Agronomy - Study Mode

[#406] CPRI is situated at
Correct Answer

(B) Shimla

Explanation

Solution: CPRI stands for Central Potato Research Institute and it is headquartered in Kufri, Shimla. It was shifted to Shimla in 1956 from Patna Bihar. There is a network of seven regional stations also which helps to carry overall the functioning of the institute. Its primary mandate is to undertake basic, strategic and applied research to enhance sustainability, productivity, quality and utilization of potatoes.

[#407] Growing of a crop after the failure of main crop is called
Correct Answer

(C) Catch crop

Explanation

Solution: A catch crop is a fast-growing crop that is grown between successive planting of the main crop. However, the growing of a crop after the failure of the main crop is also called a Catch crop. It refers to a specific type of succession planting.

[#408] Which one is the recommended optimum plant population for maize
Correct Answer

(B) 66,000 plants

Explanation

Solution: The optimum density or plant population for any field or cultivation results in mature plants that are sufficiently crowded to efficiently use resources such as water, nutrients, and sunlight, at the same time not so crowded that some plants die. For an optimum yield of maize, a population of 65 - 70 thousand plants should be there per hectare.

[#409] Number of agro-climatic zones in Uttar Pradesh is
Correct Answer

(A) 9

Explanation

Solution: Uttar Pradesh is divided into 9 agro-climatic zones based on rainfall and soil types. These are: 1. Tarai 2. Western Plain 3. Central western Plain 4. South Western Semi-Arid Plain 5. Central Plain 6. Bundelkhand 7. North Eastern Plain 8. Eastern Plain 9. Vindhyan Area

[#410] Relationship between water and fertilizer as production factors in crops is
Correct Answer

(B) Synergetic

Explanation

Solution: The relationship between water and fertilizer as production factors in crops is Synergetic which means a cooperative mode of relation. Availability and absorption of fertilizer by plants depend upon the presence of water in the soil. Fertilizers provide all the essential nutrients to the plants through the soil and are absorbed and transferred to plants only in the presence of water.