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This section includes 1777 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your 9th Class knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 701. |
Sahiwal and Jersey are breeds of: |
| A. | Buffaloes |
| B. | Cows |
| C. | Fowls |
| D. | Pigs |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Fowls | |
| 702. |
Which of the following is a middle core feeder in a pond? |
| A. | Rohu |
| B. | Catia |
| C. | Mrigal |
| D. | Grass carp |
| Answer» B. Catia | |
| 703. |
Which one of the following species of honey bee is an Italian species? |
| A. | Apis dorsata |
| B. | Apis florae |
| C. | Apis cerana indica |
| D. | Apis mellifera |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 704. |
Plymouth Rock and White Rock are examples of: |
| A. | Fishes |
| B. | Hens |
| C. | Bee |
| D. | Cow |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Bee | |
| 705. |
Which of the following is called the surface feeder? |
| A. | Catia |
| B. | Rohu |
| C. | Mrigal |
| D. | Grass carp |
| Answer» B. Rohu | |
| 706. |
Which of the following is an exotic breed of poultry? |
| A. | Peela |
| B. | Leghorn |
| C. | Kajal |
| D. | Nurie |
| Answer» C. Kajal | |
| 707. |
Which of the following programmes is related to White Revolution? |
| A. | Flood and disaster management |
| B. | Milk production |
| C. | Green revolution |
| D. | Brown revolution |
| Answer» C. Green revolution | |
| 708. |
HH-260 and B-77 are breeds of: |
| A. | Cow |
| B. | Buffalo |
| C. | Fowls |
| D. | Fish |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Fish | |
| 709. |
Which of the following helps to make vermin compost as an eco-friendly fertiliser? |
| A. | Cockroach casting |
| B. | Flat worm casting |
| C. | Redworm casting |
| D. | Bird dropping |
| Answer» D. Bird dropping | |
| 710. |
Which of the following is an important objective of biotechnology in agriculture section? |
| A. | To produce pest resistant varieties of plants. |
| B. | To increase the nitrogen content. |
| C. | To decrease the seed number. |
| D. | To increase the plant weight. |
| Answer» B. To increase the nitrogen content. | |
| 711. |
Which one of the following is a bacterial disease in animals? |
| A. | Dermatitis |
| B. | Ranikhet |
| C. | Foot and mouth disease |
| D. | Brucellosis |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 712. |
Which of the following is a micronutrient required by plants? |
| A. | Sulphur |
| B. | Manganese |
| C. | Calcium |
| D. | Potassium |
| Answer» C. Calcium | |
| 713. |
When milk yield is higher, the cow is in ____stage. |
| A. | Dhenu |
| B. | Bakenu |
| C. | Bisukhi |
| D. | Khoa |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Bakenu | |
| 714. |
Select the option showing the correct sequential steps to produce a new genetic variety of a crop. |
| A. | Selection of parents \[\to \] Hybridisation of selected parents \[\to \] Germplasm collection \[\to \] Selection of superior recombinants \[\to \] Testing and release of new varieties |
| B. | Germplasm collection \[\to \] Selection of parents \[\to \] Hybridisation of selected parents \[\to \] Selection of superior recombinants \[\to \]Testing and release of new varieties |
| C. | Selection of superior recombinants \[\to \] Germplasm collection \[\to \] Hybridisation of selected parents \[\to \] Selection of parents \[\to \]Testing and release of new varieties |
| D. | Germplasm collection \[\to \] Selection of parents \[\to \] Hybridisation of selected parents \[\to \] testing and release of new varieties \[\to \] Selection of superior recombinants |
| Answer» C. Selection of superior recombinants \[\to \] Germplasm collection \[\to \] Hybridisation of selected parents \[\to \] Selection of parents \[\to \]Testing and release of new varieties | |
| 715. |
In which of the following habitats do Catia and Rohu inhabit? |
| A. | Oceans |
| B. | Fresh water |
| C. | Lagoons |
| D. | Estuaries |
| Answer» C. Lagoons | |
| 716. |
Which of the following is the term used for the practice of bee culture? |
| A. | Sericulture |
| B. | Apiculture |
| C. | Agriculture |
| D. | Pisciculture |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Agriculture | |
| 717. |
Blue revolution refers to the drastic increase in the production of _____. |
| A. | Milk |
| B. | Cereals |
| C. | Water |
| D. | Fish |
| Answer» E. | |
| 718. |
