The cell discovered in thin section of cork by Robert Hooke was actually__________
A
Protoplasm
B
Cellulose
C
Cell wall
D
Nucleoli
Question 3Single Answer
Metabolically active cells have
A
Higher nucleo-cytoplasmic ratio
B
Lower nucleo-cytoplasmic ratio
C
Higher surface volume ratio
D
Both a and c
Question 4Single Answer
Largest plant cell is________
A
Xylem vessel
B
Parenchyma cell
C
Sieve tube
D
Sclerenchyma fibers
Question 5Single Answer
Cell theory put forward by
A
Robert Hooke
B
Leuwenhoek
C
Schleiden and Schwan
D
Robert brown
Question 6Single Answer
Eexception of cell theory is_______
A
Virus
B
Mycoplasma
C
Fungi
D
Algae
Question 7Single Answer
The term protoplasm was coined by
A
Corti
B
Dujardin
C
Purkinje
D
Robert brown
Question 8Single Answer
Protoplasm is
A
Emulsion
B
Crystalloid colloidal
C
Suspension
D
Gaseous mixture
Question 9Single Answer
Largest organelle in cell is
A
Nucleus
B
Chloroplast
C
Mitochondria
D
Vacuoles
Question 10Single Answer
Most accepted model for cell membrane is?
A
Lamellar model
B
Fluid mosaic model
C
Unit membrane model
D
Battery model
Question 11Single Answer
In cell membrane, phospholipids composed of________
A
One polarhead and two nonpolar tails
B
Two polarhead and one nonpolar tail
C
One polarhead and one nonpolar tail
D
Three polarhead and two nonpolar tails
Question 12Single Answer
Mitochondria and plastids are multiplied through______
A
Binary fission
B
Budding
C
Multiple fission
D
Mitosis
Question 13Single Answer
Continuous part of cell membrane is made up of?
A
Protein
B
Carbohydrate
C
Lipid
D
All of these
Question 14Single Answer
Cell membrane is ________ in nature
A
Permeable
B
Impermeable
C
Selective permeable
D
Semi-permeable
Question 15Single Answer
Study of cell structure is called as
A
Cytology
B
Cell biology
C
Cyto texononomy
D
Cyto-chemistry
Question 16Single Answer
Liquid content of a vacuole is known as_______
A
Matrix
B
Cell sap
C
Cytoplasm
D
Core
Question 17Single Answer
Diameter of the nuclear pore is_______
A
50-100 Å
B
100-200 Å
C
300-500 Å
D
300-1000 Å
Question 18Single Answer
Chromatin material which remains condensed and inactive during interphase is called as
A
Heterochromatin
B
Euchromatin
C
Mega-chromatin
D
Chromonemata
Question 19Single Answer
Barr body is________
A
Facultative Heterochromatin
B
Euchromatin
C
Mega-chromatin
D
Constitutive heterochromatin
Question 20Single Answer
NOR present in the region of_______
A
Telomere
B
Primary constriction
C
Centromere
D
Secondary constriction
Question 21Single Answer
In anemophylous plants, pollen are disseminated by means of_______
A
Insects
B
Water
C
Wind
D
Gravity
Question 22Single Answer
Production of seeds without fertilization is termed as______
A
Parthenocarpy
B
Parthenogenesis
C
Gametogenesis
D
All of the above
Question 23Single Answer
Removal of off type plants from a seed field is termed as_________
A
Weeding
B
Rouging
C
Hoeing
D
Clearing
Question 24Single Answer
Hormones which control apical dominance are______
A
Auxins
B
Cytokinins
C
Both (a) & (b)
D
Gibberellins
Question 25Single Answer
Turmeric is propagated by _____
A
Corms
B
Seed
C
Rhizome
D
Bulbs
Question 26Single Answer
Maturation of anthers and stigma at the same time is called as_______
A
Homogamy
B
Chasmogamy
C
Cleistogamy
D
Dichogamy
Question 27Single Answer
The cause of pungency in chillies is______
A
Cucurbitacin
B
Capsaicin
C
Allicin
D
Solanin
Question 28Single Answer
Regular consumption of garlic will reduce the level of_____
in human beings.
