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Question No. 1
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What is the recommended moisture content percentage for the safe storage of groundnuts?
A.
5%
B.
8%
C.
12%
D.
15%
Question No. 2
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Why is deep tillage typically discouraged in fields intended for groundnut cultivation?
A.
It complicates the harvesting process.
B.
It obstructs the pegging process in the topsoil.
C.
It slows down seed germination.
D.
It inhibits the growth of pegs and subsequent pod formation.
Question No. 3
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For a groundnut crop, what is the generally recommended ratio of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) fertilizers in kg/ha?
A.
20-40: 50-60: 30-40
B.
40-50: 50-60: 30-40
C.
20-40: 60-80: 30-50
D.
40-50: 60-80: 30-50
Question No. 4
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Which specific species of bacteria forms a symbiotic relationship with soybeans to fix atmospheric nitrogen?
A.
Rhizobium japonicum
B.
Rhizobium phaseoli
C.
Rhizobium leguminosarum
D.
Rhizobium glycium
Question No. 5
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What pH range is considered most suitable for growing soybeans?
A.
5.0-6.0
B.
7.0-8.5
C.
5.5-6.5
D.
6.0-7.5
Question No. 6
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What is the botanical term for the fruit of the sesame plant?
A.
Peg
B.
Siliqua
C.
Achene
D.
Capsule
Question No. 7
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What is the critical moisture level in stored oilseeds, such as groundnuts, that can lead to the growth of fungi and the production of aflatoxin?
A.
5%
B.
9%
C.
12%
D.
18%
Question No. 8
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What is the typical shelling percentage for groundnuts, which represents the weight ratio of kernels to the total weight of the unshelled pods?
A.
60-65%
B.
70-75%
C.
75-80%
D.
55-60%
Question No. 9
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What is the typical test weight (weight of 1,000 seeds) range for sunflower?
A.
30-50 grams
B.
20-50 grams
C.
40-60 grams
D.
30-40 grams
Question No. 10
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What is the recommended planting depth for sunflower seeds?
A.
2-6 cm
B.
3-7 cm
C.
5-8 cm
D.
6-10 cm
Question No. 11
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Which of the following oilseed crops is known for its high nutrient uptake from the soil relative to its dry matter yield?
A.
Safflower
B.
Linseed
C.
Soybean
D.
Sunflower
Question No. 12
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Which anti-nutritional compounds are found in sunflower seeds?
A.
Chlorogenic acid
B.
Phenolic compounds
C.
Both chlorogenic acid and phenolic compounds
D.
Aliphatic compounds
Question No. 13
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The groundnut variety known as JL-24 is classified under which type?
A.
Virginia bunch
B.
Valencia
C.
Spanish bunch
D.
Virginia runner
Question No. 14
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Among these soybean varieties, which one has a relatively shorter maturation period?
A.
PK 262
B.
PK 1029
C.
PK 1042
D.
PK 327
Question No. 15
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The optimal period for planting a spring soybean crop is typically from:
A.
March 1 to April 1
B.
March 15 to April 15
C.
February 15 to March 15
D.
February 1 to March 1
Question No. 16
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What is the typical nitrogen content percentage found in groundnut cake (the residue left after oil extraction)?
A.
6-7%
B.
7-8%
C.
8-9%
D.
9-10%
Question No. 17
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Which of these oilseed crops contains the highest percentage of linoleic acid?
A.
Soybean
B.
Sunflower
C.
Safflower
D.
Groundnut
Question No. 18
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The iodine value (iodine number) of soybean oil is approximately:
A.
120
B.
140
C.
160
D.
200
Question No. 19
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What is the recommended daily intake of oilseeds per person (capita)?
A.
24g/day
B.
30g/day
C.
28g/day
D.
38g/day
Question No. 20
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Groundnuts are a source of many B vitamins, but they do not contain which of the following?
A.
Vitamin B13
B.
Vitamin B12
C.
Vitamin B14
D.
Vitamin B15
Question No. 21
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Among the given varieties of groundnut, which one is known for its high yield potential?
A.
ICGS 11 & 44
B.
TMV-10 & 11
C.
M-13
D.
ICGS 12
Question No. 22
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What is the approximate protein content found in the shell of a groundnut?
A.
6%
B.
7%
C.
8%
D.
11%
Question No. 23
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The distinct 'beany' flavor in soybeans is associated with which element or compound?
A.
Manganese
B.
Sulfur
C.
Zinc
D.
Calcium
Question No. 24
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Which agricultural crop is often referred to as the 'Gold Crop of America'?
A.
Cotton
B.
Groundnut
C.
Maize
D.
Soybean
Question No. 25
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Which pest is considered a major threat to groundnut cultivation, particularly to the roots and pods?
A.
White grub
B.
Pod borer
C.
Aphid
D.
