ICAR Agronomy Past Paper Sept 2022 PDF

AGRONOMY ICAR SEPT 2022 Topic:‐ 05 AGRONOMY_PG 1) Which of the following is the non‐physiological oxidant used by Robert Hill known as Hill reagent?[Question ID = 841] [Question Description = 101_28_AGR_AUG22_Q01] 1. Ferricyanide [Option ID = 3361] 2. Ferric oxalate [Option ID = 3362] 3. DCPI...

AGRONOMY ICAR SEPT 2022 Topic:‐ 05 AGRONOMY_PG 1) Which of the following is the non‐physiological oxidant used by Robert Hill known as Hill reagent?[Question ID = 841] [Question Description = 101_28_AGR_AUG22_Q01] 1. Ferricyanide [Option ID = 3361] 2. Ferric oxalate [Option ID = 3362] 3. DCPIP [Option ID = 3363] 4. NADP+ [Option ID = 3364] 2) Conversion of glucose to glucose‐6‐phosphate, is catalyzed by_______________[Question ID = 842][Question Description = 102_28_AGR_AUG22_Q02] 1. Aldolase [Option ID = 3365] 2. Enolase [Option ID = 3366] 3. Phosphofructokinase [Option ID = 3367] 4. Hexokinase [Option ID = 3368] 3) The daughter cells produced after mitosis will have ____________ number of chromosomes as original cells. [Question ID = 843][Question Description = 103_28_AGR_AUG22_Q03] 1. Twice more [Option ID = 3369] 2. Half of [Option ID = 3370] 3. Thrice more [Option ID = 3371] 4. Same [Option ID = 3372] 4) A band of suberin layer develops all around the cell in the middle of the transverse and radial walls. This suberin is called ________ strip. [Question ID = 844][Question Description = 104_28_AGR_AUG22_Q04] 1. Intercalary [Option ID = 3373] 2. Pericycle [Option ID = 3374] 3. Cambium [Option ID = 3375] 4. Casparian [Option ID = 3376] 5) Given below are two statements Statement I: Osmotic pressure is always negative. Statement II: Osmotic potential is also always negative. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below [Question ID = 845][Question Description = 105_28_AGR_AUG22_Q05] 1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true [Option ID = 3377] 2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false [Option ID = 3378] 3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false [Option ID = 3379] 4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true [Option ID = 3380] 6) The soil with more than 20 Kg/ ha Phosphorus are rated as [Question ID = 846][Question Description = 106_28_AGR_AUG22_Q06] 1. Low in P [Option ID = 3381] 2. Medium in P [Option ID = 3382] 3. High in P [Option ID = 3383] 4. Very low in P [Option ID = 3384] 7) Which of the following is the latest addition to the list of essential nutrients? [Question ID = 847][Question Description = 107_28_AGR_AUG22_Q07] 1. Selenium [Option ID = 3385] 2. Cobalt [Option ID = 3386] 3. Chlorine [Option ID = 3387] 4. Nickel [Option ID = 3388] 8) Given below are two statements Statement I: C3 plants are more efficient than C4 plants in terms of carbon dioxide fixation Statement II: C4 plants are less water efficient and consume more amount of water than C3 plants for same amount of CO2 fixed. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below [Question ID = 848][Question Description = 108_28_AGR_AUG22_Q08] 1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true [Option ID = 3389] 2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false [Option ID = 3390] 3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false [Option ID = 3391] 4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true [Option ID = 3392] 9) The first acceptor of CO2 ____________and first product of C4 plant is________[Question ID = 849][Question Description = 109_28_AGR_AUG22_Q09] 1. Oxaloacetic acid and phosphoenolpyruvate [Option ID = 3393] 2. Malic acid and oxaloacetate [Option ID = 3394] 3. Phosphoenolpyruvate and oxaloacetate [Option ID = 3395] 4. Oxaloacetic acid and malate [Option ID = 3396] 10) Match List I with List