This set of Agriculture Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Crop Production – Oil Seeds”.
1. Scientific name of soya bean is __________
a) Glycine max
b) Gossipiumspp
c) Archis hypogea
d) Brassica compestris
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Explanation: The scientific name of soya bean is Glycine max. Soya bean is the major oilseed crop in the world accounts for 50% of the world’s total area as well as production.
2. Wonder crop is the other name for _________
a) Soya bean
b) Cotton
c) Groundnut
d) Sesame
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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.
3. ‘Prophylls’ is a term related to ____________
a) Groundnut
b) Soya bean
c) Cotton
d) Jute
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Explanation: Prophylls is a term related to soya bean. It is a tiny paired simple leaf (less than 1mm in length) present at the base of each lateral branch in soya bean.
4. Scientific name for Groundnut is ___________
a) Arachis hypogea
b) Gossipium
c) Glycine max
d) Cajanuscajan
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Explanation: Arachishypogea are the scientific name for groundnut. Groundnut is a self pollinated crop which bears monoadelphous bundle.
5. Gynophore is another name for ____________
a) Peg
b) Prophylls
c) Groundnut
d) Til
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Explanation: Peg is another name for gynophores which bends downwards and forces the ovary into the soil. It is only after entering the soil that ovary begins to develop and takes up a horizontal position.
6. Which of the following is the source of all the Vit B ________
a) Groundnut
b) Cotton
c) Soya bean
d) Sesbania
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Explanation: Groundnut (Arachis hypogea) is the source of all the Vit B except Vit B12. The biological value of the groundnut protein is highest among the vegetable proteins and equals that of casein.
7. Aflatoxin contamination is the common problem in ___________
a) Soya bean
b) Groundnut
c) Cotton
d) Jute
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Explanation: Aflatoxin is produced in groundnut when it is infected by Aspergilusflavus group of the fungi mainly during post harvesting and storage under moist conditions.
8. Which of the following season groundnut yields better?
a) Rabi
b) Zaid
c) Kharif
d) Summer
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Explanation: Rabi season groundnut yields higher than that of kharif due to better management practices and less infestation of the insect pest and diseases.
9. The Pungency in Mustard is due to __________
a) Methyl cyanide
b) Ethyl cyanide
c) Sarbitol
d) Isothiocyante
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Explanation: Pungency in the mustard and all the other crucifers such as Rapeseed is due to Isothiocyante. Isothiocyante is the enzymic hydrolysis product of Glucosinolates.
10. Brassica juncea is the scientific name for _______________
a) Mustard
b) Rapeseed
c) Toria
d) Tara
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Explanation: Brassica junceasi the scientific name Mustard. It consists about 30-38 % oil. It is mainly grown in Bihar, UP, W.B. 2n number is 36.
Sanfoundry Global Education & Learning Series – Agriculture.
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