Which of the following is not an exotic breed of dairy cattle? |
| A. | Jersey |
| B. | Holstein |
| C. | Bos indicus |
| D. | Brown swiss |
| Answer» D. Brown swiss | |
| 719. |
The minerals which are required by plants in very small quantities are called: |
| A. | Macronutrients |
| B. | Micronutrients |
| C. | Manures |
| D. | Fertilizers |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Manures | |
| 720. |
Which of the following cropping methods maintains soil fertility? |
| A. | Only (i) |
| B. | (i) and (ii) |
| C. | (ii) and (iii) |
| D. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| Answer» C. (ii) and (iii) | |
| 721. |
Which of the following crop diseases is caused by fungi? |
| A. | Rust of wheat |
| B. | Tikka of groundnut |
| C. | Smut of bajra |
| D. | All the above |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 722. |
Direction: Read the given passage and answer the following questions.Three different cropping patterns, viz. X, Y and Z are applied to get the maximum benefits from a crop field. In X, two or more crops are grown together in the same field in different rows or strips. In Y also, two or more crops are grown together but not in definite rows. In Z, different crops are grown on a piece of land in a pre-planned succession. These cropping patterns maintain soil fertility and crop yield.Which of the following options is correct regarding criteria of crop selection for these cropping patterns? |
| A. | In Z, the crops used must have different maturation times. |
| B. | In Y, the crops used must require the similar amount and type of nutrition. |
| C. | In X, the crops used should have different sowing and harvesting dates. |
| D. | In Z, the crops should not be of different growth habits, i.e., should be either both tall or both dwarf. |
| Answer» D. In Z, the crops should not be of different growth habits, i.e., should be either both tall or both dwarf. | |
| 723. |
Which of the following processes reduces soil fertility? |
| A. | Decaying organic matter |
| B. | Crop rotation |
| C. | The addition of \[{{N}_{2}}\] fixing bacteria |
| D. | Intensive agriculture |
| Answer» E. | |
| 724. |
In which of the following techniques change in number of chromosomes takes place for obtaining desirable change in the offspring? |
| A. | Hybridization |
| B. | Polyploidy |
| C. | Mixed cropping |
| D. | All the above |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Mixed cropping | |
| 725. |
Direction: Read the given passage and answer the following questions.Three different cropping patterns, viz. X, Y and Z are applied to get the maximum benefits from a crop field. In X, two or more crops are grown together in the same field in different rows or strips. In Y also, two or more crops are grown together but not in definite rows. In Z, different crops are grown on a piece of land in a pre-planned succession. These cropping patterns maintain soil fertility and crop yield.Select the option that correctly identifies any two of these cropping patterns. |
| A. | X- Mixed cropping, Y- Intercropping |
| B. | X- Intercropping, Z- Crop rotation |
| C. | Y- Mixed cropping, Z- Intercropping |
| D. | X- Mixed cropping, Z- Crop rotation |
| Answer» C. Y- Mixed cropping, Z- Intercropping | |
| 726. |
Which cropping method involves the successive growing of different crops in the same field in a definite pattern? |
| A. | Mixed cropping |
| B. | Crop rotation |
| C. | Intercropping |
| D. | Mixed farming |
| Answer» D. Mixed farming | |
| 727. |
It has been found that major plant diseases and insect outbreaks are less likely to occur in a natural field than on a conventional farm because |
| A. | In conventional farming practices, use of pesticides, kill both useful and harmful insects indiscriminately. Therefore, insect outbreaks are often seen in conventional farms |
| B. | Fertilisers are used in conventional farming to increase yield. The increase in crop yield will consequently increase the diversity of pests |
| C. | In natural field, the biodiversity sustains a complex system which checks and balances insects at a manageable levels |
| D. | Both (a) and (c). |
| Answer» E. | |
| 728. |
Which of the following is the best method to control plant diseases? |
| A. | The selection of disease resistant varieties |
| B. | The introduction of disease resistant varieties |
| C. | The breeding of permanent resistant varieties |
| D. | Biological control |