II List I List II Inhibitor Function A. Malonate I. Blocks complex III in ETC B.Cyanide II. Prevents oxidation of succinate in Krebs cycle C. Oligomycin III. Inhibits cytochrome oxidase in ETC D. Rotenone IV. Inhibits ATP synthase Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 850][Question Description = 110_28_AGR_AUG22_Q10] 1. A ‐II , B ‐ III, C ‐IV , D ‐ I [Option ID = 3397] 2. A ‐I , B ‐ II, C ‐IV , D ‐ III [Option ID = 3398] 3. A ‐III , B ‐ II, C ‐IV , D ‐ I [Option ID = 3399] 4. A ‐IV , B ‐ III, C ‐I , D ‐ II [Option ID = 3400] 11) Which of the following hormone deficiency causes dwarfism in plant?[Question ID = 851][Question Description = 111_28_AGR_AUG22_Q11] 1. Auxin [Option ID = 3401] 2. Gibberellin [Option ID = 3402] 3. Brassinosteroid [Option ID = 3403] 4. Ethylene [Option ID = 3404] 12) Which of the following are correct about C4 cycle and C4 plant? A. Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase is located in cytosol B. C4 cycle occurs in the chloroplasts of bundle sheath cells C. C4 cycle is a CO2 enrichment cycle D. C4 cycle occurs in the chloroplasts of mesophyll cells. [Question ID = 852][Question Description = 112_28_AGR_AUG22_Q12] 1. A and B only [Option ID = 3405] 2. B and C only [Option ID = 3406] 3. A, B and C only [Option ID = 3407] 4. C and D only [Option ID = 3408] 13) NAD+ in cellular respiration acts as ______________ [Question ID = 853][Question Description = 113_28_AGR_AUG22_Q13] 1. A source for ATP synthase [Option ID = 3409] 2. An enzymes [Option ID = 3410] 3. An electron carrier [Option ID = 3411] 4. An electron acceptor for anaerobic respiration [Option ID = 3412] 14) Which of these statements is incorrect? A. Glycolysis occurs in cytosol B. Oxidative phosphorylation takes place in outer mitochondrial membrane C. Respiratory ETS in plants located in inner mitochondrial membrane D. ATP is synthesized through complex V [Question ID = 854][Question Description = 114_28_AGR_AUG22_Q14] 1. A [Option ID = 3413] 2. B [Option ID = 3414] 3. C [Option ID = 3415] 4. D [Option ID = 3416] 15) Out of the following statements, which one is not correct ? [Question ID = 855][Question Description = 115_28_AGR_AUG22_Q15] 1. Number of stomata found in all different leaves is different in plants [Option ID = 3417] 2. Distribution of stomata is different in different plants [Option ID = 3418] 3. Distribution, number, size and type of stomata are same in every plant [Option ID = 3419] 4. Size and type of stomata is different in different plants [Option ID = 3420] 16) In oxygenic photosynthetic organism, photosynthetic pigment is located in __________ [Question ID = 856][Question Description = 116_28_AGR_AUG22_Q16] 1. Peroxisome [Option ID = 3421] 2. Stroma [Option ID = 3422] 3. Chlorosome [Option ID = 3423] 4. Thylakoid membranes [Option ID = 3424] 17) Which phytohormone forms the association between roots and microbes?[Question ID = 857][Question Description = 117_28_AGR_AUG22_Q17] 1. Gibberellin [Option ID = 3425] 2. Auxin [Option ID = 3426] 3. Brassinosteroid [Option ID = 3427] 4. Strigolactones [Option ID = 3428] 18) The basic cell membrane structure consists of ………….. and …………. in the animal cell of an organism. [Question ID = 858][Question Description = 118_28_AGR_AUG22_Q18] 1. Lipid bilayer [Option ID = 3429] 2. Embedded proteins [Option ID = 3430] 3. Golgi vesicles  [Option ID = 3431] 4. Lipid bilayer and embedded proteins [Option ID = 3432] 19) Match List I with List II List I List II Theory proposed Author A. Root pressure theory I. J. C. Bose B. Pulsation theory II. Priestley C. Relay pump hypotheisIII. Dixon and Jolly D. Transpiration pull IV. Godlewski Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 859][Question Description = 119_28_AGR_AUG22_Q19] 1. A ‐ I, B ‐II , C ‐ IV, D ‐III [Option ID = 3433] 2. A ‐II , B ‐I , C ‐IV , D ‐ III [Option ID = 3434] 3. A ‐II, B ‐I , C ‐ III, D ‐IV [Option ID = 3435] 4. A ‐III, B ‐ I, C ‐II , D ‐ IV [Option ID = 3436] 20) Match List I with List II List I List II A. Enooplasmic reticulumI. Robert Brown, 1831 B. Nucleus II. T. Boveri, 1888 C. Centrosomes III. F. Miescher, 1869 D. Nucleic acid IV. Carniar, 1897 Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 860][Question Description = 120_28_AGR_AUG22_Q20] 1. A ‐III , B ‐I, C ‐IV , D ‐II [Option ID = 3437] 2. A ‐ II, B ‐III , C ‐I , D ‐ IV [Option ID = 3438] 3. A ‐ I, B ‐II , C ‐IV , D ‐ III [Option ID = 3439] 4. A ‐ IV, B ‐I , C ‐II , D ‐ III [Option ID = 3440] 21) Which one of the following is NOT a pressure unit? [Question ID = 861][Question Description = 121_28_AGR_AUG22_Q21] 1. Atmosphere [Option ID = 3441] 2. Pascal [Option ID = 3442] 3. Newton [Option ID = 3443] 4. Torr [Option ID = 3444] 22) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: The temperature increases with increasing height in the stratosphere. Reason R: Ozone absorbs ultra violet radiation in the stratosphere and makes it warm. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below [Question ID = 862][Question Description = 122_28_AGR_AUG22_Q22] 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 3445] 2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 3446] 3. A is true but R is false [Option ID = 3447] 4. A is false but R is true [Option ID = 3448] 23) What is the date of winter solstice in the southern hemisphere? [Question ID = 863][Question Description = 123_28_AGR_AUG22_Q23] 1. 22nd December [Option ID = 3449] 2. 21st March [Option ID = 3450] 3. 21st June [Option ID = 3451] 4. 23r d September [Option ID = 3452] 24) Match List I with List II List I List II Crop Minimum cardinal temperature (0C) A. Rice I. 1.0 ‐ 2.0 B. Wheat II. 3.0 ‐ 4.5 C. Maize III. 8.0 ‐ 10.0 D. Peas IV. 10.0 ‐12.0 Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 864][Question Description = 124_28_AGR_AUG22_Q24] 1. A ‐ I, B ‐ II, C ‐ IV, D ‐ III [Option ID = 3453] 2. A ‐ II, B ‐ IV, C ‐ I, D ‐ III [Option ID = 3454] 3. A ‐ IV, B ‐ II, C ‐ III, D ‐ I [Option ID = 3455] 4. A ‐ II, B ‐ IV, C ‐ III, D ‐ I [Option ID = 3456] 25) Which of the following is responsible for the anthropogenic climate change phenomenon?[Question ID = 865][Question Description = 125_28_AGR_AUG22_Q25] 1. Volcanic eruption [Option ID = 3457] 2. Variation in earth’s orbital characteristics or Milankovitch cycles [Option ID = 3458] 3. Variation in solar output [Option ID = 3459] 4. Effect of green house gases [Option ID = 3460] 26) Which of the following sequences is correct in terms of the Global Warming Potential? [Question ID = 866][Question Description = 126_28_AGR_AUG22_Q26] 1. CO2>CH4>N2O>SF6 [Option ID = 3461] 2. SF6>N2O>CH4>CO2 [Option ID = 3462] 3. N2O>CH4>CO2>SF6 [Option ID = 3463] 4. N2O> F6>CH4>CO2 [Option ID = 3464] 27) At what height, geostationary satellites are placed above the earth surface? [Question ID = 867][Question Description = 127_28_AGR_AUG22_Q27] 1. 800 km [Option ID = 3465] 2. 1000 km [Option ID = 3466] 3. 18000 km [Option ID = 3467] 4. 36000 km [Option ID = 3468] 28) For how many days in advance, weather forecasts are currently issued by IMD in DAMU Project? [Question ID = 868][Question Description = 128_28_AGR_AUG22_Q28] 1. 3 days [Option ID = 3469] 2. 5 days [Option ID = 3470] 3. 10 days [Option ID = 3471] 4. 21 days [Option ID = 3472] 29) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: In a Global Positioning System (GPS), four satellites are accommodated in each orbit at an altitude of 20,185 km from surface of earth. Reason R: All these GPS satellites are placed in six orbits. