assistant director of agriculture,assistant director of horticulture,assistant director of horticulture madhya pradesh,how to prepare for for assistant director of horticulture,agriculture,raj agriculture education,mppsc,assistant director of agriculture job,assistant director of agriculture exam 2020,cgpsc assistant director agriculture,mp assistant director agriculture exam paper,mppsc assistant director agriculture exam pattern,cgpsc assistant director agriculture exam 2020

1. Q.1.- Pomology is derived from :
(A) Latin word
(B) Greek word
(C) Italic word
(D) German word
Q.2.- De-greening of banana is done by :
(A) Auxin
(B) Cytokinin
(C) Gibberellin
(D) Ethylene

2. Q.3.- Total number of principles of farm management:
(A) 4
(B) 7
(C) 5
(D) 8
Q.4.- JNKVV was established in the year :
(A) 1962
(B) 1968
(C) 1964
(D) 1966

3. Q.5.- Thorn less species of citrus is :
(A) Grape fruit
(B) Citron
(C) Pummelo
(D) Tahiti lime
Q.6.- Bunchy top of banana disease entered in
India from which country?
(A) USA
(B) Sri -Lanka
(C) England
(D) Holland

4. Q.7.- Physiological basis of life is :
(A) Water
(B) Cell
(C) Protoplasm
(D) Nucleus
Q.8.- Which of the following has maximum
productivity of fruits ?
(A) MP
(B) MH
(C) UP
(D) TN

5. Q.9.- Paras is a variety of :
(A) Ber
(B) Fig
(C) Jamun
(D) Beal
Q.10.- Five inbred lines will lead to how many
single crosses ?
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 15
(D) 20

6. Q.11.- Common form of DNA present in living organism is :
(A) A form
(B) B form
(C) C form
(D) D form
Q.12.- Extension teaching method is focused to:
(A) Subject matter specialist
(B) Learner
(C) Subject
(D) None of the above

7. Q.13.- Vybrids are:
(A) Equivalent to hybrids
(B) Hybrids propagated by clones
(C) Apomictic hybrids
(D) Cybrids
Q.14.- Growth regulator Isolated from “Yam” is ?
(A) Triconatol
(B) Brassisin
(C) Batasin
(D) Lunularic acid

8. Q.15.- Oil content in soybean is :
(A) 20%
(B) 30%
(C) 35%
(D) 40%
Q.16.- Leafless variety of Pea is :
(A) Bonnvilla
(B) T-163
(C) L-116
(D) Aparna

9. Q.17.- National Agriculture Insurance Scheme Started in :
(A) 1998
(B) 1999
(C) 1996
(D) 1997
Q.18.- Levy Price applies to :
(A) Farmers
(B) Consumers
(C) Middle men
(D) Traders

10. Q.19.- IPS-147-1 variety grown in Madhya Pradesh is of :
(A) Kodo
(B) Sawan
(C) Ragi
(D) Kutki
Q.20.- S.R.I technique of paddy has been
evolved at :
(A) Japan
(B) Korea
(C) Medagaskar
(D) China

11. Q.21.- First irrigation Commission in India was formed in the year :
(A) 1899
(B) 1901
(C) 1904
(D) 1905
Q.22.- Khaira disease of paddy is caused due to:
(A) B deficiency
(B) N deficiency
(C) Cu deficiency
(D) Zn deficiency

12. Q.23.- Which of the following two crops are responsible for 75%
production of pulses in India ?
(A) Gram and mung
(B) Gram and Pea
(C) Gram and Arhar
(D) Arhar and Pea
Q.24.- Seed rate of Niger is :
(A) 2-5 kg/ha
(B) 5-8 kg/ha
(C) 8-12 kg/ha
(D) 12-15 kg/ha

13. Q.25.- Which is neem originated toxicant ?
(A) Meliantriol
(B) Karanjin
(C) Acorin
(D) Anonaine
Q.26.- How many Agro –Climatic Zones in
Madhya Pradesh ?
(A) 15
(B) 11
(C) 12
(D) 5

14. Q.27.- Which of the following is not a flowering hormone ?
(A) Florigen
(B) Phosphon -D
(C) Anthesin
(D) Vernalin
Q.28.- Which of the following bacteria is aerobic and non –symbiotic?
(A) Azospirillum
(B) Azotobactor
(C) Rhizobium
(D) Clostridium

15. Q.29.- Lasso is other name of which herbicide ?
(A) Alachlor
(B) Butachlor
(C) Simazine
(D) Atrazin
Q.30.- Temperature of cold waves and less from normal is how many
degree ?
(A) 6-8
(B) 8-10
(C) 10-12
(D) 12-14

16. Q.31.- How many elements are found essential for plant growth ?
(A) 15
(B) 16
(C) 17
(D) 21
Q.32.- In bacteria, Complete oxidation of one mole glucose releases :
(A) 34 ATP
(B) 36 ATP
(C) 38 ATP
(D) 40 ATP

