LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT – AGRICULTURE -NURSERY MANAGEMENT AND ORNAMENTAL GARDENING

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 20/2018/OL
Category Code: 420/2017
Exam: Laboratory Technical Assistant
Agriculture(Nursery Management and Ornamental
Gardening)
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 10-04-2018
Department Vocational Higher Secondary Education
Alphacode A
Question1:-The Juvenile Justice Act had come into force in the year
A:-2014
B:-2015
C:-2016
D:-2017
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-The first Organic Block Panchayath of Kerala is
A:-Alathur
B:-Mannarcadu
C:-Kainakari
D:-Thiruvalla
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-Name the country which conducted hydrogen bomb test recently
A:-Pakisthan
B:-North Korea
C:-South Korea
D:-Japan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-Who among the following appointed as the Vice Chairman of Niti Aayog recently?
A:-Rajiv Kumar
B:-Amithabathkant
C:-V.K. Mathur
D:-Bibek Debroy
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-Who among the following won the best FIFA Men’s player award in 2016?
A:-Christiano Ronaldo
B:-Lionel Messy
C:-Neimer
D:-Sinadinsidan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-“Smartha Vicharam” is associated with
A:-Arya Pallam
B:-Nenmeni Amma
C:-Thatrikutty
D:-Parvathy Amma
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-Justice R.M. Lodha Committee is associated with
A:-Football
B:-Hockey
C:-Cricket
D:-Volleyball
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-Defence Minister of India is
A:-Arun Jaitely
B:-Manohar Pareekar
C:-Vijay Goyal
D:-Nirmala Sita Raman
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of Kerala?
A:-V. Bhaskaran
B:-V.P. Joy
C:-Mini Antony
D:-M.S. Jaya
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-The First Vice President of India is
A:-Dr. Zakir Hussain
B:-Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C:-V.V. Giri
D:-Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-National Women Commission Law passed in the year
A:-1990
B:-1995
C:-1998
D:-2000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-National Sports Day of India is
A:-August 29
B:-August 31
C:-September 11
D:-September 24
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-Paliyam Satyagraham was in the year
A:-1942
B:-1945
C:-1948
D:-1950
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-Who among the following participated in the Guruvayoor Satyagraha?
A:-Aryapallom
B:-E.S. Swaraswathy
C:-P. Priya Dutta
D:-Parvathy Nenmenimangalam
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Aratupuzha Velayudha Panikar was a social reformer of ___________ community.
A:-Nair
B:-Ezhava
C:-Pulaya
D:-Namboothiri
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-The poem “Stree Vidhya Poshini” was written by ____________.
A:-Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavi
B:-Thottakattu Madhavi Amma
C:-Aryapallom
D:-Brahmananda Sivayogi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-The first women organization in Kerala is
A:-Stree Samajam
B:-Women’s association
C:-Travancore Women’s Conference
D:-Vanitha Leaders Association
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-The predecessor of a Communist party in Travancore was
A:-The Indian National Congress
B:-Youth League
C:-The Travancore State Congress
D:-The Socialist Party
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-The Captain of Women’s National Cricket team in India is
A:-Mithaliraj
B:-Harman Preetkaur
C:-Veda Krishnamurthy
D:-Smruthy Mandhana
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-BRICS Summit 2017 was hosted by
A:-India
B:-China
C:-Russia
D:-South Africa
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-In rose, flower size can be improved by
A:-Pinching off
B:-Disbudding
C:-Thinning out
D:-Heading Back
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-Banana research station is located at
A:-Vazhakulam
B:-Pattambi
C:-Kannara
D:-Kayankulam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-Polyembryony is noticed in
A:-Apple
B:-Mango
C:-Sapota
D:-Pinapple
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-King of fruits is
A:-Mango
B:-Sapota
C:-Mangosteen
D:-Orange
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-The art of making animal shapes in plants is
A:-Topiary
B:-Pinching off
C:-Edging
D:-Hardening
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-Seed viability test is otherwise called
A:-Ragdoll test
B:-Tetrazolium test
C:-Vigour test
D:-Germination test
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-Liver red is variety of
A:-Orchid
B:-Aster
C:-Anthurium
D:-Gladiolus
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-Which is an important pest attacking orchids?
A:-Bugs
B:-Snails
C:-Beetles
D:-Borers
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question29:-Jaya is a
A:-Short duration rice variety
B:-Medium duration rice variety
C:-Long duration rice variety
D:-Wheat variety
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Which banana variety is suitable for cultivation in high altitudes?