| Answer» B. The introduction of disease resistant varieties | |
| 729. |
Which one of the following is not included in ?organic farming?? |
| A. | Compost and vermi-compost |
| B. | Chemical fertilizers |
| C. | Green manures |
| D. | Crop rotation |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Green manures | |
| 730. |
Nitrogenous fertilizers are required by which of the following crops? |
| A. | Pulses |
| B. | Groundnut |
| C. | Redgram |
| D. | All the above |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 731. |
Read the given paragraph where few words have been italicised.Irrigation ensures that the crops get water whenever they need it during growing season. Tube wells are surface water source of irrigation. They get water from porous soil strata. Canal system of irrigation draws water from rivers and is also related to generation of hydroelectricity. River lift system is advantageous in those areas where river water is easily available. Both canals and river lifts are groundwater sources of irrigation.Select the correct option regarding this. |
| A. | The positions of canal and river lift should be interchanged. |
| B. | Rivers should be replaced by water table. |
| C. | The positions of surface water and groundwater should be interchanged. |
| D. | Canal should be replaced by tank. |
| Answer» D. Canal should be replaced by tank. | |
| 732. |
Which of the following groups include only weeds? |
| A. | Parthenium, xanthium and cyperinus |
| B. | Xanthium, Parthenium and maize |
| C. | Convolvulus, balsam and paddy |
| D. | Amaranthus, convolvulus and chenopodium |
| Answer» D. Amaranthus, convolvulus and chenopodium | |
| 733. |
Read the following statements carefully and select which of them are true (T) and which of them are false (F).(i) Exotic breed which is very popular for egg-laying but is not ideal for meat purposes is White Leghorn.(ii) Karan-Swiss is a high yielding cross breed cattle variety while Jersey-Sindhi is an indigenous breed of India.(iii) Milch breeds are milk-yielding while draught breeds are working animals.(iv) Ayrshire is an Indian breed of cow. |
| A. | (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)FFTT |
| B. | (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)TFTF |
| C. | (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)TTTF |
| D. | (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)FFTF |
| Answer» C. (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)TTTF | |
| 734. |
Which of these statements is true about intercropping? |
| A. | Seeds of two crops are mixed before sowing. |
| B. | Harvesting and thrashing are not possible separately. |
| C. | Maximum utilisation of nutrients supplied. |
| D. | There are no set pattern of rows of crops. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 735. |
Which one of the following is a fertilizer? |
| A. | Vermicompost |
| B. | Compost |
| C. | Ammonium Phosphate |
| D. | FYM |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. FYM | |
| 736. |
Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes. Column I Column II (a) IR-8 (i) Cow (b) Shakti (ii) Maize (c) Gir (iii) Fowl (d) IBL-80 (iv) Mustard (e) Kranti (v) Rice |
| A. | (a)-(v), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii), (e)-(iv) |
| B. | (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(v), (d)-(iii), (e)-(iv) |
| C. | (a)-(v), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i), (e)-(iii) |
| D. | (a)-(ii), (b)-(v), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i), (e)-(iv) |
| Answer» B. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(v), (d)-(iii), (e)-(iv) | |
| 737. |
Which of the following is a synthetic mineral nutrient? |
| A. | Farm yard manure |
| B. | Compost |
| C. | Vermicompost |
| D. | Fertilizer |
| Answer» B. Compost | |
| 738. |
Which one of the following is a micronutrient? |
| A. | Phosphorus |
| B. | Calcium |
| C. | Manganese |
| D. | Potassium |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Potassium | |
| 739. |
Some species of fish can be cultured in a single fish pond. These fish do not compete for food as they have different food habits. In the following options fish are paired with their food habits. Select the incorrect match. |
| A. | Labeo rohita - Column feeder |
| B. | Catia catia - Surface feeder |
| C. | Cirrhinus mrigala - Bottom feeder |
| D. | Common carp - Surface feeder |
