Agronomy - Study Mode

[#611] Bund former is used for making
Correct Answer

(B) Ridges/bunds

Explanation

Solution: Bund former as the name suggests used for making bunds or ridges by collecting the soil on the edges and sides. Bunds are required in farmland to conserve water in the field's soil, they hold moisture and prevent runoff.

[#612] Project Directorate of Rapeseed and Mustard Research, is located at
Correct Answer

(B) Bharatpur

Explanation

Solution: The project directorate of Rapeseed and Mustard Research is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. It was established on 20 th October 1993. It is a multidisciplinary and multi-location research programme on rapeseed and mustard under the banner of the All India Coordinated Research project on oilseeds.

[#613] Test weight of sorghum is
Correct Answer

(B) 25 - 30 grams

Explanation

Solution: Test weight refers to the average weight of cereal as measured in pounds per bushel. Test weight of sorghum is 25 - 30 grams approximately.

[#614] By AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy), the actual measured attribute is
Correct Answer

(D) Absorption

Explanation

Solution: AAS is Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, which is a technique for measuring the concentrations of metallic elements in different materials. It detects elements in either liquid or solid samples through the application of characteristic wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation from a light source. The measured attribute is absorption.

[#615] 'Bagasse' is related to
Correct Answer

(A) Sugarcane

Explanation

Solution: Bagasse is the fibrous waste material, that remains after sugarcane or sorghum stalks are crushed to extract the juice. It is used as a biofuel and in the manufacture of pulp and building materials.