NEET Foundation Biology Chapter 6 Improvement In Food Resources Multiple Choice Questions

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Chapter 6 Improvement In Food Resources Multiple Choice Question And Answers

Direction: Choose the correct option for each questions. There is only one correct response for each question.

Question 1. How many nutrients are essential for crops?

  1. 13
  2. 14
  3. 15
  4. 11

Answer. 1. 13

Question 2. A farming system with minimal or no use of chemicals as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, etc., and with a maximum input of organic manures, recycled farm wastes and bio-agents with healthy cropping systems is called

  1. mixed farming
  2. organic farming
  3. biotic farming
  4. abiotic farming

Answer. 2. organic farming

Question 3. A system of farming on a particular farm which includes crop production, rising of livestock, etc., is called

  1. organic farming
  2. biotic farming
  3. abiotic farming
  4. mixed farming

Answer. 4. mixed farming

Question 4. Growing of two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land is called

  1. organic cropping
  2. biotic cropping
  3. mixed cropping
  4. abiotic cropping

Answer. 3. mixed cropping

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Question 5. Growing two or more crops in definite row patterns is known as

  1. intercropping
  2. organic cropping
  3. biotic cropping
  4. mixed cropping

Answer. 1. intercropping

Question 6. The growing of different crops on a piece of land in pre-planned succession is called

  1. poultry rotation
  2. farm rotation
  3. crop rotation
  4. cross rotation

Answer. 3. crop rotation

Question 7. Farm animals require proper care and management, such as shelter, feeding, breeding and disease control. This is called

  1. poultry husbandry
  2. farming
  3. animal husbandry
  4. cross-breeding

Answer. 3. animal husbandry

Question 8. It is done to raise domestic fowls.

  1. Poultry farming
  2. Poultry husbandry
  3. Cross Breeding
  4. Animal husbandry

Answer. 1. Poultry farming

Question 9. Composite fish culture system is ­commonly used for

  1. poultry farming
  2. poultry husbandry
  3. cross-breeding
  4. fish farming

Answer. 4. fish farming

Question 10. Beekeeping is done to get honey and

  1. wax
  2. eggs
  3. medicine
  4. breeding

Answer. 1. wax

Question 11. It has contributed to increased food grain production.

  1. Animal revolution
  2. Blue revolution
  3. Green revolution
  4. Poultry revolution

Answer. 3. Green revolution

Question 12. It has led to better and more efficient use as well as availability of milk.

  1. Green revolution
  2. Poultry revolution
  3. Blue revolution
  4. White revolution

Answer. 4. White revolution

Question 13. There is a need for sustainable practices in animal husbandry and

  1. agriculture
  2. poultry
  3. warehouse
  4. farming

Answer. 1. agriculture

Question 14. Storage in warehouses cannot solve the problem of malnutrition and

  1. hanger
  2. hunger
  3. anger
  4. livestock

Answer. 2. hunger

Question 15. Cereals such as wheat, rice, maize, ­millets and sorghum provide us which of the following energy requirement?

  1. Protein
  2. Sodium
  3. Fats
  4. Carbohydrate

Answer. 4. Carbohydrate

Question 16. Pulses like gram (chana), pea (matar), black gram (urad), green gram (moong), pigeon pea (arhar), lentil (masoor), provide us with

  1. protein
  2. sodium
  3. fats
  4. carbohydrate

Answer. 1. protein

Question 17. Oil seeds including soybean, groundnut, sesame, castor, mustard, linseed and sunflower provide us with necessary

  1. Protein
  2. sodium
  3. fats
  4. carbohydrate

Answer. 3. fats

Question 18. It refers to crossing between genetically dissimilar plants.

  1. Intervarietal
  2. Interspecific
  3. Intergeneric
  4. Hybridization

Answer. 4. Hybridization

Question 19. This crossing may be intervarietal, interspecific or

  1. intervarietal
  2. interspecific
  3. intergeneric
  4. hybridization

Answer. 3. intergeneric

Question 20. It is related to the duration of sunlight.