A:-Grandnaine
B:-Robusta
C:-Boldles Altafort
D:-Batheesa
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-The plant part used for tissue culture is
A:-Stem cell
B:-Guard cell
C:-Proplant
D:-Explants
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-Tissue culture is based in the principle of
A:-Apomixis
B:-Polyembryony
C:-Parthenocarpy
D:-Totipotency
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-Bread fruit is propagated by
A:-stem cutting
B:-leaf cutting
C:-root cutting
D:-limb cutting
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-Mound layering is otherwise called
A:-Stool layering
B:-Chinese layering
C:-Serpentine layering
D:-Tip layering
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-The branch of agriculture which leads with garden crop is
A:-Agronomy
B:-Pathology
C:-Entomology
D:-Horticulture
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-White alkali soil is otherwise called
A:-Acidic soil
B:-Alkaline soil
C:-Alluvial soil
D:-Saline soil
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-Luxmeter is used to find out
A:-Sunlight duration
B:-Atmospheric temperature
C:-Sunlight intensity
D:-Atmospheric pressure
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-Munsell’s chart is used to determine
A:-Soil pH
B:-Soil structure
C:-Soil texture
D:-Soil colour
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question39:-Gladiolus is propagated by
A:-Bulb
B:-Corm
C:-Suckers
D:-Tubers
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-Bunchy top disease of banana is transmitted by
A:-White fly
B:-Bugs
C:-Aphid
D:-Beetle
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-Repair grafting is otherwise known as
A:-Epicotyls grafting
B:-Top working
C:-Splice grafting
D:-Inarching
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-Short statured closely spaced fruit trees are planted in
A:-Progeny orchard
B:-Ornamental garden
C:-Herbal garden
D:-Rock garden
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-____________ is a technique which is used to disinfect seed beds.
A:-Scarification
B:-Solarisation
C:-Stratification
D:-Salinization
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-Brown manuring refers to application of
A:-Oil cakes
B:-Farm yard manure
C:-Vermicompost
D:-Fertilizers
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-Cell division is favoured by
A:-Cytokinins
B:-Auxins
C:-Gibberellins
D:-Ethylene
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-Rapid propagation technique is done in
A:-Betelvine
B:-Jasmine
C:-Pepper
D:-Strawberry
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-Which soil group is predominant in Kerala?
A:-Coastal alluvium
B:-Saline hydromorphic soil
C:-Laterite soil
D:-Red loam soil
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-_____________ is used for transplanting seedlings.
A:-Trowel
B:-Showel
C:-Sickle
D:-Disc harrow
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-Ideal soil texture for plant growth is
A:-Loamy
B:-Clayey
C:-Sandy
D:-Silty
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-Rearing of silkworm is referred to as
A:-Apiculture
B:-Moriculture
C:-Sericulture
D:-Arboriculture
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-Khaira disease is due to the deficiency of ____________.
A:-Zn
B:-P
C:-Mg
D:-Cl
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Chlorophyll contains which mineral nutrient
A:-Mg
B:-Ca
C:-P
D:-S
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-Which nutrient is absent in factomphos?
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Phosphorus
C:-Potassium
D:-Sulphur
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-Abnormal leaf fall of rubber is a _____________ disease.
A:-Viral
B:-Fungal
C:-Bacterial
D:-Mycoplasmal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-Pollu beetle attack is seen in _____________.
A:-Pepper
B:-Coconut
C:-Rubber
D:-Banana
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-Triangular necrotic patch in perianth region of coconut is caused by
A:-Mite
B:-Virus
C:-Bacteria
D:-Fungus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-Main tillage operation in rice cultivation
A:-Irrigation
B:-Weeding
C:-Puddling
D:-Intercultivation
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-Which is an oil seed crop?
A:-Sesame
B:-Coffee
C:-Ragi
D:-Maize
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-Which sprayer is suited for spraying operations in kitchen garden?
A:-Kanpsack sprayer
B:-Rocker sprayer
C:-Hand sprayer
D:-Hand pump
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-____________ irrigation system increases water use efficiency to 90%.
A:-Sprinkler irrigation system
B:-Drip irrigation system
C:-Floor irrigation system
D:-Furrow irrigation system
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-Which among this is an exotic breed of cattle?
A:-Kankrej
B:-Hallikar
C:-Amritmahal
D:-Jersy
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Which among the given is a garden adornment?
A:-Bird bath
B:-Pergola
C:-Flower bed
D:-Carpet bed
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-Male plants can be converted to female plants by
A:-Inarching
B:-Topworking
C:-Epicotyl grafting
D:-Wedge grafting
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-Cotton is cultivated in ___________ soil.
A:-Sandy loam soil
B:-Red loam soil
C:-Alluvial soil
D:-Black soil
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-Mycorrhiza mainly helps in the uptake of _____________.