| Answer» E. | |
| 740. |
Which cropping method involves growing two or more crops in definite row pattern? |
| A. | Intercropping |
| B. | Mixed farming |
| C. | Mixed cropping |
| D. | Crop rotation |
| Answer» D. Crop rotation | |
| 741. |
Which one of the following is not important for enhancing crop yielding? |
| A. | Management of crop production. |
| B. | Large scale rearing of animals. |
| C. | Improvement of crops through genetic manipulation. |
| D. | Protection of crops. |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Improvement of crops through genetic manipulation. | |
| 742. |
Given figures represent three different castes of a colony of honeybees. Select the incorrect statement regarding these. |
| A. | P is the worker bee which is a sterile female. |
| B. | Q is the queen which lays both fertilised (2n) and unfertilised (n) eggs. |
| C. | R is the drone which is a fertile male. |
| D. | P and Q emerge from unfertilised eggs, while R emerges from fertilised eggs. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 743. |
Which cropping method involves growing of two or more crops simultaneously on the same land? |
| A. | Intra cropping |
| B. | Intercropping |
| C. | Mixed cropping |
| D. | Ultra cropping |
| Answer» D. Ultra cropping | |
| 744. |
Which one of the following is not a kharif crop? |
| A. | Cotton |
| B. | Soyabean |
| C. | Mustard |
| D. | Groundnut |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Groundnut | |
| 745. |
Match the following: 1. Man made [A] Manure 2. Made from natural substance [B] Apiculture 3. Bee keeping [C] Marine fisheries 4. Flying fish [D] Inland fisheries 5. Rohus fish [E] Fertiliser |
| A. | 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B, 5-E |
| B. | 1-E, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C, 5-D |
| C. | 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-E, 5-B |
| D. | 1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A, 5-E |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-E, 5-B | |
| 746. |
Which of the following is true about fertilizers? |
| A. | Are man-made substances. |
| B. | Are natural substances. |
| C. | Supply small amount of nutrients. |
| D. | Provides humus to soil. |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Are natural substances. | |
| 747. |
The steps in the preparation of green manure are given below in a random order. Select the option that represents these steps in the correct sequence.(a) Green plants are decomposed in soil.(b) Quick growing green plants are cultivated.(c) Plants are ploughed and mixed into the soil.(d) After decomposition it becomes green manure. |
| A. | \[(c)\to (b)\to (a)\to (d)\] |
| B. | \[(a)\to (c)\to (b)\to (d)\] |
| C. | \[(a)\to (b)\to (c)\to (d)\] |
| D. | \[(b)\to (c)\to (a)\to (d)\] |
| Answer» E. | |
| 748. |
Read the following statements (a - c) and select the option which correctly fills up the blanks in any two statements.(a) ___(i)___ nutrients are required in large quantity and called as ___(ii)___.(b) Kharif crops are cultivated from ___(iii)___ to ___(iv)___ .(c) Berseem is an important ___(v)___ crop. |
| A. | (i)-17, (ii)-Micronutrients, (iii)-June, (iv) - October |
| B. | (iii) - June, (iv) - October, (v)- Fodder |
| C. | (i) - 17, (ii) - Macronutrients, (v) - Field |
| D. | (iii) - November, (iv) - April, (v) - Rabi |
| Answer» C. (i) - 17, (ii) - Macronutrients, (v) - Field | |
| 749. |
Read the given statements. (i) Bee wax obtained from beehive is deposition of excretory products of honeybee. (ii) Fish culture is sometimes done in combination with rice crop so that fish are grown in the water accumulated in the paddy field. (iii) Fish feed in different zones of pond to make most efficient use of available food. (iv) Sahiwal and Murrah are exotic breeds used extensively in cattle farming. (v) Intercropping is growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same field in a definite pattern. Which of the given statements are incorrect? |
| A. | (i), (ii) and (iii) only |
| B. | (ii) and (iv) only |
| C. | (i) and (iv) only |
| D. | (i), (iv) and (v) only |
| Answer» D. (i), (iv) and (v) only | |
| 750. |
Why are exotic breeds preferred to local breeds? |
| A. | Exotic breeds have low resistance to diseases. |
| B. | Exotic breeds need less food. |
| C. | Exotic breeds need less maintenance. |
| D. | Exotic breeds have long lactation period. |
| Answer» E. | |