FCI Agriculture Quiz 11 |

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Q1. Micro-irrigation is also called:

A. Localized irrigation

B. Flood irrigation

C. Nano Irrigation

D. Petite irrigation

E. None of these

Explanation:- Micro–irrigation, also called localized irrigation, low volume irrigation, low-flow irrigation, or trickle irrigation, is an irrigation method with lower pressure and flow than a traditional sprinkler system.

Q2. The field water efficiency of trickle irrigation is

A. 80-90%

B. 60-70%

C. 50-55%

D. 55-85%

E. None of these

Explanation:- Drip irrigation is also called trickle irrigation. If this system is managed correctly, the field water efficiency can be as high as 80-90%.

Q3. Gypsum is used for the reclamation of

A. Sodic soil

B. Heavy soil

C. Saline soil

D. Acidic soil

E. Both A and C

Explanation:- Gypsum is the most common amendment used in the reclamation of saline-sodic and sodic soils.

Q4. Total porosity is more in

A. Sandy soil

B. Clay soil

C. Silty soil

D. Loamy soil

E. None of these

Explanation:- Sandy soil is the most porous sediment but is the least permeable.

Q5. Which insect attacks on the upper layer of stored wheat?

A. Khapra beetle

B. Rice weevil

C. Grain borer

D. All of the above

E. None of these

Explanation:- The khapra beetle also called cabinet beetle, which originated in South Asia, is one of the world’s most destructive pests of grain products and seeds.

Q6. The best growth temperature of stored insect pest is

A. 36-40 °C

B. 28-32 °C

C. 15-20 °C

D. 26-28 °C

E. None of these

Explanation:- Stored-grain insects generally require temperatures about 15–20°C to survive and reproduce and most require temperatures about 25°C before populations damaging to grain can develop.

Q7. Recommended dose of Aluminum phosphate to be applied per tone is

A. 10 tablets

B. 2-3 tablets

C. 50-60 tablets

D. 20 tablets

E. None of these

Explanation:- Recommended dose of Aluminum phosphide to be applied per tone is 2-3 tablets.

Q8. Maintenance of soil fertility with

A. Good tillage

B. Crop rotation

C. Control of weeds

D. All of the above

E. None of these

Explanation:- Soil fertility can be further improved by incorporating cover crops that add organic matter to the soil, which leads to improved soil structure and promotes healthy, fertile soil.

Q9. What is Night soil?

A. This soil tillage in night

B. This soil irrigate at night

C. Night soil is human excreta, both solid and liquid

D. Night soil is buffalo excreta

E. None of these

Explanation:- Night soil is human excreta, both solid and liquid

Q10. What is Dry farming?

A. Dry farming is done in areas having an average annual rainfall of <50 cm.

B. Dry farming is done in areas having an average annual rainfall of <150 cm.

C. Dry farming is done in areas having an average annual rainfall of <250 cm.

D. Dry farming is done in areas having an average annual rainfall of <300 cm.

E. None of these

Explanation:- Dry farming, the cultivation of crops without irrigation in regions of limited moisture, typically less than 20 inches/ 50cm of precipitation annually.