Agricultural Assistant Grade II (SR for SC/ ST) Question Paper and Answer Key

 
PROVISIONAL 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
Answer:- Option-B

Question2:-Irrigation method suitable for the areas of acute water shortage is
A:-Drip
B:-Sprinkler
C:-Flood
D:-Furrow
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
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
Answer:- Option-C

Question5:-Example of a non-selective herbicide is
A:-Butachlor
B:-Diurson
C:-Glyphosate
D:-Pendimethalin
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
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
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
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
Answer:- Option-D

Question10:-Colour of the tag used to identify registered seed class is
A:-White
B:- Purple
C:-Golden Yellow
D:-Blue
Answer:- Option-B

Question11:-Which among the  following is considered as Queen of spices?
A:-Cardamon
B:-Clove
C:-Cinnamon
D:-Pepper
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
Answer:- Option-B

Question13:-Which seed sowing method has the highest seed rate?
A:-Dibbling
B:-Transplanting
C:-Broadcasting
D:-Drilling
Answer:- Option-C

Question14:-Sharika, Malika and Lola are varieties of
A:-Rice
B:-Cow pea
C:-Tomato
D:-Cashew
Answer:- Option-B

Question15:-Application of fertilizers through irrigation water is called
A:-Fumigation
B:-Foliar spray
C:-Fertigation
D:-Micro irrigation
Answer:- Option-C

Question16:-A fresh water fern used as biofertilizer is
A:-Rhizobium
B:-Azotobacter
C:-Azolla
D:-VAM
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
Answer:- Option-C

Question18:-A permitted chemical fungicide for organic faming is
A:-Mancozeb
B:-Bordeaux Mixture
C:-Zineb
D:-Bavistin
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
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
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 𝑝H < 8.5
B:-EC < 4.0 mmhos/cm at 25ºC , ESP > 15 and 𝑝H > 8.5
C:-EC > 4.0 mmhos/cm at 25ºC , ESP > 15 and 𝑝H < 8.5
D:-None of the above
Answer:- Option-B

Question22:-Khaira disease of Rice is due to the deficiency of
A:-Fe
B:-Mn
C:-Zn
D:-Mo
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
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:-𝑝H
Answer:- Option-A

Question25:-Percentage composition of mineral matter in a typical soil is
A:-25%
B:-5%
C:-45%
D:-10%
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)
Answer:- Option-B

Question27:-__________ is used for the reclammation of alkali soils
A:-Quick lime
B:-Slaked lime
C:-Gypsum
D:-Dolomite
Answer:- Option-C

Question28:-Desired size of the sample for soil testing is
A:-500 g
B:-1kg
C:-100 g
D:-50 g
Answer:- Option-A

Question29:-Humus is
A:-Fertilizer
B:-Organic colloid
C:-Inorganic colloid
D:-Chemical
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
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
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
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
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)
Answer:- Option-A
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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
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
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
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
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%
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
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
Answer:- Option-B

Question42:-An insecticide banned for use in India
A:-Thiodicarb
B:-Indoxacarb
C:-Fluvalinate
D:-Aldicarb
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Answer:- Option-D

Question51:-Pick the odd one out
A:-Trichoderma viride
B:-Trichogramma japonicum
C:-Metarhizium anisopliae
D:-Verticillium lecanii
Answer:- Option-A    
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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
Answer:- Option-D

Question53:-The drying  or wilting phase of BLB is termed as
A:-Blast
B:-Udbatta
C:-Necrosis
D:-Kresek
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
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
Answer:- Option-D

Question56:-Panama Wilt in Banana is caused by
A:-Mycosphaerella sp
B:-Corticium salmonicolor
C:-Fusarium oxysporum
D:-Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
Answer:- Option-C

Question57:-A major disease in Anthurium
A:-Powdery mildew
B:-Bud Rot
C:-Bacterial blight
D:-Downy mildew
 Answer:- Option-C

Question58:-Abnormal leaf fall in rubber is caused by
A:-Corticium salmonicolor
B:-Fusarium moniliforme
C:-Rhizoctonia solani
D:-Phytophthora meadii
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
Answer:- Option-A

Question60:-A plant protection  chemical commonly used for seed treatment
A:-Carbendazim
B:-Captan
C:-Carboxin
D:-All of the above
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
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
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
Answer:- Option-B

Question64:-Cytoplasmic genetic male sterile line is called
A:-A line
B:-B line
C:-R line
D:-F1 hybrid
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
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
Answer:- Option-D

Question67:-Mother seed is another name of
A:-Nucleus seed
B:-Registered seed
C:-Certified seed
D:-Foundation seed
Answer:- Option-D

Question68:-Panniyur-2 variety of Black pepper is an open pollinated progeny of
A:-Karimunda
B:-Kuthiravally
C:-Balankotta
D:-Perumkody
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
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
Answer:- Option-C

Question71:-The seed act was passed in the year
A:-1966
B:-1961
C:-1963
D:-1965
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
Answer:- Option-B

Question73:-Central seed testing laboratory is located at
A:-Ahmedabad
B:-Kolkata
C:-New Delhi
D:-Lucknow
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
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
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
Answer:- Option-A

Question77:-Removal of terminal bud with few leaves is ___________ type of pruning.
A:-Heading back
B:-Shearing
C:-Disbudding
D:-Pinching
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
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
Answer:- Option-C

Question80:-Khirni is a popularly used rootstock for
A:-Mango
B:-Jackfruit
C:-Cashew
D:-Sapota
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
Answer:- Option-A

Question82:-Crop which is not propagated by stem modification is
A:-Tapioca
B:-Amorphophallus
C:-Onion
D:-Ginger
Answer:- Option-A

Question83:-Croton is propagated by
A:-Hardwood cuttings
B:-Semi hardwood cuttings
C:-Softwood cuttings
D:-Herbaceous cuttings
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
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
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
Answer:- Option-D

Question87:-The organic certification body in Kerala
A:-ONECERT
B:-Green cert
C:-ECO CERT
D:-INDOCERT
 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
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
Answer:- Option-C

Question90:-A monopoly is a market with
A:-Single buyer
B:-Single seller
C:-Few buyers
D:-Few sellers
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
Answer:- Option-C

Question92:-India ranks _____________ position in terms of area under organic certification.
A:-9tℎ
B:-5tℎ
C:-2nd
D:-1st
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Answer:- Option-B