Description : Tarai soils are generally deficient in:? a Zinc b Nitrogen c Phosphorus d Potash
Last Answer : a Zinc
Description : Gleization occurs due to — a. Due to poor drainage b. High organic matter c. Removal of sodium ions d. Mixing of the soils
Last Answer : a. Due to poor drainage
Description : Tarai Soil occurs in which state? a. Karnataka b. Bihar c. Uttar Pradesh d. Gujarat e. Punjab
Last Answer : b. Bihar
Description : Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of a) Aluminium b) Calcium c) Nitrogen d) Phosphorus
Last Answer : b) Calcium
Description : Which of the following is incorrect? (a) Red soils are rich in iron (b) Black soils are rich in phosphorus nitrogen and organic matter (c) Alluvial soils are rich in potash but poor in phosphorus (d) Red soils are suitable for cultivation of pulses and coarse grains
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Which fertilizer is most beneficial for alkali soils? (a) Urea (b) Ammonium sulphate (c) Calcium ammonium nitrate (d) Ammonium nitrate
Last Answer : (c) Calcium ammonium nitrate
Description : Alkali soils are treated with gypsum to correct the deficiency of- (a) Sulphur (b) Calcium (c) Magnesium (d) Zinc
Last Answer : (b) Calcium
Description : Phosphorus is generally fixed in acid soils in the form of— (A) Calcium Phosphate (B) Zn Phosphate (C) Aluminium Phosphate (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Aluminium Phosphate
Description : he soil which is found in the areas having heavy rainfall and high humidity, contains large quantity of organic matter and heavy and black in colour – a. Black soil b. Peat soil c. Forest soil d. Laterite soil
Last Answer : b. Peat soil
Description : Plants usually do not grow well in poorly drained soils because: a. Oxygen content is low in poorly drained soils b. The organic matter content of poorly drained soils is too high c. Poorly drained soils warm too quickly in spring d. Plant roots become engorged with water in poorly drained soils
Last Answer : Oxygen content is low in poorly drained soils
Description : Which micro-nutrient is most deficient in Indo-Gangatic alluvium soils? (a) Iron (b) Zinc (c) Copper (d) Manganese
Last Answer : (d) Manganese
Description : The problem of iron toxicity generally exists in— (A) Acid soils (B) Alkali soils (C) Saline soils(D) Saline-Alkali soils
Last Answer : (A) Acid soils
Description : What are the levels of organic matter in agro-ecological zones 3 , 7 and 8 ?
Last Answer : Organic matter levels in agro-ecological zones 3, ৭ , and are mild to moderate.
Description : Which fertilizer should be used if soil organic matter is low ?
Last Answer : If the soil organic matter is low then compost manure should be used.
Description : The C/N ratio in the organic matter of furrow slice (upper 15 cm) of arable soils commonly ranges from
Last Answer : Ans. 8:1 to 15:1
Description : In context to agriculture what is Fallow Land ? a. Fallowing is the process to make the soil rich in phosphorus b. Agricultural land which is added with organic matter to reduce its ... . Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil's natural nutrient balance can be restored
Last Answer : d. Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil’s natural nutrient balance can be restored.
Description : In context to agriculture what is Fallow Land ? a. Fallowing is the process to make the soil rich in phosphorus b. Agricultural land which is added with organic matter to reduce its ... Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil's natural nutrient balance can be restored.
Last Answer : d. Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil’s natural nutrient balance can be restored
Description : Which one of the following statements is true? (A) Clays are more porous than sands (B) Pressure of organic matter in a soil decreases the bearing capacity of the soil (C) Aluminous cement is used for foundations in soils with chemical deposits (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Soils with high pH are generally deficient in:? a Zn and Mn b B and Fe c Cu and Mo d Ca and Mg
Last Answer : a Zn and Mn
Description : Which one of the following element is a constituent of protoplasm? (A) Sulphur (B) Calcium (C) Iron (D) Potassium
Last Answer : (B) Calcium
Description : Which one of the following is a micro nutrient in the soil? A. Nitrogen B. Iron C. Phosphorus D. Calcium
Last Answer : B. Iron
Description : The deficiency of this element leads to older leaves turning purple in colour on the underside. Identify the mineral? [a] Calcium [b] Phosphorus [c] Potassium [d] Iron [e] None of the above
Last Answer : [c] Potassium
Description : Deficiency of which of the following nutrient leads to terminal bud leaf becoming chlorotic white? [a] Copper [b] Calcium [c] Iron [d] Chlorine [e] None of the above
Last Answer : [e] None of the above
Description : Alluvial soils are found in : (A) Deserts (B) Forests (C) River delta (D) Mountains
Last Answer : (C) River delta
Description : The average carbon / nitrogen ratio of soils is generally...... (A) 25 : 1 (B) 5 : 1 (C) 30 : 1 (D) 14 : 1 (E) None of these
Last Answer : (C) 30 : 1
