AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT GR II- SR FOR PH- AGRICULTURE

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 24/2018/OL
Category Code: 097/2014
Exam: Agricultural Assistant Gr.II(SR for PH)
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 27-04-2018
Department Agriculture
Alphacode A
Question1:-The longest river among Peninsular Rivers
A:-Mahanadi
B:-Godavari
C:-Kaveri
D:-Krishna
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-Chairman of Neeti Ayog
A:-President of India
B:-Governor of India
C:-Prime Minister of India
D:-Chief Justice of India
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-The famous Indian City enrolled in the world Heritage table of UNESCO
A:-Ahammedabad
B:-Allahabad
C:-Aurangabad
D:-Andhrapradesh
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-Temple Entry Proclamation by Chittira Tirunal was on
A:-1936 November 12
B:-1936 November 21
C:-1936 December 12
D:-1936 December 21
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-The British Prime Minister During the time of Independence
A:-Clement Atlee
B:-Winston Churchill
C:-Lord Linlithgo
D:-Lord Mount Batten
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-The 12th Five Year Plan aims at a growth rate of
A:-9%
B:-19%
C:-90%
D:-29%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-One of the Union Territory situated in Bay of Bengal is
A:-Lakshadweep
B:-Andaman Nicobar
C:-Pondicherry
D:-Karaikkal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-Muslim League came in to being in
A:-1906
B:-1916
C:-1909
D:-1905
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question9:-Sardar Vallabhai Patel is our
A:-Indian Bismark
B:-Indian Napoleon
C:-Indian Machiavelli
D:-Lincoln of Kerala
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-Vala Samudaya Parishkarini sabha was founded by
A:-Pandit Karuppan
B:-Ayyankali
C:-K. Kelappan
D:-Kumaraguru
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-‘Muslim’ is the weekly founded by
A:-Moulana Abdul Kalam Azad
B:-Sir Syed Ahammed Khan
C:-Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavi
D:-Mohammed Ali Jinnah
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-Ramnath Kovind is our
A:-13th President
B:-14th President
C:-12th President
D:-16th President
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-The social reformer Poykayil Yobannan was a native of
A:-Udayamperur
B:-Perurkada
C:-Eraviperur
D:-Erattupetta
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-‘Daivadasakam’ is the contribution of Sri
A:-Sree Narayanaguru
B:-Kumaranasan
C:-Ayyankali
D:-Chattampi Swamikal
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Other name of Ganga in Bengladesh
A:-Batwa
B:-Ken
C:-Padma
D:-Sindhu
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-The Newspaper named ‘Keralan’ was initiated by
A:-Mannath Padmanabhan
B:-Ramakrishna Pillai
C:-P. Govinda Pillai
D:-Dr. Palpu
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-Architect of Modern Travancore
A:-Marthanda Varma
B:-Dharma Raja
C:-Swathi Tirunal
D:-Chittira Tirunal
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-The line of Demarcation between India and Pakistan is
A:-29th Parallel
B:-Mac Mohan line
C:-Durant line
D:-Radcliff line
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-On the banks of river Sabarmati an Ashram started by Gandhiji in
A:-1916
B:-1906
C:-1961
D:-1915
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-Meaning of Siachin is
A:-Lack of Roses
B:-Bed of Roses
C:-Smell of Roses
D:-Abundance of Roses
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-The Kerala Agricultural University was established in the year
A:-1957
B:-1964
C:-1971
D:-1978
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-‘Humus’ is
A:-Completely decomposed organic matter
B:-Partially decomposed organic matter
C:-Undecomposed organic matter
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-The instrument used to measure the intensity of sunlight is
A:-Sunshine recorder
B:-Lux meter
C:-Thermometer
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-The head office of Food Safety and standards authority of India is at
A:-Mumbai
B:-Kolkota
C:-Pune
D:-Delhi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-The quantity of Muriate of Potash (MOP) required for Nendran banana grown in 10 cents of land is
A:-50 kg
B:-100 kg
C:-200 kg
D:-25 kg
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-‘Dhanasree’ is a variety of
A:-Coconut
B:-Mango
C:-Cashew
D:-Pineapple
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-The ‘Phytosanitary Certificate’ issued by the agricultural department of exporting country shows that the
particular consignment is free of
A:-Pests
B:-Diseases
C:-Weeds
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-Percolation pits are used for
A:-Sowing seeds
B:-Rainwater harvesting
C:-Irrigation
D:-Fertilizer application
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question29:-The following is an example for igneous rock
A:-Sand stone
B:-Lime stone
C:-Marble
D:-Granite
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-The organic matter richest horizon in a soil profile is
A:-O horizon
B:-A horizon
C:-B horizon
D:-C horizon
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-1 ppm is
A:-1 g/litre
B:-10 mg/litre
C:-1 mg/litre
D:-10 g/litre
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-Method of grafting where both root stock and scion have their own root system till the graft union is achieved
A:-stone grafting
B:-approach grafting
C:-softwood grafting
D:-side grafting
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-Cyrtobagous salviniae is used as a biocontrol agent against
A:-Water hyacinth
B:-African payal
C:-Water lily
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-Bunchy top disease of banana is transmitted by
A:-Aphid
B:-White fly
C:-Pseudostem weevil
D:-Nematode
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Lime application is done to
A:-increase alkalinity of soil
B:-decrease alkalinity of soil
C:-increase acidity of soil
D:-decrease acidity of soil
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-A single window system that functions to ensure the availability of farm labor, inputs, planting materials plant
protection agents etc is
A:-Biopharmacy
B:-Agriclinics
C:-Agroservice centre
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-Which of the following is used to remove pesticide residue from fruits and vegetables before consumption?
