Agronomy MCQ Question and Answer | Agriculture MCQ Question

Gluten protein present in wheat is the most important substance in making bread from wheat because it provides the elasticity and extensibility required to make bread. It adds texture and viscous properties to our bread.

Saltation is the process in which the sediment particles are transported in a series of irregular bounces or short jumps along the ground surface. The soil carried in the saltation process is of particle size 0.1 to 0.5 mm, which is light enough to be lifted and large enough to be suspended.

Durum wheat is spring wheat and it is not much grown in India, despite that it is grown mainly in the central zone which includes the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, South Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Although durum wheat is known for its high protein content it is not so good to prepare chapatis, hence extensively grown for pasta production.

HB-1 is the first hybrid of bajra (pearl millet) released in India in 1965.

It was developed through a cross between Tift-23-A (a male sterile line) and BIL-3B (a restorer line).

This hybrid was part of the initial efforts in hybrid bajra breeding and marked a significant milestone in Indian agronomy.

Tift-23-A played a crucial role as a cytoplasmic male sterile (CMS) line, which is essential for hybrid seed production.

The successful release of HB-1 demonstrated the potential of hybrid technology in improving pearl millet yields in India.

Kabuli gram i.e. chickpeas is a type of legume and it belongs to Leguminosae or Fabaceae family. It is an annual plant and is widely grown for its nutritional value. The main characteristic of this family is the presence of rhizomes in the root nodules of the plant for atmospheric nitrogen fixation by the bacteria present in the soil.

Zero–the till-seed drill is most commonly used for sowing wheat crops in unprepared fields used just after harvesting paddy. Undoubtedly it saves money, time and labor. It also saves one pre irrigation. While it is done by the use of an instrument that has a high speed furrow opener and accurate seed dropping technique. A very durable and reliable product that ensures zero tillage of seeds.

Zinc is one of the essential elements in paddy plants as it involves nitrogen assimilation and protein metabolism. And at the same time availability of zinc is lower in submerged fields like paddy plantations in comparison to normal upland fields. So, it is required to add zinc rich fertilizers to the paddy fields approximately 25 kg per hectare.

The first commercial cotton hybrid in the world, Hybrid-4, was released in 1970 in India.

Hybrid-4 marked a significant milestone in cotton production as it was the first hybrid variety developed for large-scale commercial cultivation.

This hybrid offered higher yields and better adaptability compared to traditional cotton varieties, revolutionizing cotton farming practices.

Note: Its development showcased the potential of hybrid technology in improving agricultural productivity.

Our atmosphere is a mixture of gases. Although its main constituents are nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%). It also contains gases like carbon dioxide, ozone, argon and traces of other neon, helium, methane, krypton, and hydrogen. Undoubtedly the role of ozone in our atmosphere is inimitable.

PDM 11 is one of the varieties of mung bean also called green gram. It is an early maturing variety and tolerant to powdery mildew and leaf spots. Moreover, it is a short duration variety of 60 days. It was developed by crossing china mung X Type 1.