A
Cholesterol
B
Sugar
C
Uric acid
D
None of above
Question 29Single Answer
Which of the flower type cannot produce seed and/or
fruit ?
A
Pistillate
B
Perfect
C
Hermaphrodite
D
Staminate
Question 30Single Answer
Truck gardening means vegetable production for________
A
Home consumption
B
Distant markets
C
For local market
D
At commercial level
Question 31Single Answer
The true fruits develop from_______
A
Ovary
B
Thalamus
C
Pericarp
D
All of above
Question 32Single Answer
Fertigation refers to the application of fertilizers with_________
A
Water
B
Rain
C
Both of (a) and (b)
D
None of (a) and (b)
Question 33Single Answer
Early blight and late blight diseases of potato are
A
Fungal
B
Viral
C
Bacterial
D
Physiological
Question 34Single Answer
Auxins have effective role in_____
A
Rooting
B
Cell division
C
Reduction in pre-harvest fruit drop
D
All of above
Question 35Single Answer
______is monocot dioecious fruit tree.
A
Banana
B
Pomegranate
C
Date palm
D
Pineapple
Question 36Single Answer
Both mango and pistachio belong to one family __
A
Anacardiaceae
B
Mangiferae
C
Sapotaceae
D
None of above
Question 37Single Answer
Guava is a rich source of_______
A
Vitamin C
B
Pectin
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
Vitamin A and Vitamin B
Question 38Single Answer
Bearing habit of mango is_______
A
Terminal
B
Lateral
C
Axillary
D
Basal
Question 39Single Answer
Edible part of pomegranate is
A
Seed
B
Vesicles
C
Mesocarp
D
Arils
Question 40Single Answer
Apples and pears are classified as_______
A
Drupe
B
Pome
C
Berry
D
Hesperidium
Question 41Single Answer
What is the difference between stock and supply
A
Stock is a flow concept whereas supply is no
B
Supply is a flow concept and stock is not a flow.com
C
Both supply and stock are flow concepts
D
None of the above
Question 42Single Answer
What is the shape of supply curve
A
Convex to x axis or upward sloping
B
Downward sloping
C
Concave
D
Can be any of the
Question 43Single Answer
What is the relation between individual and market supply curve
A
Market supply curve is the horizontal summation of individual supply curve
B
Market demand curve is the vertical summation of individual supply curve
C
Individual supply curve is the horizontal summation of market demand curve
D
Individual supply curve is the vertical summation of market demand curve
Question 44Single Answer
Contraction and extension of supply means
A
Increase in supply due to increased price and decrease in supply due
decreased price
B
Decrease in supply due to increased price increase in supply due to decreased
price
C
Both a and b
D
None of the above
Question 45Single Answer
More supply at same price and same supply at lower price means
A
Increased supply
B
Decreased supply
C
Constant supply
D
None of the above
Question 46Single Answer
Decrease in supply means
A
Less supply at same price and same supply at higher price
B
Higher supply at same price and same supply at decreased price
C
Both a and b
D
None of the above
Question 47Single Answer
Elasticity of supply is given by
A
% A quantity supplied / %A in demand
B
% A quantity demanded / % A in supply
C
% 4 in supply / % 4 in price
D
None of the above
Question 48Single Answer
Pick the incorrect one out in terms of (es= elasticity of supply)
A) Perfectly inelasticĀ Ā Ā - es = 0
B) Perfectly elastic Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - es = 0
C) InelasticĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - es <1
D) ElasticĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - es = 1
E) Unitary elasticĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - es = 1
A
Only A
B
Only B
C
Only C
D
None of the above
Question 49Single Answer
Market is in equilibrium when
Ā
A
Quantity demanded = quantity supplied
B
Quantity demanded > quantity supplied
C
Quantity demanded < quantity supplied
D
All of the above
Question 50Single Answer
Which one of the following is not correctly matched
