Practice Biology food production - general science mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Number of queens in a hive is

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(b)

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Q-2)   Weeds can be controlled by
  1. mechanical removal
  2. inter cropping & crop rotation
  3. Eco friendly weedicide (chemicals)
  4. proper seedbed preparation.

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(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-3)   All these are fodder crops except

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(d)

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Q-4)   The cheapest high energy fruit crop of India is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-5)   The principal cereal crop in India is

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(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-6)   Which one of the following plants is preferred for mixed cropping in order to enhance the bioavailability of nitrogen?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-7)   Which one of the following plants is used for green manuring in India?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-8)   This is not a biotic agent for oiling crops.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-9)   Consider the following statements:
  1. Molasses is a by-product of sugar production process.
  2. Bagasse obtained in the sugar mills is used as a fuel in the boilers to generate steam for the sugar factories.
  3. Sugar can only be produced from sugarcane as the raw material.
Which of these statements are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-10)   _______ is not a natural insecticide.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-11)   Find out the correct sentence about manure
  1. Manure contains large quantities of organic matter and small quantities of nutrients
  2. It increases the water holding capacity of sandy soil.
  3. It helps in draining out an excess of water from clayey soil.
  4. Its excessive use pollutes the environment because it is made of animal excretory waste.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-12)   Kranti, Pusa Agarni and Pusa Bold are improved varieties

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(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-13)   Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium are examples of

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(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-14)   Which one of the following is an Italian bee variety?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-15)   An example of a common herbicide is
  1. 2, 4 – D (2 – 4, dichlorophenoxyacetic acid).
  2. DDT (dichloro dimethyl tri phenolic acid)
  3. BHC (benzene hexa chloride)
  4. Atrazine.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-16)   Which one among the following cattle breed produces highest amount of milk ?

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(b)

(c)

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Q-17)   Consider the following statements about probiotic food:
  1. Probiotic food contains live bacteria which are considered beneficial to humans.
  2. Probiotic food helps in maintaining gut flora.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-18)   Which among the following oils has the maximum protein content?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-19)   Which one of the following is an improved variety of wheat?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Q-20)   Dams are used for
  1. irrigation
  2. stopping the rainwater from flowing away.
  3. decreasing chances of soil erosion.
  4. increasing groundwater level.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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