Description : Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of a) Aluminium b) Calcium c) Nitrogen d) Phosphorus
Last Answer : b) Calcium
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 : Tarai soils are generally deficient in:? a Zinc b Nitrogen c Phosphorus d Potash
Last Answer : a Zinc
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 : 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 : 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 : Tarai soils are high in:? a Iron b Sodium c Organic matter d Calcium
Last Answer : c Organic matter
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 : Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils? (a) These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture (b) These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash (c) These are usually fine grained (d) These are by far the most fertile
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Alluvial soils vary in nature from sandy loam to clay. They are generally - a. poor in potash and rich in phosphorus b. poor in both potash and phosphorus c. rich in both potash and phosphorus d. rich in potash and poor in phosphorus
Last Answer : d. rich in potash and poor in phosphorus
Description : Which of the ‘complex fertilizer’? 1) Ammonium sulphate nitrate 2) Single superphosphate 3) Ammonium phosphate 4) Calcium ammonium nitrate
Last Answer : 3) Ammonium phosphate
Description : Which is the second most abundant element of the earth crust? a Oxygen b Nitrogen c Aluminium d Silicon e Calcium
Last Answer : c Aluminium
Description : Soil of Western Rajasthan have a high content or (a) Aluminium (b) Calcium (c) Nitrogen (d) Phosphorus
Description : The color of Red soil is red due to the presence of the which of the following oxides? a. Ferric b. Aluminium c. Phosphorus d. Calcium
Last Answer : a. Ferric
Description : Match the following : A. Chernozems 1. Rich in calcium carbonate B. Black soil 2. Contains aluminium compound C. Laterite 3. Richest soils in the world D. Terra Rosa 4. Formed in limestone E. Alluvial soil 5. It is a mixture of clay, sand and ... 1 2 3 4 5 (b) 3 1 2 4 5 (c) 4 5 3 1 2 (d) 3 4 5 2 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 : Which of the following element immobile in soil but mobile in plants? (A)S (B) B (C) Zn (D) P
Last Answer : (D) P
Description : The most deficient micro – nutrient in Indian soil is : (A)Cu (B) Mn (C) Zn (D) B
Last Answer : (C) Zn
Description : Disease caused by Zn deficiency is (A) Khaira (B) Mosaic (C) Die-back (D) Whip tail
Last Answer : (A) Khaira
Description : Khaira disease in rice is due to the deficiency of (A) Boron (B) Mn (C)S (D) Zn
Last Answer : (D) Zn
Description : ‘Little leaf’ and ‘rosette’ of apple, ‘white bud’ of maize are the deficiency symptoms of (a) Fe (b) Zn (c) Cl (d) Mo
Last Answer : (b) Zn
Description : Yellow leaf of citrus is due to def of ? a Mo b Zn c Mn d N
Last Answer : a Mo
Description : The obturating material of choice for primary teeth following complete pulpectomy is, A. Zn phosphate cement and formcresol combination paste B. Quick setting hydroxide cement C. Zinc oxide and eugenol cement D. Gutta-percha E. Polycarboxylate cement
Last Answer : C. Zinc oxide and eugenol cement
Description : Plants absorb phosphorus in the form of (A) H2PO4 (B) PO4 (C) SSP (D) P
Last Answer : (A) H2PO4
Description : Sugar-beet is an indicator plant for (A) Sodium (B) Molybdenum (C) Zinc (D) Phosphorus
Last Answer : (A) Sodium
Description : Which one of the following element is mobile in plants but immobile in soil ? (A) Sulphur (B) Zinc (C) Boron (D) Phosphorus
Last Answer : (D) Phosphorus
Description : Red soil is poor in which of the following nutrients ? (A) Phosphorus and Sulphur (B) Phosphorus and Nitrogen (C) Nitrogen and Zinc (D) Nitrogen and Potassium
Last Answer : (D) Nitrogen and Potassium
Description : What is the main function of zinc in the plants ? (A) Synthesis of nitrogen (B) Synthesis of phosphorus (C) Required for synthesis of Tryptophos (D) To increase activity of the boron
Last Answer : (C) Required for synthesis of Tryptophos
Description : Which of the following elements is not present in a nitrogenous base? (a) Hydrogen (b) Carbon (c) Phosphorus (d) Nitrogen
Last Answer : (c) Phosphorus
Description : Application of Phosphorus and Sulphur increase a Better nodulation b Better growth c Better yield d All
Last Answer : d All
Description : Alluvial soils are found in : (A) Deserts (B) Forests (C) River delta (D) Mountains
Last Answer : (C) River delta
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 : 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 : Superphosphate is manufactured by reacting phosphate rock with (A) Acetic acid (B) Sulphuric acid (C) Aluminium chloride (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Sulphuric acid
Description : The following is true of aluminium hydroxide gel except: A. It is a weak and slowly reacting antacid B. Its acid neutralizing capacity decreases on storage C. It interferes with absorption of phosphate in the intestine D. It causes loose motions as a side effect
Last Answer : D. It causes loose motions as a side effec
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
Description : Of the following statements about the major soil types, the incorrect one is : (a) alluvial soils are easy to plough (b) red soils are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime content ( ... regions which receive heavy seasonal rainfall (d) black soil is highly retentive of moisture and very productive
Description : The maximum phosphorus availability in most of the soils is in the pH range
Last Answer : Ans. 6.0 to 6.5
Description : Which mineral is a source of phosphorus and boron in soils?
Last Answer : Ans. Apetite
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 : The 5- carbon compounds produced during dark reaction of photosynthesis is (A) Ribose phosphate (B) Xylulose phosphate (C) Ribulose bis phosphate (D) Seda heptulose phosphate
Last Answer : (C) Ribulose bis phosphate
Description : Which of the following phosphatic fertilizer is useful in groundnut crop ? (A) D.A.P. (B) Rock Phosphate (C) Triple Super-Phosphate (TSP) (D) Single Super Phosphate (S.S.P.)
Last Answer : (D) Single Super Phosphate (S.S.P.)