Agronomy - Study Mode

[#516] National Biodiversity Board is located at
Correct Answer

(D) Chennai

Explanation

Solution: National Biodiversity Board or Authority is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it was established on 1 st October 2003. It acts as a facilitating, regulating and advisory body to the government of India on the issues of conservation, sustainable use of biological resources and fair and equitable sharing of benefits. Dr. V. B. Mathur is the latest Chairperson of the NBA (National Biodiversity Board).

[#517] Rice is grown below the MSL in the state
Correct Answer

(B) Kerala

Explanation

Solution: Kerala is the state where Rice is grown below sea level for the past 2 centuries. Kuttanad is the delta region of about 900 sq. km situated on the west coast of Kerala state and has the lowest altitude in India.

[#518] Rambler, NDRI Selection No. 1 and Moapa are the varieties of
Correct Answer

(C) Lucerne

Explanation

Solution: Rambler, NDRI Selection No. 1 and Moapa are the varieties of Lucerne. Lucerne is a hardy leguminous forage and hay crop. It is native to south-west Asia and can survive in drought conditions. As it is a deep rooted crop so, it can extract water from the deeper zone of the soil.

[#519] Which one of the following planting geometry is recommended to optimize system productivity in intercropping system in semiarid and sub-humid ecosystem
Correct Answer

(B) Skip row planting

Explanation

Solution: Skip row planting technique of intercropping system is recommended in the semiarid and sub-humid ecosystem for optimizing system productivity. In this method, alternate rows are skipped in between the planted rows to allow roots to grow and retain moisture throughout the growing season.

[#520] The instrument used for measuring depth of water table is known as
Correct Answer

(C) Piezometer

Explanation

Solution: Piezometer is the device used to measure the depth of the water table as it estimates the pressure of underground water. It converts water pressure to a frequency signal via a diaphragm and a tensioned steel wire. A change in pressure on the diaphragm causes a change in the tension of the wire hence, the pressure or depth of the water can be calculated.