A
Surplus when quantity supplied > quantity demanded
B
Deficit when quantity supplied < quantity demanded
C
Elastic supply curve has elasticity > 1
D
None of the above
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Question 51Single Answer
Supply curve shift towards right side if
A
Prices are expected to increase in future
B
Prices are expected to decrease in future
C
Prices of relative products decrease
D
All of the above
Question 52Single Answer
Reduction in input prices leads to
A
Increase in supply
B
Decrease in supply
C
Constant supply
D
Can be any of the above
Question 53Single Answer
Shift in supply curve can also be written as
A
Increase or decrease in supply
B
Extension or contraction of supply
C
Increase or decrease in supply due to factors other
D
Both a and c
Question 54Single Answer
Cardinal utility analysis was given by
A
Alfred Marshall
B
Adam Smith
C
Lionel Robbins
D
None of the above
Question 55Single Answer
Cardinal utility analysis comprises of
A
Law of diminishing marginal utility or law of life
B
Law of equi marginal utility
C
Indifference curve approach
D
Both a and b
Question 56Single Answer
Law of life states
A
Marginal utility of a product decreases when the consumer has more and more of it
B
Each successive unit of a commodity brings in lesser and lesser utility
C
Both a and b
D
None of the above
Question 57Single Answer
Which among the following are the assumptions of law of life
A
Cardinal measurability of utility meaning utility can be quantified an
Introspective method
B
Utilities are independent and marginal utility of money is constant
C
Both a and b
D
None of the above
Question 58Single Answer
Total utility is
A
Sum of marginal utilities
B
Maximum when marginal utility is zero
C
Summation of satisfaction gained from consuming various units
D
All of the above
Question 59Single Answer
Marginal utility and price is
A
Directly related
B
Inversely related
C
Unrelated
D
Both a and b
Question 60Single Answer
Area under marginal utility curve represents
A
Total utility
B
Total disutility
C
Average utility
D
None of the above
Question 61Single Answer
An out-of-school system of education for rural people:
A
Extension
B
Management
C
Participation
D
Communication
Question 62Single Answer
Extension literally means:
A
Stretching out
B
Talking with
C
Deciding for
D
Thinking about
Question 63Single Answer
The term āExtensionā have originated in:
A
Latin
B
Persian
C
Greek
D
Sanskrit
Question 64Single Answer
The Latin roots for the word āextensionā:
A
ex and tensio
B
ex and tension
C
ex and luceo
D
ex and termo
Question 65Single Answer
The term āUniversity Extensionā was first used in:
A
1866
B
1972
C
1901
D
1921
Question 66Single Answer
The person considered as father of extension:
A
James Stewatt
B
Seaman A Knapp
C
Edgar Dale
D
Paul Leagans
Question 67Single Answer
The term āExtension Educationā was first coined in:
A
USA
B
UK
C
Netherlands
D
India
Question 68Single Answer
The first use of the word extension was done by:
A
Vorhees
B
Seaman A Knapp
C
Edgar Dale
D
Paul Leagans
Question 69Single Answer
The person considered as father of extension in india:
A
Adivi Reddy
B
O P Dahama
C
K N Singh
D
J B Chitambar
Question 70Single Answer
Extension can be considered to have developed from:
A
Sociology
B
Psychology
C
Education
D
Philosophy
Question 71Single Answer
āVulgarisationā in French is equivalent to the word:
A
Social taboos
B
Education
C
Extension
D
Social change
Question 72Single Answer
Extension is a communication intervention according to:
A
N Roling
B
R Chambers
C
Van den Ban
D
G L Ray
Question 73Single Answer
Extension when aims at empowering or uplifting the poor:
A
Emancipatory extension
B
Formative extension
C
Informative extension
D
Persuasive extension
Question 74Single Answer
The Dutch word for extension āVoorlichtingā means:
A
Lighting the path
B
Advisory work
C
