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[#681] Which growth stage of sugarcane is critical for irrigation
Correct Answer

(C) Formative stage

Explanation

Solution: Critical stages of irrigation of sugarcane are the stage which is affected severely because of water stress, these stages are sprouting, formative stage, ripening, and initiation of sprouts. But the most critical stage is the formative stage which is tillering stage.

[#682] Food corporation of India was established in the year.
Correct Answer

(B) 1965

Explanation

Solution: FCI i.e. Food Corporation of India is a statuary body created and run by the Government of India, it was established on 14 th January 1965 and is headquartered in New Delhi. It maintains a satisfactory level of operational and buffer stocks of food grains to ensure National Food Security. It also regulates market price to provide food grains to consumers at a reliable price. It ensures the distribution of food grains throughout the country.

[#683] Which state has highest productivity of sugarcane
Correct Answer

(D) Tamil Nadu

Explanation

Solution: Uttar Pradesh is the largest sugarcane-producing state of India producing over 1333 lakh tonnes followed by, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. So, out of the all other options Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of sugar cane i.e. 375 lakh tonnes.

[#684] The book, The Nature and Properties of Soils is written by
Correct Answer

(D) N. C. Brady

Explanation

Solution: The book “The Nature and properties of soils” is written by Nyle. C. Brady, Emeritus professor. It covers Soil Fertility, Land Resources, Earth Science and Soil Geography.

[#685] The bitter taste of gram Kaveri is due to the presence of
Correct Answer

(B) Oxalic acid

Explanation

Solution: The bitter taste of gram Kaveri is due to the presence of oxalic acid in it.