Here are Agriculture MCQs (Chapterwise).
1. Where is Central Agriculture University situated?
a) Manipur
b) West Bengal
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation: Central Agriculture University is situated at Imphal, Manipur. It was founded on 26 January 1993.
2. What is a system of growing same crop on same land year after year is known as?
a) Multilevel cropping
b) Parallel Cropping
c) Monocropping
d) Relay Cropping
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Explanation: Monocropping also called as single cropping or monoculture. Here cropping intensity is 100%, (Cropping Intensity = Number of crops grown in a year × 100). In India cropping intensity is about 136%.
3. Which of the following is not a problem in dryland agriculture?
a) Providence of mainland and no socioeconomic constraints
b) Prolonged dryspells during crop period
c) Late onset and early cessation of rains
d) Low moisture retention capacity
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Explanation: Only small and marginal land areas are provided for agriculture practices in dryland area. Most of the farmers are small and not financially stable. 54% of the holding size is less than one hectare.
4. Which of the following is not a fundamental principal of soil conservation?
a) Use of best soil crop management practices
b) Inadequate Drainage
c) Land use based on its capability
d) Conservation of soil and moisture to avoid damage to soil
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Explanation: Soil conservation is the preservation of soil against deterioration and loss by using it within its capabilities, and applying the conservation practices needed for its protection.
5. Which of the following is not a property of ideotype for Dryland Farming?
a) Effective root system
b) Long growth duration
c) High yield potentiality with altered morphology
d) Drought tolerance
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Explanation: Dryland farming requires crops with short growth duration. It is because of the less rainfall in dryland areas and very short season of favorable condition for crop cultivation.
6. Pumpkin belongs to which family?
a) Solanaceae
b) Tiliaceac
c) Cucurbitaceae
d) Malvaceae
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Explanation: Cucurbitaceae family is also known as gourd family. It consist of all gourds, cucumber and pumpkin etc.
7. Moong – Maize – Potato – Wheat is an example of which type of cropping pattern?
a) Relay Cropping Pattern
b) Sequence Cropping
c) Multilevel Cropping
d) Multitiered Cropping
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Explanation: Moong – Maize – Potato – Wheat is an example of Relay Cropping Pattern. It was suggested by Dr. Sher Singh Bains for the North West part of India.
8. What are the main functions of Alley Crops?
a) Reduce soil erosion
b) Increase drought condition
c) Soil fertility restoration
d) Enhance soil productivity
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Explanation: When arable crops are grown on alleys/passages formed by trees or shrubs this type of cropping is known as Alley cropping. Arable crops such as sweet potato, urd, turmeric and ginger are grown in the passage formed by the rows of Eucalyptus, Subabool and Cassia.
9. What are crops grown specifically to suppress the growth of weeds known as?
a) Paired crop
b) Skip crop
c) Soiling crop
d) Smother crops
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Explanation: Smother crops are also known as suppressing crops. Their main function is to suppress the population and growth of weeds by providing dense foliage and quick growing ability e.g. Cowpea, Mustard.
10. What is the scientific name of Green gram?
a) Manihotutilissima
b) Mediago sativa
c) Vignaradiata
d) Vignamungo
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Explanation: Scientific name for Green gram is Vignaradiata. It is also known as Moong. Green gram is the member of Papilionaceae family.
11. Which of the following crop is South West Asian in origin?
a) Maize
b) Wheat
c) Bajra
d) Jowar
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Explanation: Wheat is a Rabi Season crop which has a South West Asiatic origin. Wheat belongs to family Poaceae and is mainly grown in winter season.
12. Maximum production of Rice is in which state?
a) West Bengal
b) Punjab
c) Karnataka
d) Bihar
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Explanation: Maximum production of rice is in West Bengal. Maximum area under rice is also in West Bengal.
13. Which of the following is not a type of rice cultivated in India?
a) Winter
b) Autumn
c) Spring
d) Summer
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Explanation: There are three types of rice cultivation in India autumn rice, winter rice, summer rice. All three are grown in their respective seasons.
14. Which of the following is not a critical stage for irrigation in wheat?
a) Flowering stage
b) Crown root initiation stage
c) Latetillering stage
d) Seedling stage
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Explanation: Crown root initiation stage is the stage of 21 days after sowing. Flowering stage and Latetillering stage are also critical stages for irrigation in wheat. Other than this Milk stage and dough stage are also critical stages for irrigation in wheat.
15. Which of the following is most tolerant among cereals and millets?
a) Madua
b) Til
c) Bajra
d) Finger millet
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Explanation: Bajra is the most tolerant crop among all cereals and millets. But it is very sensitive to water logging and acidic soils.
16. What is the other name for wonder crop?
a) Cotton
b) Soya bean
c) Sesame
d) Groundnut
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Explanation: Soya bean is also known as wonder crop or meat for the poor cause it is the richest, cheapest and the easiest source of the best quality proteins and fats.
17. What is the scientific name of Indian tobacco?
a) Nicotene
b) Nicotiana sylvestris
c) Nicotiana tabaca
d) Nicotiana Tabacum
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Explanation: Indian tobacco is also known as Nicotiana tabacum. The plant height is 150-250 cm. Large and narrow leaf. Texture of the leaf is fine. Nicotene content: 0.5-5.5%. Used for chewing and smoking purpose.
18. Which of the following is not a property of Grasses type of weed?
a) Hollow stem having nodes and internodes
b) Triangle stem
c) Fibrous roots
d) Leaf emerges from the nodes
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Explanation: The stem of grassy weed is cylindrical type rather than triangle. It is hollow, having nodes and internodes. Fibrous roots and belong to Graminae family.
19. Which of the following is an example of Relative weed?
a) Rogue weed
b) Bathua
c) Rice on wheat field
d) Patheniium
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Explanation: Rice on wheat field is a typical example of Relative weed. A relative weed is an otherwise desirable plant but in given condition it is acting as a weed because it is disturbing the given crop.
20. Which of the following is not a property of weeds?
a) It produces seeds in flushes
b) Compete with cultivated parts
c) Able to regenrate lost parts
d) They spread reproductively
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Explanation: The weeds are mainly spreaded by vegetative parts such as rhizome. They are able to generate lost parts, compete with cultivated plants and hinder their growth.
21. Which is not a characteristic of weed?
a) All seed of weed mature differentially
b) Seed production through apomixes
c) Propagules
d) Bearing seeds
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Explanation: The property of all weed seed is to mature simultaneously at same time. They are prolific with high fecundity.
Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions on Agriculture
- Agriculture Basics
- Cropping System & Crop Ecology
- Dryland Agriculture
- Erosion and Soil Conservation
- Classification of Crops
- Crop Production
- Weed Problems
- Agronomy
1. MCQ on Agriculture Basics
The section contains multiple choice questions and answers on agriculture basics and its history.
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2. Cropping System & Crop Ecology
The section covers questions and answers on types of cropping systems and ideotypes and agroclimatic zones.
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3. Dryland Agriculture
The section contains MCQs on the classification of dryland agriculture and evapotranspiration.
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4. Agriculture Questions on Erosion and Soil Conservation
The section contains multiple choice questions and answers on runoff and factors affecting runoff, as well as soil conservation measures.
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5. Classification of Crops
The section covers Agriculture questions and answers on taxonomic classification of crops and special classification of crops.
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6. Crop Production
The section contains Agriculture MCQs on crops and their botanical names, crop production, specific crops such as rice, wheat, maize, pulses, oil seeds, and sugarcane, as well as tobacco.
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7. Questions on Weed Problems
The section contains multiple choice questions and answers on weed classification and crop weed competition.
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