Agronomy - Study Mode

[#526] Baby Corn is . . . . . . . . cob.
Correct Answer

(C) Unfertilized

Explanation

Solution: Baby corn or cornets is the corn harvested early while the stalks are still small, immature and unfertilized cob. It is eaten whole not as mature cob. Mostly the second ear from the top of the plant is harvested as baby corn while the top ear is allowed to mature.

[#527] Match the following columns: Column I (Mango Variety) Column II (State Related with its Production) a. Neelum 1. Uttar Pradesh b. Alphonso 2. Andhra Pradesh c. Himsagar 3. Maharashtra d. Dashahari 4. Paschim Banga
Correct Answer

(B) a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

Explanation

Solution: The following mango varieties are confined to certain states as it is mostly grown in that area. The climatic conditions, the soil type and other persistent features of regions suit a specific variety of mangoes. Neelum is mostly produced in Andhra Pradesh, Alphonso, the most expensive variety is grown in Maharashtra, Himsagar is the product of Paschim Banga (West Bengal) whereas Dashahari is a widely grown variety in Uttar Pradesh.

[#528] The tree acceptable for paper industries is
Correct Answer

(C) Eucalyptus

Explanation

Solution: Eucalyptus is a hardwood tree that has extensively been grown for paper production due to its high pulp yield, high wood density, excellent fiber quality, and good handsheet properties. However, softwood trees like pines, firs, spruces, hemlocks, etc are the best for paper-making industries.

[#529] With too much increase in nitrogen application, sugar content in juice is
Correct Answer

(A) Decreased

Explanation

Solution: An increase in the application of nitrogen content in sugarcane fields may lead to increased yield but the sugar content in sugarcane juice decreases. The reduction in sucrose percentage accompanied by the increase in Nitrogen levels may be due to increased water retention in millable cane leading to a reduction in sucrose determined as a percentage of stalk fresh weight. Whereas Nitrogen is a key restrictive factor for continuous sugarcane output in terms of yield.

[#530] Which one of the following causes pungency of mustard oil
Correct Answer

(C) Glucosinolates

Explanation

Solution: Mustard seeds contain the substance Glucosinolate , also known as sinigrin. The crushing of mustard seeds for oil leads to the release of the enzyme myrosinase. Thus the combination of myrosinase and Glucosinolate produces AITC (Allyl isothiocyanate), which is a wide-spectrum antimicrobial compound that is responsible for the characteristic pungency of mustard oil.