Exam Details
| Subject | ||
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | preliminary | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | maharashtra public service commission | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | 2016 | |
| City, State | maharashtra, |
Question Paper
16 Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word:
He had the nerve to face the robbers all alone.
strength
capacity
stupidity
courage
17 In which part of the sentence below does an error lie
Baba Amte was one of the luminaries who was felicitated by the President of India.
Only in I
Only in II
Only in III
No error
18 I. The tent is made of canvas.
II. He has to canvas for orders.
Identify the correct sentence.
Only I is correct
Only II is correct
Both I and II are correct
Both I and II are incorrect
19 Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word given in the brackets:
His is quite endearing.
naivete
naiveness
naivety
naivance
20 Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentence:
The trees root earth.
no article, no article
the, the
the
no article, the
21 Fill the blank with the correct word from the ones given in the options:
with the system has started setting in.
Unenchantment
Counter-enchantment
Disenchantment
Inenchantment
22 Identify the group of words spelt correctly.
Conceive, illeterate, guarentee, heritage
Conceive, illiterate, guarantee, heritage
Concieve, guarrantee, illiterate, heritage
Concieve, guaranttee, illiterate, heritage
23 What do the underlined words below respectively rhyme with?
The President's speech was broadcast live.
He caught a live snake.
and
and
Both rhyme with
Both rhyme with
24 Select the correct substitute for the following word:
Annihilate
To root out an evil
To free a person from blame
To remove objectionable matter from a book
To destroy anything completely
25 Choose the correctly spelt word from the given options for filling in the blank
He is a person.
conscentous
conscientious
conscientous
conscientuous
26 Select the correct alternative to complete the sentence: If the government had offered adequate compensation, the farmbrs______their land.
would surrender
would surrendered
would have surrendered
would have surrender
27 Choose the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word from the options given below:
Your behaviour is inimical to your interest.
beneficial for
damaging to
reducing
in consonance with
28 Choose the most appropriate phrase for the underlined word:
If they do not arrive in half an hour, we'll leave.
turn in
turn up
turn over
turn out
29 Choose the correct word from the given options for filling in the blank
It was
exilarating
exhilerating
exhilarating
exilerating
30 Which of the given options carries the meaning of the underlined idiom?
At the end of the performance, the audience brought the house down.
applauded loudly
smashed the furniture
created a ruckus
went home
31 On the occasion of World Health Day on April 7th, the Gtlvernment of India launched a new public health initiative and a mobile application
Jeevandayi and Sugam
E-Raktkosh and Anmol
Jeevansuvidha and Jeevan Aadhar
Life care and Save life
32 Which two of the following people are not so much concerned with the New Development Bank of BRICS
a. Leslie Maasdorp
b. Raghuram Rajan
c. K.V. Kamath
d. Arun Jaitley
a and c
a and d
b and d
b and c
33 Consider the following statements about 'ICC World Cup T-20-2016'
a. The ICC World Cup T-20-2016 was won by West Indies.
b. In the finals, West Indies defeated India.
c. Marlon Samuels was declared as the player of the match.
d. Virat Kohli was declared as the player ofthe series.
Which ofthe above statements are true?
b and c
b and d
c and d
All of the above
34 Consider the following statements regarding U.R. Rao
a. He is a space scientist and former Chairman oflSRO.
b. He was awarded Bharat Ratna by the Government oflndia in 2013.
c. He is honoured by the International Astronautical Federation with the "IAF Hall of Fame" award of 2016.
Which ofthe statements given above are correct?
a and b
a and c
b and c
a,b and c
35 The Maharashtra Government has banned digging of borewells feet in order to check the steep decline in ground water level across the State.
200
250
300
400
36 Panchayat Raj Bill was first introduced and passed by the Lok Sabha during the Prime Ministership of
Rajiv Gandhi
V.P. Singh
Chandrashekhar
P.V. Narsimha Rao
37 The Rule ofLaw means
existence of written rules to regulate the conduct of government officials.
that no person can be punished except for a breach oflaw.
that the power to make laws vests in the elected representatives ofthe people.
independence ofthe judiciary.