Improving skills
D
Simplification
Question 75Single Answer
The father of demonstration in extension is:
A
Seamann A Knapp
B
Rober Chambers
C
Gabriale De Thorde
D
James Stewatt
Question 76Single Answer
The use of computers in technology transfer
A
Emancipatory extension
B
Participatory extension
C
Cyber extension
D
Broad based extension
Question 77Single Answer
Extension cam be considered as:
A
Teaching and learning process
B
Applied behavioural science
C
Decision oriented science
D
All of the above
Question 78Single Answer
The book entitled āExtension Scienceā is written by:
A
N Roling
B
R Chambers
C
Van den Ban
D
G L Ray
Question 79Single Answer
Extension as a science is classified under:
A
Hard science
B
Soft science
C
Pure science
D
Physical science
Question 80Single Answer
Extension is not:
A
Voluntary
B
Family centered
C
Conclusion oriented
D
Flexible
Question 81Single Answer
According to UPOV Act 1978, the period of protection for field crops is:
A
10 Years
B
12 Years
C
15 Years
D
18 Years
Question 82Single Answer
Plant variety Protection Act was initially signed into law in the country
A
Russia
B
USA
C
Japan
D
Canada
Question 83Single Answer
The genetic purity of seed is examined by:
A
Viability testĀ
B
Seed health test
C
Grow out testĀ
D
Moisture test
Question 84Single Answer
Cuscuta is an objectionable weed in:
A
Lettuce
B
Cucurbits
C
Lucerne
D
Mustard
Question 85Single Answer
In sunflower, production of foundation seed requires an isolation distance of:
A
200 metres
B
100 metres
C
400 metres
D
800 metres
Question 86Single Answer
Froduction of breeder seed in cotton requires an isolation distance of:
A
20 metres
B
30 metres
C
50 metres
D
75 metres
Question 87Single Answer
Certification is not required for:
A
Breeder seedĀ
B
Foundation seed
C
Certified seedĀ
D
All of these
Question 88Single Answer
Which of the following are water soluble proteins ?
A
AlbuminsĀ
B
Globulins
C
ProlaminsĀ
D
Glutenins
Question 89Single Answer
PPB is known as:
A
Collaborative Plant Breeding (CPB)
B
Farmers Participatory Breeding (FPB)
C
Participatory Crop Improvement
D
All of these
Question 90Single Answer
Which of the following species of Brassicn is tetraploid?
A
B. nigraĀ Ā
B
B. oleracea
C
B. junceaĀ
D
B. campestris
Question 91Single Answer
Quasidiploid is represented as:
A
2n-1-1Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
B
2n+1+1
C
2n 1Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
D
2n+2+2
Question 92Single Answer
Monoploids are represented by:
A
XĀ
B
2x
C
nĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
D
2n A
Question 93Single Answer
A mutation which kills more than 50% of the individuals which carry the mutation is called
A
LethalĀ
B
Sub- Lethal
C
Sub- vitalĀ
D
VitalĀ
Question 94Single Answer
Which of the following mutagens is neutral ?
A
Alpha particles
B
Beta particles
C
Fast & thermal neutronsĀ
D
All of these
Question 95Single Answer
The term mutation was coined by:
A
Morgan
B
De Vries
C
Muller
D
Stadler
Question 96Single Answer
An inbred-variety cross is known as:
A
Three way crossĀ
B
Double cross
C
Top cross
D
Polycross
Question 97Single Answer
Which of the following types of epistasis contributes to heterosis?
A
Additive x additive
B
Additive x dominance
C
Dominance x dominance
D
All of these
Question 98Single Answer
Recurrent selection for GCA is used when a character is governed by:
A
Additive genesĀ
B
Non additive genes
C
(A) and (B) bothĀ
D
Cytoplasmic genes
Question 99Single Answer
Undesirable linkage can be broken by:
A
Pedigree methodĀ
B
Bulk method
C
Backcross method
D
All of these
Question 100Single Answer
Backcross method is useful for transfer of:
A
Oligogenic charactersĀ
B
Disease resistance
C
Male sterility
D
All of theseĀ
Question 101Single Answer
First Forest Policy in Independent India was enacted in
A
1952
B
1954
C
1955
D
1960
Question 102Single Answer
Kashmir state is placed in which schedule?