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below [Question ID = 869][Question Description = 129_28_AGR_AUG22_Q29] 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 3473] 2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 3474] 3. A is true but R is false [Option ID = 3475] 4. A is false but R is true [Option ID = 3476] 30) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A : A Geographical Information System (GIS) links spatial data with descriptive information about a particular feature on a map. Reason R : The information is stored as attributes of the geographically represented features. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below [Question ID = 870][Question Description = 130_28_AGR_AUG22_Q30] 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 3477] 2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 3478] 3. A is true but R is false [Option ID = 3479] 4. A is false but R is true [Option ID = 3480] 31) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Rayleigh scattering causes the sky to appear blue. Reason R: As most of the Rayleigh scatterers have size WR > NIR > IR [Option ID = 3657] 2. IR >WR > E >NIR [Option ID = 3658] 3. IR >WR > NIR > E [Option ID = 3659] 4. WR > IR > NIR > E [Option ID = 3660] 76) A 1.5 ha wheat crop field was supplied with 6 cm depth of irrigation, compute how many liters of water has gone into the field.[Question ID = 916][Question Description = 176_28_AGR_AUG22_Q76] 1. 3 lakh [Option ID = 3661] 2. 4.5 lakh [Option ID = 3662] 3. 7.5 lakh [Option ID = 3663] 4. 9 lakh [Option ID = 3664] 77) Match List I with List II List I List II Soil texture Moisture content at saturation level A. Sand I. 45% B. Silt loam II. 50% C. Sandy loam III. 42% D. Loamy sand IV. 40% E. Clay Loam V. 38 % Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 917][Question Description = 177_28_AGR_AUG22_Q77] 1. A ‐ V, B ‐ III, C ‐ IV, D ‐ I, E ‐ II [Option ID = 3665] 2. A ‐ V, B ‐ I, C ‐ III, D ‐ IV, E ‐ II [Option ID = 3666] 3. A ‐ I, B ‐ V, C ‐ III, D ‐ II, E ‐ IV [Option ID = 3667] 4. A ‐ V, B ‐ III, C ‐ I, D ‐ IV, E ‐ II [Option ID = 3668] 78) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: When the water moving downward through a fine textured soil encounters a layer of course sand, the downward movement is temporarily increased until the soil suction in wetting front is sufficiently reduced Reason R: Presence of large macrospores in the coarse sand are too large to take in water from the unsaturated microspores of the soil rapidly. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below [Question ID = 918][Question Description = 178_28_AGR_AUG22_Q78] 1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 3669] 2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 3670] 3. A is correct but R is not correct [Option ID = 3671] 4. A is not correct but R is correct [Option ID = 3672] 79) Following are the statements with respect to economization of irrigation water in rice A. Rice should be cultivated on heavy soils with percolation above 5 mm per day B. Subsoil loosening to enhance water flux to soil. C. Rice should be grown in small isolated blocks to reduce seepage D. Application of tank silt to light soils E. Puddling to reduce soil permeability Choose the correct answer from the options given below [Question ID = 919][Question Description = 179_28_AGR_AUG22_Q79] 1. B, C and E only [Option ID = 3673] 2. B and E only [Option ID = 3674] 3. A and D only [Option ID = 3675] 4. D and E only [Option ID = 3676] 80) Read the statements with respect to water management in maize A. Most critical stage for irrigation is flowering period including tasseling, silking and pollination B. Water deficit at flowering stage causes heaviest yield loss mainly due to reduction in grain size C. Under the conditions of adequate