Agricultural Assistant Grade II (SR for SC/ ST) – Agricultural Development and Farmers Welfare
FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 99/2022/OL
Category Code: 112/2020
Exam: Agricultural Assistant Grade II (SR for SC/ ST)
Date of Test 15-12-2022
Department Agricultural Development and Farmers Welfare
Alphacode A
Question1:-Select a perennial sedge from the following weds
A:-Cynodon dactylon
B:-Cyperus rotundus
C:-Eupatorium odoratum
D:-Lantana camara
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-Irrigation method suitable for the areas of acute water shortage is
A:-Drip
B:-Sprinkler
C:-Flood
D:-Furrow
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-The phenomenon of one plant having a detrimental effect on another through the production of toxic chemicals is termed as
A:-Weed parasitism
B:-Allelopathy
C:-Crop weed association
D:-Crop weed competition
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-The cultivation of different crops of different canopy heights in a field simultaneously is called
A:-Rotational cropping
B:-Relay cropping
C:-Multitier cropping
D:-Strip cropping
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-Example of a non-selective herbicide is
A:-Butachlor
B:-Diurson
C:-Glyphosate
D:-Pendimethalin
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-If a site is known to be windy most of the time, which of the following is not suitable for irrigation
A:-Drip
B:-Sprinkler
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-Which of the following is considered to be the second agricultural season in Kerala?
A:-December-January to March-April
B:-May-June to August-September
C:-March-April to June-July
D:-September-October to December-January
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-Identify the cropping pattern in which, crops are grown as a control measure for agricultural pests
A:-Catch cropping
B:-Cover cropping
C:-Trap cropping
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-Which of the following statement is/are correct about objectives of IFS
(i) Enhancing productivity/ unit are
(ii) Soil health management
(iii) Proper waste management
A:-Only (i) and (ii)
B:-Only (i) and (iii)
C:-Only (ii) and (iii)
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-Colour of the tag used to identify registered seed class is
A:-White
B:- Purple
C:-Golden Yellow
D:-Blue
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-Which among the following is considered as Queen of spices?
A:-Cardamon
B:-Clove
C:-Cinnamon
D:-Pepper
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-An insect which is effectively used for the control of African payal is
A:-Crocidosema lantana
B:-Cyrtobagous Salviniae
C:-Neochetina eichorniae
D:-Cactoblastis cactorum
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-Which seed sowing method has the highest seed rate?
A:-Dibbling
B:-Transplanting
C:-Broadcasting
D:-Drilling
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-Sharika, Malika and Lola are varieties of
A:-Rice
B:-Cow pea
C:-Tomato
D:-Cashew
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-Application of fertilizers through irrigation water is called
A:-Fumigation
B:-Foliar spray
C:-Fertigation
D:-Micro irrigation
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-A fresh water fern used as biofertilizer is
A:-Rhizobium
B:-Azotobacter
C:-Azolla
D:-VAM
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-Which of the following fertilizer contains highest concentration of Nitrogen
A:-Ammonium sulphate
B:-Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
C:-Urea
D:-Ammonium Phosphate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-A permitted chemical fungicide for organic faming is
A:-Mancozeb
B:-Bordeaux Mixture
C:-Zineb
D:-Bavistin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-Best spices of Earthworm for vermicomposting under Kerala condition is
A:-Eudrillus eugineae
B:-Eisenia fetida
C:-Lumbricus rubellus
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-A liquid organic manure used in organic farming is
A:-Papaya leaf extract
B:-Panchagavya
C:-Neem oil-garlic emulsion
D:-Peruvalam leaf extract
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-Which of the following is correct for Saline-Alkali soils
A:-EC > 4.0 mmhos/cm at 25ºC , ESP < 15 and 𝑝� < 8.5
B:-EC < 4.0 mmhos/cm at 25ºC , ESP > 15 and 𝑝� > 8.5
C:-EC > 4.0 mmhos/cm at 25ºC , ESP > 15 and 𝑝� < 8.5
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-Khaira disease of Rice is due to the deficiency of
A:-Fe
B:-Mn
C:-Zn
D:-Mo
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-A product containing a minimum of 70% organic ingredients can be labelled
A:-Organic
B:-Made with organic ingredients
C:-70% organic
D:-Purely organic
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-Which of the following is a physical property of soil?
