Soil Science (2023)-Shift-I | Agri Master Mind

Arrange the minerals based on the descending order of weatherability(A) Biotite > Augie > Garnet > Quartz(B) Zircon > Tourmaline > Olivine > Muscovite(C) Albite > Ilmenite > Homblende > Olisine(D) Anorthite > spuite > Zircon > TitaniteChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Only (A)
(A) and (B)
(A), (B) and (C)
(A), (B), (C) and (D)

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) as Reason (R) and other oneAssertion (A): Soil clay has maximum influence on soil behavior.Reason (R): Clay has a greater surface area per unit mass and is most physicochemical active.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the option below.

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.

Suppose roots, straw, and grains of a wheat crop produce dry matter of 2.5 t/ha, 6t/ha and 4 t/ha containing 0.2%, 0,5%, and 1.5% N, respectively. How much is the total N by the above ground portion?

30 kg/ha
60 kg/ha
90 kg/ha
120 kg/ha

Soil water Content increasing order(A) field capacity(B) Oven dry(C) Hygroscopic(D) Permanent wiltingChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D).
(B), (C), (D), (A).
(B), (A), (D), (C).
(C), (B), (D), (A).

Which of the following statement is incorrect:

Amylose is water soluble fraction of starch
Amylopectin is water-insoluble fraction of starch
α-D Glucose units are present in amylose and amylopectin
Amylose is water-insoluble fraction of starch

Match List-I with List-IIList I (Name of Scientist)List-11 (Discovered)(A) James Wilson(I) Nitrogen-fixing bacteria(B) Winogradsky(II) Host plant resistance(C) R.H. Painter(III) Hybrid wheat(D) S.S. Bains(IV) Relay croppingChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Consider the following statements:Characteristic feature of Minerals are(A) Minerals have a definite chemical composition(B) Minerals are inorganic in nature(C) The atoms that make up minerals are not arranged in an orderly pattern(D) Minerals are the "Building Blocks of rocksChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (C) only.
(A), (B) and (D) only.
(A), (B), (C) and (D).
(B), (C) and (D) only.

Match List-1 with List-IIList-I (Mineral Element)List-II (Function)(A) Molybdenum(I) Water Oxidation(B) Manganese(II) Chlorophyll Structure(C) Magnesium(III) Nitrogen fixation(D) Zinc(IV) Auxin SynthesisChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D) (IV)
(A)-(III). (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D) (IV)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Match List-I with List-IIList I (Soil parameters)List II (Measurement)(A) Bulk Density(I) C136C136(B) Soil water content(II) C13C13(C) Seepage(III) H²(D) Soil Salinity(IV) Am-Be(E) Soil aggregation(V) Cs¹³⁷Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(V), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I), (E)-(II)
(A)-(IV), (B)-(V), (C)-(III), (D)-(I), (E)-(II)
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(V), (D)-(II), (E)-(I)
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(V), (D)-(II), (E)-(I)

Order the following electromagnetic radiation in terms of their decreasing energy(A) Infrared rays(B) Gamma rays(C) Visible rays(D) Radio wavesChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B). (C), (D).
(B), (C), (A), (D).
(B), (A), (D), (C)
(C), (B), (D), (A).

Which of the following is an amino acid

Cysteine
Histidine
Proline
Glycine

Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R)Assertion (A): Universal Soil Lois Equation A= RKLSCPReason (R): Universal soil loss equation determination for the reduction erosion to tolerable limits necessitates the adoption of properly planned cropping practices and soil conservation measures.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options below.

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.

Match List-I with List-1List IList II(Name of Author)(Name of Bank)(A) Rachel Carson(I) Elements of Agricultural Chemistry(B) Humphry Davy(II) Natures of plant(C) Theophrastus(III) Soil Genesis and classification(D) S. Buol(IV) Silent SpringChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), D-(IV)
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Arrange the following space mission (earlier to most recent)(A) Radar Imaging Satellite-1(B) Chandrayan-2(C) Mars orbital mission(D) Indian National Satellite – 1AChoose the correct answer from the options given below.