irrigation water, irrigations should be applied at 25 % depletion of available soil moisture D. Under the conditions of adequate irrigation water, irrigations should be applied at IW/CPE of 0.6 or 0.8 throughout growth period of crop E. As maize is mostly grown in rainy season, applying irrigation is wasteful Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 920][Question Description = 180_28_AGR_AUG22_Q80] 1. A, B and C only [Option ID = 3677] 2. B, D and E only [Option ID = 3678] 3. A and C only [Option ID = 3679] 4. A , B and D only [Option ID = 3680] 81) If irrigation water is NOT limited, groundnut grown in a sandy loam soil should be irrigated throughout crop period using which of the following schedule [Question ID = 921][Question Description = 181_28_AGR_AUG22_Q81] 1. 50 % depletion of available soil moisture or IW/CPE ratio of 0.6 [Option ID = 3681] 2. 25 % depletion of available soil moisture or IW/CPE ratio of 1.0 [Option ID = 3682] 3. 25 % depletion of available soil moisture or IW/CPE ratio of 0.6 [Option ID = 3683] 4. 50 % depletion of available soil moisture or IW/CPE ratio of 0.75 [Option ID = 3684] 82) An area of 0.6 ha each of wheat and maize is irrigated daily with a discharge of 2000 litre per minute for a period of 15 hours. Each crop receives 8 cm of water. Determine efficiency (%) of irrigation system[Question ID = 922][Question Description = 182_28_AGR_AUG22_Q82] 1. 66.7 [Option ID = 3685] 2. 76.7 [Option ID = 3686] 3. 80.7 [Option ID = 3687] 4. 85.6 [Option ID = 3688] 83) Irrigation requirement of 90 days duration maize variety is 50 cm. How much area can be irrigated with a flow rate of 20 litre per second for 8 hours in a day. [Question ID = 923][Question Description = 183_28_AGR_AUG22_Q83] 1. 20.2 ha [Option ID = 3689] 2. 16.5 ha [Option ID = 3690] 3. 12 ha [Option ID = 3691] 4. 10.4 ha [Option ID = 3692] 84) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Sulphuric acid can be used to amend water quality and can be applied directly to soil or in the irrigation water Reason R: Sulphuric acid rapidly neutralizes the Na constituents of water or reacts with lime in the soil to produce soluble Ca In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below [Question ID = 924][Question Description = 184_28_AGR_AUG22_Q84] 1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 3693] 2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 3694] 3. A is correct but R is not correct [Option ID = 3695] 4. A is not correct but R is correct [Option ID = 3696] 85) Drainage of one ha‐cm in 24 hours equals to drainage of how much water [Question ID = 925][Question Description = 185_28_AGR_AUG22_Q85] 1. 1.157 lps [Option ID = 3697] 2. 1.671 lps [Option ID = 3698] 3. 1.925 lps [Option ID = 3699] 4. 2.157 lps [Option ID = 3700] 86) A typical mineral soil, on volume basis, contains:[Question ID = 926][Question Description = 186_28_AGR_AUG22_Q86] 1. Mineral material 45%, organic matter 15%, air 10‐20% and water 20‐30% [Option ID = 3701] 2. Mineral material 55%, organic matter 5%, air 10‐20% and water 20‐30% [Option ID = 3702] 3. Mineral material 45%, organic matter 5%, air 20‐30% and water 20‐30% [Option ID = 3703] 4. Mineral material 55%, organic matter 5%, air 20‐30% and water 10‐20% [Option ID = 3704] 87) The bulk density is expressed as: A. g/cm3 B. Mg/m3 C. kg/m3 D. g/m3 Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 927][Question Description = 187_28_AGR_AUG22_Q87] 1. A and D only [Option ID = 3705] 2. A and B only [Option ID = 3706] 3. A and C only [Option ID = 3707] 4. B and C only [Option ID = 3708] 88) The most abundant minerals and mineral groups in sand and silt of soils throughout the world is:[Question ID = 928] [Question Description = 188_28_AGR_AUG22_Q88] 1. Olivines [Option ID = 3709] 