Agronomy - Study Mode
[#756] Soybean is originated in
Correct Answer
(B) China
Explanation
Solution: Most botanists believe that it was domesticated in Central China in early 7,000 BCE. It was introduced in India in 1963 by the USA with trials conducted at Pantnagar and Jabalpur agricultural Universities. Soybean is an edible bean, which multiple uses. It contains a significant amount of Phytic acid, Dietary Minerals and B vitamins.
[#757] Fire of forest is
Correct Answer
(A) Butea species
Explanation
Solution: Butea species is the genus of flowering plants belonging to the pea family, Fabaceae. This is known as ‘Fire of Forest or Flame of forest’ because of its bright orange coloured flower, from a distance, it seems like a flame of the fire in the forest. The blooming of this flower also heralds the Spring season.
[#758] LEISA is related to
Correct Answer
(A) Organic farming
Explanation
Solution: LEISA is Low-External-Input and sustainable Agriculture. It is a sustainable alternative to Green Revolution to make strategies for intensive use of external and locally available inputs like soil, water, vegetation, local plants, knowledge and skill. It enables the process economically feasible and ecologically sound.
[#759] Through Classical biological approach, weeds can be
Correct Answer
(C) Maintained on an ecologically stable population
Explanation
Solution: The biological way of controlling weeds involves using living organisms, such as insects, nematodes, bacteria, or fungi to reduce weed populations. The classical approach to controlling weeds is to maintain the fields with an ecologically stable population without harming crops.
[#760] A place for keeping bees
Correct Answer
(B) Apiary
Explanation
Solution: An Apiary is a location where beehives of honey bees are kept and reared for the production of honey on a commercial scale. It is an enclosed structure, made of wooden boxes with an opening that directs the flight path of the bees. An Aviary is a large enclosure for confining birds.