A
Schedule I
B
Schedule II
C
Schedule III
D
Schedule IV
Question 103Single Answer
Project elephant came into existence in the year
A
1990
B
1992
C
1994
D
1996
Question 104Single Answer
The Project Tiger was initiated in the year:
A
1971
B
1972
C
1973
D
1974
Question 105Single Answer
The Indian Board of Wildlife was constituted in the year:
A
1950
B
1952
C
1954
D
1956
Question 106Single Answer
In which amendment forest was included in Concurrent List?
A
40
B
41
C
42
D
43
Question 107Single Answer
Declaration of national park and wildlife sanctuary is under which act?
A
Indian Forest Act, 1927
B
Wildlife Protection Act, 1971
C
Forest Conservation Act, 1990
D
Environment Act, 2006
Question 108Single Answer
National Tiger conservation authority is defined under which chapter of Wildlife Protection Act?
A
IVA
B
IV B
C
IV C
D
IV D
Question 109Single Answer
Central zoo authority and recognition of zoos comes under which chapter of Wildlife Protection Act?
A
IV A
B
IV B
C
IV C
D
IV D
Question 110Single Answer
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 has:
A
7 Chapters and 6 Schedules
B
8 Chapters and 7 Schedules
C
5 Chapters and 8 Schedules
D
8 Chapters and 4 Schedules
Question 111Single Answer
Indian Forest Act 1927 is divided into:
A
13 Chapters and 86 Sections
B
10 Chapters and 86 Sections
C
13 Chapters and 66 Sections
D
10 Chapters and 66 Sections
Question 112Single Answer
How much percentage forest area is owned by government?
A
95%
B
90%
C
85%
D
80%
Question 113Single Answer
Environment Protection Act was passed by Parliament in the year:
A
1980
B
1986
C
1990
D
1992
Question 114Single Answer
Biological Diversity Act was passed by Parliament in the year:
A
2000
B
2001
C
2002
D
2003
Question 115Single Answer
Second independent Indian's National Forest Policy was issued in the year:
A
1980
B
1988
C
1990
D
1991
Question 116Single Answer
World Forest Day is celebrated on:
A
5th June
B
21 March
C
22nd March
D
1 March
Question 117Single Answer
World Environment Day is celebrated on
A
5th June
B
21" March
C
22nd March
D
15 March
Question 118Single Answer
The main plank of the revised forest policy of 1988 is/are:
A
Protection of Forests
B
Conservation of Forests
C
Development of Forests
D
All of the above
Question 119Single Answer
The first National Forest Policy was enunciated in the year:
A
1988
B
1952
C
1891
D
1894
Question 120Single Answer
Tarai' soils are deficient in ?
A
P
B
N
C
Zn
D
S
Question 121Single Answer
Fat contain
A
3.9 Kcal. of energy per gm
B
9.3 Kcal. of energy per gm
C
9.3 Kcal. of energy per molecule
D
7.3 Kcal. of energy per gm
Question 122Single Answer
The proteins found only in animal body are
A
Glutelins
B
Albumins
C
Scleroproteins
D
All of the above
Question 123Single Answer
The sulphur containing amino acids are
A
Lysine
B
Alanine & valine
C
Arginine
D
Cysteine & methionine
Question 124Single Answer
Zwitter ion contain
A
+ve charge
B
-ve charge
C
Little or no net charge
D
More +ve charge and less -ve charge
Question 125Single Answer
The water soluble vitamins are
A
Vitamin A and D
B
Vitamin B - complex and Vitamin C
C
Vitamin E and K
D
All of the above
Question 126Single Answer
Gallic acid is chief components of
A
Condensed tannins
B
Hydrolysable tannins
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
None of the above
Question 127Single Answer
The flavonoids synthesized in plants are by
A
Mevaloni acid pathway
B
Malonic acid pathway
C
Shikmic acid pathway
D
Both (a)Ā &Ā (b)
Question 128Single Answer
The correct general formula of the carbohydrate is
A
CnĀ (H2O)n
B
C2nĀ (H2,O)n
C
CnĀ (H2,O)2n
D
None of the above
Question 129Single Answer
Raffinose and gentianose are the example of
A
Disaccharides
B
Trisaccharides
C
Polysaccharides
D
Monosaccharides
Question 130Single Answer
If the optically active compound rotates the plane polarised light to right side, it is called as.........................and is denote by...............