Description : Use of gypsum is most beneficial in— (A) Saline soils (B) Alkali/Sodic soils (C) Acid soils (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Alkali/Sodic soils
Description : A cabbage disease which is known to be more severe in acidic soils is? a. Club foot b. Yellows c. Black rot d. Damning off
Last Answer : a. Club foot
Description : For operating rotavator in trashy soils, which lines are better? (a) L-shaped (b) Hook shaped (c) Backward curved (d) Straight blade
Last Answer : (a) L-shaped
Description : ___ soil is also known by different names like Reh, Kallar and Usar? a Peaty and Marshy Soils b Saline and Alkaline Soil c Red soils d Alluvial Soil e Laterite Soil
Last Answer : c Red soils
Description : A striking feature of living cells is a marked difference between the composition of the cytosol and the extracellular milieu. Which of the following statement(s) concerning the mechanisms of maintenance ... d. The selectivity of cell membranes relates only to ions and not organic compounds
Last Answer : Answer: a The survival of the cell requires that cytosolic composition be maintained within narrow limits, despite the constant influx of nutrients and the simultaneous outflow of waste. A ... be altered drastically as a result of regulatory or signaling processes that occur within the cell
Description : Mention any two differences between the Bhabar and the Tarai regions. -Geography
Last Answer : Bhabar Region 1. It lies along the foot of the Shiwaliks from Indus to Tista, about 8 to 16 kms wide. 2. It comprises of pebble-studded rocks with porous beds so it is not suited for ... about 20 to 30 kms wide. 2. It is composed of comparatively finer alluvium and is reclaimed for agriculture.
Description : (i) State the location and extent of Bhabar. Mention any two differences between Bhabar and Tarai. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Bhabar is a plain situated along the foot of the Shiwaliks from the Indus to the Tista. Bhabar Tarai It lies along the foot of the Shiwaliks from Indus to Tista, about 8 to 16 kms. ... agriculture. (ii) India shares the longest land boundary with Bangladesh. Length of the boundary is 4,096 kms.
Description : Which of the following is characterized by excessive dampness with a thick growth forest and a variety of wild life? (a) Bhabar (b) Bhangar (c) Tarai (d) Khadar
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Riparian forest is found: (a) along the banks of rivers and other wetland (b) the tarai region, on the foot hills of Himalayas (c) on the foot hills of Eastern slope of Western Ghats (d) on the foot hills of Eastern slope of Eastern Ghats
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : The great Indian Bustard bird is found in: (A) Thar Desert of India (B) Coastal regions of India (C) Temperate Forests in the Himalaya (D) Tarai zones of the Himalayan Foot
Last Answer : (A) Thar Desert of India
Description : what are the key differences between organic and "beyond" organic?
Last Answer : himm, I have never heard of beyond organic but would be interested in knowing what this means.
Description : Working as an apprentice organic farmer, what would be an expected income in the first year?
Last Answer : A monthly income/stipend might be easiest way to express the answer. Any info from other types of apprenticeships, and guesses, would be welcome.
Description : Which one of the following is used in organic farming to prevent weed Germination & growth? A. Cow pea B. chick pea C. linseed D. Mulching
Last Answer : D. Mulching
Description : Organic carbon is a measure of? A. Available N in soil B. Available P in soil C. Available K in soil D. Available Mg in soil
Last Answer : A. Available N in soil
Description : Composted manure is produced from(a) farmyard manure and green manure (b) farm refuse and household refuse (c) organic remains of biogas plants (d) rotten vegetables and animal refuse
Last Answer : (d) rotten vegetables and animal refuse
Description : Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Soil order Pronunciation (a) Entisols Recent (b) Aridisols Arid(c) Histosols Organic (d) Vertisols Pedalfor
Last Answer : (d) Vertisols Pedalfor
Description : Biofertilizers are – 1) Organic manures 2) Green manure 3) Culture of micro-organism 4) None of these
Last Answer : 3) Culture of micro-organism
Description : Which one of the following makes a case for intensive, modern farming? a) Cropping pattern b) Higher output using organic method c) Remunerative price d) None of these
Last Answer : a) Cropping pattern
Description : The mineral present in the human body in larger amounts than any other cation is (A) Sodium (B) Calcium (C) Potassium (D) Iron
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : An increase in carbohydrate metabolism is accompanied by temporary decrease in serum: (A) Calcium (B) Phosphate (C) Iron (D) Sodium
Description : Milk is deficient in (A) Calcium (B) Iron (C) Sodium (D) Potassium
Description : Nature The second most abundant metal found in the earth’s crust is _____. A. Iron B. Calcium C. Sodium D. Aluminum
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : The second most abundant metal found in the earth’s crust is _____. A. Iron B. Calcium C. Sodium D. Aluminum