Thrips
Question No. 26
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Approximately how many days after sowing (D.A.S.) does the pegging stage begin in a groundnut plant?
A.
30 D.A.S.
B.
45 D.A.S.
C.
55 D.A.S.
D.
35 D.A.S.
Question No. 27
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Sunflower exhibits which type of dichogamy, where the male reproductive organs mature before the female ones?
A.
Protoandry
B.
Protogyny
C.
Both protoandry and protogyny
D.
Sessile
Question No. 28
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The recommended seed rate for a spring soybean crop is generally _________ compared to that for a kharif (monsoon) planting.
A.
Higher
B.
Lower
C.
Similar
D.
Double
Question No. 29
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Which of the following is recognized as the first sunflower hybrid to be officially released?
A.
DSH 1
B.
BSH 1
C.
COSH 1
D.
Both DSH 1 and BSH 1
Question No. 30
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The sesame plant (Sesamum indicum) is a member of which plant family?
A.
Leguminoseae
B.
Papilionaceae
C.
Pedaliaceae
D.
Chinopodeaceae
Question No. 31
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Soybean can be classified as an oilseed crop and a legume. Given these classifications, which of the following is the most accurate description if the options were considered mutually exclusive?
A.
An oilseed crop
B.
A legume
C.
A pulse
D.
None of the above
Question No. 32
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Which of the following are recognized as the first released hybrid varieties of safflower?
A.
DSH 129
B.
MKH 11
C.
Both DSH 129 and MKH 11
D.
DSH 1
Question No. 33
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Due to its reproductive biology and the role of insects, sunflower is primarily a _________ crop.
A.
Self-pollinated
B.
Cross-pollinated
C.
Both self- and cross-pollinated
D.
Parthenocarpous
Question No. 34
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Which groundnut varieties are commonly preferred for direct consumption as 'table purpose' peanuts?
A.
TMV 6
B.
Kopergaon No. 3
C.
Jyothi
D.
Both TMV 6 and Kopergaon No. 3
Question No. 35
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In India, sunflower cultivation is most successful during which seasons?
A.
Rabi and Zaid
B.
Rabi, Zaid, and Kharif
C.
Kharif and Zaid
D.
Kharif
Question No. 36
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What is the ideal soil temperature for the best germination of soybean seeds?
A.
11 °C
B.
20 °C
C.
15 °C
D.
30 °C
Question No. 37
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What is the recommended period for planting a soybean crop during the Kharif (monsoon) season?
A.
The first half of June
B.
The first half of July
C.
The second half of June
D.
The second half of July
Question No. 38
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In India, when is the best time to sow sunflower seeds for the Kharif (monsoon) season?
A.
Early June
B.
Late June
C.
Early July
D.
Late July
Question No. 39
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What is the typical row-to-row and plant-to-plant spacing (planting geometry) recommended for sesame cultivation?
A.
25cm x 75cm
B.
30cm x 15cm
C.
30cm x 10cm
D.
45cm x 15cm
Question No. 40
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The seed rate for sunflower cultivation typically ranges from approximately how many kilograms per hectare (kg/ha)?
A.
5-7.5 kg/ha
B.
8-10 kg/ha
C.
10-12 kg/ha
D.
12-14 kg/ha
Question No. 41
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Which subspecies name is used to classify the erect or bunch-type varieties of groundnut?
A.
Arachis hypogeae subspecies fastigata
B.
Arachis hypogeae subspecies procumbens
C.
Arachis hypogeae subspecies oleifera
D.
Arachis hypogeae subspecies gigantea
Question No. 42
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What is the scientific name for black mustard?
A.
Brassica nigra
B.
Brassica napus
C.
Brassica juncea
D.
Brassica campestris
Question No. 43
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What type of germination, where the cotyledons are pushed above the soil surface, does the sunflower plant exhibit?
A.
Epigeal
B.
Hypogeal
C.
Hypo-epigeal
D.
Epi-hypigeal
Question No. 44
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Which of the following are examples of Genetic Male Sterile (GMS) lines developed for use in breeding programs for Yellow Sarson?
A.
YSMS 2
B.
YSMS 6
C.
YSMS 8163
D.
All of the above
Question No. 45
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According to historical data, which Indian state has recorded the highest productivity for sunflower?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Bihar
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Question No. 46
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The niger plant (Guizotia abyssinica) is a member of which plant family?
A.
Poaceae
B.
Pedaliaceae
C.
Compositae
D.
Leguminosae
Question No. 47
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The crop known as niger is believed to have originated in which country?
A.
Mexico
B.
Egypt
C.
Brazil
D.
Ethiopia
Question No. 48
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What is the typical percentage of oil content found in niger seeds?
A.
25-30%
B.
35-40%
C.
45-50%
D.
55-60%
Question No. 49
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What is the basic chromosome number (n) for the niger plant (Guizotia abyssinica)?
A.
17
B.
15
C.
12
D.
30
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