  1. Photoperiods
  2. Phrotoperiods
  3. Photosynthesis
  4. Photoproduction

Answer. 1. Photoperiods

Question 21. Growth of plants and flowering are dependent on

  1. moonlight
  2. breeding
  3. sunlight
  4. soil

Answer. 3. sunlight

Question 22. Plants manufacture their food in sunlight by the process of

  1. phrotosynthesis
  2. photoperiods
  3. phrotoperiods
  4. photosynthesis

Answer. 4. photosynthesis

Question 23. How many nutrients are essential for plants?

  1. 16
  2. 15
  3. 12
  4. 20

Answer. 1. 16

Question 24. The process in which farm waste material, like livestock excreta (cow dung etc.), vegetable waste, animal refuse, domestic waste, sewage waste, straw, eradicated weeds, etc., is e-composed in pits known as

  1. composting
  2. decompose
  3. accumulate
  4. excrete

Answer. 1. composting

Question 25. Compost is also prepared by using earthworms to hasten the process of decomposition of plant and animal refuse. This process is called

  1. vermicompost
  2. composting
  3. decompose
  4. accumulate

Answer. 1. vermicompost

Question 26. It contains large quantities of organic matter and also supplies small quantities of nutrients to the soil.

  1. Waste
  2. Fertility
  3. Decompose
  4. Manure

Answer. 4. Manure

Question 27. It is prepared by the decomposition of animal excreta and plant waste.

  1. Waste
  2. Fertility
  3. Decompose
  4. Manure

Answer. 4. Manure

Question 28. It occurs due to scarcity or irregular distribution of rains.

  1. Droughts
  2. Floods
  3. Rains
  4. Farms

Answer. 1. Droughts

Question 29. Diseases in plants are caused by

  1. pathogens
  2. herbicides
  3. fungicides
  4. insecticides

Answer. 1. pathogens

Question 30. The unwanted plants in the cultivated field, for example, Xanthium are called

  1. weeds
  2. insects
  3. rodents
  4. mites

Answer. 1. weeds

Question 31. Storage losses in agricultural produce can be very high. The factors responsible for such losses are

(1) biotic

(2) abiotic

(3) weeds

(4) rodents

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1), (3) and (4)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 3. (1) and (2)

Question 32. Biotic are

(1) insects

(2) rodents

(3) fungi

(4) mites

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1), (3) and (4)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Question 33. Animal husbandry is the scientific management of animal livestock. It includes various aspects such as

(1) feeding

(2) breeding

(3) disease control

(4) cattle

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1), (3) and (4)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 1. (1), (2) and (3)

Question 34. Animal-based farming includes

(1) cattle

(2) poultry

(3) fish farming

(4) livestock

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1), (3) and (4)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 1. (1), (2) and (3)

Question 35. Indian cattle belongs to different species, such as

(1) Bos indicus

(2) Bos bubalis

(3) Milch

(4) Draught

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1), (3) and (4)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 3. (1) and (2)

Question 36. The food requirements of dairy animals are

(1) maintenance requirement

(2) milk producing requirement

(3) ration requirement

(4) nutrient requirement

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1), (3) and (4)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 3. (1) and (2)

Question 37. Poultry fowl suffer from a number of ­diseases caused by

(1) virus

(2) bacteria

(3) fungi

(4) parasites

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1), (3) and (4)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Question 38. Freshwater resources include

(1) canals

(2) ponds

(3) reservoirs

(4) rivers

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1), (3) and (4)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Question 39. We require food for body development, growth and health. The food intake supplies necessary

(1) proteins

(2) carbohydrates

(3) fats

(4) vitamins

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1), (3) and (4)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Question 40. Nutrients are

(1) macronutrients

(2) micronutrients

(3) mini nutrients

(4) major nutrients

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1), (3) and (4)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 3. (1) and (2)

Question 41. The main sources of nutrient supply to crops are

(1) manure

(2) fertilizers

(3) food

(4) husbandry

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1), (3) and (4)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 3. (1) and (2)

Question 42. There is a need for sustainable practices in

(1) animal husbandry

(2) agriculture

(3) poultry

(4) warehouse

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1), (3) and (4)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 3. (1) and (2)

Question 43. Storage in warehouses cannot solve the problem of

(1) malnutrition

(2) hanger

(3) hunger

(4) anger

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1) and (3)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 2. (1) and (3)

Question 44. Vegetables, spices and fruits provide a range of

(1) vitamins

(2) minerals

(3) proteins

(4) carbohydrates

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1) and (3)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Question 45. The major groups of activities for improving crop yields can be classified as

(1) crop variety improvement.

