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[#781] What does jhuming mens?
Correct Answer

(B) Conventional method of cultivation in hilly areas

Explanation

Solution: Jhuming is a type of conventional cultivation method practiced mostly in hilly areas. It is also known as shifting agriculture or ‘slash and burn agriculture’. It is the practice of clearing a piece of land by burning it to make it applicable for cultivation, then it is abandoned and allowed to revert to its natural vegetation for some time.

[#782] Paddy has
Correct Answer

(D) 6 stamens

Explanation

Solution: The rice flower is called a spikelet and is incomplete, as there are no sepals and petals but it has both stamen and pistil. The floret of the rice flower consists of one gynoecium with two stigmas, 6 stamens, two glandular organs, one palea and one lemma in each flower.

[#783] Which country rank second in wheat production
Correct Answer

(A) India

Explanation

Solution: India is the second most in producing wheat worldwide after China. In 2020, the total wheat production of china was 134.3 million tonnes while it was 107.6 million tonnes for India. Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of wheat in India.

[#784] Test weight of Phalaris minor is
Correct Answer

(A) 2 g

Explanation

Solution: Phalaris minor is a major weed of the wheat fields which belongs to the family Gramineae. It resembles wheat seedlings to a large extent. On average each plant produces 10,000 - 30,000 seeds. Test weight of Phalaris minor is 2 g while that of the wheat plant is 40 g.

[#785] The state having maximum groundnut production
Correct Answer

(D) Gujarat

Explanation

Solution: Gujarat is the highest producer of wheat in the country. The state alone produces 38.55 lakh tonnes. The highest production is seen in Junagadh District with 6,50,000 tonnes, followed by Jamnagar with 5,55,000 tonnes and Rajkot with 4,70,000 tonnes.