(A), (B), (C), (D)
(D), (C), (B), (A)
(B), (A), (D), (C)
(D), (A), (C), (B)

Match List-I with List-IIList I (Institutes)List II (Headquarts)(A) IISS(I) Hyderabad(B) IJHR(II) Bangalore(C) CRIDA(III) Jodhpur(D) CAZRI(IV) BhopalChoose the correct answer from the options given below.

(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), D-(IV)
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), D-(III)
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), D-(III)
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), D-(I)

The equation governing flow of water in saturated soil is

Poiseuille’s equation
Bernoulli equation
Darcy’s equation
Navier-Stokes equation

What type of covalent bonds link the amino acids in a protein?

Peptide bonds
Hydrogen bonds
Glycosidic bonds
Ester bonds

In plants, the photo assimilates are translocated as

Sucrose
Sorbitol
Stachyose
Sucrose, Sorbitol and Stachyose

Match List-I with List-IIList-IList-II(Element)(Electronic Configuration)(A) Mg(I) 2,1(B) Na(II) 2,8,7(C) Li(III) 2, 8, 1(D) Cl(IV) 2, 8, 2Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B) (II), (C) (III), (D) - (IV)
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C) (IV), (D)-(II)
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
(A)-(III), (B) - (IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Which of the following theories are associated with humus formation?(A) Polyphenol theory(B) Linin-protein theory(C) Chemiosmosis theory(D) Sugar- amine condensation theoryChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (D) only.
(A), (C) and (D) only.
(A), (B), and (C) only.
(B), (C) and (D) only.

Match List-I with List-IIList-IList-II(Method)(Estimation)(A) Kjeldal method(I) Estimation of Soil moisture(B) Walkey and Black method(II) Estimation of Sedimentation of soil particles(C) Hydrometer method(III) Estimation of Organic carbon(D) Gravimetric method(IV) Estimation of NitrogenChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B) (II), (C) (III), (D) - (IV)
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C) (III), (D)-(II)
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
(A)-(III), (B) - (IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Point out the mobile nutrients in soil(A) Cu2+, NO3-, Fe2+, H3BO3(B) NO3, Cl2, H2PO4, MoO42−(C) NO₃⁻, Cl⁻, H₃BO₃(D) NO₃⁻, Cl⁻, H₃BO₃, NH₄⁺Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (D) only.
(C) only.
(A), (B), (C) and (D) only.
(A) and (D) only.

The term ‘infiltrability’ is coined by

Robert E. Horton
Daniel Hillel
J.R. Philip.
Green, W.H., and G.A. Ampt

Match List-I with List-IIList I (Theory proposed)List II (Author)(A) Father of fertilizer chemistry(I) Jackson(B) Nutrient index(II) Stanley A Barber(C) Root interception(III) Liebig(D) Weathering index(IV) ParkerChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D) - (I)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B) - (IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

The word soil has been derived from

French
Latin
Greek.
Arabic

The pH range at which the desirable colour change occurs for a particular indicator is______

pH
pF
Rh
pT

Given below are two statementsStatement (I): Olivine is least stable.Statement (II): Has independent silica tetrahedron and held together by forming bonds with hydrolysable Magnesium or oxidizable Iron.In light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Both Statement (1) and Statement (II) are correct
Both Statement and Statement (II) are incorrect
Statement (I) is correct, but Statement (II) is incorrect.
Statement (I) is incorrect, but Statement (II) is correct.

Microwave remote sensing is useful in monitoring(A) Soil moisture(B) Canopy cover(C) Snow cover(D) Moisture profiling in the atmosphere(E) Ocean circulationChoose the correct answer from the options given below

(A), (B) and (D) only.
(B). (C) and (D) only
(A), (B), (C) and (D) only
(A), (B), (C) and (D) and (E)

Error in measurement caused by factors which vary with measurements is ______

Crude error
Reagent error
Random error
Operational error

Remote sensing of vegetation characteristics is obtained by using(A) UV rays(B) Visible light(C) Microwave(D) Infrared raysChoose the correct answer from the options given below.