2. Feldspars [Option ID = 3710] 3. Pyroxenes and Amphiboles [Option ID = 3711] 4. Quartz [Option ID = 3712] 89) The use of Stokes' law for measurement of the size of soil particle depends on certain simplifying assumptions. These are: A. Particles must be spherical, smooth and rigid B. Fall must be unhindered C. Particles must be of uniform density D. Size of particles must be small compared to the size of molecules of liquid Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 929][Question Description = 189_28_AGR_AUG22_Q89] 1. A, B and D only [Option ID = 3713] 2. A, B and C only  [Option ID = 3714] 3. A, C and D only [Option ID = 3715] 4. B, C and D only [Option ID = 3716] 90) The sulphur (S) containing mineral is:[Question ID = 930][Question Description = 190_28_AGR_AUG22_Q90] 1. Zeolite [Option ID = 3717] 2. Dolomite [Option ID = 3718] 3. Magnesite [Option ID = 3719] 4. Epsomite [Option ID = 3720] 91) Match List I with List II List I List II A. Manganese I. Master cation B. Boron II. Grey speck of oats C. Molybdenum III. Seed setting and fertilization D. Potassium IV. Whiptail of cauliflower Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 931][Question Description = 191_28_AGR_AUG22_Q91] 1. A – III, B – IV, C – I, D – II [Option ID = 3721] 2. A – IV, B – II, C – III, D – I [Option ID = 3722] 3. A – II, B – III, C –IV, D – I [Option ID = 3723] 4. A – I, B – III, C – II, D – IV [Option ID = 3724] 92) Honey‐comb structure is found in [Question ID = 932][Question Description = 192_28_AGR_AUG22_Q92] 1. Black soils [Option ID = 3725] 2. Red soils [Option ID = 3726] 3. Salt‐affected soils [Option ID = 3727] 4. Laterites and lateritic soils [Option ID = 3728] 93) Fertilizers having least hygroscopicity is [Question ID = 933][Question Description = 193_28_AGR_AUG22_Q93] 1. Ammonium nitrate [Option ID = 3729] 2. Ammonium sulphate [Option ID = 3730] 3. Anhydrous chloride [Option ID = 3731] 4. Urea [Option ID = 3732] 94) Beneficial elements of plants are: A. Sodium B. Vanadium C. Selenium D. Cobalt Choose the correct answer from the options given below [Question ID = 934][Question Description = 194_28_AGR_AUG22_Q94] 1. A, B and D only [Option ID = 3733] 2. A, B and C only [Option ID = 3734] 3. A, C and D only [Option ID = 3735] 4. B, C and D only [Option ID = 3736] 95) Methemoglobinemia disease is caused due to toxic concentration of [Question ID = 935][Question Description = 195_28_AGR_AUG22_Q95] 1. Nitrate [Option ID = 3737] 2. Sulphate [Option ID = 3738] 3. Phosphate [Option ID = 3739] 4. Silicate [Option ID = 3740] 96) Mineral having maximum cation exchange capacity is [Question ID = 936][Question Description = 196_28_AGR_AUG22_Q96] 1. Mica [Option ID = 3741] 2. Illite [Option ID = 3742] 3. Smectite [Option ID = 3743] 4. Kaolinite [Option ID = 3744] 97) Ammonium sulphate fertilizer is advisable for [Question ID = 937][Question Description = 197_28_AGR_AUG22_Q97] 1. Potato [Option ID = 3745] 2. Wheat [Option ID = 3746] 3. Cotton [Option ID = 3747] 4. Maize [Option ID = 3748] 98) The soil formation equation, S = f (cl, o, r, p, t…) was first formulated by:[Question ID = 938][Question Description = 198_28_AGR_AUG22_Q98] 1. Jackson [Option ID = 3749] 2. Jenny [Option ID = 3750] 3. Dokuchaev [Option ID = 3751] 4. Hilgard [Option ID = 3752] 99) The water soluble P (as % P2O 5) in diammonium phosphate (DAP) is [Question ID = 939][Question Description = 199_28_AGR_AUG22_Q99] 1. 42.5 [Option ID = 3753] 2. 44.5 [Option ID = 3754] 3. 46.0 [Option ID = 3755] 4. 