38 Consider the following statements regarding the acquisition of Indian citizenship:
a. Rules regarding the citizenship of India shall not be applicable to Jammu Kashmir.
b. If born in India, only that person can acquire citizenship at least one of whose parents is an Indian.
c. If the citizenship is to be acquired by registration, six months residence in India is essential.
d. If the citizenship is to be acquired by naturalisation, the person concerned must have residence in India for five years.
Which ofthe above statements are correct?
a and b
a and c
b and d
All of the above
39 From amongst the following, which State has the largest number of reserved seats in the Lok Sabha
Bihar
Odisha
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
40 The scope of Life and Personal Liberty (Article-21) includes
Right to Bonus
Right to Health
Right to Free Education
Right to Work
41 "No country has made progress without education, therefore education is mandatory for the Indians." Who said this?
Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule
Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil
Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve
42 The first newspaper published in Indian language was
Bengal Gazette
Kolkata Gazette
Arnrit Bazaar Patrika
Samachar Darpan
43 Who has described the caste system as 'Sat Swadeshi Shrinkhala'
V.D. Savarkar
Lokmanya Tilak
M. Gandhi
Dr. Babasaheb Arnbedkar
44 Which of the following statements related to Vitthal Ramji Shinde is/are correct?
a. He propagated against the festival of HolL
b. His thoughts about the community of the criminals were right.
c. He attacked the tradition of 'Murli'.
d. He established Scheduled Castes Federation.
Only a
Only a and b
Only b and c
c and d
45 Who, from amongst the following persons, imported for the first time the stem of sugarcane to Maharashtra from Mauritius?
a. Jagannath Shankarshet
b. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil
c. Vasant Dada Patil
d. Vasantrao Naik
Only a
Only a and b
Only b and c
c and d
46 started 'Kanya Mahavidyalaya' for girls in 1896
Brahmo Samaj
Ramkrishna Mission
Arya Samaj
Theosophical Society
47 "We asked for bread but got a stone." Who said this after the Round Table Conference of 1931
Mahatma Gandhi
Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Barrister Jinha
48 The then Prime Minister impressed by the project of Amul Cooperative Society.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Gulzarilal Nanda
Lal Bahadur Shastri
V.P. Singh
49 The British were able to suppress the Revolt of 1857 because they got the support of and the
Gurkhas and Sikhs
Marathas and Gurkhas
Sikhs and Rajputs
Sikhs and Marathas
50 Jagannath Shankarshet was felicitated for his work by the British Government with which of the following honours?
Justice ofthe Peace
Rao Bahadur
Raja
Sir
51 In India, the mangrove forests are spread over 6740 sq. km, the world's mangrove forests.
52 According to the 2011 Census, which of the following districts have more women's literacy rate?
Nandurbar
Gondia
Dhule
Parbhani
53 The Government of Maharashtra took a decision on 12th August 1997 to divide which ofthe following districts?
Akola
Dhule
Osmanabad
Chandrapur
54 Which National Highway covers the maximum distance in the State of Maharashtra
Mumbai -Nasik -Agra
Dhule -Nagpur -Kolkata
Varanasi -Nagpur -Hyderabad -Kanyakumari
Solapur -Bijapur -Chitradurg
55 In Maharashtra_____ mines produce Sillimanite and Fluorite minerals respectively.
Khursipar (Gondia) and Gaurala (Yeotmal)
Patgowari (Nagpur) and Kadaval (Sindhudurg)
Gaurala (Yeotmal) and Pohra (Gondia)
Pohra (Gondia) and Dongargaon (Chandrapur)
56 Sick industrial company means an industrial company which has accumulated losses equal to 50% or more of its average net worth during immediately preceding such a financial year.