A:-Soil structure
B:-Cation exchange capacity
C:-Electrical conductivity
D:-𝑝�
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-Percentage composition of mineral matter in a typical soil is
A:-25%
B:-5%
C:-45%
D:-10%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-Select concentrated organic manures from the following
(i) Neem cake
(ii) FYM
(iii) Compost
(iv) Bone meal
A:-(i) and (iii)
B:-(i) and (iv)
C:-(ii) and (iii)
D:-(ii) and (iv)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-__________ is used for the reclammation of alkali soils
A:-Quick lime
B:-Slaked lime
C:-Gypsum
D:-Dolomite
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-Desired size of the sample for soil testing is
A:-500 g
B:-1kg
C:-100 g
D:-50 g
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Humus is
A:-Fertilizer
B:-Organic colloid
C:-Inorganic colloid
D:-Chemical
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Father of zero budget natural farming is
A:-M.S. Swaminathan
B:-Jethro Tull
C:-Subhash Palekar
D:-Pietro de Crescenzi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-Which among the following is the correct strategy of pest control
A:-Initiate pest control at ETL
B:-Initiate pest control much below ETL
C:-Initiate pest control at EIL
D:-Initiate pest control above EIL
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-The reduced hind wings that are used as balancing organs in insects of order Diptera
A:-Frenulum
B:-Elytra
C:-Halteres
D:-Cellophore
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-Which among the following attacks stored agricultural produces
(i) Spodoptera mauritia
(ii) Rhizopertha dominica
(iii) Tribolium castaneum
(iv) Hymenia recurvalis
A:-(i) and (ii)
B:-(ii) and (iii)
C:-(i) and (iv)
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-Which of the following options are correctly matched
(i) Rice stem borer (a) Odoiporous longicollis
(ii) Red palm weevil of coconut (b) Longitarsus nigripennis
(iii) Pseudostem weevil in Banana (c) Scirpophaga incertulas
(iv) Pollu beetle of pepper (d) Rhyncophorous ferrugineus
A:-(i)-(c), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(b), (iv)-(c)
B:-(i)-(d), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(c), (iv)-(a)
C:-(i)-(a), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(d), (iv)-(b)
D:-(i)-(b), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(d)
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question35:-Which of the following is a component of IPM?
A:-Spraying malathion for insect pest control
B:-Soil solarisation
C:-Using marigold as trap crop
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-The type of insecticides that are most effective against sucking insects
A:-Stomach insecticides
B:-Fumigants
C:-Systemic insecticides
D:-Deterrants
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-Attack of snails in plants can be managed by use of
A:-Methomyl
B:-Metaldehyde
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-Radopholus simillis is the scientific name of
A:-Coconut mite
B:-Burrowing nematode
C:-Lady bird beetle
D:-Root knot nematode
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-An insect is considered to be a major pest of crop if it causes a yield loss of
A:-3%
B:-5%
C:-15%
D:-8%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-The toxicity label in a pesticide bottle shows blue colour. This indicates the pesticide is
A:-Extremely toxic
B:-Moderately toxic
C:-Highly toxic
D:-Slightly toxic
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-Pheromone trap used for the control of fruitfly in cucurbits
A:-Rhinolure
B:-Cuelure
C:-Ferrolure
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-An insecticide banned for use in India
A:-Thiodicarb
B:-Indoxacarb
C:-Fluvalinate
D:-Aldicarb
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-The book that publicized the harmful effects of indiscriminate use of pesticides
A:-One straw revolution
B:-Silent spring
C:-Permaculture
D:-Lost woods
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-Gundhi bug damages rice plants by
A:-Sucking juice from stem
B:-Sucking juice from developing grains
C:-Sucking juice from leaves
D:-Sucking juice from roots
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-Yellow vein Mosaic in Bhindi is spread by
(i) Amrasca biguttula
(ii) Bemisia tabacci
(iii) Nilaparvatha lugens
(iv) Stephanitis typicus
A:-(i) only
B:-(ii) only
C:-(i) and (ii)
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-Which plant disease is associated with Bengal famine
A:-Wheat Rust
B:-Leaf Blight of Potato
C:-Brown spot in Rice
D:-Sheath Blight in Rice
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-The conceptual model that helps in understanding the interaction between various factors resulting in plant disease
A:-Phytopathology
B:-Disease triangle
C:-Epidemiology
D:-Infection court
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-A disease that is prevalent throughout the country, continent or world is known as
A:-Pandemic
B:-Sporadic
C:-Epidemic
D:-Endemic
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-Which of the following statement/s is/are true