(2) crop production improvement.

(3) crop protection management.

(4) none of these

Select the correct option.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (1) and (3)
  3. (1) and (2)
  4. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Answer. 1. (1), (2) and (3)

Question 46. Cereal plants like wheat, rice, maize and barley are rich in

  1. Proteins
  2. Carbohydrates
  3. Fats
  4. Minerals

Answer. 2. Carbohydrates

Question 47. Pulse crops are rich in

  1. Proteins
  2. Fats
  3. Vitamins
  4. Carbohydrates

Answer. 1. Proteins

Question 48. Vegetables and fruits are rich in

  1. Carbohydrates
  2. Fats
  3. Proteins
  4. Minerals and Vitamins

Answer. 4. Minerals and Vitamins

Question 49. Which macronutrient is required in largest quantity by plants?

  1. Phosphorus
  2. Potassium
  3. Nitrogen
  4. Magnesium

Answer. 3. Nitrogen

Question 50. Which one is not a ‘Rabi’ crop?

  1. Wheat
  2. Barley
  3. Gram
  4. Maize

Answer. 4. Maize

Question 51. Identify the ‘Kharif’ crop.

  1. Potato
  2. Mustard
  3. Rice
  4. Wheat

Answer. 3. Rice

Question 52. Which one is not a micronutrient?

  1. Iron
  2. Copper
  3. Manganese
  4. Magnesium

Answer. 4. Magnesium

Question 53. Identify the macronutrient.

  1. Copper
  2. Zinc
  3. Sulphur
  4. Boron

Answer. 3. Sulphur

Question 54. The unwanted plants which grow with main crops are called

  1. Bogus plants
  2. Herbs
  3. Weeds
  4. Grasses

Answer. 3. Weeds

Question 55. Which one is not a biofertilizer?

  1. Rhizobium
  2. Azolla
  3. Anabaena
  4. Urea

Answer. 4. Urea

Question 56. The example of ‘green manure’ is

  1. Farm yard manure
  2. Compast
  3. Ammonium phosphate
  4. Berseem

Answer. 4. Berseem

Question 57. Root nodules of leguminous plants contain

  1. Rhizobium
  2. Anabaena
  3. Azolla
  4. Mycorrhiza

Answer. 1. Rhizobium

Question 58. The enrichment of water bodies with nutrients leading to excessive growth of phytoplankton is known as

  1. Nitrification
  2. Ammonification
  3. Eutrophication
  4. Phyto-enrichment

Answer. 3. Eutrophication

Question 59. To solve the food problem of the country, which among the following is necessary?

  1. Increased production and storage of food grains
  2. Easy access of people to the food again
  3. People should have money to purchase the grains
  4. All the above

Answer. 4. All the above

Question 60. Find out the correct sentence

(1) Hybridization means crossing between genetically dissimilar plants.

(2) Cross between two varieties is called as interspecific hybridization.

(3) Introducing genes of desired character into a plant gives genetically modified crop.

(4) Cross between plants of two species is called as inter-varietal hybridisation.

  1. (1) and (3)
  2. (2) and (4)
  3. (2) and (3)
  4. (3) and (4)

Answer. 1. (1) and (3)

Question 61. Weeds affect the crop plants by

  1. killing of plants in field before they grow
  2. dominating the plants to grow
  3. competing for various resources of crops (plants) causing low availability of nutrients
  4. all the above

Answer. 3. competing for various resources of crops (plants) causing low availability of nutrients

Question 62. Find out the correct sentence about manure

(1) Manure contains large quantities of organic matter and small quantities of nutrients.