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
57 According to the 1949 -50 Finance Commission runs partly or fully with family members.
Small scale industry
Cottage industry
Ancillary industry
Tiny industry
58 Which of the following river basins is not dominated by Deccan Trap Basalt
Tapi
Purna
Wainganga
None of the above
59 The concept of ecological pyramid was first developed by a British to show various trophic levels in an ecosystem.
Charles Elton (1927)
Lindemann (1942)
E.P. Odum (1971)
None of the above
60 is the Chairman of the Fourteenth Finance Commission.
Dr. Y.V. Reddy
Prof. Abhijit Sen
Shri Ajay Jha
Ms. Sushma Nath
61 As far as balance of trade oflndia is concerned, our country is
Sometimes in surplus
Always in surplus
Always in deficit
Sometimes in deficit
62 During 2012 Rainfed Area Development Programme (RADP) was implemented to enhance farmers' income in rainfed areas.
20
22
24
26
63 Decadal population growth during 2001 -2011 in India was
17·19
17·64
18·12
13·12
64 Watershed Development Council was established in
1983 -84
1984 -85
1985 -86
1986 -87
65 The meaning of 'dear money' in monetary system is that where the money is being borrowed at
high rate of interest
low rate ofinterest
same rate of interest
None of the above
66 India occupies nearly of the global land mass but it has about of the identified biological species.
4.5
10.5
7.5
14.5
67 Under liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation policy 1991, the limit for direct foreign investment in India was granted up to
71 percent of the project cost
81 percent ofthe project cost
51 percent ofthe project cost
49 percent ofthe project cost
68 In India fishing operations are limited to how many km from the sea shore?
8-11km
Upto 5 km
More than 11 km
15-20km
69 Rural Development Minister declared in 2013 that the women self help groups will now get loans interest rate.
4
7
11
14
70 Which of the following National Highways does not pass through Maharashtra State?
N.H.-5
N.H.-6
N.H.-7
N.H.-8
71 Under RGGVY, subsidy towards capital expenditure in rural infrastructure to the tune is provided by the Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd.(REC).
20
40
80
90
72 Centre for Sustainable Agriculture was registered as a trust in Hyderabad in the
2004
2005
2006
2007
73 Under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act crorejob cards were issued during 2013 -14 to the workers.
38.6
48.6
28.6
18.6
74 Infonnation Technology Sector in India has increased its contribution to the GDP from 1·2% in 1998 in 2012.
4.5
5.5
6.5
7.5
75 For the Kisan Call Centres that deliver the agricultural extension services to the farming community
Costs are borne by KVKs
Very negligible charges are required to be paid by farmers
Costs are borne by Agricultural Universities and Research Institutes
None ofthe above
76 Which is the Sorghum variety evolved for Rabi season at Agriculture Research Station, Mohol
Parbhani Moti
Kalbondi
Maldandi
Satpani
77 What is/are correct about legumes?
a. Legumes are useful both as food and fodder.
b. They fix atmospheric nitrogen.
c. Suppress weed growth.
d. Require less quantity of phosphorus.
Only a
Only b and c
Only b and c
Only d
78 As per land capability classification, what class is the most suitable for cultivation of crops?
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
79 What is generally the duration of'Adsali' sugarcane planted in Maharashtra
10 -12 months
12 -14 months
14 -16 months
18 -20 months
80 Where is the Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute located?
Barrackpore
Vishakhapatnam
Varanasi
Cochin
81 What do anthropic factors affecting crop growth include?
Man
Soil
Climate
Heredity
82 Why does soil need application of water for plants?
a. To reduce stress
b. Release nutrients
c. Maintain temperature
d. Absorb nutrients
Only a
Only a and b
Only b and c
and d
83 Rotational water supply to fields by turn is referred to as
Shejpali
Warabandi
Duty ofwater
Frequency of irrigation
84 From amongst the following, which crop is not an erosion resistant crop?
Groundnut
Hulga
Soyabean
Proso millet
85 Match the pairs.
Plant parts Amount of water
a. Apical portion of root system I. 50
b. Woods of large tree II. 60
c. Stems of sorghum III. 10
d. Freshly harvested grains IV. More than 90%
a b c d
IV II III I
IV I II III
I III IV II
II IV I III
86 What is the nonnal increase in yield of a cotton crop due to drip irrigation?
15%
25%
35%
45%
87 In which order are 'Catfishes' included?
Osteoglossiformes
Silurifonnes
Anguilliformes
Cypriniformes
88 In respect ofsoil depth from which various crops extract most of their requirement of water; which pair does not match?