(A), (B) and (D) only
(A), (B) and (C) only
(A), (B), (C) and (D).
(B), (C) and (D) only

Equivalent weight of salt depends on

No. of equivalent weight of an acid that combine in salt
Basicity
Acidity
Weight of oxygen

Match List-I with List-IIList I InstrumentList II Used for Measurement of(A) Liquid Limit Device(I) Wind speed(B) Pycrometer(II) Soil plasticity(C) Beufort scale(III) Depth of water table(D) Piezometer(IV) Specific Gravity of soilChoose the correct option from the options given below.

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(I)

Arrange the following minerals in terms of increasing stability(A) Biotitie(B) Quartz(C) Hornblende(D) MuscoviteChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D).
(B), (C), (A), (D).
(C), (A), (B), (D).
(C), (A), (D), (B).

Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Discover)List-II (Scientist)(A) Nutrient essentiality criteria(I) Y.L. Nene(B) Stages of cell(II) Arnon and Stout(C) Cell(III) Robert Hooke(D) Khaira disease(IV) Walther FlemingChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B) - (II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D) - (IV)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D) - (III)
(A)-(II), (B) (IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

When structure of two soils is compared, it will be better in that soil whose cumulative mean weight diameter (CMWD) is:

Unity
Zero
Lower
Higher

Given below are two statements:Statement (I): Saline soil has the characteristics of EC > 4 ds/m, ESP > 15, and pH < 8.5Statement (II): Alkaline soils have the characteristics of EC > 4 ds/m, ESP < 15, andpH > 8.5In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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.

Mass of sample in picogram method is ______ gram.

1-10
<10−12
10−6-0.001
0.05-0.5g

Water has Maximum density at temperature

273 °K
277 °K
289 °K
298 °K

Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Theory proposed)List-II (Author/formula)(A) Textural triangle(I) Sorenson(B) Ideal gas(II) Schofield(C) pH(III) Whitney(D) pF(IV) PV=nRTChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B) - (IV), (C)-(I), (D) - (II)

The science that deals with soil genesis and classification is called as:

Petrology
Pedology
Pedagology
Petrography

The Strategic Research Extension Plan (SREP) is related with

National Institute of Agriculture Extension Management (MANAGE).
Agriculture Technology Information Centre (ATIC).
Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA).
National Bank for Agricultural & Rural Development (MABARD).

Mutations are errors in DNA that:

Always harmful
Increase tumor growth
Occur spontaneously at a low rate
Only occur on the X chromosome

Unit of Mixing Ratio is

%
kg/m³
kg/kg
m³/m³

Active absorption is governed by ______ theory.

Diffusion
Mass flow
Lecithin
Donnan equilibrium

Quantity of Na₂CO₃ required to prepare 500 ml of 0.1N Na₂CO₃ is ______.

2.65
0.265
26.5
0.00265

The value of tortuosity in soil is

0
<1
1
1

______ is the determination of one or few constituents from the sample.

Partial analysis
Completer analysis
Proximate
ultimate

Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Soil Moisture Regime)List-II (Mean Annual Soil Temperature)(A) MESIC(I) 15°C to <22°C(B) THERMIC(II) 8°C to < 15°C(C) HYPERTHERMIC(III) 28° C or more(D) MEGHATHERMIC(IV) 22° C to < 28°CChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B) - (II), (C) (III), (D)-(IV)
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D) - (I)
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

The characteristics of the Plinthite horizon are(A) It is rich in humus(B) It is rich in sesquioxide(C) Presence of yellowish or greyish mottles(D) Hardens reversibly due to repeated wetting and dryingChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) and (D) only.
(B) and (C) only.
(A) and (C) only
(A) and (B) only.

Arrange the following carbohydrate molecules in the increasing molecular weights:(A) Starch(B) Sucrose(C) Glucose(D) AmylopectinChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D)
(B), (A), (C), (D)
(B), (A), (D), (C)
(A), (D), (C), (B)

What is the average life of a radioactive element whose half-life of 30 days?