(2) It increases the water holding capacity of sandy soil.

(3) It helps in draining out of excess of water from clayey soil.

(4) Its excessive use pollutes environment because it is made of animal excretory waste.

  1. (1) and (3)
  2. (1) and (2)
  3. (2) and (3)
  4. (3) and (4)

Answer. 2. (1) and (2)

Question 63. Which one of the following nutrients is not available in fertilizers?

  1. Nitrogen
  2. Phosphorus
  3. Iron
  4. Potassium

Answer. 3. Iron

Question 64. Preventive and control measures adopted for the storage of grains include

  1. strict cleaning
  2. proper disjoining
  3. fumigation
  4. all the above

Answer. 4. all the above

Question 65. Who is known as “Father of white ­revolution” in India?

  1. Prof. M.S. Swaminathan
  2. Dr. V. Kurien
  3. Mrs. Indira Gandhi
  4. Shri Jai Prakash Narain

Answer. 2. Dr. V. Kurien

Question 66. ‘Murrah’ is a high milk-yielding breed of

  1. Goat
  2. Cow
  3. Buffalo
  4. Sheep

Answer. 3. Buffalo

Question 67. ‘Blue Revolution’ refers to increase in

  1. Milk production
  2. Egg production
  3. Grain production
  4. Fish production

Answer. 4. Fish production

Question 68. Which one of the following is a local breed of cow?

  1. Red Sindhi
  2. Brown Swiss
  3. Jersey
  4. Karan production

Answer. 1. Red Sindhi

Question 69. Which one of following is a fresh water fish?

  1. Catla
  2. Sardine
  3. Hilsa
  4. Bombay duck

Answer. 3. Hilsa

Question 70. The exotic variety of bee commonly used for commercial honey production is

  1. Indian bee
  2. Italian bee
  3. Rock bee
  4. Little bee

Answer. 2. Italian bee

Question 71. Find out the wrong statement from the following

  1. White revolution is meant for increase in milk production
  2. Blue revolution is meant for increase in fish production
  3. Increasing food production without compromising with the environmental quality is called as sustainable agriculture
  4. None of the above

Answer. 4. Increasing food production without compromising with the environmental quality is called as sustainable agriculture

Question 72. Cattle husbandry is done for the following purposes

(1) Milk Production

(2) Agricultural work

(3) Meat production

(4) Egg production

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (2), (3) and (4)
  3. (3) and (4)
  4. (1) and (4)

Answer. 1. (1), (2) and (3)

Question 73. Which of the following are Indian cattle?

(1) Bos indicus

(2) Bos domestica

(3) Bos bubalis

(4) Bos vulgaris

  1. (1) and (3)
  2. (1) and (2)
  3. (2) and (3)
  4. (1) and (4)

Answer. 1. (1) and (3)

Question 74. Poultry farming is under taken to raise following

(1) Egg production

(2) Feather production

(3) Chicken production

(4) Milk production

  1. (1) and (3)
  2. (1) and (2)
  3. (2) and (3)
  4. (3) and (4)

Answer. 1. (1) and (3)

Question 75. Which one of the following species of honey bee is an Italian species?

  1. Apis dorsata
  2. Apis florae
  3. Apis cerana indica
  4. Apis mellifera

Answer. 4. Apis mellifera

Question 76. The seeds of Kharif crop is sown in

  1. April
  2. June
  3. August
  4. December

Answer. 2. June

Question 77. Which of the following is not a Rabi crop?

  1. Wheat
  2. Barley
  3. Oats
  4. Rice

Answer. 4. Rice

Question 78. Yellow revolution refers to which of the following?

  1. Increase in production of wheat.
  2. Increase in production of milk.
  3. Increase in production of oil seed.
  4. Increase in production of crops.

Answer. 3. Increase in production of oil seed.

Question 79. There is no use of ___________ in organic farming.

