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[#531] Dibbling of wheat requires a seed rate of
Correct Answer

(B) 20 - 30 kg/ha

Explanation

Solution: Dibbling is a method of sowing seeds in which we place seeds in the holes or pits at equal predetermined distances and depths. This procedure is done by dibble, planter, or manually. The main advantages of dibbling are that fewer seeds are required, germination is rapid and uniform and at the same time, seedling vigor is good. It requires a seed rate of 20 - 30 kg/ha.

[#532] Arhar + Soybean intercropping popular in
Correct Answer

(B) MP

Explanation

Solution: Intercropping involves cultivating two or more crops in a field simultaneously. Mostly it is done as one legume crop and the other one as a non-legume crop, but in Madhya Pradesh both legumes i.e. arhar and soybean are grown as intercrops. Intercropping of arhar with soybean is better for risk management and utilization of nutrients from different layers of soil.

[#533] Interculture in groundnut is avoided at
Correct Answer

(C) Pegging stage

Explanation

Solution: Interculture is the practice of simultaneously growing two or more crops on the same plot. It is very useful in maintaining soil fertility and nutrient supply in crops and soil. Interculture is mostly done with one legume plant and the other non-legume. As groundnut is a legume plant, it can be intercropped with any other non-legume plant but it is avoided at the pegging stage as this needs a lot of nutrients, nutrient sharing with some other plant may lead to reduced yield.

[#534] Head office of Indian Council of Agriculture (ICAR) is situated at
Correct Answer

(D) New Delhi

Explanation

Solution: ICAR stands for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and is an autonomous organization responsible for coordinating agricultural education and research in our country. It was established on 16 th July 1929 and is located in New Delhi. The Director ICAR is Trilochan Mohapatra. The Union Minister of Agriculture serves as its President.

[#535] Which one of the following varieties of pigeonpea is an extra early maturing
Correct Answer

(D) Prabhat

Explanation

Solution: The pigeon pea is a perennial legume belonging to the family Fabaceae. Prabhat is a variety of pigeon pea and is an extra early maturing. It arose as segregant from variety T-21. The plant type is determinate, bunchy, and flat topped. It matures in 110 to 115 days, whereas normally all varieties take at least 140 - 145 days.