60.03
15.21
20.79
43.29

Which law the industries likely to cause environmental pollution should be examined by

The Factories Act, 1948
The Water Act 1974.
The Environment Protection Act 1986
The Air Act 1981

What will be the soil texture if it contains 60% clay, 20% silt, and 20% sand particles?

Sandy clay
Clayey
Silty loam
Loamy sand

Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other one is labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Bacillus megaterium is an efficient P-solubilizing bacteria.Reason (R): Bacillus megaterium produces different organic acids for dissolution.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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.

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): The sky is blue due to scattering of sunlight.Reason (R): The sky reflects the sea and ocean, which are blue.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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.

Which of the following is true?

Uptake of Mo by plant reduces with S application
Boron toxicity decreases with decreasing concentration of calcium
Iron plays a synergistic role in relation to zinc
High copper in soil cause dieback in citrus

The characteristics of Imogolite are(A) They are found in Andisol(B) They have low bulk density and high plasticity(C) They have a high Potassium fixation capacity(D) They are Para crystalline in natureChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) and (B) only
(B) and (C) only
(A) and (C) only
(A) and (D) only

Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Theory proposed)List-II (Author)(A) Contact exchange(I) Bray(B) Air capacity of soil(II) Jenny and Overstreet(C) Mobility of nutrients(III) Mitscherlich(D) Growth factor and yield(IV) KhonkeChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C) - (I), (D)-(III)
(A)-(1), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(A)-(IV), (B) - (III), (C)-(II), (D) - (I)
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Training dataset is used to identify desired features in remote sensed image in

Supervised classification method
Self-learning image analysis method
Classification using manually
Un-supervised classification method

Vertical movement of air and heat from earth surface to the atmosphere is

Convection
Conduction
Advection
Sublimation

Match List-I with List-IIList-IList-II(A) Land use(I) Cover crop(B) C: N ratio(II) Hilly areas(C) Landslide(III) Mineralization and immobilization(D) Soil and water conservation(IV) Soil capability classificationChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D) - (I)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Which of the following is not insecticide synergist?

Dillapiole
Sesamol
Nimbinol
PBO

Plantation of high water -consuming for withdrawal of ground water is term as:

Surface drainage
Bio drainage
Sub surface drainage
Mole drainage

Riparian Erosion occurs at

Clear cut forest land
Harvested croplands
Banks of streams
Places having excessive grazin

The following is the list of pesticides(A) B.H.C.(B) D.D.T(C) NaCN(D) Heptachlor(E) CarbendazimChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) to (E) Pesticide are banned for use in India
Only (E) is banned for use in India
(A) to (E) are not banned for use in India
(A) to (D) are banned for use in India except (E)

Water use efficiency in increasing order(A) Surface Irrigation(B) Sprinkler Irrigation(C) Drip Irrigation(D) Pitcher pot IrrigationChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D).
(D), (C), (A), (B).
(B), (A), (D), (C).
(C), (B), (D), (A).

What is the common name of Butan-1-ol ?

Methanol
n-Butyl alcohol
n-Butanol n-Butyl alcohol
Isobutyl alcohol

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labeled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Mobility is the overall process whereby nutrients reach the root surface and sorption into plant. Reason (R): Mobility involves the solution or exchange of nutrients and movement to root surface. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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.

Given below are two statements:Statement (I): At field capacity matric potential, the soil water content is higher when dry soil is getting wet.Statement (II): The drying of soil depends on the narrow radii of the connecting channels, whereas the wetting process depends on large pore diameters.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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.

Given below are two statements:Statement (I): International pipette method is regarded as the standard methods for particle size analysis due to its accuracy.Statement (II): The hydrometer method is rapid but less accurate.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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.

Objective of GIS(A) Maximizing the efficiency of planning and decision-making.(B) Providing efficient means for data distribution and handling.(C) Elimination of redundant database - minimize duplication.(D) Capacity to integrate information from many sources.Choose the most correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (D) only.
(A), (B) and (C) only.
(A), (B), (C) and (D).
(B), (C) and (D) only

Which are the fundamental soil-forming process?(A) Eluviation(B) Illuviation(C) Laterization(D) HumificationChoose the correct answer from the options given below

(A), (B) and (C) only.
(B), (C) and (D) only.
(A), (C) and (D) only.
(A), (B) and (D) only.

Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Parameter)List-II (Unit)(A) Relative Humidity(I) Okta(B) Temperature(II) km/hr(C) Wind Speed(III) °C(D) Cloud cover(IV) %Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(A)-(IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D)-(I)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C) - (IV), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B) (IV), (C) - (I), (D) (II)

Phosphorus is immobile in soil because(A) phosphate ions are held by anion exchange(B) Phosphate ions are held by ligand exchange(C) Phosphate ions are adsorbed as sparing soluble phosphates of Fe/Al. Ca(D) Phosphate ions are leached as completely soluble phosphates of Fe/Al. CaChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (C) only.
(B), (C) and (D) only.
(A), (B), (C) and (D).
(A), (C) and (D) only.

Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Book etc.)List-II (Author, etc.)(A) Soil Physics(I) Sehgal(B) A Textbook on Pedology(II) Bahl and Bahl(C) A Textbook on Organic Chemistry(III) Chakraborty and Sahoo(D) Fundamentals of Geographic Information System(IV) Ghildyal and TripathiChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(1), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(A)-(IV), (B) - (I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C) - (IV), (D)-(I)
(A)-(I), (B) - (IV), (C) (III), (D)-(II)

Given below are Four statements:Statement (I): Bromadiolone is used as a rodenticide.Statement (II): Atrazine is a herbicide.Statement (III): Carbamate group of pesticides was related to the Bhopal gas incident.Statement (IV): Rotenone, a natural compound is used as an insecticide and herbicide.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Statements (I) and (II) and Statements (III) and (IV) are true.
Statements (I) and (II) and Statements (III) and (IV) are false.
Statement (I) is true, but Statement (II) is false.
Statement (III) is false, but Statement (IV) is true.

A soil 80 cm deep has a volume water content = 0.12. Find out the quantity of water that must be added to bring the volume water content to 0.30.

9.6
24.0
14.4
18.4

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Raster data is obtained from satellite images, aerial cameras, and scanned maps.Reason (R): Georeferencing allows you to viewed, query, and analyze raster data with other geographic data.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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.

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelleds Reason (R).Assertion (A): Primary objective of summer ploughing is opening of the soil crust and turn the soil underneath.Reason (R): It facilitates to sow the crops immediately after onset of monsoon.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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.

Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Nature of reaction)List-II (Nature of the process)(A) Reduction of iron in waterlogged soil(I) Argillation(B) Leaching of dispersed particles(II) Podsolization(C) Intermixing of soil horizon(III) Gleization(D)Eluviation of oxides of Fe, Al & Humus(IV) PedoturbationChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D) - (IV)
(A)-(I), (B) (IV), (C) (III), (D) (II)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C) - (IV), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B) (I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

The Environment Protection Act was enacted in India in the year.

1988
1987
1989
1986

Which of the following is a representation of vector map?1. Point, 2. Pixel, 3. Polygon

1 only
2 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only

Which of the following method is likely to be used where the water supply is limited and the market value of the crop is high?

Sprinkler irrigation
Drip irrigation
Furrow irrigation
Surface irrigation

Photochemical smog formation in urban areas is mainly due to the presence in the atmosphere of.

Ozone, PAN, and Nitrogen dioxide.
Fog and Smoke
Particulates and fog.
Winter climate and high humidity

Given below are two statements:Statement (I): Black gram as a cover crop reduces surface runoff and soil loss during rainy seasons.Statement (II): Black gram as a live mulch crop reduces surface runoff during rainy seasons and soil loss.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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.