  1. Fertilizers
  2. Pesticides
  3. Herbicides
  4. All of these

Answer. 4. All of these

Question 80. ___________ is an integrated system of plant and animal production practices with a specific application.

  1. Sustainable agriculture
  2. Manure farming
  3. Irrigation
  4. Organic farming

Answer. 1. Sustainable agriculture

Question 81. White revolution deals with the increased production of milk. Who is the ‘Father of White Revolution’?

  1. Dr. Verghese Kurien
  2. Sam Pitroda
  3. Dr. Swaminathan
  4. Dr. Arun Krishnan

Answer. 1. Dr. Verghese Kurien

Question 82. The science that deals with the practice of growing plants and other crops, feeding, breeding and raising of animals for food or other human needs is

  1. agriculture
  2. irrigation
  3. sustainable agriculture
  4. crop production management

Answer. 1. agriculture

Question 83. Blue revolution deals with increase in the production of

  1. fish
  2. coral reefs
  3. whales
  4. oil

Answer. 1. fish

Question 84. What is the full form of GMO?

  1. Greatly modified crop
  2. Genetically manufactured crop
  3. Genetically modified crop
  4. Genetically modified classes

Answer. 3. Genetically modified crop

Question 85. Which of the following is not a macronutrient?

  1. Iron
  2. Nitrogen
  3. Calcium
  4. Potassium

Answer. 1. Iron

Question 86. Which of the following is a micronutrient?

  1. Nitrogen
  2. Calcium
  3. Molybdenum
  4. Potassium

Answer. 3. Molybdenum

Question 87. ____________ is a decomposed mixture of organic substances obtained from animal excreta and farm based plant waste.

  1. Manure
  2. Fertilizer
  3. Pesticides
  4. Herbicides

Answer. 1. Manure

Question 88. Using fertilizers in farming is an example of

  1. no cost production
  2. low cost production
  3. high cost production
  4. none of these

Answer. 3. high cost production

Question 89. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are examples of

  1. micronutrients
  2. macronutrients
  3. fertilizers
  4. both 1 and 2

Answer. 2. macronutrients

Question 90. What is the process of growing two or more crops in a definite pattern?

  1. Crop rotation
  2. Intercropping
  3. Mixed cropping
  4. Organic cropping

Answer. 2. Intercropping

Question 91. ____________ an undecomposed material consists of green plants and leaves along with twigs.

  1. Green manure
  2. Compost
  3. Nutrients
  4. Fertilizers

Answer. 1. Green manure

Question 92. ____________ are those elements that are utilized by the plants in large amount.

  1. Macronutrients
  2. Micronutrients
  3. Green manure
  4. Trace elements

Answer. 1. Macronutrients

Question 93. Introduction of desired gene with specific characteristics in the genome of a plant also produces improved quality of crop. Such crops are known as ____________

  1. genetically modified crops
  2. genetic engineering
  3. genetic code
  4. crop production

Answer. 1. genetically modified crops

Question 94. What is the process of growing two or more crops in a definite pattern?

  1. Crop rotation
  2. Intercropping
  3. Mixed cropping
  4. Organic cropping

Answer. 2. Intercropping

Question 95. Leghorn is related to which of the following?

  1. Apiculture
  2. Dairy farming
  3. Pisciculture
  4. Poultry

Answer. 4. Poultry

Question 96. ______ is a type of farming, different varieties of crop plants are cultivated on the same land in a pre-planned manner, but by rotation.

  1. Crop rotation
  2. Mixed cropping
  3. Apiculture
  4. Intercropping

Answer. 1. Crop rotation

Question 97. ______ is an advanced technique that supplies fertilizers along with water supply through drip irrigation to increase the productivity of farm.

  1. Fertigation
  2. Fertilization
  3. Mixed cropping
  4. Intercropping

Answer. 1. Fertigation

Question 98. ______ process includes the construction of check dams to reduce flow of rainwater and prevent soil erosion.

