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[#216] Parshall Flume used to measure
Correct Answer

(C) Water Flow in open channel

Explanation

Solution: The Parshall flume is an open channel flow metering device that was developed to measure the flow of surface waters and irrigation flows. It is a fixed hydraulic structure used to measure volumetric flow rate in industrial discharges, municipal sewer lines and influent/effluent flows in waste water treatment plants.

[#217] Gundhi bug insect attack on rice during
Correct Answer

(C) Milking stage

Explanation

Solution: Gandhi bug insect attack on rice during Milking stage. It is a small insect that attacks the ripening rice grains and makes them wither away. It sucks the milk from the developing grains and stems in the early stage of grain formation. It also causes a foul smell in the field because of withering. The milking stage is the stage when the grains are being filled.

[#218] Match column I with column II and select correct answer: Column I (Crop) Column II (State Product) a. Sugarcane 1. Karnataka b. Coconut 2. Maharashtra c. Coffee 3. Andhra Pradesh d. Groundnut 4. Kerala
Correct Answer

(A) a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3

Explanation

Solution: Maharashtra is major sugarcane growing state covering about 9.4 lakh hectares area with a production of 61.32 million tons. Kerela produces roughly 45% of India's coconuts. The coconut Development Board which plays an important role in the development of coconut products in India has its headquarters in Kochi, Kerala. Karnataka is the largest coffee-producing state, with 71.5% of total coffee production in the country. Andhra Pradesh is the leading groundnut-producing state in the country. Groundnut production and area are highest in the Anantapuram district with the production of 3.44 lakh tons and 4.09 ha respectively.

[#219] Directorate of Mushroom Research is in
Correct Answer

(B) Solan

Explanation

Solution: The directorate of Mushroom Research is located in Chambaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1983. It has grown up as a center of excellence for mushroom research and training in the country. The directorate has played a key role in creating awareness and popularization of mushroom cultivation throughout the country.

[#220] Match the following columns: Column I (Institutes) Column II (Place) a. IIHR 1. Bengaluru b. CTRI 2. Andhra Pradesh c. IRRI 3. Philippines d. ICARDA 4. Syria
Correct Answer

(C) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

Explanation

Solution: IIHR - Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. CTRI - Central Tobacco Research Institute is located in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh IRRI - International Rice Research Institute is located in Los Banos, Philippines. ICARDA - International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas is located in Beirut-Lebanon-Syria.