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Cannot be resold. Question Bank for Agricultural Competitions (J.R.F., S .R.F., N.E .T., C.E .T. and Ph.D.) Useful for: JRF, SRF and NET Examinations of ICAR M.Sc. and Ph.D. Examinations of IGKV, BHU, GBPUAT and various Indian Agricultural Universities ADA and Bank AO Examinations Author R.K. Sharma Co-Authors H.P.Agrawal, G. Sharma, N.K.S. Narvaria and A. Tripathi 2013 ® Daya Publishing House A Division of Astral International Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi – 110 002 This copy of EBook is for use at UAHS, Shimoga only. Cannot be resold. © 2013 PUBLISHER (AI-2887) Printed Format: 2013 EBOOK 2013 ISBN 978-93-5130-066-3 Desite every effort, there may still be chances for some errors and omissions to have crept in inadertently. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owners. The views expressed in various articles are those of the authors and not of editor or publisher of the book. This copy of EBook is for use at University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shimoga only. Cannot be resold Published by : ® Daya Publishing House A Division of Astral International (P) Ltd 81, Darya Ganj, Near Hindi Park, Delhi Medical Association Road, New Delhi-110002 Phone: +91-11-43549197, 23278134 Fax: +91-11-23243060 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.astralint.com This copy of EBook is for use at UAHS, Shimoga only. Cannot be resold. Preface Agriculture plays an important role to cover primary aims of mankind like food, fibre, fuel etc by optimum use of terrestrial resources. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi is conducting All India Competitive Examination every year for awarding JRF, SRF, NET, ARS etc. in addition to that Common Entrance Test for competitive examinations for post-graduate degree, Doctor of Philosophy courses of various State Agricultural Universities, RAEO, ADO, SEDO, ADA of State Boards, Administrative and Banking AO Services are being conducted for selection of suitable candidates. All theses examinations are mostly objective based and students always look for study material that is ready to use and easy to grasp. It is facing that there is hardly any book available in the market on agriculture which completely satisfy the requirement of the students particularly for those who are preparing for competitive examinations. Keeping in view, the prevailing situation, it was deeply felt to publish such a book which could serve the basic and innovative knowledge of various fields of agriculture. The present book “Question Bank For Agricultural Competitions” has been prepared in most simple, clean and appropriate manner which covers all courses of competitive made with the students, teachers and scientists. We hope that the book will fulfill your need on agriculture. The cooperation and encouragement extended by our family members during the completion of this book is highly appreciable. We are heartily thanks to all our friends who have taken sincere efforts to do creative works like this. We humbly welcome the valuable suggestions from reader for further improvement of this book. Rakesh Sharma This copy of EBook is for use at UAHS, Shimoga only. Cannot be resold. Contents Preface 1. Current Agricultural Trends 2. Agronomy 3. Agrometeorology 4. Soil Science and Biochemistry 5. Genetics, Plant Breeding, Seed Science and Plant Biotechnology 6. Plant Physiology 7. Major Pest and Diseases of Important Crops 8. Horticulture 9. Agricultural Extension and Economics 10. Agricultural Statistics 11. Agroforestry 12. Environmental Science and Ecology 13. About ICAR and IARI 14. Agricultural Research, Education and Extension (Deemed Universities, National Institutes and Research Centres, National Bureaus, International Organizations and State Agricultural Universities) 15. Useful Information (A) Fathers of Agricultural Disciplines (B) Botanical Name of Field and Horticultural Crops (C) Famous Name of Crops (D) Terms and Associated Crops (E) Seed Rate and Nativity of Crops (F) Varieties of Important Crops (G) Mutant Varieties of Crops (H) Important Weed Flora of Crops (I) Important Forest Trees This copy of EBook is for use at UAHS, Shimoga only. Cannot be resold. (J) Important Medicinal and Aromatic Crops (K) Fruit Types and Edible Parts of Crops (L) Antitranspirents (M) Important Meteorological Instruments and their Uses (N) Classification of Soil Particles (Based on Size) (O) Nutrient Contents of Common Fertilizers (P) Chemical Properties of Saline, Sodic and Alkaline Soils (Q) Functions of Plant Growth Regulators (R) Diseases or Symptoms Caused Due to Deficiency of Nutrients (S) Revolutions in Agriculture (T) Important Agricultural Days (U) Production of Field Crops in India (2010-11) (V) Area, Production and Productivity of Horticultural Crops in India (W) Per cent Growth Of Horticultural Crops (X) Availability of Agricultural Products/Capita/Day 16. Recent