Q. No.The term 'Blue Revolution' is related with :
| 1. | Various crop plants and their by products |
| 2. | Development of water reservoirs |
| 3. | Honey and its by-products |
| 4. | Fishery industry |
| Assertion (A): | Spirulina is a microbe that can be used for reducing the environmental pollution. |
| Reason (R): | Spirulina is a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, and vitamins. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 4. | (A) is False but (R) is True. |
Select the incorrect statement with respect to inbreeding of animals.
| 1. | It is used for evolving pure lines in cattle. |
| 2. | It helps in accumulation of superior genes and elimination of less desirable genes. |
| 3. | It decreases homozygosity. |
| 4. | It exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection |
Himgiri developed by hybridization, and selection for disease resistance against rust pathogens, is a variety of:
| 1. | Wheat | 2. | Chilli |
| 3. | Maize | 4. | Sugarcane |
Which of the following is not a step in Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer Technology (MOET)?
| 1. | Cow is fertilized by artificial insemination |
| 2. | Fertilized eggs are transferred to surrogate mothers at 8-32 cell stage |
| 3. | Cow is administered hormone having LH like activity for superovulation |
| 4. | Cow yields about 6-8 eggs at a time |
In the cloning of cattle, a fertilized egg is taken out of the mother’s womb and:
| 1. | From this up to eight identical twins can be produced |
| 2. | The egg is divided into four pairs of cells that are implanted into the womb of other cows. |
| 3. | In the eight-cell stage, cells are separated and cultured until small embryos are formed which are implanted into the womb of other cows. |
| 4. | In the eight-cell stage, the individual cells are separated under the electrical field for further development in culture media. |
Consider the following statements (a-d) about organic farming
a. Utilizes genetically modified crops like Bt cotton.
b. Uses only naturally produced inputs like compost.
c. Does not use pesticides and urea.
d. Produces vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals.
Which of the above statements are correct?
1. (a) and (b) only
2. (b), (c) and (d)
3. (c) and (d) only
4. (b) and (c) only
The world’s highly prized wool yielding Pashmina breed is
1. Kashmir sheep - Afgan sheep cross.
2. Goat
3. Sheep
4. Goat - sheep cross
Consider the following four measures (a-d) that could be taken to successfully grow chick-pea in an area where bacterial blight disease is common
a. Spray with Bordeaux mixture
b. Control of insect vector of the disease pathogen
c. Use of only disease-free seeds
d. Use of varieties resistant to the disease
Which two of the above measures can control the disease?
1. (a) and (d)
2. (b) and (c)
3. (a) and (b)
4. (c) and (d)
Crop plants grown in monoculture are
1. Low in yield.
2. Free from intraspecific competition.
3. Characterized by poor root system.
4. Highly prone to pests.
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