Rice 60 cm
Groundnut 90 em
Saffiower 90 cm
Wheat 90 cm
89 What is correct about sheep?
a. Sheep are economical converters of grass into meat and wool.
b. Sheep eat more variety of plants compared to any other livestock.
a is correct, but b is not
b is correct, but a is not
Both are wrong
Both are correct
90 Which vitamins are present in animal milk?
D
E
K
K
91 What is the most popular and palatable grain for all kinds of livestock?
Jowar
Bajra
Oat
Maize
92 Which cow breed is considered as a milch breed?
Deoni
Gir
Malvi
Gaolao
93 Which of the following Indian cattle are only a drought purpose breed?
Gir
Sahiwal
Kankrej
Amritmahal
94 What is the maximum limit ofmoisture content in milk powder?
13%
10%
95 In which State was a method ofwater harvesting, developed?
Bihar
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
96 Which system of plantation allows 15% more trees than a square system?
Hexagonal
Rectangular
Triangular
Contour
97 In which Agro-ecological area is shifting cultivation adopted in India
In hilly orchards
In low lying lands
In tropical forests
In deciduous forests
98 What are the measures to overcome alternate bearing in mango?
Deblossoming upto 50%
Ringing
Ploughing and harrowing twice in a year
All the above
99 Which of the following vitamins is a 'cod liver oil' from fish a valuable source of?
A and D
E and B
A and C
E and D
100 Which one is a group of dryland fruits?
Ber, Sitaphal, Tamarind, Cashew, Kokam
Ber, Sitaphal, Papaya, Karonda
Sitaphal, Tamarind, Mango, Banana
Tamarind, Mango, Ber, Sapota
He had the nerve to face the robbers all alone.
strength
capacity
stupidity
courage
17 In which part of the sentence below does an error lie
Baba Amte was one of the luminaries who was felicitated by the President of India.
Only in I
Only in II
Only in III
No error
18 I. The tent is made of canvas.
II. He has to canvas for orders.
Identify the correct sentence.
Only I is correct
Only II is correct
Both I and II are correct
Both I and II are incorrect
19 Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word given in the brackets:
His is quite endearing.
naivete
naiveness
naivety
naivance
20 Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentence:
The trees root earth.
no article, no article
the, the
the
no article, the
21 Fill the blank with the correct word from the ones given in the options:
with the system has started setting in.
Unenchantment
Counter-enchantment
Disenchantment
Inenchantment
22 Identify the group of words spelt correctly.
Conceive, illeterate, guarentee, heritage
Conceive, illiterate, guarantee, heritage
Concieve, guarrantee, illiterate, heritage
Concieve, guaranttee, illiterate, heritage
23 What do the underlined words below respectively rhyme with?
The President's speech was broadcast live.
He caught a live snake.
and
and
Both rhyme with
Both rhyme with
24 Select the correct substitute for the following word:
Annihilate
To root out an evil
To free a person from blame
To remove objectionable matter from a book
To destroy anything completely
25 Choose the correctly spelt word from the given options for filling in the blank
He is a person.
conscentous
conscientious
conscientous
conscientuous
26 Select the correct alternative to complete the sentence: If the government had offered adequate compensation, the farmbrs______their land.
would surrender
would surrendered
would have surrendered
would have surrender
27 Choose the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word from the options given below:
Your behaviour is inimical to your interest.
beneficial for
damaging to
reducing
in consonance with
28 Choose the most appropriate phrase for the underlined word:
If they do not arrive in half an hour, we'll leave.
