A, B and D only
Q71. Bispyribac sodium is commonly used in. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Maize
- Rice
- Tomato
- Okra
Q72. A herbicide for the control of Lantana camara. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Simazine
- Fenoxaprop-p-ethyl
- Paraquat
- Glyphosate
Q73. Glutathione-S-transferase is responsible for the selectivity of. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Phenyl ureas
- Sulfonyl ureas
- Imidazolinones
- Triazines
Q74. Which one of the following is NOT a pressure unit?. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Atmosphere
- Pascal
- Newton
- Torr
Q75. The bulk density is expressed as: A. , B. , C. , D. . (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A and D only
- A and B only
- A and C only
- B and C only
Q76. If the tank capacity of the sprayer is 20 litres and the application rate is , then butachlor 50 EC required at per spray load will be. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 100 ml
- 50 ml
- 25 ml
- 75 ml
Q77. In early withdrawal of monsoon, what should be the best moisture mitigation practice?. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Early sowing of suitable Rabi crops
- Late sowing of suitable Rabi crops
- Late sowing of suitable Kharif crops
- Both 1 and 2
Q78. Which of the following is NOT in the mustard group?. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Brassica juncea
- Brassica napus
- Brassica nigra
- Brassica carinata
Q79. Give the chronological order in the development of following herbicides: A. Atrazine, B. 2,4-D, C. Bispyribac Sodium, D. Alachlor, E. Butachlor. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- B, A, C, D, E
- B, A, D, E, C
- C, B, A, E, D
- D, B, E, A, C
Q80. Assertion A: Sulphuric acid can be used to amend water quality and can be applied directly to soil or in the irrigation water.Reason R: Sulphuric acid rapidly neutralizes the Na constituents of water or reacts with lime in the soil to produce soluble Ca. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- A is correct but R is not correct
- A is not correct but R is correct
Q81. Highest area under conservation agriculture is in which of the Continent? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- America
Q82. Match List I (Name of ICAR research institute) with List II (Head quarter): A. ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, B. ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, C. ICAR- National Research Centre on Integrated Farming, D. ICAR-Directorate of Cold Water Fisheries Research. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
- A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
- A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-III
- A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
Q83. Which one of the following crops requires highest amount of calcium? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Oil seeds
- Cereals
- Legumes
- Forage crops
Q84. The most abundant minerals and mineral groups in sand and silt of soils throughout the world is: (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Olivines
- Feldspars
- Pyroxenes and Amphiboles
- Quartz
Q85. The suitable seed rate for row-sown sesame. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 3-4 kg/ha
- 9-10 kg/ha
- 14-15 kg/ha
- 19-20 kg/ha
Q86. Which of the following are correct about cycle and plant?A. Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase is located in cytosolB. cycle occurs in the chloroplasts of bundle sheath cellsC. cycle is a enrichment cycleD. cycle occurs in the chloroplasts of mesophyll cells. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A and B only
- B and C only
- A, B and C only
- C and D only
Q88. Which of the following is not synonymous with soybean crop? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Wonder crop
- Miracle crop
- Golden bean
- Queen of oilseeds
Q89. At what height, geostationary satellites are placed above the earth surface? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 800 km
- 1000 km
- 18000 km
- 36000 km
Q90. Honey-comb structure is found in. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Black soils
- Red soils
- Salt-affected soils
- Laterites and lateritic soils
Q91. Match List I with List II: A. Manganese, B. Boron, C. Molybdenum, D. Potassium. (List II: I. Master cation, II. Grey speck of oats, III. Seed setting and fertilization, IV. Whiptail of cauliflower). (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
- A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Q92. The optimum spacing (row x plant) of hybrid cotton grown in the irrigated areas. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- cm
- cm
- cm
- cm
Q93. Given below are two statements:Statement I: plants are more efficient than plants in terms of carbon dioxide fixation.Statement II: plants are less water efficient and consume more amount of water than plants for same amount of fixed. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q94. What is the optimum plant population for wheat crop? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 3.33 lakh/ha
- 4.33 lakh/ha
- 5.66 lakh/ha
- 6.66 lakh/ha
Q95. Match List I with List II: A. Endoplasmic reticulum, B. Nucleus, C. Centrosomes, D. Nucleic acid. (List II: I. Robert Brown, 1831, II. T. Boveri, 1888, III. F. Miescher, 1869, IV. Carniar, 1897). (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
- A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
- A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Q96. Weight of a soil sample with can is 210 g and dry weight with can is 180 g. Weight of empty moisture can is 40 g. What will be moisture content of soil sample? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 18.7%
- 21.4%
- 25.7%
- 27.3%
Q97. In Ca and S deficient soils, gypsum placement should be done at. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 10 days after sowing
- 30 days after sowing
- 50 days after sowing
- 70 days after sowing
