Agriculture: Sugarcane, Jute, Cotton, and Tea
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Which term refers to the number of cigarettes that can be made from one pound of tobacco?

  • Burning quality
  • Priming quality
  • Filing quality (correct)
  • Cunng quality

    • What is the harvestable product of a tea plant in commercial plantations?

  • Tender shoot (correct)
  • Seed
  • Root
  • Barn

    • In which category does a tea plant fall when grown in natural conditions?

  • Herb
  • Vine
  • Shrub
  • Small tree (correct)

    • At what height is the first cut ('centering') made on a young tea plant?

    <p>20 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves drying and decomposition of chlorophyll in harvested leaves of tobacco?

    <p>Curing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component in which potatoes store food?

    <p>Starch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crop is commonly grown as an alternate to jute?

    <p>Rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which insect is considered to be the most harmful for cotton crops?

    <p>Pink boll worm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest tea producing state in India?

    <p>Assam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is classified as a leguminous fodder?

    <p>Cowpea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of inflorescence does sugarcane produce?

    <p>Arrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient is required in the highest amount for berseem fodder production?

    <p>Potash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crops are classified as restorative crops?

    <p>Legumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What quality defect is associated with low quality jute fiber?

    <p>Discoloration of fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes the storage form of food in wheat?

    <p>It stores food as protein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a cultivated species of sugarcane?

    <p>Saccharum robustum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The top portion of the sugarcane plant is good for seed material because it contains:

    <p>More number of buds and more supply of nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In jute, bark fibers are developed from which tissue?

    <p>Phloem tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following crops is also known as kenaf?

    <p>Mesta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following millets can withstand drought and water logging?

    <p>Foxtail millet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a perennial fiber crop that grows in high rainfall regions?

    <p>Ramie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One bale of cotton is equal to how many kilograms?

    <p>185 kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the optimum temperature required for jute retting?

    <p>34°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which season is sugar beet commonly cultivated in plain regions?

    <p>Rabi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage does tomato have lower starch content?

    <p>When color appears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group do tomatoes belong to?

    <p>Berry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who introduced potatoes to India?

    <p>Portuguese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Kufri Jyoti' is a variety of which crop?

    <p>Potato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crop variety is Vaishali?

    <p>Pea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Parbhani Kranti is a variety of which plant?

    <p>Okra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Yellow Wonder' variety of tobacco is tolerant to which disease?

    <p>Tobacco Mosaic Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Angur Lata is a variety of which crop?

    <p>Tomato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of sugar content is found in the solid part of sugar beet?

    <p>17.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the planting rate of sugar beet per hectare?

    <p>5-6 kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The majority of sugar production from sugar beet occurs in which regions?

    <p>Temperate regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a crop introduced by the Portuguese?

    <p>Rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total water content in sugar beet?

    <p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended seed rate for carrots per hectare?

    <p>5-6 kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the isolation distance required for foundation seed production in brinjal?

    <p>200 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound contributes to the bitter taste in brinjal fruit?

    <p>Phenols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient are vegetables particularly rich in?

    <p>Vitamins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vegetable belongs to the family Chenopodiaceae?

    <p>Spinach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of delayed harvesting of radish?

    <p>Pithiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Cat face" is a physiological disorder associated with which vegetable?

    <p>Tomato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    TPS production technology is specifically related to which crop?

    <p>Potato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the seed rate per hectare for cauliflower?

    <p>600-700 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the seed rate for eggplant (brinjal) typically range from per hectare?

    <p>400-500 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the early varieties of cabbage mentioned?

    <p>Pride of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the isolation distance for carrot seeds?

    <p>100 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following vegetables is primarily affected by a disorder characterized by fruit cracking?

    <p>Tomato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vegetable is noted as beneficial for diabetics?

    <p>White Eggplant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the seed rate for mid-season cauliflower varieties?

    <p>300-400 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sugarcane

    • The top portion of the sugarcane plant is used for seed material because it has more buds and the nutrients are readily available.
    • Sugarcane is a grass plant that has different cultivated species: Saccharum officinarum, Saccharum sinense, and Saccharum barberi.
    • Saccharum robustum is not a cultivated species of sugarcane.
    • The sugarcane inflorescence is called an arrow.

    Jute

    • Jute fibers are developed from the phloem tissue.
    • Jute retting is a biological process that involves the decomposition of pectin in the jute stems.
    • The optimum temperature for jute retting is 34°C.
    • One bale of cotton is equal to 180 kilograms.
    • Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) is often referred to as Mesta or Ambary in India.

    Cotton

    • The most harmful insect pest for cotton is the Pink Boll Worm.

    Tea

    • The harvestable product of a tea plant is the tender shoot.
    • India is the largest producer and consumer of tea in the world.
    • In its natural growing condition, a tea plant is considered to be a Small Tree.
    • The first cut on a young tea plant is made at 20 cm above the ground level.

    Potatoes

    • The tuber is a modified stem that contains lenticels, which act as respiratory structures.
    • Tubers start to develop at 35-40 days after planting when the plant reaches a height of 15-20 centimeters.
    • Potatoes store most of their food in the form of starch.

    Millets

    • Foxtail millet can withstand drought and waterlogging.
    • The common name for foxtail millet is Kakun Kangni.
    • The scientific name for foxtail millet is Setaria italica.

    Ramie

    • Ramie is a perennial fiber crop and is cultivated in regions with high rainfall.
    • The plant produces the longest (120 mm) and strongest (40-65 g/tex) fibers among all plants.

    Tobacco

    • The term "filing quality" is used to describe the number of cigarettes that can be made from one pound of tobacco.
    • Curing is the drying and decomposition of chlorophyll from the harvested leaves.

    Brinjal

    • The bitter taste in brinjal fruit is due to phenols.
    • The isolation distance for foundation seed production in brinjal is 200 meters.

    Vegetables

    • Vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.
    • Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) belongs to the Malvaceae family.
    • Delayed harvesting of radish can lead to pithiness.
    • Forking in radishes and carrots occurs when the roots split due to hard soil.
    • Cat face in tomatoes is a physiological disorder.

    Other Crops

    • TPS (True Potato Seed) is a unique technology that is a revolutionary way to grow potatoes.
    • "Pride of India" is a variety of cabbage.
    • The seed rate of carrot per hectare is 15-20 kg.
    • "Parbhani Kranti" is a variety of okra that is resistant to the yellow vein mosaic virus.
    • "Yellow Wonder" is a tobacco variety that is resistant to the Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV).
    • The Vaishali variety is a variety of peas that is well-suited for the climate of Bihar and Jharkhand.
    • Sugar beet is a winter crop.
    • "Kufri Jyoti" is a potato variety that is suitable for hilly regions.

    History and Miscellaneous

    • The Portuguese brought potatoes, sweet potatoes, chilies, tomatoes, papayas, pineapples, guavas, peanuts, cotton, and tobacco to India.
    • The amount of potash required for berseem fodder is higher than any other element.
    • Legumes are restorative crops.
    • There are three groups of fruits: Berry, Pome, and Drupe.

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