turn in
turn up
turn over
turn out
29 Choose the correct word from the given options for filling in the blank
It was
exilarating
exhilerating
exhilarating
exilerating
30 Which of the given options carries the meaning of the underlined idiom?
At the end of the performance, the audience brought the house down.
applauded loudly
smashed the furniture
created a ruckus
went home
31 On the occasion of World Health Day on April 7th, the Gtlvernment of India launched a new public health initiative and a mobile application
Jeevandayi and Sugam
E-Raktkosh and Anmol
Jeevansuvidha and Jeevan Aadhar
Life care and Save life
32 Which two of the following people are not so much concerned with the New Development Bank of BRICS
a. Leslie Maasdorp
b. Raghuram Rajan
c. K.V. Kamath
d. Arun Jaitley
a and c
a and d
b and d
b and c
33 Consider the following statements about 'ICC World Cup T-20-2016'
a. The ICC World Cup T-20-2016 was won by West Indies.
b. In the finals, West Indies defeated India.
c. Marlon Samuels was declared as the player of the match.
d. Virat Kohli was declared as the player ofthe series.
Which ofthe above statements are true?
b and c
b and d
c and d
All of the above
34 Consider the following statements regarding U.R. Rao
a. He is a space scientist and former Chairman oflSRO.
b. He was awarded Bharat Ratna by the Government oflndia in 2013.
c. He is honoured by the International Astronautical Federation with the "IAF Hall of Fame" award of 2016.
Which ofthe statements given above are correct?
a and b
a and c
b and c
a,b and c
35 The Maharashtra Government has banned digging of borewells feet in order to check the steep decline in ground water level across the State.
200
250
300
400
36 Panchayat Raj Bill was first introduced and passed by the Lok Sabha during the Prime Ministership of
Rajiv Gandhi
V.P. Singh
Chandrashekhar
P.V. Narsimha Rao
37 The Rule ofLaw means
existence of written rules to regulate the conduct of government officials.
that no person can be punished except for a breach oflaw.
that the power to make laws vests in the elected representatives ofthe people.
independence ofthe judiciary.
38 Consider the following statements regarding the acquisition of Indian citizenship:
a. Rules regarding the citizenship of India shall not be applicable to Jammu Kashmir.
b. If born in India, only that person can acquire citizenship at least one of whose parents is an Indian.
c. If the citizenship is to be acquired by registration, six months residence in India is essential.
d. If the citizenship is to be acquired by naturalisation, the person concerned must have residence in India for five years.
Which ofthe above statements are correct?
a and b
a and c
b and d
All of the above
39 From amongst the following, which State has the largest number of reserved seats in the Lok Sabha
Bihar
Odisha
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
40 The scope of Life and Personal Liberty (Article-21) includes
Right to Bonus
Right to Health
Right to Free Education
Right to Work
41 "No country has made progress without education, therefore education is mandatory for the Indians." Who said this?
Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule
Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil
Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve
42 The first newspaper published in Indian language was
Bengal Gazette
Kolkata Gazette
Arnrit Bazaar Patrika
Samachar Darpan
43 Who has described the caste system as 'Sat Swadeshi Shrinkhala'
V.D. Savarkar
Lokmanya Tilak
M. Gandhi
Dr. Babasaheb Arnbedkar
44 Which of the following statements related to Vitthal Ramji Shinde is/are correct?
a. He propagated against the festival of HolL
b. His thoughts about the community of the criminals were right.
c. He attacked the tradition of 'Murli'.
d. He established Scheduled Castes Federation.
