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Which term refers to the number of cigarettes that can be made from one pound of tobacco?
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?
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?
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?
At what height is the first cut ('centering') made on a young tea plant?
What process involves drying and decomposition of chlorophyll in harvested leaves of tobacco?
What process involves drying and decomposition of chlorophyll in harvested leaves of tobacco?
What is the main component in which potatoes store food?
What is the main component in which potatoes store food?
Which crop is commonly grown as an alternate to jute?
Which crop is commonly grown as an alternate to jute?
Which insect is considered to be the most harmful for cotton crops?
Which insect is considered to be the most harmful for cotton crops?
What is the largest tea producing state in India?
What is the largest tea producing state in India?
Which of the following is classified as a leguminous fodder?
Which of the following is classified as a leguminous fodder?
What type of inflorescence does sugarcane produce?
What type of inflorescence does sugarcane produce?
Which nutrient is required in the highest amount for berseem fodder production?
Which nutrient is required in the highest amount for berseem fodder production?
Which of the following crops are classified as restorative crops?
Which of the following crops are classified as restorative crops?
What quality defect is associated with low quality jute fiber?
What quality defect is associated with low quality jute fiber?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the storage form of food in wheat?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the storage form of food in wheat?
Which of the following is not a cultivated species of sugarcane?
Which of the following is not a cultivated species of sugarcane?
The top portion of the sugarcane plant is good for seed material because it contains:
The top portion of the sugarcane plant is good for seed material because it contains:
In jute, bark fibers are developed from which tissue?
In jute, bark fibers are developed from which tissue?
Which one of the following crops is also known as kenaf?
Which one of the following crops is also known as kenaf?
Which of the following millets can withstand drought and water logging?
Which of the following millets can withstand drought and water logging?
Which one of the following is a perennial fiber crop that grows in high rainfall regions?
Which one of the following is a perennial fiber crop that grows in high rainfall regions?
One bale of cotton is equal to how many kilograms?
One bale of cotton is equal to how many kilograms?
What is the optimum temperature required for jute retting?
What is the optimum temperature required for jute retting?
In which season is sugar beet commonly cultivated in plain regions?
In which season is sugar beet commonly cultivated in plain regions?
At what stage does tomato have lower starch content?
At what stage does tomato have lower starch content?
Which group do tomatoes belong to?
Which group do tomatoes belong to?
Who introduced potatoes to India?
Who introduced potatoes to India?
'Kufri Jyoti' is a variety of which crop?
'Kufri Jyoti' is a variety of which crop?
Which crop variety is Vaishali?
Which crop variety is Vaishali?
Parbhani Kranti is a variety of which plant?
Parbhani Kranti is a variety of which plant?
The 'Yellow Wonder' variety of tobacco is tolerant to which disease?
The 'Yellow Wonder' variety of tobacco is tolerant to which disease?
Angur Lata is a variety of which crop?
Angur Lata is a variety of which crop?
What percentage of sugar content is found in the solid part of sugar beet?
What percentage of sugar content is found in the solid part of sugar beet?
What is the planting rate of sugar beet per hectare?
What is the planting rate of sugar beet per hectare?
The majority of sugar production from sugar beet occurs in which regions?
The majority of sugar production from sugar beet occurs in which regions?
Which of the following is NOT a crop introduced by the Portuguese?
Which of the following is NOT a crop introduced by the Portuguese?
What is the total water content in sugar beet?
What is the total water content in sugar beet?
What is the recommended seed rate for carrots per hectare?
What is the recommended seed rate for carrots per hectare?
What is the isolation distance required for foundation seed production in brinjal?
What is the isolation distance required for foundation seed production in brinjal?
Which compound contributes to the bitter taste in brinjal fruit?
Which compound contributes to the bitter taste in brinjal fruit?
Which nutrient are vegetables particularly rich in?
Which nutrient are vegetables particularly rich in?
Which vegetable belongs to the family Chenopodiaceae?
Which vegetable belongs to the family Chenopodiaceae?
What is a consequence of delayed harvesting of radish?
What is a consequence of delayed harvesting of radish?
"Cat face" is a physiological disorder associated with which vegetable?
"Cat face" is a physiological disorder associated with which vegetable?
TPS production technology is specifically related to which crop?
TPS production technology is specifically related to which crop?
What is the seed rate per hectare for cauliflower?
What is the seed rate per hectare for cauliflower?
What does the seed rate for eggplant (brinjal) typically range from per hectare?
What does the seed rate for eggplant (brinjal) typically range from per hectare?
What is one of the early varieties of cabbage mentioned?
What is one of the early varieties of cabbage mentioned?
What is the isolation distance for carrot seeds?
What is the isolation distance for carrot seeds?
Which of the following vegetables is primarily affected by a disorder characterized by fruit cracking?
Which of the following vegetables is primarily affected by a disorder characterized by fruit cracking?
Which vegetable is noted as beneficial for diabetics?
Which vegetable is noted as beneficial for diabetics?
What is the seed rate for mid-season cauliflower varieties?
What is the seed rate for mid-season cauliflower varieties?
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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Explore the world of agriculture with this quiz focusing on sugarcane, jute, cotton, and tea. Test your knowledge on their characteristics, cultivation methods, and important facts. Learn about the unique properties and production aspects of these vital crops.