  1. Water-shed management
  2. Rainwater harvesting
  3. Water augmentation
  4. Irrigation system

Answer. 1. Water-shed management

Question 99. The arrangement and supply of required water to the crop plants without disturbing the water table and soil aeration and causing soil salinity and water logging problem is defined as ______

  1. water management
  2. river lift system
  3. dip and sprinkler system
  4. rainwater harvesting

Answer. 1. water management

Question 100. Some living microorganisms are also used as fertilizers, which provides nutrient to the plants and such fertilizers are known as ______

  1. biofertilizers
  2. trace elements
  3. micronutrients
  4. nitrogenous fertilizers

Answer. 1. biofertilizers

Question 101. Nitrogenous fertilizers provide ______.

  1. nitrogen
  2. phosphorus
  3. potassium
  4. calcium

Answer. 1. nitrogen

Question 102. Cyperinus and parthenium are types of

  1. diseases
  2. pesticides
  3. weeds
  4. pathogens

Answer. 3. weeds

Question 103. ______, the larva causes damage to rice and maize.

  1. Rice moth
  2. Rice weevil
  3. Red rust
  4. All of these

Answer. 1. Rice moth

Question 104. Wheat weevil (Trogoderma granarium) is found in large amount in stored ______

  1. wheat
  2. rice
  3. maize
  4. corn

Answer. 1. wheat

Question 105. Bacterial blight of rice is a ______

  1. waterborne disease
  2. airborne disease
  3. soilborne disease
  4. landborne disease

Answer. 2. airborne disease

Question 106. Internal feeders live inside the parts of the plant and make hole in the stem and fruits. They are called

  1. borers
  2. weevils
  3. insect feeders
  4. none of these

Answer. 1. borers

Question 107. Unwanted plants that grow with main crop plants utilize the nutrient of the soil in large amount and hence, it reduces the growth of the crop. Such plants are known as ______

  1. weeds
  2. pests
  3. borers
  4. Weevils

Answer. 1. weeds

Question 108. Which of the following is not a biotic component?

  1. Insects
  2. Rodents
  3. Fungi
  4. Moisture

Answer. 4. Moisture

Question 109. Which of the following is a biotic component?

  1. Insect
  2. Bacteria
  3. Temperature
  4. Fungi

Answer. 3. Temperature

Question 110. The branch of science that deals with the scientific management of animal livestock including animals feeding, breeding and disease control is termed as___________.

  1. animal breeding
  2. animal rearing
  3. animal husbandry
  4. cattle farming

Answer. 3. animal husbandry

Question 111. Which of the following is not a disease in fowls?

  1. Fowl pox
  2. Fowl cholera
  3. Aspergillosis
  4. Fowl flu

Answer. 4. Fowl flu

Question 112. Septicemia in bees is caused by

  1. bacteria
  2. virus
  3. fungi
  4. protozoa

Answer. 1. bacteria

Question 113. Mullets, prawns, mussels are examples of

  1. marine fishes
  2. freshwater fishes
  3. finned fishes
  4. shell fish

Answer. 1. marine fishes

Question 114. What is the other name for Apis cerana indica?

  1. Indian cow
  2. Indian buffalo
  3. Indian bee
  4. None of these

Answer. 3. Indian bee

Question 115. The management and production of fish is called

  1. pisciculture
  2. apiculture
  3. sericulture
  4. aquaculture

Answer. 1. pisciculture

Question 116. Rohu and Catla are types of

  1. freshwater fish
  2. marine water fish
  3. both (1) and (2)
  4. none of these

Answer. 1. freshwater fish

Question 117. Pasturage is related to

  1. cattle
  2. fishery
  3. apiculture
  4. sericulture

Answer. 3. apiculture

Question 118. Which one is an oil yielding plant among the following?

  1. Lentil
  2. Sunflower
  3. Cauliflower
  4. Hibiscus

Answer. 2. Sunflower

Question 119. Which one is not a source of carbohydrate?

  1. Rice
  2. Millets
  3. Sorghum
  4. Gram

Answer. 4. Gram

Question 120. Find out the wrong statement from the following.