A
Dextrorotary and is denoted by small italic letter d or + sigh
B
Levorotary and is denoted by small italic letter l or - sigh
C
Both (a) & (b)
D
None of the above
Question 131Single Answer
If the optically active compound rotates the plane polarised light to left side, it is called as................................and is denote by..................
A
Dextrorotary and is denoted by small italic letter d or + sigh
B
Levorotary and is denoted by small italic letter 1 or - sigh
C
Both (a) & (b)
D
None of the above
Question 132Single Answer
If the highest numbered asymmetric carbon atom of the sugar molecule contains -OH group on right-hand side in open chain structure, the sugar is known as
A
L-sugar
B
D-sugar
C
Both (a) & (b)
D
None of the above
Question 133Single Answer
If the highest numbered asymmetric carbon atom of the sugar molecule contains -OH group on left-hand side in open chain structure, the sugar is known as
A
L-sugar
B
D-sugar
C
Both (a) & (b)
D
None of the above
Question 134Single Answer
Starch, insulin and glycogen are the
A
Oligosaccharide
B
Storage polysaccharide
C
Structural polysaccharide
D
None of the above
Question 135Single Answer
Which one of the following is not a reducing sugar
A
Glucose
B
Ribose
C
Maltose
D
Sucrose
Question 136Single Answer
Term protein was first coined by
A
Berzelius in 1838
B
Bloor in 1943
C
W. Kuhne in 1929
D
None of the above
Question 137Single Answer
The size of protein is depends upon the
A
Nature of solubility
B
No. of amino acids taking part in the synthesis
C
Both (a) & (b)
D
None of the above
Question 138Single Answer
Which of the following is the smallest protein
A
Insulin
B
Globulin
C
Prolamins
D
None of the above
Question 139Single Answer
Plant proteins differ from animal proteins in shortage of
A
Nitrogen
B
Oxygen
C
Carbon
D
Sulphur
Question 140Single Answer
Ricin in castor & Leucosin in cereals are the water soluble ........ protein
A
Globulins
B
Albumins
C
Glutelins
D
Prolamins
Question 141Single Answer
Which of the following proteins are soluble in 80% alcohol (ethanol) and not soluble in water or salt solutions
A
Prolamins
B
Gliadin in wheat & Zein in maize
C
Both (a) & (b)
D
None of the above
Question 142Single Answer
Which of the following proteins are not soluble in water but soluble in salt solution
A
Tuberin & legumin
B
Globulins
C
Both (a) & (b)
D
None of the above
Question 143Single Answer
The protein leucosin is found in
A
Most of the cereals
B
Mustard
C
Spices
D
None of the above
Question 144Single Answer
Term lipid was coined by
A
Berzelius in 1838
B
Kuhne in 1929
C
German biochemist Bloor (1943)
D
None of the above
Question 145Single Answer
Lipoprotein is the important gradient of
A
Cell membrane
B
Mitochondria
C
Golgi bodies
D
None of the above
Question 146Single Answer
Fatty acids are
A
Saturated
B
Unsaturated
C
Either saturated or unsaturated
D
None of the above
Question 147Single Answer
Majority of the fatty acids are synthesized by...........except linoleic acid, linolenic acid & arachidonic acid
A
Plant cell
B
Human body cell
C
Both (a) & (b)
D
None of the above
Question 148Single Answer
Lauric acid found in laurel kennel oil having the.......... number of carbon atom in the their chemical formula