(i) Agent responsible for causing disease is called a pathogen
(ii) Organisms that derive nutrition from dead organisms are called parasites
(iii) Organisms that kill host plants in advance of penetration are called necrotrophs
(iv) Organisms that need living tissues for food are called biotrophs
A:-only (i) and (iv)
B:-Only (ii) and (iii)
C:-(i), (iii) and (iv)
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-Name the plant pathogen that shows the following characters
(i) Microscopic and unicellular
(ii) Lack of cellwall
(iii) Passes through bacterial filters
(iv) Pleomorphism
A:-Bacteria
B:-Fungi
C:-Virus
D:-Mycoplasma
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-Pick the odd one out
A:-Trichoderma viride
B:-Trichogramma japonicum
C:-Metarhizium anisopliae
D:-Verticillium lecanii
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question52:-In agriculture IPDM is the abbreviation of
A:-Integrated Pest and Disease Mitigation
B:-International Phyto Disciplinary Module
C:-Interior Plants Designing Module
D:-Integrated Pest and Disease Management
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-The drying or wilting phase of BLB is termed as
A:-Blast
B:-Udbatta
C:-Necrosis
D:-Kresek
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-Flaccidity, Yellowing and Ribbing of fronds in coconut are the typical suymptoms of
A:-Mahali
B:-Root Wilt
C:-Bud Rot
D:-Leaf Rot
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-A disease common in cardamom plantations where shade is not properly regulated
A:-Rhizome rot
B:-Azhukal
C:-Katte
D:-Chenthal
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-Panama Wilt in Banana is caused by
A:-Mycosphaerella sp
B:-Corticium salmonicolor
C:-Fusarium oxysporum
D:-Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-A major disease in Anthurium
A:-Powdery mildew
B:-Bud Rot
C:-Bacterial blight
D:-Downy mildew
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-Abnormal leaf fall in rubber is caused by
A:-Corticium salmonicolor
B:-Fusarium moniliforme
C:-Rhizoctonia solani
D:-Phytophthora meadii
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-In arecanut, Root feeding is suggested in the management of
A:-Stem bleeding
B:-Collar rot
C:-Yellow leaf disease
D:-Band disease
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-A plant protection chemical commonly used for seed treatment
A:-Carbendazim
B:-Captan
C:-Carboxin
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question61:-The tag colour of Registered seed for identification of seed class is
A:-Golden Yelow
B:-White
C:-Purple
D:-Azar Blue
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-Identify the selection method of hybridization which is not used in self pollinated crops
A:-Pedigree method
B:-Double Cross Method
C:-Back Cross Method
D:-Bulk Method
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-Emasculation for hybridization is
A:-Removal of stamens from male parent
B:-Removal of stamens from female parent
C:-Covering male flowers with cloth bag
D:-Covering female flowers with cloth bag
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-Cytoplasmic genetic male sterile line is called
A:-A line
B:-B line
C:-R line
D:-F1 hybrid
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-Pure line selection is commonly followed in
A:-Cross pollinated crops
B:-Self pollinated crops
C:-Vegetatively propagated crops
D:-Both in self pollinated and cross pollinated crops
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-The terms recipient or recurrent parent and donor parent are associated with
A:-Pedigree method
B:-Bulk method
C:-Pureline selection
D:-Back cross method
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-Mother seed is another name of
A:-Nucleus seed
B:-Registered seed
C:-Certified seed
D:-Foundation seed
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-Panniyur-2 variety of Black pepper is an open pollinated progeny of
A:-Karimunda
B:-Kuthiravally
C:-Balankotta
D:-Perumkody
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-The hormone most suitable for cell division and multiplication in plant tissue culture is
A:-Auxin
B:-Cytokinin
C:-Gibberellin
D:-Ethylene
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-One of the commonly used surface sterilization agent in tissue culture is
A:-Sodium bicarbonate
B:-Chlorine solution
C:-Sodium hypochlorite
D:-Calcium hypochlorite
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-The seed act was passed in the year
A:-1966
B:-1961
C:-1963
D:-1965
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-The seed bill 2004 ensures
A:-Farmers registration for use and exchange of seeds
B:-Exemption for farmers registration for use and exchange of seeds
C:-Allows farmers to produce and exchange hybrid seed
D:-Allows farmers to sell his seed under a brand name
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-Central seed testing laboratory is located at
A:-Ahmedabad
B:-Kolkata
C:-New Delhi
D:-Lucknow
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-What is the most important type of Intellectual Property Right?
