Cognitive Psychology Quiz

Fundamentals of Agriculture

• This book is for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as those preparing for Central/State civil services, forest services, banking services, and B.Sc.(Ag.)/M.Sc.(Ag.) entrance exams.
• The book covers fundamental concepts of agriculture, including plant physiology, entomology, and plant pathology.

Preface to the Fourth Edition

• The book has been updated to include chapters on agricultural entomology and plant pathology.
• The book is now in two volumes to maintain a manageable size.
• The first volume covers Agronomy, Soil Science, Extension Education, Agricultural Economics, and Farm Management.
• The second volume covers Plant Physiology, Agricultural Entomology, and Plant Pathology.

Contents

• Chapter 1: Water Relations (pages 1-19) Covers topics like diffusion, osmosis, osmotic potential, water potential, turgor pressure, imbibition, plasmolysis, water absorption and ascent of sap.
• Chapter 2: Photosynthesis (pages 20-51) Discusses photosynthetic pigments, light reactions, dark reactions (Calvin Cycle, Hatch-Slack cycle, CAM), and factors influencing Photosynthesis.
• Chapter 3: Respiration (pages 52-72) Details the types of respiration, the mechanism of glycolysis, anaerobic, and aerobic respiration, the Krebs cycle and the role of phosphorylation, factors influencing respiration, and various differences.
• Chapter 4: Enzymes (pages 73-77) Covers various concepts regarding enzymes, including meaning, types, mode of action, classification, properties, and factors affecting enzyme activity.
• Chapter 5: Growth, Harmones and Growth Regulators (pages 78-89) Deals with growth, development, and plant hormones like Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinin, and Abscisic acid.

Additional Topics

• Chapter 6: Photoperiodism and Vernalisation (pages 90-98) Covers photoperiodism, and vernalization for plant growth.
• Chapter 7: Agricultural Entomology (pages 99-124) A comprehensive introduction to entomology, including pest identification, insect-pest management, types of insecticides, and their modes of action.
• Chapter 8: Insecticides (pages 125-136) A detailed examination of various insecticides including classifications, methods of action and uses of different insecticide groups.
• Chapter 9: Plant Protection Equipments (pages 137-161) Provides information on various plant protection equipment, such as those used for dusting and spraying.
• Chapter 10: Integrated Pest Management (pages 162-186) Discusses a holistic approach to managing pests, integrating various techniques.
• Chapter 11: Stored Grain Pests (pages 187-198) Identification, life cycle, and management of major insect pests affecting stored grains.
• Chapter 12: Insect Pests of Some Crops (pages 199-218) Categorizes various insect pests associated with specific crops, such as rice, cotton, pulses, and vegetables.
• Chapter 13: Plant Pathology (pages 219-237) An introduction which covers the basic understanding of plant diseases, terminology, causes, site, types, symptoms of diseases and control methods.
• Chapter 14: Chemicals used in Disease Control (pages 238-259) Focuses on different types of chemicals used to control plant diseases, including fungicides, bactericides, and their modes of action.
• Chapter 15: Plant Disease Control (pages 260-279) Covering different methods of plant disease control and their applications

Test your knowledge on key concepts in cognitive psychology, including spatial awareness, memory retention, problem-solving processes, and the effects of stress and motivation on learning. This quiz covers essential topics that are fundamental to understanding how we learn and remember information.