Identify the copper-containing minerals.(A) Covellite(B) Azurite(C) Powellite(D) LimoniteChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Only (A) and (B)
Only (B) and (C)
Only (A) and (C)
Only (B) and (D)

The ionic product of water at ordinary temperature (25°C) is a constant value of:

10−4
10−7
10−8
10−14

(i) Very dark, cracking clay-dominated soils; (ii) locally called regur, karail, and bhal; (iii) high clay varying from 30-60%, base-rich; (iv) occur in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh., Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and some parts of Karnataka and T.N...... is called(A) Black Soils(B) Alluvial Soils(C) Red Soils(D) Laterite and Lateritic SoilsChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) only.
(B) and (C) only.
(D) only
(B), (C) and (D) only.

Estimating the complex with chelating agent is _____

Preciprometry
Complexometry
Argentometry
Thiocyanometry

Arrange the soil particles in the ascending order of its diameter (mm)(A) silt(B) clay(C) fine sand(D) coarse sandChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (A), (C), (D).
(A), (C), (D), (B).
(C), (D, (A), (B).
(D), (A), (B), (C).

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Crop residue on soil surface in conservation tillage systems can decrease the rate of soil temperature change.Reason (R): Surface residue increases the reflection of incident solar radiation.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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.

What is the common formula for the alkanes?

CnH2n
CnH2n+2
CnH2n−2
CHn

Diseases occurring due to Ca deficiency are(A) Hollow heart in Groundnut(B) Frenching of Citrus(C) Pod popping in Groundnut(D) Pillowing of CucumberChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Only (A) and (B)
Only (B) and (C)
Only (A) and (D)
Only (C) and (D)

Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Characteristic)List-II (Terminology)(A) Si is replaced by Al³+ ions(I) Ionic double layer(B) Attachment of Ca2+ on clay surface(II) pH dependent charge(C) Na+ replacing other cations on clay surface(III) Dispersion of clay(D) H dissociated from hydroxyl ions on clay surface(IV) Isomorphous substitutionChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C) - (IV), (D)-(II)
(A)- (IV), (B) (I), (C) -(III), (D)-(II)

Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other one is labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Water requirement for wheat crops varies from 300 to 600 mm.Reason (R): Water requirement varies depending on the soil type and rainfall and variety.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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.

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Sentinel satellite mission is one of the European Space Agency's next- generation earth-observation missions.Reason (R): There are six Sentinel satellites which provide free data to the user.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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.

Match List-I with List-IIList-I Physical parameterList-II Unit(A) Surface tension(I) Kilogram per cubic meter(B) Viscosity(II) Newton per meter(C) Soil permeability(III) Meter per hour(D) Particle density(IV) Pascal(E) Soil water potential(V) Pascal-secondChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C) - (I), (D)-(II), (E)-(V)
(A)- (V), (B) - (IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III), (E)-(II)
(A)-(II), (B)-(V), (C) - (III), (D)-(I), (E)-(IV)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III), (E)-(V)

Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other one is labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): The organochlorine pesticides accumulate in the fatty tissues in the human body.Reason (R): Organochlorine pesticides are chemically unstable and hydrophobic.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below.

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Normalized Difference Vegetation Index to monitor crop health is determined from

Reflectance of red band
Reflectance of blue and red band
Reflectance of shortwave and red band
Reflectance of near-infrared and red band

When the original value of N in urea is 46% and the estimated value is 45.5 %, then the relative error is ______%.

0.5
1.068
0.005
0.1068

The process of self-purification process of polluted waters can be noted by the

Physical changes
Chemical changes
Biological changes
Physical, chemical, and biological changes

Arrange the following atmospheric gases in terms of increasing global warming potential(A) CH₄(B) N₂O(C) CO₂(D) SF₆Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C), (A), (B), (D).
(B), (A), (C), (D).
(A), (B), (D), (C).
(C), (B), (D), (A).

The soil hydraulic head is expressed by(A) Potential energy per unit mass of soil water(B) Potential energy per unit volume of soil water(C) Potential energy per unit weight of soil water(D) Height of standing water on the soil surfaceChoose the correct answer from the options given below.

(D) only.
(A) and (C) only.
(B) and (C) only.
(C) only.

