Agronomy - Study Mode
[#886] The Central Agricultural University is located at
Correct Answer
(A) Manipur
Explanation
Solution: Central Agricultural University is an agricultural university established on 26 th January 1993 and is situated in Imphal, Manipur. The present chancellor of this university is Dr. Anupam Mishra. The university has established 13 different constituent colleges, 6KVs and 6 multi-technology testing centres in 6 different states of the north-east.
[#887] Altitude of a place is the height of that place above mean . . . . . . . . level.
Correct Answer
(D) Sea
Explanation
Solution: The altitude of a place is the height of that place above mean sea level and these levels are called the average or the mean level has an average height above the surface and can be seen in the rise and the fall of the tides in an open coastal area.
[#888] Soybean seeds contain
Correct Answer
(D) 20% oil and 40% protein
Explanation
Solution: Soybean is a legume crop and highly nutritious. It is rich in protein 35 - 45% and its oil content is about 15 - 25%. It also contains 33% carbohydrates and up to 16.6% of soluble sugars. 100 gm of soybean seeds provides 173 calories.
[#889] The method of irrigation employed where surface is undulating
Correct Answer
(B) Spinkler irrigation
Explanation
Solution: Sprinklers are suitable where the soil has a clayey and loamy texture and undulating topography. It is best suited to sandy soils with high infiltration rates. The sprinkler is a device used to spray water plants. It allows the application of water under high pressure with the help of a pump.
[#890] Raising of crop with the least tillage operations is called
Correct Answer
(B) Minimum tillage
Explanation
Solution: Tillage is the mechanical manipulation of the soil for agriculture affecting the characteristics of soil like rate of percolation, soil temperature, soil water conservation, and evapotranspiration processes. Raising crops with the least tillage operations is called Minimum tillage.