Agriculture and Animal Husbandry - Practice Test 5

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

1. Q1.Which state has the largest area under irrigation?

   • A.Punjab
   • B.Uttar Pradesh✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Haryana
   • D.Madhya Pradesh

   Explanation: Uttar Pradesh has the largest total area under irrigation due to its vast size and canal/tubewell network.

2. Q2.Pisciculture refers to:

   • A.Bee farming
   • B.Fish farming✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Silk farming
   • D.Bird farming

   Explanation: Pisciculture is the artificial breeding, rearing, and transplantation of fish.

3. Q3.The 'Black Revolution' is related to:

   • A.Coal
   • B.Petroleum/Crude Oil✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Black Gram
   • D.Pepper

   Explanation: Black Revolution aims to increase Petroleum/Crude Oil production (adding Ethanol to Petrol).

4. Q4.Clove is a:

   • A.Fruit
   • B.Flower Bud✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Seed
   • D.Root

   Explanation: Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree.

5. Q5.Highest rubber producing state in India is:

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

   Explanation: Kerala accounts for more than 75% of total rubber production in India.

6. Q6.Which of the following is known as 'Green Gold'?

   • A.Tea
   • B.Bamboo✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Opium
   • D.Neem

   Explanation: Bamboo is often called Green Gold because of its rapid growth and commercial value. (Sometimes Tea is also metaphorically called this, but Bamboo is the standard GK answer).

7. Q7.The scientific name of the cow is:

   • A.Bos indicus✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Canis lupus
   • C.Felis catus
   • D.Ovis aries

   Explanation: Bos indicus (Zebu cattle) is the scientific name for Indian cows. Bos taurus is for European cows.

8. Q8.Which state is known as the 'Egg Bowl of Asia'?

   • A.Andhra Pradesh✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Tamil Nadu
   • C.Punjab
   • D.West Bengal

   Explanation: Andhra Pradesh is a leading producer of eggs and is popularly known as the Egg Bowl of Asia.

9. Q9.Green Revolution had the most impact on which crop?

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

   Explanation: The Green Revolution was most successful in increasing Wheat yields, followed by Rice.

10. Q10.Which of the following is an example of a Rabi pulse?

    • A.Urad
    • B.Moong
    • C.Gram (Chickpea)✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Arhar

    Explanation: Gram (Chana) and Lentil (Masoor) are major Rabi pulses. Urad/Moong are mostly Kharif/Zaid.

11. Q11.Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute is located in:

    • A.Avikanagar, Rajasthan✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Hisar, Haryana
    • C.Ludhiana, Punjab
    • D.Srinagar, J&K

    Explanation: It is located in Avikanagar (Malpura), Rajasthan.

12. Q12.Which of the following determines the Minimum Support Price (MSP)?

    • A.NABARD
    • B.CACP✓ Correct Answer
    • C.FCI
    • D.RBI

    Explanation: The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommends MSP, which is then declared by the government.

13. Q13.Silk is produced by the larvae of:

    • A.Silkworm (Bombyx mori)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Earthworm
    • C.Tapeworm
    • D.Beetle

    Explanation: Silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori.

14. Q14.Which nutrient is needed for strong eggshells in poultry?

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

    Explanation: Calcium is crucial for the formation of hard eggshells.

15. Q15.What is 'Mariculture'?

    • A.Cultivation in marine (salt) water✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Cultivation in river water
    • C.Cultivation in ponds
    • D.Growing of mushrooms

    Explanation: Mariculture is a specialized branch of aquaculture involving the cultivation of marine organisms in open ocean/seawater.

16. Q16.Which of the following is NOT a milch (milk-producing) breed?

    • A.Sahiwal
    • B.Gir
    • C.Red Sindhi
    • D.Khillari✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: Sahiwal, Gir, and Red Sindhi are milch breeds. Khillari is a draught breed (used for labour) from Maharashtra.

17. Q17.The 'Amul' dairy cooperative is based in:

    • A.Anand, Gujarat✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Jaipur, Rajasthan
    • C.Patna, Bihar
    • D.Indore, MP

    Explanation: Amul (Anand Milk Union Limited) is located in Anand, Gujarat.

18. Q18.Which country is the largest producer of Wool?

    • A.India
    • B.Australia✓ Correct Answer
    • C.China
    • D.New Zealand

    Explanation: Australia is the leading producer of wool in the world, famous for Merino wool.

19. Q19.Bordeaux mixture is used as a:

    • A.Fertilizer
    • B.Fungicide✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Insecticide
    • D.Herbicide

    Explanation: Bordeaux mixture (Copper sulphate + Lime) is a famous fungicide used to prevent fungus on grapes and other crops.

20. Q20.The headquarters of FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) is in:

    • A.New York
    • B.Geneva
    • C.Rome✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Paris

    Explanation: FAO is a UN agency with its headquarters in Rome, Italy.