Arrange the following amino acids on the basis of increasing side chain size(A) Alanine(B) Glycine(C) Isoleucine(D) LeucineChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D).
(B), (D), (A), (C).
(B), (A), (D), (C).
(A), (D), (C), (B).

Sequence the steps for georeferencing a map in QGIS(A) Select transformation type(B) Open the image to be georeferenced(C) Open the map that you want to georeference(D) Find ground control pointsChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D).
(A), (C), (B), (D).
(B), (A), (D), (C).
(C), (B), (D), (A).

Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A), and the other one is labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Humic acids are more resistant than fulvic acid.Reason (R): Humic acids have low molecular weight and simple structure than fulvic acids.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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.

Arrange the minerals in the order of decreasing weathering index(A) Kaolinite(B) Montmorillonite(C) Vermiculite(D) MicaChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D)
(B), (C), (D), (A)
(C), (D), (A), (B)
(D), (A), (B), (C)

The capillary rise in soil (h, cm) with average pore radius (r, cm) is related as

hr= 0.15
hr= 1.5
hr= 0.30
hr= 3.0

(A) Enzymes enhance reaction rate by a factor of 2 to 10.(B) Activation energy of a reaction is lowered by enzymes.(C) Interactions between enzymes and substrates are hydrogen, ionic and hydrophobic bonds.(D) Substrate concentration does not affect the rate of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) and (B) only.
(B) and (C) only.
(A) and (C) only.
(A) and (D) only

Match List-I with List-IIList-IList-II(Land Capability Classes)(Colour)(A) Class II(I) Green(B) Class IV(II) Yellow(C) Class III(III) Brown(D) Class I(IV) PinkChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B) - (II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(A)-(II), (B) (IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D) - (II)

Arrange the soil in the decreasing order of soil wetness(A) Friable/firm(B) Very plastic(C) Hard(D) InduratedChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D).
(B), (C), (D), (A)
(B), (A), (C), (D).
(C), (B), (D), (A).

Arrange the following soil texture with decreasing field capacity water content.(A) Sandy loam(B) Sandy(C) Silty loam(D) Clay(E) Clay loamChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D), (E)
(A), (C), (D), (E), (B)
(B), (A), (C), (E), (D).
(D), (E), (C), (A), (B)

Match List-I with List-IIList-IList-IISoil typeBulk density (Mg/m³)(A) Peat(I) 2.0(B) Compact(II) 1.1 to 1.4(C) Fine textured(III) 1.4 to 1.75(D) Coarse textured(IV) 0.5Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (IV), (B) (1), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D) - (IV)
(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Given below are two statements:Statement (I): Alluvial soils are the largest group of soils in India.Statement (II): Alluvial soils are rich in nitrogen but deficient in potassium.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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.

Which of the following group of compounds is produced by Streptomyces hygroscopicus?

Tetranactin
Avermectins
Strobilurins
Milbemycin

Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Column A)List-II (Column B)(A) DNA is found at the end of the linear eukaryotic chromosome(I) Centromere(B) Protein structure on eukaryotic chromosomes where spindle fiber attaches( II) Telomere(C) DNA site where kinetochores are found(III) Nucleolar organizer(D) DNA sequence that serves as the template for synthesis and amplification(IV) KinetochoreChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D) - (IV)
(A)-(II), (B) (IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B) (IV), (C) (I), (D)-(II)

When the benzene ring is a substitution in a molecule, it is known as:

Phenyl group
Phenol group
Imidizole group
Prosthetic group

Match List-I with List-IIList-I Column AList-II Column B(A) n-hexadecanatic acid(I) Watson and Crick(B) Secondary amino group(II) Proline(C) Double helical DNA(III) Palmitic acid(D) Enantiomer(IV) Optical isomerChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D) - (IV)
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other one is labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): The notation of Munsell colour chart is 2.5YR5/6.Reason (R): Because hue is 2.5 YR, value is 5 and chroma is 6In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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.

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Surface tension of water is very high (72.7 dynes/cm) compared to other liquids.Reason (R): High attraction of water molecules for each other is because of H bond.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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.

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