A:-Copyright
B:-Trade mark
C:-Plant Breeders Rights
D:-Patent
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-All the persons need to sell import and export seed should carry on the business with the conditions of license granted to them. It is a part of
A:-Seed Control Order
B:-Seed Act
C:-Seed Bill
D:-Seed Certification
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-Total area of rubber cultivation in Kerala is around
A:-5.5 lakh ha
B:-7.5 lakh ha
C:-2.5 lakh ha
D:-3.5 lakh ha
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question77:-Removal of terminal bud with few leaves is ___________ type of pruning.
A:-Heading back
B:-Shearing
C:-Disbudding
D:-Pinching
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-Training of living shrubs and trees into shapes of animals plants and different designs is called
A:-Topiary
B:-Trophy
C:-Bonsai
D:-Disbudding
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-Grafting method suitable for commercial multiplication of Cashew is
A:-Stone grafting
B:-Approach grafting
C:-Softwood grafting
D:-Side grafting
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-Khirni is a popularly used rootstock for
A:-Mango
B:-Jackfruit
C:-Cashew
D:-Sapota
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-Embryo develops from synergids or antipodal cells of embryosac other than egg cell is called
A:-Apogamy
B:-Apospory
C:-Parthenogenesis
D:-Parthenocarpy
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question82:-Crop which is not propagated by stem modification is
A:-Tapioca
B:-Amorphophallus
C:-Onion
D:-Ginger
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-Croton is propagated by
A:-Hardwood cuttings
B:-Semi hardwood cuttings
C:-Softwood cuttings
D:-Herbaceous cuttings
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-The height of a raised nursery bed is around
A:-45 cm
B:-30 cm
C:-15 cm
D:-60 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question85:-Silver Thiosulfate (STS) is used for pretreatment in flowers to increase vase life by blocking _____________ hormone.
A:-Cytokinin
B:-Auxin
C:-Gibberellin
D:-Ethylene
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-Which of the following factors affect the demand for a product?
(i) Tastes and preferences
(ii) Habits
(iii) Income
(iv) Season
A:-Only (i) and (ii)
B:-Only (iii) and (iv)
C:-Only (i) and (iii)
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-The organic certification body in Kerala
A:-ONECERT
B:-Green cert
C:-ECO CERT
D:-INDOCERT
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-Which is not an accreditation agency for accreditation of certification of bodies for certifying organic products in India?
A:-APEDA (Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Agency)
B:-Rubber board
C:-Coconut Development Board
D:-Directorate of cashew and cocoa development
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-The goods which are known as goods of first order in view of their ability to give direct satisfaction
A:-Personal goods
B:-Producer goods
C:-Consumer goods
D:-Internal goods
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question90:-A monopoly is a market with
A:-Single buyer
B:-Single seller
C:-Few buyers
D:-Few sellers
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-Which of the following statements is not true about utility?
A:-Utility varies with purpose
B:-Utility varies with time
C:-Utility mean satisfaction
D:-Utility need not be synonymous with pleasure
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-India ranks _____________ position in terms of area under organic certification.
A:-9
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B:-5
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C:-2
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D:-1
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Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-The marketed surplus
A:-is more than the marketable surplus
B:-is less than the marketable surplus
C:-is equal to the marketable surplus
D:-all of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-A market with large number of buyers and sellers and free competition among buyers and sellers is called
A:-Perfect market
B:-Regulated market
C:-General market
D:-National market
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-Which of the following schemes of Govt. of India promot organic farming?
A:-PKVY
B:-NMOOP
C:-NFSM
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Demonstrating the procedure of budding and grafting comes under which type of demonstration
A:-Method demonstration
B:-Result demonstration
C:-Composite demonstration
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-According to the ministry of Human Resource Development, the youth group in India consist of persons in the age group
A:-18-35
B:-15-35
C:-18-40
D:-15-40
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-In a rural society, the size of community is
A:-small
B:-medium
C:-small to medium
D:-medium to large
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question99:-Which of the following aids doesnot come under visual aids
A:-Bulletin board
B:-Picture and photograph
C:-Motion picture
D:-Film strip
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-Which of the following extension methods comes under mass methods
(i) Leaflets
(ii) Newspaper
(iii) Study tour
(iv) Farm visit
A:-(i) and (iii)
B:-(i) and (ii)
C:-(ii) and (iii)
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