A:-Common salt
B:-Turmeric powder
C:-Vinegar
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question38:-The branch of agriculture which deals with pests of crops and their management
A:-Agricultural entomology
B:-Horticulture
C:-Agronomy
D:-Plant pathology
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-The ideal soil texture for crop production is
A:-Sandy soil
B:-Loamy soil
C:-Clayey soil
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-Field capacity is a point at which
A:-all the macropores and micropores in the soil are filled with water
B:-all the macropores filled with water and the micropores filled with air
C:-all the macropores filled with air and the micropores filled with water
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-‘Yellowing’ is the deficiency symptom of which of the following element
A:-Potassium
B:-Nitrogen
C:-Phosphorus
D:-Calcium
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-The “Rag doll” method is used for testing
A:-Seed purity
B:-Quality of seedling
C:-Seed germination percentage
D:-Moisture content in seed
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-Leaf cuttings are used for the propagation of
A:-Sansevieria
B:-Curry leaf
C:-Tea
D:-Passion fruit
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-Yellow sticky trap is used for the control of
A:-aphids
B:-beetles
C:-bugs
D:-white flies
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-One of the following sprayer is used to spray on tall trees
A:-Knapsack sprayer
B:-Hand sprayer
C:-Rocker sprayer
D:-Mist blower
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-Pale yellow triangular patches below the perianth region of coconuts is the symptom of attack of
A:-Eriophyid mite
B:-Rhinoceros beetle
C:-Nut crinkler
D:-Red palm weevil
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-Abnormal leaf fall is a disease affecting
A:-coconut
B:-Mango
C:-Rice
D:-Rubber
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-India’s total food grain production is around
A:-222 million tonnes
B:-252 million tonnes
C:-242 million tonnes
D:-232 million tonnes
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-Eudrillus eugineae is used as biological agent in the production of
A:-Coirpith compost
B:-Farm yard manure
C:-Fish meal
D:-Vermicompost
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-The strength of Bordeaux paste is
A:-10%
B:-50%
C:-1%
D:-5%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-To promote organic agriculture, which of the following was introduced to provide trustworthy organic inputs
A:-Agriclinics
B:-Agro biopharmacy
C:-Agricultural Technology Management Agency
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-‘Ooze Test’ is used for the diagnosis of _________ in plants.
A:-Fungus
B:-Virus
C:-Bacteria
D:-Phytoplasma
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question53:-Potpourri is
A:-Fresh flower arrangement
B:-Dry flower arrangement
C:-Dry flower production
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-Science dealing with Mulberry cultivation is
A:-Viticulture
B:-Sericulture
C:-Apiculture
D:-Moriculture
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-Central Tuber Crop Research Station is situated at
A:-Kochi
B:-Kasargode
C:-Thiruvananthapuram
D:-Kozhikode
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-Formation of Krishi Bhavans in Kerala was in the year
A:-1985
B:-1987
C:-1982
D:-1990
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-One of the following is not a form of water erosion
A:-splash erosion
B:-rill erosion
C:-saltation
D:-sheet erosion
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-Father of tillage is
A:-Jethro Tull
B:-Alexander Fleming
C:-Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
D:-M.S. Swaminathan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-Example for biofertilizer is
A:-Vermicompost
B:-Oil cakes
C:-Fish meal
D:-Rhizobium
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-The class of seed with maximum genetic purity is
A:-Breeder seed
B:-Registered seed
C:-Certified seed
D:-Foundation seed
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-Beetles and bugs comes under the order
A:-Coleoptera
B:-Lepidoptera
C:-Diptera
D:-Hemiptera
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-Acaricides are used for the control of
A:-insects
B:-fungi
C:-mites
D:-nematodes
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-‘Dead heart’ and ‘White ear head’ are symptoms in rice due to the attack of
A:-Rice stem borer
B:-Rice bug
C:-Gall midge
D:-Leaf folder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-Quick wilt in pepper is a
A:-Bacterial disease
B:-Viral disease
C:-Mycoplasmal disease
D:-Fungal disease
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) helps in inducing
A:-Flower production
B:-Root formation
C:-Leaf production
D:-Fruit production
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-The ingredient of Bordeaux mixture are
A:-`”AlSO_4″` and `”CaCO_3″`
B:-` ` ` “FeSO_4″“ `and `”CaCO_3″` ` `
C:-`”CuSO_4″` and `”CaCO_3″`
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-Soilless cultivation is
A:-Hydroponics
B:-Aeroponics
C:-Aquaponics
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-The Toll-Free number allotted to Kissan Call Centre is
A:-1800 – 180 – 1155
B:-1800 – 180 – 1551
C:-1800 – 180 – 1515
D:-1800 – 180 – 5511
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-Which of the following is a non-insect pest?
