Correct Answer:
(D)
Sindhu
Indian scientists have developed a seedless mango variety named “Sindhu”. This is the ‘only’ seedless variety of mango in the world.
Ques:
22
Which one of the following varieties has been developed as a result of a cross between Dasheri and of mango Neelam?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Amrapali
Amrapali was developed as a hybrid variety of Dasheri and Neelam in 1971 by Indian Agriculture Research Institute, Pusa, Delhi.
Ques:
23
Which among the following variety of mango is a regular crop variety?
Correct Answer:
(D)
None of the above
Varieties given in the options i.e., Dasheri-1, Chausa and Langra are not regular crop varieties. Dasheri-51 is a variety of Mango which is a regular crop, while other varieties of Mango which are regular crop are as follows – Bengalora (Totapuri), Neelam, Amrapali, etc.
Ques:
24
Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched?
Crop - Variety
Correct Answer:
(B)
Wheat - Shusk Samrat
The correct matched crops with their varieties are as follows:
(Crop) - (Variety)
Paddy - Govind
Rice - Shusk Samrat
Arhar - Paras
Pea - Prakash
Thus, option (b) is not correctly matched as Shusk Samrat is a variety of rice, not wheat.
Ques:
25
In which of the following science fields Borlaug Award is given ?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Agricultural Science
Borlaug Award is given in the fields of Agricultural Science. It was started in 1972 on the name of Nobel prize winner Norman E. Borlaug.
Ques:
26
Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following Statements:
Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas
Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
Hot and humid type of climate is needed for coffee plants in tropical regions. Whereas cultivation of tea can be done in both tropical and subtropical regions. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings. Therefore, both statements 1 and 2 are correct and so option (c) is the correct answer.
Ques:
27
Which Indian state is the largest producer of Coffee?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Karnataka
In India, mainly two varieties of Coffee are produced – Arabica and Robusta. India produces only 3.4% of total coffee produced in the World and Karnataka is the largest coffee producing state in India. Due to its better taste, there is a high demand in foreign countries. The average temperature of 15°C to 18°C annually is required for better growth of coffee plants with an essential average rainfall of 150 to 250 cm. For the cultivation of coffee, slopy mountainous region and lava or loamy soil is best suitable. According to the 2020-21 data for coffee production in India, Karnataka accounts for 70.5%, Kerala (20.7%) & Tamil Nadu (5.4%) of total production of coffee.
Ques:
28
Which of the following States of India produces more than 70 percent coffee of the country alone?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Karnataka
Karnataka produced 71% percent of coffee (2023-24) production in India.
Ques:
29
Which one of the following has the largest area under coffee cultivation ?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Karnataka
According to data for 2022 (Provisional), Karnataka has the largest area under coffee cultivation for over 60%. Kerala is at second place with area Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh at the third place with area under coffee cultivation.
Ques:
30
Consider the following statements:
Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production.
Mandya is well-known as a coffee-producing region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Neither 1 nor 2
Chikmagalur district of Karnataka is famous for the production of Coffee and not for Sugar. In India, Coffee was first time grown here. Mandya district of Karnataka is famous for Sugar not Coffee. Hence (d) is the correct answer.