Description : involves incorporating water soluble fertilizer into the irrigation systems of greenhouse and nursery crops. a. Broadcasting b. Fertilization c. Fertigation d. Perforation
Last Answer : Fertigation
Description : Which one of the following methods of soil conservation is most effective in arid areas? (1) Mulching (2) Shelter belt (3) Gully plugging (4) Terracing
Last Answer : (2) Shelter belt Explanation: In arid zones, the harsh conditions of climate and the shortage of water are intensified by the strong winds. Living conditions and agricultural production can often be ... crops, resulting in higher yields, and provide shelter to livestock, grazing lands, and farms.
Description : Which one of the following methods of soil conservation is most effective in arid areas ? (1) Mulching (2) Shelter belt (3) Gully plugging (4) Terracing
Last Answer : Shelter belt
Description : A transplanted tree or shrub should be set into the ground: a. 50 percent deeper than it was originally planted b. So that the top roots are exposed to the air c. With the top of the container slightly covered d. At the same depth at which it was originally growing
Last Answer : At the same depth at which it was originally growing
Description : What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture? 1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible. 2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible. 3. Increased availability of ... 1, 2 and 4 only c) 1, 3 and 4 only d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Last Answer : c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Description : The soil pH level primarily controls: a. Soil temperature b. Activity of soil-borne diseases c. Moisture absorption by roots d. Availability of essential plant nutrients
Last Answer : Availability of essential plant nutrients
Description : Colour of carrot roots is affected by: a. Soil temperature b. Soil moisture c. Soil texture d. All of above
Last Answer : Soil moisture
Description : Bulb production in onion is dependent upon: a. Temperature b. Soil moisture c. Day length d. All of above
Last Answer : Day length
Description : Excessive soil moisture, late in the season cause. a. Decrease in TSS decrease in dry matter b. Increase in TSS decrease in dry matter c. Decrease in TSS increase in dry matter d. None of above
Last Answer : Decrease in TSS increase in dry matte
Description : Cracking in tomato fruit is due to: a. High nitrogen level b. Temperature fluctuations c. Soil moisture fluctuations a. All of these
Last Answer : All of these
Description : The basic underlying principle of using a mist propagation system is that it: a. Keeps the propagation medium uniformly moist and supplies moisture to the base of the cuttings b. ... medium to promote root formation and development d. Increases humidity around the cutting and reduces transpiration
Last Answer : Increases humidity around the cutting and reduces transpiration
Description : Lack of early spring flowering from tulip bulbs planted outdoors is due to: a. Bright sunlight b. Lack of winter cooling c. Excessive moisture d. Magnesium and calcium deficiencies
Last Answer : Lack of winter cooling
Description : Berry splitting in citrus and strawberry is due to a. High temperature b. Low moisture c. High sunlight d. High air pressure
Last Answer : High temperature
Description : Salient factors which contribute to the fruit drop are: a. Embryo abortion b. Seed number of fruit c. Moisture supply d. All of the above
Last Answer : All of the above
Description : During storage of vegetable seeds, seed moisture should be a. Less than 10% b. Equal to 10% c. Greater than 10% d. None of above
Last Answer : Less than 10%
Description : The most important seed component affecting seed /viability during storage is: a. Temperature b. Humidity c. Moisture d. Food reserves
Last Answer : Temperature
Description : Researchers describe seed moisture contents in terms of : a. Dry weight b. Wet weight c. Percent weight d. a & b
Last Answer : a & b
Description : Secondary dormancy in non dormant seeds is due to: j. Temperature a. Moisture b. Aeration c. Ligh
Description : Clay soils require: a. A longer time for absorption of irrigation water than sandy soils b. A shorter time for absorption of irrigation water than sandy soils c. About the same time for absorption of ... soils d. More or less time for absorption than sandy soils, depending on the pH of the clay
Last Answer : A longer time for absorption of irrigation water than sandy soils
Description : Deep rooted vegetables require: a. Less frequent irrigation b. More water at each irrigation c. Both a & b d. None of above
Last Answer : Both a & b
Description : The process of heating of soil with polythene is known as a. Solarization b. Fertigation c. Herbigation d. Fumigation
Last Answer : a. Solarization
Description : Pansy is very popular annual due to its: a. Stem and foliage beauty b. Hardiness toward ground cover c. Planting under shad. d. Mix colour flowers bedding plant.
Last Answer : Mix colour flowers bedding plant.