Research/Technologies in Agriculture This copy of EBook is for use at UAHS, Shimoga only. Cannot be resold. Mr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma is Assistant Seed Certification Officer in CGSSCA, Raipur. He has also worked as Senior Surveillance Inspector and SRF in Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur. He received his B.Sc (Ag.) in 2006 and M.Sc (Ag.) degree in 2008 in the field of Agronomy from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (C.G.). He has qualified JRF (Agronomy) during 2006 and Ph.D. Exams of Banaras Hindu University & GBPUAT during 2009-10 and NET examination during 2010. He has also qualified National Eligibility Test (ASRB, ICAR). He has published books “Guide for Agricultural Entrance Examinations” and “Agriculture At A Glance”, many research papers and technical articles. He has lot of experience of teaching of Under-graduate programme. Dr. H.P.Agrawal is Principal Scientist in Thakur Chhedilal Barrister College of Agriculture and Research Station, IGKV, Bilaspur. He started his carrier as subject matter specialist in Krishi Vigyan Kendra after that he has worked as district agronomist in IERP project. He also holds the post of Assistant Director of Agriculture and manages the farm. He received his B.Sc. (Ag) and M.Sc. (Agronomy) degree from Jawahar Lal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, and Ph.D. (Life Sciences) from Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur. He has also received L.LB from Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur and done M.B.A. (Ag.) from Sam Higinbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Deemed University, Allahabad. He has vast experience of teaching of undergraduate and Ph.D. programme and research and extension activities. He has published many research papers and technical bulletins. He has received many awards in the field of agriculture. Dr. Geet Sharma received his B.Sc. (Ag.) degree from Jawahar Lal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, M.Sc.(Ag.) and Ph.D (Agronomy) from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur. He has started his carrier as technical assistant in Krishi Vigyan Kendra and after that in AICRP on Agroforestry. Presently he is working as scientist (Agronomy) at Thakur Chhedilal Barrister College of Agriculture and Research Station, IGKV, Bilaspur. He has vast experience of teaching of Undergraduate and research and extension activities. He has published many research papers in reputed journals and technical bulletins. Mr. Naval Kishor Singh Narwariya is Rural Agriculture Extension Officer at Department of Agriculture, Kawardha (C.G.). He received his B.Sc (Ag.) in 2006 and M.Sc (Ag.) degree in 2008 in the field of Agronomy from IGKV, Raipur (C.G.). He has published many research papers and technical articles in many journals. He has lot of experience in teaching and extension activity in the field of his specialization. This copy of EBook is for use at UAHS, Shimoga only. Cannot be resold. Mr. Ajay Kumar Tripathi is Assistant Seed Certification Officer in CGSSCA, Raipur. He also worked as Rural Agriculture Extension Officer at Department of Agriculture, Kawardha (C.G.). He received his B.Sc (Ag.) in 2006 from IGKV, Raipur (C.G.) and M.Sc (Ag.) degree in 2008 in the field of Plant Breeding from BCKVV (W.B.). He has published many research papers and technical articles in many journals. He has well known in teaching and extension activity in the field of his specialization. Agriculture plays an important role to cover primary aims of mankind like food, fibre, fuel etc by optimum use of terrestrial resources. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi is conducting All India Competitive Examination every year for awarding JRF, SRF, NET, ARS etc. in addition to that Common Entrance Test for competitive examinations for post-graduate degree, Doctor of Philosophy courses of various State Agricultural Universities, RAEO, ADO, SEDO, ADA of State Boards, Administrative and Banking AO Services are being conducted for selection of suitable candidates. All theses examinations are mostly objective based and students always look for study material that is ready to use and easy to grasp. It is facing that there is hardly any book available in the market on agriculture which completely satisfy the requirement of the students particularly for those who are preparing for competitive examinations. Keeping in view, the prevailing situation, it was deeply felt to publish such a book which could serve the basic and innovative knowledge of various fields of agriculture. The present book “Question Bank For Agricultural Competitions” has been prepared in most simple, clean and appropriate manner which covers all courses of competitive made with the students, teachers and scientists. We hope that the book will fulfill your need on agriculture. This copy of EBook is for use at UAHS, Shimoga only. Cannot be resold.