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[#236] Poor blood clotting is associated with the deficiency of which Vitamin?
Correct Answer

(D) Vitamin-K

Explanation

Solution: Poor blood clotting is associated with the deficiency of Vitamin-K . Vitamin-K deficiency results from extremely inadequate intake, fat malabsorption, or use of coumarin anticoagulants. Deficiency is particularly common among breastfed infants. It impairs clotting. Diagnosis is suspected based on routine coagulation study findings and confirmed by response to Vitamin-K.

[#237] Project Directorate of Vegetable Research (PDVR) was started in . . . . . . . . at New Delhi.
Correct Answer

(A) 1987

Explanation

Solution: Project Directorate of Vegetable research (PDVR) was started in 1987 at New Delhi. It was shifted from New Delhi to Varanasi in 1992. Vegetable research was given impetus through establishment of AICRP on vegetable crops during 1971 at IARI, New Delhi with the responsibilities of coordinating and monitoring of vegetable research programmes of the country.

[#238] Spur pruned variety of grape is
Correct Answer

(D) Bangalore Blue

Explanation

Solution: Spur-pruned grape varieties are more vigorous growers which produce fruit on new growth coming from buds close to the base of one-year canes, near the main stem. In this method, pruning of grapevines is done in which the shoot of the previous season is cut back to a spur with one or two buds. Spur pruned grapes include varieties such as: Autumn Royal. Black Muscat. Bangalore Blue is also one of the Spur pruned variety of grape.

[#239] Major acid present in carrot is
Correct Answer

(C) Malic

Explanation

Solution: The carrot is a root vegetable, typically orange in color, native to Europe and Southwestern Asia. The carrot is a biennial plant in the umbellifer family, Apiaceae. Raw carrots are 88% water, 9% carbohydrates, 0.9% protein, 2.8% dietary fiber, 1% ash and 0.2% fat. Major acid present in carrot is malic acid. Malic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid found in certain fruits and wines. Malic acid is sour and acidic.

[#240] Pre-bearing period in oil palm is
Correct Answer

(A) 3 years

Explanation

Solution: Oil palm crop is a hardy crop and low pest and disease incidence. It yields highest edible oil among the other oil crops. Pre-bearing is the time period between planting and bearing fruit in a tree. Pre-bearing period in oil palm is 3 years . Farmers can get extra income by intercropping in pre-bearing period of oil palms.