Agronomy - Study Mode

[#331] First established agricultural university of India is
Correct Answer

(A) GBPUAT

Explanation

Solution: GBPUAT is also known as G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology established in 1960 in Pant Nagar, Uttarakhand, is the first Established Agriculture University in the nation. It was a symbolic expression of the collective will of the Nation to march towards self-sufficiency in food production through integrated teaching, research and extension.

[#332] Psidic acid is found in root exudates of
Correct Answer

(C) Red Gram

Explanation

Solution: Root exudates are waste fluids emitted through the roots of any plant, which influence the rhizosphere in legume plants near the roots to inhibit harmful microbes and help in the proper growth of the plant. Psidic acid is secreted by roots of Pigeon pea also known as Red gram which releases Phosphorus by chelating Iron ions, resulting in increasing the mineral composition of mineral content which results in stimulated growth.

[#333] Central dry land Research Institute located at
Correct Answer

(C) Hyderabad

Explanation

Solution: CRIDA, Central Research Institute for dryland agriculture is a national research institute under ICAR is established in 1985 and is located in Hyderabad. The institute was set up to undertake agricultural research activities in the area of low rainfall.

[#334] The botanical name of potato is
Correct Answer

(A) Solanum tuberosum

Explanation

Solution: The potato plant is a perennial plant belonging to the family Solanaceae. The scientific name of potato is Solanum tuberosum. It is introduced to Europe from the Americas in the second half of the 16 th century by the Spanish. The potato is nightshade in the genus solanum.

[#335] Seed rate of transplanted basmati rice is
Correct Answer

(B) 35 - 40 Kilogram/hectare

Explanation

Solution: The seed rate of transplanted basmati rice is 35 - 40 Kilogram/hectare. Transplanting is the most common and elaborative method of crop establishment for Rice in Asia. Seedlings of rice grown in a nursery are taken and transplanted into well-leveled fields 15 - 40 days after seeding.