Agriculture and Animal Husbandry - Practice Test 4

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

1. Q1.Which pigment gives the red color to tomatoes?

   • A.Carotene
   • B.Lycopene✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Anthocyanin
   • D.Xanthophyll

   Explanation: Lycopene is the carotenoid pigment responsible for the red color of tomatoes.

2. Q2.The 'Round Revolution' is associated with:

   • A.Egg
   • B.Potato✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Tomato
   • D.Onion

   Explanation: Round Revolution refers to the increase in Potato production.

3. Q3.Which state produces the most Saffron in India?

   • A.Himachal Pradesh
   • B.Jammu & Kashmir✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Uttarakhand
   • D.Sikkim

   Explanation: Jammu & Kashmir (specifically Pampore) is the only major producer of saffron in India.

4. Q4.Which is the most widely consumed cereal in India?

   • A.Wheat
   • B.Rice✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Maize
   • D.Bajra

   Explanation: Rice is the staple food for a majority of the Indian population.

5. Q5.Operation Flood is related to:

   • A.Flood Control
   • B.Milk Production✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Dam Construction
   • D.Fish Production

   Explanation: Operation Flood was the program behind the White Revolution (Milk).

6. Q6.Which of the following is NOT a plantation crop?

   • A.Tea
   • B.Coffee
   • C.Rubber
   • D.Wheat✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: Wheat is a food grain (Rabi crop), not a plantation crop. Plantation crops are grown on large estates (e.g., Tea, Coffee).

7. Q7.'Pusa Basmati' is a variety of:

   • A.Wheat
   • B.Rice✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Mustard
   • D.Maize

   Explanation: Pusa Basmati is a high-yielding variety of aromatic rice.

8. Q8.In which state is the 'Forest Research Institute' (FRI) located?

   • A.Uttarakhand✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Himachal Pradesh
   • C.Madhya Pradesh
   • D.Jharkhand

   Explanation: FRI is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

9. Q9.Which crop needs standing water for growth?

   • A.Wheat
   • B.Rice (Paddy)✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Maize
   • D.Cotton

   Explanation: Paddy fields are typically flooded with water during the growing season.

10. Q10.What is the rank of India in egg production in the world?

    • A.First
    • B.Second
    • C.Third✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Fourth

    Explanation: India currently ranks 3rd in the world in egg production (after China and USA).

11. Q11.The bacterial disease 'Anthrax' affects:

    • A.Only Humans
    • B.Cattle and Humans✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Only Plants
    • D.Fish

    Explanation: Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, affecting livestock (cattle, sheep) and can infect humans.

12. Q12.Which is the largest Sugarcane producing state in India?

    • A.Maharashtra
    • B.Uttar Pradesh✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Karnataka
    • D.Tamil Nadu

    Explanation: Uttar Pradesh is the top sugarcane producer, known as the 'Sugar Bowl of India'.

13. Q13.The 'Brown Revolution' is related to:

    • A.Leather/Cocoa✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Meat
    • C.Egg
    • D.Oil

    Explanation: Brown Revolution relates to the promotion of Leather and Cocoa/Non-conventional energy sources.

14. Q14.Which animal is called the 'Ship of the Desert'?

    • A.Elephant
    • B.Horse
    • C.Camel✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Yak

    Explanation: Camels are adapted to desert life and transport, hence the name.

15. Q15.Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is related to:

    • A.Crop Insurance✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Loan for Farmers
    • C.Free Electricity
    • D.Irrigation

    Explanation: PMFBY provides insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in the event of failure of crops.

16. Q16.Which acid is present in Vinegar?

    • A.Acetic Acid✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Citric Acid
    • C.Malic Acid
    • D.Formic Acid

    Explanation: Vinegar is basically a dilute solution of Acetic Acid.

17. Q17.What is 'Floriculture'?

    • A.Farming of Wheat
    • B.Farming of Flowers✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Farming of Fruits
    • D.Farming of Silk

    Explanation: Floriculture is the discipline concerned with the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants.

18. Q18.Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) headquarters is in:

    • A.Mumbai
    • B.New Delhi✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Bangalore
    • D.Lucknow

    Explanation: The headquarters of ICAR is located in New Delhi.

19. Q19.Which of the following is a fiber crop?

    • A.Jute✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Tea
    • C.Rubber
    • D.Coffee

    Explanation: Jute, Cotton, and Hemp are fiber crops. Jute is known as the Golden Fiber.

20. Q20.'Kalyan Sona' is a variety of which crop?

    • A.Rice
    • B.Wheat✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Maize
    • D.Mustard

    Explanation: Kalyan Sona and Sonalika are high-yielding dwarf varieties of wheat introduced during the Green Revolution.