Agriculture and Animal Husbandry - Practice Test 2

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.Pashmina wool is obtained from which animal?

   • A.Sheep
   • B.Goat✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Rabbit
   • D.Yak

   Explanation: Pashmina is a fine cashmere wool obtained from the Changthangi goat found in Ladakh.

2. Q2.The 'Golden Revolution' is related to:

   • A.Jute production
   • B.Horticulture and Honey✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Gold mining
   • D.Oilseeds

   Explanation: Golden Revolution refers to the growth in Horticulture (fruits/vegetables) and Honey production.

3. Q3.Which element is essential for the formation of chlorophyll in plants?

   • A.Iron
   • B.Magnesium✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Calcium
   • D.Potassium

   Explanation: Magnesium is the central atom in the chlorophyll molecule and is vital for photosynthesis.

4. Q4.What is 'Apiculture'?

   • A.Fish farming
   • B.Bird rearing
   • C.Beekeeping✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Apple farming

   Explanation: Apiculture is the scientific method of rearing honey bees for honey and wax.

5. Q5.The 'Rani Khet' disease is associated with:

   • A.Cows
   • B.Poultry (Chickens)✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Pigs
   • D.Goats

   Explanation: Rani Khet (Newcastle disease) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting poultry.

6. Q6.Which of the following is a bio-fertilizer?

   • A.Urea
   • B.DAP
   • C.Azolla✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Potash

   Explanation: Azolla is a floating fern that hosts nitrogen-fixing bacteria and is used as a bio-fertilizer, especially in rice fields.

7. Q7.Saffron is obtained from which part of the plant?

   • A.Roots
   • B.Leaves
   • C.Stigma/Style✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Bark

   Explanation: Saffron is the dried stigma and style of the Crocus sativus flower.

8. Q8.Which Indian state is known as the 'Spice Garden of India'?

   • A.Karnataka
   • B.Kerala✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Assam
   • D.Tamil Nadu

   Explanation: Kerala is famous for its wide variety of spices like pepper, cardamom, clove, etc.

9. Q9.The 'Silver Fiber Revolution' is associated with:

   • A.Cotton✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Jute
   • C.Silk
   • D.Wool

   Explanation: Silver Fiber Revolution refers to the increase in Cotton production. (Note: Golden Fiber refers to Jute).

10. Q10.Which breed of buffalo is known for the highest fat content in milk?

    • A.Murrah
    • B.Bhadawari✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Surti
    • D.Mehsana

    Explanation: Bhadawari buffaloes (native to UP/MP) have a high butterfat content in their milk, often reaching 8-13%.

11. Q11.Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) is located in:

    • A.New Delhi
    • B.Cuttack✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Hyderabad
    • D.Kolkata

    Explanation: CRRI is located in Cuttack, Odisha.

12. Q12.Bt Cotton is a genetically modified crop designed to resist:

    • A.Drought
    • B.Salinity
    • C.Bollworms (Insects)✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Herbicides

    Explanation: Bt Cotton contains a gene from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis that makes it toxic to bollworms.

13. Q13.What is 'Vermiculture'?

    • A.Rearing of worms (Earthworms)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Growing of grapes
    • C.Rearing of fishes
    • D.Growing of fungi

    Explanation: Vermiculture is the cultivation of earthworms, mainly to produce vermicompost (organic fertilizer).

14. Q14.Jhum cultivation is also known as:

    • A.Intensive Farming
    • B.Shifting Cultivation✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Commercial Farming
    • D.Plantation Farming

    Explanation: Jhum is the local name for Shifting (Slash and Burn) Cultivation in North-East India.

15. Q15.Which acid is found in sour milk or curd?

    • A.Citric Acid
    • B.Lactic Acid✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Acetic Acid
    • D.Tartaric Acid

    Explanation: Lactobacillus bacteria convert lactose in milk into lactic acid, turning it into curd.

16. Q16.The largest producer of Coffee in India is:

    • A.Kerala
    • B.Tamil Nadu
    • C.Karnataka✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Assam

    Explanation: Karnataka produces about 70% of India's total coffee.

17. Q17.'Olericulture' deals with the cultivation of:

    • A.Fruits
    • B.Vegetables✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Flowers
    • D.Oilseeds

    Explanation: Olericulture is the science of vegetable growing. (Pomology = Fruits, Floriculture = Flowers).

18. Q18.Which is the first organic state in India?

    • A.Sikkim✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Uttarakhand
    • C.Kerala
    • D.Mizoram

    Explanation: Sikkim became India's first fully organic state in 2016.

19. Q19.The gestation period of a cow is approximately:

    • A.280 days✓ Correct Answer
    • B.310 days
    • C.150 days
    • D.365 days

    Explanation: The average gestation period for a cow is about 280-285 days. (Buffalo is ~310 days).

20. Q20.Drip Irrigation is most useful in regions with:

    • A.High Rainfall
    • B.Water Scarcity✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Floods
    • D.Snowfall

    Explanation: Drip irrigation saves water by delivering it directly to the roots, making it ideal for arid/water-scarce areas.