Description : A technique to produce well branched, compact plants with many flowers is: a. Stunting b. Compacting c. Pinching d. Potting
Last Answer : Pinching
Description : Select the correct statement . a. Tensiometer is used in frequently irrigated crop for irrigation scheduling b. Tensiometer is sensitive upto 0.85 bars of soil moisture c. Tensiometer is not suitable in Clay soil d. All of these
Last Answer : d. All of these
Description : Read the statement given below (i ) Seeds require moisture for germination . (ii) Plant can absorb nutrients in dissolved form. (iii) Irrigation protects crop from both frost and hot air currents . (iv) Irrigation improves soil texture . a) i and ii b) i ,ii, iii c) i , ii , iii , iv . d) i and iii
Last Answer : a) i and ii
Description : Puddling is done to achieve : a. Soft soil bed b. Non leaching of water c. Size reduction of clods d. Conservation of moisture
Last Answer : b. Non leaching of water
Description : Which is not the importance of irrigation? A. Soil conservation. B. Assured crop production. C. Fulfilling food demand of India. D. Uncertain rain
Last Answer : C. Fulfilling food demand of India.
Description : "Mulching" is the term used for the process of (a) Covering the roots of plants with loose material, dung, etc. in order to protect them from soil erosion etc. (b) Breaking down big pieces ... into small ones (c) Transplanting of paddy seedlings (d) Nitrogen fixation of soil by use of fertilizers
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : The process by which nutrient chemicals or contaminants are dissolved and carried away by water, or are moved into a lower layer of soil (a) mulching (b) desertification (c) incineration (d) leaching
Last Answer : (d) leaching
Description : The process by which nutrient chemicals or contaminants are dissolved and carried away by water, or are moved into a lower layer of soil a) Mulching b) Desertification c) Incineration d) Leaching
Last Answer : d) Leaching
Description : Bananas main portion which remains above the ground is called as: a. Stem b. Rhizome c. Pseudostem d. Crown
Last Answer : Pseudostem
Description : Two basic types of pruning are heading-back and thinning-out. Which of the following is true about these pruning methods? a. Thinning cuts leave behind a good portion of the stem and many axillary buds. ... leave no buds. d. Heading cuts remove a portion of the stem and only terminal buds are lef
Last Answer : Thinning cuts are made close to a main branch or ground and few axillary buds are left
Description : A plant that dies to the ground at the end of each growing season but comes back from the same root stubs year after year is most accurately described as: a. Perennial b. Annual c. Biennial d. Herbaceous perennial
Last Answer : Herbaceous perennial
Description : Which of the following annuals is used as ground cover? a. Musemberanthemum b. Stock c. Viola d. Calendula
Last Answer : Musemberanthemum
Description : Which of the following statements is true? a. Annuals are used as surface material. b. Annuals are used as ground covers. c. Annuals are used as border plants. d. Annuals are used all of above purposes
Last Answer : Annuals are used all of above purposes
Description : The germination of seed in which cotyledons come above ground is a. Epigeal b. Hypogeal c. Epigynous d. Epipetalous
Last Answer : Epigeal
Description : The example of above ground modified stem is a. stolons b. Corms c. Tuber d. Rhizome
Last Answer : stolons
Description : Degeneration of above ground parts in ginger is due to Senescence Maturity Partial senescence Over ripening
Last Answer : Senescence
Description : If the viscosity of ground water is 1.00, the Slitcher's constant is 400, the effective size of soil particles in aquifer is 0.5 mm and hydraulic gradient is 1 in 80, the velocity of flow is (A) 0.25 m/day (B) 0.50 m/day (C) 1.00 m/day (D) 1.25 m/day
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Irrigation project covered >10,000 ha of catchments command area (CCA)
Last Answer : Ans.Major irrigation project
Description : How much area could be covered for giving one irrigation of 3" depth by a pumpset of one cusec output in the operation of 600 hours, if the water conveyance efficiency is 80 per cent ? (A) 180 acres (B) 320 acres (C) 240 acres (D) 160 acres (E) None of these
Last Answer : (C) 240 acres
Description : Which nutrients can be applied by fertigation
Last Answer : Ans. Nitrogen and sulphur
Description : Potassic fertilizer suitable for fertigation
Last Answer : Ans. Potassium Nitrate (44%K2O)
Description : Lawn sprinkler systems are installed so as to provide even coverage. It is accomplished by: a. Spacing the heads so that each sprinkler sprays to the next sprinkler b. Using sprinkler heads ... sprinklers based on needs specified in the soil test d. Using one size pipe throughout the landscape
Last Answer : Spacing the heads so that each sprinkler sprays to the next sprinkler
Description : Water availability, temperature extremes, and __________ should be considered when selecting trees for the landscape. a. Slope b. Topography c. Soil type d. Buildings present
Last Answer : Soil typ
Description : Lowering the soil grade around a tree removes many of the tree’s __________ roots. a. Tap b. Aerial c. Feeder d. Aquatic
Last Answer : Feeder
Description : The renewal of NO3 involves release of ___________ from organic fraction of the soil and its rapid nitrification: a. NO2 b. NH4 c. N d. NO
Last Answer : NH4
Description : Soil compaction __________ yield of potato. a. Increases b. Decreases c. Does not effect d. Unknown
Last Answer : Decreases
Description : In citrus 80-90% of the active roots are present in the soil to a depth of: a. 25 cm b. 50 cm c. 75 cm d. 100 cm
Last Answer : 25 cm