Agronomy - Study Mode
[#776] Which element is essential for sugar translocation in sugarcane
Correct Answer
(C) Boron
Explanation
Solution: Boron is the essential element required for the translocation of sugars in sugarcane. Translocation as the term suggests means the transfer of sugars produced in the leaves to all other parts of the plant via the phloem.
[#777] Nitrogen is taken by the plants in the form of
Correct Answer
(C) Nitrate
Explanation
Solution: A major proportion of our atmosphere constitutes nitrogen and it is present in different forms of our atmosphere. Nitrogen is very important for the proper growth and development of plants. Plants take nitrogen in the form of nitrates . Moreover, nitrates can be easily lost to groundwater. Some of the nitrogen in the form of ammonia is also absorbed by plants but it is directly used in protein synthesis.
[#778] Weight of one cotton bale is equal to
Correct Answer
(B) 170 kg
Explanation
Solution: A Cotton bale is a standard sized and weighed pack of compressed cotton lint after grinning. Different countries have their standards of bale size, in India, the standard bale size is 170 kgs. The cotton yield is calculated in terms of the number of bales.
[#779] The highest cloud is
Correct Answer
(C) Cirrus
Explanation
Solution: Cirrus clouds are short, detached, hair-like clouds found at high altitudes. It is the highest known cloud which seems to be very delicate and wispy, with a silky sheen, that looks like tufts of hair. These are a very vivid white colour, present in the sky individually, not connected.
[#780] Flint corn is commonly grown in India is also known as
Correct Answer
(B) Zea mays indurata
Explanation
Solution: Flint corn is commonly known as Indian corn or Zea Mays Indurata . In this variety, each kernel has a hard outer layer being as hard as flint to protect the soft endosperm. It has low water content which makes it more resistant to freezing than other vegetables.