Only a
Only a and b
Only b and c
c and d
45 Who, from amongst the following persons, imported for the first time the stem of sugarcane to Maharashtra from Mauritius?
a. Jagannath Shankarshet
b. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil
c. Vasant Dada Patil
d. Vasantrao Naik
Only a
Only a and b
Only b and c
c and d
46 started 'Kanya Mahavidyalaya' for girls in 1896
Brahmo Samaj
Ramkrishna Mission
Arya Samaj
Theosophical Society
47 "We asked for bread but got a stone." Who said this after the Round Table Conference of 1931
Mahatma Gandhi
Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Barrister Jinha
48 The then Prime Minister impressed by the project of Amul Cooperative Society.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Gulzarilal Nanda
Lal Bahadur Shastri
V.P. Singh
49 The British were able to suppress the Revolt of 1857 because they got the support of and the
Gurkhas and Sikhs
Marathas and Gurkhas
Sikhs and Rajputs
Sikhs and Marathas
50 Jagannath Shankarshet was felicitated for his work by the British Government with which of the following honours?
Justice ofthe Peace
Rao Bahadur
Raja
Sir
51 In India, the mangrove forests are spread over 6740 sq. km, the world's mangrove forests.
52 According to the 2011 Census, which of the following districts have more women's literacy rate?
Nandurbar
Gondia
Dhule
Parbhani
53 The Government of Maharashtra took a decision on 12th August 1997 to divide which ofthe following districts?
Akola
Dhule
Osmanabad
Chandrapur
54 Which National Highway covers the maximum distance in the State of Maharashtra
Mumbai -Nasik -Agra
Dhule -Nagpur -Kolkata
Varanasi -Nagpur -Hyderabad -Kanyakumari
Solapur -Bijapur -Chitradurg
55 In Maharashtra_____ mines produce Sillimanite and Fluorite minerals respectively.
Khursipar (Gondia) and Gaurala (Yeotmal)
Patgowari (Nagpur) and Kadaval (Sindhudurg)
Gaurala (Yeotmal) and Pohra (Gondia)
Pohra (Gondia) and Dongargaon (Chandrapur)
56 Sick industrial company means an industrial company which has accumulated losses equal to 50% or more of its average net worth during immediately preceding such a financial year.
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
57 According to the 1949 -50 Finance Commission runs partly or fully with family members.
Small scale industry
Cottage industry
Ancillary industry
Tiny industry
58 Which of the following river basins is not dominated by Deccan Trap Basalt
Tapi
Purna
Wainganga
None of the above
59 The concept of ecological pyramid was first developed by a British to show various trophic levels in an ecosystem.
Charles Elton (1927)
Lindemann (1942)
E.P. Odum (1971)
None of the above
60 is the Chairman of the Fourteenth Finance Commission.
Dr. Y.V. Reddy
Prof. Abhijit Sen
Shri Ajay Jha
Ms. Sushma Nath
61 As far as balance of trade oflndia is concerned, our country is
Sometimes in surplus
Always in surplus
Always in deficit
Sometimes in deficit
62 During 2012 Rainfed Area Development Programme (RADP) was implemented to enhance farmers' income in rainfed areas.
20
22
24
26
63 Decadal population growth during 2001 -2011 in India was
17·19
17·64
18·12
13·12
64 Watershed Development Council was established in
1983 -84
1984 -85
1985 -86
1986 -87
65 The meaning of 'dear money' in monetary system is that where the money is being borrowed at
high rate of interest
low rate ofinterest
same rate of interest
None of the above
66 India occupies nearly of the global land mass but it has about of the identified biological species.
4.5
10.5
7.5
14.5
67 Under liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation policy 1991, the limit for direct foreign investment in India was granted up to
71 percent of the project cost
81 percent ofthe project cost
51 percent ofthe project cost
49 percent ofthe project cost
68 In India fishing operations are limited to how many km from the sea shore?
8-11km
Upto 5 km
More than 11 km
15-20km
69 Rural Development Minister declared in 2013 that the women self help groups will now get loans interest rate.
4
7
11
14
70 Which of the following National Highways does not pass through Maharashtra State?
N.H.-5
N.H.-6
N.H.-7
N.H.-8
71 Under RGGVY, subsidy towards capital expenditure in rural infrastructure to the tune is provided by the Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd.(REC).
20
40
80
90
72 Centre for Sustainable Agriculture was registered as a trust in Hyderabad in the
2004
2005
2006
2007
73 Under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act crorejob cards were issued during 2013 -14 to the workers.