A:-Beetles
B:-Bugs
C:-Mites
D:-Aphids
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Chemical preservative used in Fruit and Vegetable processing is
A:-Potassium metabisulphite
B:-Sodium benzoate
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-Refractometer is used to measure
A:-Total soluble solids
B:-pectin content
C:-Fibre content
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-The incidence of Bengal Famine was in the year
A:-1905
B:-1943
C:-1950
D:-1948
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-The type of soil that covers 65% of the total area of Kerala is
A:-Forest loam
B:-Red loam
C:-Coastal alluvium
D:-Laterite
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-Plants show luxury consumption for which element
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Potassium
C:-Phosphorus
D:-Sulphur
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-The type of irrigation suitable in areas facing scarcity of water is
A:-Drip irrigation
B:-Sprinkler irrigation
C:-Basin irrigation
D:-Furrow irrigation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-The capacity of plant cell to develop into a whole plant is utilized in which of the following propagation
technique
A:-Grafting
B:-Layering
C:-Budding
D:-Tissue culture
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-NABARD was established in the year
A:-1956
B:-1975
C:-1982
D:-1967
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-Which of the following is an entomopathogenic bacteria?
A:-Verticillium lecanii
B:-Beauveria bassiana
C:-Metarhizium anisopliae
D:-Bacillus thuringiensis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-The disease symptom that shows rotting of seedlings is called
A:-Damping off
B:-Wilt
C:-Die back
D:-Chlorosis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-Trichogramma egg cards are used for the control of
A:-Rice bug
B:-Gall midge
C:-Leaf folder
D:-Brown plant hopper
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-Kew, Mauritius and Queen are the varieties of
A:-Mango
B:-Banana
C:-Papaya
D:-Pineapple
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-Monopodials and sympodials are types of
A:-Jasmine
B:-Orchid
C:-Anthurium
D:-Rose
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question83:-Bright red colour band on pesticide label indicated that the pesticide is
A:-Highly toxic
B:-Extremely toxic
C:-Moderately toxic
D:-Slightly toxic
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-Quinalphos is a
A:-Insecticide
B:-Fungicide
C:-Weedicide
D:-Nemanticide
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-Neera is a value added product obtained from
A:-Mango
B:-Cashew
C:-Coconut
D:-Pepper
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-The misters/foggers in greenhouses are operated between
A:-7:30 am to 7:30 pm
B:-11:30 am to 5:30 pm
C:-6:30 am to 6:30 pm
D:-10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-Turfing is related to
A:-Flower arrangement
B:-Lawn making
C:-Vase life of flowers
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-Yellow revolution is related to
A:-oil seeds
B:-spices
C:-fruits
D:-tubers
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-The bulk density of soil ranges between
A:-1.8 – 2.8
B:-0.2 – 1.0
C:-2.0 – 2.8
D:-1.0 – 1.8
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-One hectare is
A:-10,000 `”m^2″`
B:-4000`”m^2″`
C:-40 `”m^2″`
D:-250`”m^2″`
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-The central seed testing laboratory is in
A:-Pune
B:-New Delhi
C:-Chennai
D:-Hydrabad
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-The cropping system in which land, water and space are most efficiently and economically utilized is
A:-Mono cropping
B:-Inter cropping
C:-Multi-tier cropping
D:-Sequential cropping
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-‘Cuelure’ is a sex pheromone trap used against
A:-Rhinoceros beetle
B:-Rhizome weevil
C:-Fruit fly
D:-Red palm weevil
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-The hormone used for inducing uniform flowering in pineapple is
A:-Ethephon
B:-Gibberellic acid
C:-Maleic hydrazide
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-To prepare 10 litres of 2% Neem oil garlic emulsion, the quantity of neem oil required is
A:-50 ml
B:-200 ml
C:-100 ml
D:-1000 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-Larval stage of insects under the order diptera are called
A:-Nymphs
B:-Grubs
C:-Caterpillars
D:-Maggots
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-The equipment used for sterilization purpose is
A:-Incubator
B:-Autoclave
C:-Expellers
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-Waiting period of a pesticide is
A:-The time gap between the attack of pest and the application of pesticide
B:-The time gap between attack of pest and harvest
C:-The time gap between application of pesticide and harvest
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-Nitrogen content in urea fertilizer is
A:-18%
B:-60%
C:-20%
D:-46%
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-India’s position in world fruit production is
A:-Second
B:-First
C:-Third
D:-Fifth
Correct Answer:- Option-A