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Potassium
C:-Phosphorus
D:-Sulphur
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-Which of the following is a propagation method in Anthurium?
A:-Cutting
B:-Seed
C:-Suckers
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-Pit size in banana cultivation is
A:-50 cm `xx` 50 cm `xx` 50 cm
B:-100 cm `xx` 100 cm `xx` 100 cm
C:-75 cm `xx` 75 cm `xx` 75 cm
D:-25 cm `xx` 25 cm `xx` 25 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-Phosphorus content in Rajphos is
A:-30%
B:-15%
C:-10%
D:-20%
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-Pulse rich is protein is
A:-Cowpea
B:-Soybean
C:-Green gram
D:-Chick pea
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-The tag colour associated with certified seed
A:-Golden yellow
B:-Blue
C:-Purple
D:-White
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-The seed act came into force in the year
A:-1958
B:-1946
C:-1966
D:-1972
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-Which flower is referred to as ‘Glory of the east’?
A:-Gladiolus
B:-Chrysanthemum
C:-Jasmine
D:-Rose
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-Apple of Paradise is
A:-Pineapple
B:-Fig
C:-Banana
D:-Mango
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-Queen of flowers is
A:-Orchild
B:-Anthurium
C:-Gladiolus
D:-Rose
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-Yellow revolution is associated with
A:-Oil seed
B:-Legumes
C:-Milletes
D:-Cereals
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-IISR is located at
A:-Sreekariyam
B:-Panniyur
C:-Karamana
D:-Kozhikode
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-Deficiency symptoms of nitrogen occurs at
A:-Upper leaves
B:-Stem
C:-Roots
D:-Lower leaves
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-Weather forecasting is done with the help of
A:-Anemometer
B:-Luxmeter
C:-Radiosonde
D:-Psychrometer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-The most suitable intercrop in tapioca field is
A:-Cowpea
B:-Groundnut
C:-Amaranthus
D:-Bhindi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-The chemicals which are used to kill mites come under
A:-Fungicides
B:-Rodenticides
C:-Acaricides
D:-Molluscicides
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-World food say is celebrated on
A:-March 21
B:-October 16
C:-December 23
D:-June 5
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-Which is a dioecious plant?
A:-Apple
B:-Mango
C:-Cashew
D:-Nutmeg
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-Which among these is a plant growth retardant?
A:-Auxin
B:-Giberellin
C:-Abscissic acid
D:-Cytokinin
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-_____________ is a viral disease in poultry?
A:-Fowl pox
B:-Fowl cholera
C:-Salmonellosis
D:-Helminthiasis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-Fertiliser recommendation for short duration rice is
A:-90 : 45 : 45 kg/ha
B:-120 : 60 : 60 kg/ha
C:-70 : 35 : 35 kg/ha
D:-100 : 50 : 50 kg/ha
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-‘Ferrolure’ is a pheromone trap used against
A:-Rhinoceros beetle
B:-Red palm weevil
C:-Cockchafer beetle
D:-Root grub
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-Sansiveria is propagated by
A:-Stem cutting
B:-Root cutting
C:-Limb cutting
D:-Leaf cutting
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-____________ is a commercial preparation of IBA to induce rooting in cuttings.
A:-Keradix
B:-Kinetin
C:-Paradox
D:-Zeatin
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-Which element has a vital role in energy transfer?
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Phosphorus
C:-Sulphur
D:-Potassium
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-Luxury consumption is associated with
A:-P
B:-S
C:-Ca
D:-K
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-Which is a temperate fruit?
A:-Mango
B:-Sapota
C:-Pineapple
D:-Pear
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-Poonam is a variety of
A:-Jasmine
B:-Chrysanthemum
C:-Marigold
D:-Gladiolus
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-____________ is a weedicide.
A:-Paraquat
B:-Carboxin
C:-Kitazin
D:-Phorate
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-Chip budding is done in
A:-Rose
B:-Grapes
C:-Hibiscus
D:-Rubber
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-Leading flower producing state
A:-Tamilnadu
B:-Kerala
C:-Andhra Pradesh
D:-Karnataka
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Wonder tree is
A:-Subabul
B:-Neem
C:-Gulmohar
D:-Jack
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-Which among the given cities is known as Garden city?
A:-Bangaluru
B:-Delhi
C:-Pune
D:-Chennai
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-Anthrax in cattle is caused due to
A:-Fungi
B:-Bacteria
C:-Virus
D:-Namatode
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-Mulberry cultivation is referred as
A:-Apiculture
B:-Sericulture
C:-Moriculture
D:-Sylviculture
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-Centre of origin of rubber
A:-India
B:-China
C:-Germany
D:-Brazil
Correct Answer:- Option-D