FCI Agriculture Quiz 35 |

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Q1. In the SRI system of rice “S” stands for

System
Systematic
Symbol
Suitable
None of these

Explanation:- The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is a farming methodology aimed at increasing the yield of rice produced in farming.

Q2. The optimum soil pH required for growing rice is

7-8
6-7
4-6
5-4.5
None of these

Explanation:- Although the pH of rice soil become neutral, it should be 4 – 6. Because, if the soil is more acidic or more alkaline, it will need more time to become neutral.

Q3. In North-west part of the country which crop of rice is taken

Kharif
Zaid
Rabi
Both B and C
None of these

Explanation:- In the North-west part of the country which crop of rice is taken in Kharif season.

Q4. Under the rainfed condition, optimum time of sowing for wheat is

1^st fortnight of October
2^nd fortnight of October
1^st fortnight of November
2^nd fortnight of November
None of these

Explanation:- Rainfed wheat is generally sown during the second fortnight of October to early November.

Q5. Cultivation of durum wheat is primarily confined to-

Central India
Southern India
Central and Southern India
UP hills
None of these

Explanation:- Durum wheat comprises a small portion of the total wheat grown in India. It is grown mainly in the central zone which includes the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, parts of Punjab, south Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.

Q6. Average maize yield in India is

1000 kg/ha
1800 kg/ha
2500 kg/ha
4000 kg/ha
None of these

Explanation:- These are the harvesting indications in maize. The duration of the crop is 110 days on averagely. Yield 10 to 20 quintals per acre. With hybrids, we can get yield up to 40 quintals per acre.

Q7. Most commonly cultivated maize type in India is

Flint corn
Dent corn
Soft corn
Sweet corn
None of these

Explanation:- Flint corn (Zea mays var indurate sturt):- It is widely grown and cultivated in India. The endosperm of the kernel is soft and starchy in the centre and completely enclosed by a very hard outer layer. The kernel is rounded on the top. The colour may be white or yellow.

Q8. The crop grown in UP during all the three-season is

Rice
Wheat
Maize
Soybean
None of these

Explanation:- The crop grown in UP during all the three-season is maize.

Q9. The field water efficiency of trikle irrigation is

80-90%
60-70%
50-55%
55-85%
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%.

Q10.Micro-irrigation is also called

Localized irrigation
Easy irrigation
Nano irrigation
Both A and C
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.

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