40.5 [Option ID = 3756] 100) The book Nature and Properties of Soils is written by [Question ID = 940][Question Description = 200_28_AGR_AUG22_Q100] 1. M. L. Jackson [Option ID = 3757] 2. H. Marschner [Option ID = 3758] 3. N. C. Brady and R. R. Weil [Option ID = 3759] 4. K. Mengel and E. A Kirkby [Option ID = 3760] 101) The optimum crop combination for strip cropping[Question ID = 941][Question Description = 201_28_AGR_AUG22_Q101] 1. Sorghum and pearl millet [Option ID = 3761] 2. Soybean and groundnut [Option ID = 3762] 3. Maize and mustard [Option ID = 3763] 4. Sorghum and greengram [Option ID = 3764] 102) Farming in humid regions with growing period more than 120 days[Question ID = 942][Question Description = 202_28_AGR_AUG22_Q102] 1. Rainfed farming [Option ID = 3765] 2. Dryland farming [Option ID = 3766] 3. Dry faming [Option ID = 3767] 4. Conservation farming [Option ID = 3768] 103) ICRISAT was established in the year [Question ID = 943][Question Description = 203_28_AGR_AUG22_Q103] 1. 1962 [Option ID = 3769] 2. 1972 [Option ID = 3770] 3. 1982 [Option ID = 3771] 4. 1992 [Option ID = 3772] 104) Which of the following is not a film forming type anti‐transpirant? [Question ID = 944][Question Description = 204_28_AGR_AUG22_Q104] 1. Mobileaf [Option ID = 3773] 2. Hexadecanol [Option ID = 3774] 3. Folicot [Option ID = 3775] 4. CaHCO3 [Option ID = 3776] 105) In dry spell, during crop period, which of the following cannot be moisture stress mitigation practice? [Question ID = 945][Question Description = 205_28_AGR_AUG22_Q105] 1. Ratooning [Option ID = 3777] 2. Thinning [Option ID = 3778] 3. Mulching [Option ID = 3779] 4. Intensive cropping [Option ID = 3780] 106) In early withdrawal of monsoon what should be best moisture mitigation practice? [Question ID = 946][Question Description = 206_28_AGR_AUG22_Q106] 1. Early sowing of suitable Rabi crops [Option ID = 3781] 2. Late sowing of suitable Rabi crops [Option ID = 3782] 3. Late sowing of suitable Kharif crops [Option ID = 3783] 4. Both 1 and 2 [Option ID = 3784] 107) Following are the statements about common feature of drought avoidance in plants A. Early stomata closure B. Efficient root system C. Lipid deposition on foliage D. Reduction in water uptake E. Straightening of leaves Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 947][Question Description = 207_28_AGR_AUG22_Q107] 1. A, D and E only [Option ID = 3785] 2. B, D and E only [Option ID = 3786] 3. B, C and D only [Option ID = 3787] 4. A, B and C only [Option ID = 3788] 108) Terminal drought is also known as[Question ID = 948][Question Description = 208_28_AGR_AUG22_Q108] 1. Early season drought [Option ID = 3789] 2. Mid season drought [Option ID = 3790] 3. Late season drought [Option ID = 3791] 4. Invisible drought [Option ID = 3792] 109) Suitable agronomic soil moisture conservation technique for dryland areas[Question ID = 949][Question Description = 209_28_AGR_AUG22_Q109] 1. Contour farming [Option ID = 3793] 2. Contour bunding [Option ID = 3794] 3. Bench terracing [Option ID = 3795] 4. Trenching [Option ID = 3796] 110) IWDP stands for[Question ID = 950][Question Description = 210_28_AGR_AUG22_Q110] 1. International watershed development project [Option ID = 3797] 2. Integrated watershed development project [Option ID = 3798] 3. Integrated watershed development programme [Option ID = 3799] 4. Integrated watershed driven plan [Option ID = 3800] 111) Which one of the following crops requires highest amount of calcium? [Question ID = 951][Question Description = 211_28_AGR_AUG22_Q111] 1. Oil seeds [Option ID = 3801] 2. Cereals [Option ID = 3802] 3. Legumes [Option ID = 3803] 4. Forage crops [Option ID = 3804] 112) Dokuchaev, the Father of Soil Science, did pioneering work on “Chernozem” somewhat similar to that of Indian soil of: [Question ID = 952][Question Description = 212_28_AGR_AUG22_Q112] 1. Calcareous soil [Option ID = 3805] 2. Alluvial soil [Option ID = 3806] 3. Red soil [Option ID = 3807] 4. Black soil [Option ID = 3808] 113) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: After application of urea in soil, it undergoes hydrolysis where organic form of N is transformed to inorganic form of ammonium carbonate. The hydrolysis of urea is more in sandy soil than clay soil. Reason R: Urea molecule forms positive charged ion due to keto‐enol formation or zwitterion formation, resulting formation of positive charged urea molecules which is adsorbed by the negatively charged clay. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below [Question ID = 953][Question Description = 213_28_AGR_AUG22_Q113] 1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 3809] 2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A [Option ID = 3810] 3. A is true but R is false [Option ID = 3811] 4. A is false but R is true [Option ID = 3812] 114) For preparation of 1000 mL of 0.1 N potassium dichromate solution (0.1 N K2Cr2O 7, atomic mass of K = 39, Cr = 52, O = 16), the amount of analytical grade potassium dichromate required is: [Question ID = 954][Question Description = 214_28_AGR_AUG22_Q114] 1. 294 gram [Option ID = 3813] 2. 49.0 gram [Option ID = 3814] 3. 4.9 gram [Option ID = 3815] 4. 29.4 gram [Option ID = 3816] 115) Major properties of soil order are: A. Gelisols ‐ Occur in areas of cold region such as Artic, Antarctic or high mountains. B. Histosols ‐ Organic matter rich (>20%) soils with peaty horizon under permanent water saturated environment. C. Oxisols ‐ Deeply weathered soils of humid tropics with brick red colour. D. Mollisols ‐ Dark coloured low base containing soils ( Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 955][Question Description = 215_28_AGR_AUG22_Q115] 1. A, B and D only [Option ID = 3817] 2. A, B and C only [Option ID = 3818] 3. A, C and D only [Option ID = 3819] 4. B, C and D only [Option ID = 3820] 116) Highest area under conservation agriculture is in which of the Continent?[Question ID = 956][Question Description = 216_28_AGR_AUG22_Q116] 1. Africa [Option ID = 3821] 2. Asia [Option ID = 3822] 3. Australia [Option ID = 3823] 4. America [Option ID = 3824] 117) Which of the following books is on conservation agriculture?[Question ID = 957][Question Description = 217_28_AGR_AUG22_Q117] 1. One Straw Revolution [Option ID = 3825] 2. Silent Spring [Option ID = 3826] 3. An Agricultural Testament [Option ID = 3827] 4. Look to the Land [Option ID = 3828] 118) Percentage of lignin in sugarcane bagasse (Saccharum officinarum)[Question ID = 958][Question Description = 218_28_AGR_AUG22_Q118] 1. 4‐6 [Option ID = 3829] 2. 15‐19 [Option ID = 3830] 3. 25‐32 [Option ID = 3831] 4. 40‐45 [Option ID = 3832] 119) Given below are two statements Statement I: Maximum wasteland areas in our country lies in Madhya Pradesh. Statement II: In Haryana, most wastelands comprise saline, sodic or sandy land areas. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below [Question ID = 959][Question Description = 219_28_AGR_AUG22_Q119] 1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct [Option ID = 3833] 2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect [Option ID = 3834] 3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect [Option ID = 3835] 4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct [Option ID = 3836] 120) Match List I with List II List I List II A. Leaching I. Acid sulphate soil B. Gypsum requirementII. Acid soil C. Jarrosite III. Sodic soil D. Liming IV. Salt affected soil E. Urea briquette V. Water logged soil Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 960][Question Description = 220_28_AGR_AUG22_Q120] 1. A ‐ II, B ‐ IV, C ‐ V, D ‐ I, E ‐ III [Option ID = 3837] 2. A ‐ IV , B ‐ III, C ‐ I, D ‐ II, E ‐ V [Option ID = 3838] 3. A ‐ III, B ‐ II, C ‐ I, D ‐ IV, E ‐ V [Option ID = 3839] 4. A ‐ V, B ‐ I , C ‐ II, D ‐ III, E ‐ IV [Option ID = 3840]