Enhancement in Food Production

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What is the purpose of developing insect-resistant crop varieties?

To reduce pesticide use (correct)

To increase crop durability

To increase crop yield

To improve nutritional content

What is the term for the process of cultivating plant parts in a nutrient medium under sterile conditions?

Plant tissue culture (correct)

Biofortification

Somaclones

Micropropagation

What is the primary objective of biofortification?

To reduce pesticide use

To increase crop yield

To increase disease resistance

To improve nutritional content (correct)

What is the result of micropropagation?

Somaclones Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a crop variety developed for insect resistance?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of people who suffer from hidden hunger due to nutrient deficient food?

3 billion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of biofortification in plant breeding?

To improve the nutritional aspect of food and public health Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following crops can be developed to have higher protein content through biofortification?

Cassava and Sorghum Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a diet lacking essential micronutrients like iron, vitamin A, and zinc?

Risk of disease and reduced mental abilities Signup and view all the answers

How many people in the world do not get adequate food or nutritional requirements?

840 million Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a objective of biofortification?

To improve vitamin content Signup and view all the answers

Which variety of rice was developed to be rich in Vitamin A?

Golden rice Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of Single Cell Protein in terms of environmental pollution?

Minimizes environmental pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Methylophilus methylotrophus?

High rate of biomass production Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of protein rich beans developed by Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)?

High in protein content Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Biofortification?

To increase micronutrient and mineral content Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of Single Cell Protein in terms of nutritional content?

Rich in high quality protein and poor in fat content Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of cross-breeding in farm management?

To develop new breeds with desirable qualities Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the offspring of two different but related species?

Interspecific hybrid Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of artificial insemination in controlled breeding experiments?

To improve the quality of animal produce Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of superovulation in Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer Technology (MOET)?

Production of 6-8 eggs per estrus cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of Hisardale breed?

Brilliant white wool in large quantity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cryopreservation in controlled breeding experiments?

To preserve sperm for future use Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of inbreeding in animal breeding?

To accumulate superior genes and eliminate less desired genes Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of continued inbreeding in a breed?

Accumulation of recessive genes leading to inbreeding depression Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of out-crossing in animal breeding?

It overcomes below average productivity and lower milk production Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a bull that is suitable for breeding?

Strong immunity, vigour, and virility Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of out-crossing in overcoming inbreeding depression?

It overcomes inbreeding depression through a single out-cross Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal breeding method for animals that are below average in milk productivity?

Out-crossing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of inbreeding in animal breeding?

To produce desirable traits Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of cross-breeding in plant breeding?

To combine the desirable traits of different parents Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is Wheat Himgiri resistant to?

Leaf and stripe rust Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mutation breeding in plant breeding?

To produce disease-resistant varieties Signup and view all the answers

What is the method of plant breeding that involves selection and testing of superior recombinants?

Breeding a new genetic variety Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following crops is resistant to Chilli mosaic virus and Tobacco mosaic virus?

Chilli Signup and view all the answers