Q98. Given below are two statements:Assertion A: In a Global Positioning System (GPS), four satellites are accommodated in each orbit at an altitude of 20,185 km from surface of earth.Reason R: All these GPS satellites are placed in six orbits. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
Q99. The optimum temperature for the ideal vegetative growth of wheat. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 4-6
- 10-16
- 16-22
- 22-28
Q100. Orobanche is a problem weed in. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Wheat
- Tomato
- Cotton
- Sugarcane
Q101. The use of Stokes’ law for measurement of the size of soil particle depends on certain simplifying assumptions. These are: A. Particles must be spherical, smooth and rigid, B. Fall must be unhindered, C. Particles must be of uniform density, D. Size of particles must be small compared to the size of molecules of liquid. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A, B and D only
- A, B and C only
- A, C and D only
- B, C and D only
Q102. Land area needed to raise settlings for transplanting in 1 ha through spaced transplanting method of sugarcane. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
Q103. Which of the following sequences is correct in terms of the Global Warming Potential? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
Q104. Match List I (Project/Reservoir) with List II (State): A. Machkund, B. Gobindsagar, C. Ukai, D. Jayalwadi, E. Adiyar. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A-II, B-III, C-V, D-I, E-IV
- A-II, B-IV, C-V, D-I, E-III
- A-I, B-V, C-III, D-II, E-IV
- A-V, B-III, C-IV, D-II, E-I
Q105. The optimum crop combination for strip cropping. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Sorghum and pearl millet
- Soybean and groundnut
- Maize and mustard
- Sorghum and greengram
Q106. Match List I (Habitat type) with List II (Weed species): A. Roadside, B. Xerophytic, C. Floating aquatic, D. Submerged aquatic. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
- A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
- A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Q107. Assertion A: When the water moving downward through a fine textured soil encounters a layer of coarse sand, the downward movement is temporarily increased until the soil suction in wetting front is sufficiently reduced.Reason R: Presence of large macrospores in the coarse sand are too large to take in water from the unsaturated microspores of the soil rapidly. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- A is correct but R is not correct
- A is not correct but R is correct
Q108. What is the enzyme responsible for carboxylation in C4 plants? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Phosphoenol pyruvic acid (PEP) carboxylase
- Phosphophenol pyruvic acid (PEP) carboxylase
- Phospho pyruvic acid (PEP) carboxylase
- Phosphanol pyruvic acid (PEP) carboxylase
Q109. Conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate, is catalyzed by. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Aldolase
- Enolase
- Phosphofructokinase
- Hexokinase
Q110. Farming in humid regions with growing period more than 120 days. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Rainfed farming
- Dryland farming
- Dry farming
- Conservation farming
Q111. Terminal drought is also known as. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Early season drought
- Mid season drought
- Late season drought
- Invisible drought
Q112. Given below are two statements:Statement I: A soil with good tilth is quite porous and has free drainage up to water table.Statement II: The capillary and non-capillary pores should be in a ratio of 1:4 so that sufficient amount of water is retained in the soil as well as free air. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q113. Which of the following is responsible for the anthropogenic climate change phenomenon? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Volcanic eruption
- Variation in earth’s orbital characteristics or Milankovitch cycles
- Variation in solar output
- Effect of green house gases
Q114. The basic cell membrane structure consists of ________ and ________ in the animal cell of an organism. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Lipid bilayer
- Embedded proteins
- Golgi vesicles
- Lipid bilayer and embedded proteins
Q115. Which of the following hormone deficiency causes dwarfism in plant? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Auxin
- Gibberellin
- Brassinosteroid
- Ethylene
Q116. Match List I (Theory proposed) with List II (Author): A. Root pressure theory, B. Pulsation theory, C. Relay pump hypothesis, D. Transpiration pull. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
- A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
- A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
- A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
Q117. Assertion A: After application of urea in soil, it undergoes hydrolysis where organic form of N is transformed to inorganic form of ammonium carbonate. The hydrolysis of urea is more in sandy soil than clay soil.Reason R: Urea molecule forms positive charged ion due to keto-enol formation or zwitterion formation… which is adsorbed by the negatively charged clay. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
Q118. A 1.5 ha wheat crop field was supplied with 6 cm depth of irrigation, compute how many liters of water has gone into the field. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- 3 lakh
- 4.5 lakh
- 7.5 lakh
- 9 lakh
Q119. Deep sowing of chickpea is better than shallow depth in rainfed areas; which of the following statements is not linked with benefits of deep sowing? (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Reduces incidence of wilt
- Promotes better root development
- Promotes good germination
- Protection of seed from U.V. radiation
Q120. Mineral having maximum cation exchange capacity is. (ICAR-PG-AGRO-2022)
- Mica
- Illite
- Smectite
- Kaolinite