  1. White revolution is meant for increase in milk production.
  2. Blue revolution is meant for increase in fish production.
  3. Increasing food production without compromising environmental quality is called sustainable agriculture.
  4. None of the above

Answer. 4. None of the above

Question 121. To solve the food problem of the country, which among the following is necessary?

  1. Increased production and storage of food grains.
  2. Easy access of people to the food grain.
  3. People should have money to purchase the grains.
  4. All the above

Answer. 4. All the above

Question 122. Find out the correct sentence from the following.

(1) Hybridization means crossing between genetically dissimilar plants.

(2) Cross between two varieties is called interspecific hybridization.

(3) Introducing genes of desired character into a plant gives genetically modified crops.

(4) Cross between plants of two species is called intervarietal hybridization.

  1. (1) and (3)
  2. (2) and (4)
  3. (2) and (3)
  4. (3) and (4)

Answer. 1. (1) and (3)

Question 123. Weeds affect the crop plants by

  1. killing of plants in field before they grow.
  2. dominating the plants to grow.
  3. competing for various resources of crops (plants) causing low availability of nutrients.
  4. all the above

Answer. 3. competing for various resources of crops (plants) causing low availability of nutrients.

Question 124. Which one of the following species of honey bee is an Italian species?

  1. Apis dorsata
  2. Apis florae
  3. Apis cerana indica
  4. Apis mellifera

Answer. 4. Apis mellifera

Question 125. Find out the correct sentence about manure.

(1) Manure contains large quantities of organic matter and small quantities of nutrients.

(2) It increases the water holding capacity of sandy soil.

(3) It helps in draining out of excess water from clayey soil.

(4) Its excessive use pollutes environment because it is made of animal excretory waste.

  1. (1) and (3)
  2. (1) and (2)
  3. (2) and (3)
  4. (3) and (4)

Answer. 2. (1) and (2)

Question 126. Cattle husbandry is done for the following purposes.

(1) Milk production

(2) Agricultural work

(3) Meat production

(4) Egg production

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (2), (3) and (4)
  3. (3) and (4)
  4. (1) and (4)

Answer. 1. (1), (2) and (3)

Question 127. Which of the following are Indian cattle?

(1) Bos indicus

(2) Bos domestica

(3) Bos bubalis

(4) Bos vulgaris

  1. (1) and (3)
  2. (1) and (2)
  3. (2) and (3)
  4. (3) and (4)

Answer. 1. (1) and (3)

Question 128. Which of the following are exotic breeds?

(1) Brawn

(2) Jersey

(3) Brown Swiss

(4) Jersey Swiss

  1. (1) and (3)
  2. (2) and (3)
  3. (1) and (4)
  4. (2) and (4)

Answer. 2. (2) and (3)

Question 129. Poultry farming is undertaken to raise the following.

(1) Egg production

(2) Feather production

(3) Chicken meat

(4) Milk production

  1. (1) and (3)
  2. (1) and (2)
  3. (2) and (3)
  4. (3) and (4)

Answer. 1. (1) and (3)

Question 130. Poultry fowl are susceptible to the following pathogens.

  1. Viruses
  2. Bacteria
  3. Fungi
  4. All the above

Answer. 4. All the above

Question 131. Which one of the following fishes is a surface feeder?

  1. Rohus
  2. Mrigals
  3. Common carps
  4. Catlas

Answer. 4. Catlas

Question 132. Animal husbandry is the scientific management of

(1) animal breeding.

(2) culture of animals.

(3) animal livestock.

(4) rearing of animals.

  1. (1), (2) and (3)
  2. (2), (3) and (4)
  3. (1), (2) and (4)
  4. (1), (3) and (4)

Answer. 4. (1), (3) and (4)

Question 133. Which one of the following nutrients is not available in fertilizers?

  1. Nitrogen
  2. Phosphorus
  3. Iron
  4. Potassium

Answer. 3. Iron

Question 134. Preventive and control measures adopted for the storage of grains include

  1. strict cleaning.
  2. proper disjoining.
  3. fumigation
  4. all the above

Answer. 4. all the above

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