38.6
48.6
28.6
18.6
74 Infonnation Technology Sector in India has increased its contribution to the GDP from 1·2% in 1998 in 2012.
4.5
5.5
6.5
7.5
75 For the Kisan Call Centres that deliver the agricultural extension services to the farming community
Costs are borne by KVKs
Very negligible charges are required to be paid by farmers
Costs are borne by Agricultural Universities and Research Institutes
None ofthe above
76 Which is the Sorghum variety evolved for Rabi season at Agriculture Research Station, Mohol
Parbhani Moti
Kalbondi
Maldandi
Satpani
77 What is/are correct about legumes?
a. Legumes are useful both as food and fodder.
b. They fix atmospheric nitrogen.
c. Suppress weed growth.
d. Require less quantity of phosphorus.
Only a
Only b and c
Only b and c
Only d
78 As per land capability classification, what class is the most suitable for cultivation of crops?
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
79 What is generally the duration of'Adsali' sugarcane planted in Maharashtra
10 -12 months
12 -14 months
14 -16 months
18 -20 months
80 Where is the Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute located?
Barrackpore
Vishakhapatnam
Varanasi
Cochin
81 What do anthropic factors affecting crop growth include?
Man
Soil
Climate
Heredity
82 Why does soil need application of water for plants?
a. To reduce stress
b. Release nutrients
c. Maintain temperature
d. Absorb nutrients
Only a
Only a and b
Only b and c
and d
83 Rotational water supply to fields by turn is referred to as
Shejpali
Warabandi
Duty ofwater
Frequency of irrigation
84 From amongst the following, which crop is not an erosion resistant crop?
Groundnut
Hulga
Soyabean
Proso millet
85 Match the pairs.
Plant parts Amount of water
a. Apical portion of root system I. 50
b. Woods of large tree II. 60
c. Stems of sorghum III. 10
d. Freshly harvested grains IV. More than 90%
a b c d
IV II III I
IV I II III
I III IV II
II IV I III
86 What is the nonnal increase in yield of a cotton crop due to drip irrigation?
15%
25%
35%
45%
87 In which order are 'Catfishes' included?
Osteoglossiformes
Silurifonnes
Anguilliformes
Cypriniformes
88 In respect ofsoil depth from which various crops extract most of their requirement of water; which pair does not match?
Rice 60 cm
Groundnut 90 em
Saffiower 90 cm
Wheat 90 cm
89 What is correct about sheep?
a. Sheep are economical converters of grass into meat and wool.
b. Sheep eat more variety of plants compared to any other livestock.
a is correct, but b is not
b is correct, but a is not
Both are wrong
Both are correct
90 Which vitamins are present in animal milk?
D
E
K
K
91 What is the most popular and palatable grain for all kinds of livestock?
Jowar
Bajra
Oat
Maize
92 Which cow breed is considered as a milch breed?
Deoni
Gir
Malvi
Gaolao
93 Which of the following Indian cattle are only a drought purpose breed?
Gir
Sahiwal
Kankrej
Amritmahal
94 What is the maximum limit ofmoisture content in milk powder?
13%
10%
95 In which State was a method ofwater harvesting, developed?
Bihar
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
96 Which system of plantation allows 15% more trees than a square system?
Hexagonal
Rectangular
Triangular
Contour
97 In which Agro-ecological area is shifting cultivation adopted in India
In hilly orchards
In low lying lands
In tropical forests
In deciduous forests
98 What are the measures to overcome alternate bearing in mango?
Deblossoming upto 50%
Ringing
Ploughing and harrowing twice in a year
All the above
99 Which of the following vitamins is a 'cod liver oil' from fish a valuable source of?
A and D
E and B
A and C
E and D
100 Which one is a group of dryland fruits?
Ber, Sitaphal, Tamarind, Cashew, Kokam
Ber, Sitaphal, Papaya, Karonda
Sitaphal, Tamarind, Mango, Banana
Tamarind, Mango, Ber, Sapota