17. Q.33.- Which of the following is not a “C4” Plant ?
(A) Maize
(B) Cyprus
(C) Amaranthus
(D) Barley
Q.34.- Length of Gunter chain is :
(A) 66 ft
(B) 77 ft
(C) 88 ft
(D) 100 ft

18. Q.35.- “Bipolaris” a mycoherbicide, is used against which weed ?
(A) Sorghum halepanse
(B) Phalaris minor
(C) Opuntia
(D) Lantana
Q.36.- Self –incompatibility is helpful for the development of :
(A) Synthetic variety
(B) Hybrid variety
(C) Pure line varity
(D) Composite variety

19. Q.37.- Land Equivalent ratio (LER) is used to evaluate:
(A) Land value
(B) Intercropping
(C) Soil Fertility
(D) All of these
Q.38.- Heat transfer in soil mainly occurs through:
(A) Conduction
(B) Radiation
(C) Convection
(D) None of the above

20. Q.39.- Which of the following is not a Zn deficiency ?
(A) Khaira disease of rice
(B) Frenching of citrus
(C) Die Back of citrus
(D) White tip of maize
Q.40.- NAIP was started on:
(A) May, 2006
(B) July, 2006
(C) Sept, 2006
(D) Dec, 2006

21. Q.41.- For one talk, how many flash cards should be used ?
(A) 10-12
(B) 12-14
(C) 14-18
(D) 20-22
Q.42.- National Institute of Agricultural Marketing is located at :
(A) Delhi
(B) Mumbai
(C) Bhopal
(D) Jaipur

22. Q.43.- For Planting of Napier grass how many root slips are required?
(A) 27,800
(B) 37,800
(C) 47,800
(D) 57,800
Q.44.- Power tiller manufacturing in India was started with the
collaboration of which country ?
(A) USA
(B) Russia
(C) China
(D) Japan

23. Q.45.- Tuber crop which is rich in protein is :
(A) Potato
(B) Sweet Potato
(C) Colocasia
(D) Yam
Q.46.- Bio- Super is made of :
(A) Rock Phosphate and Zn Powder
(B) Rock Phosphate and sulphur
(C) Organic manure and Superphosphate
(D) Organic manure and Vermicompost

24. Q.47.- Which of the following is the example of companion cropping ?
(A) Sugarcane + Potato
(B) Potato + Mustard
(C) Potato + Radish
(D) Wheat + Mustard
Q.48.- In India, mechanization Index id highest for which crop ?
(A) Paddy
(B) Wheat
(C) Maize
(D) Sugarcane

25. Q.49.- “Pusa Bedana” a variety of watermelon is a cross of :
(A) Pusa Rasal * Tetra -2
(B) Tetra -2 * Pusa Rasal
(C) M.S 1 * Hara Madhu
(D) Hara Madhu * M.S.1
Q.50.- “Pant Uphar” is a variety of :
(A) Okra
(B) Soybean
(C) Tomato
(D) Pea

26. Q.51.- “Which onion variety is suitable for Kharif season ?
(A) Arka Kalyan
(B) Arka Niketan
(C) Nasik Red
(D) Early Grano
Q.52.- Which Temperature is found better for colour development in
carrot ?
(A) 12-15
(B) 20-22
(C) 15-18
(D) 8-12

27. Q.53.- Kinnow is basically is a :
(A) Tangerin
(B) Tangor
(C) Mandarin
(D) Citrange
Q.54.- Vegetable rich in vitamin “C” is :
(A) Tomato
(B) Cabbage
(C) Beet root
(D) Shimla capsicum

28. Q.55.- Gynomonocious flowers are found in:
(A) Watermelon
(B) Muskmelon
(C) Ridgegourd
(D) Cucumber
Q.56.- Per hectare seed rate of Knol- khol is :
(A) 1.0 -1.5 kg
(B) 400-500 gm
(C) 2-3 kg
(D) 800-900 gm

29. Q.57.- Which of the following is used as a recurrent parent in the
development of “Sindhu” variety of mango?
(A) Ratna
(B) Alphanso
(C) Neelam
(D) Dashehari
Q.58.- Which of the following agriculture climatic region is found in
Madhya Pradesh ?
(A) Western Plateau and Hill zone
(B) Southern plateau and Hill zone
(C) Transgangetic plain zone
(D) Lower gaingetic plain zone

30. Q.59.- Which type of paddy is harvested in the month of April-May?
(A) Aus
(B) Aman
(C) Boro
(D) None of the above
Q.60.- Welfare definition of Economics was given by:
(A) Adam Smith
(B) Alfred marshal
(C) Robbins
(D) Keynes

31. Q.61.- Sugarcane growers of a region sell their whole produce to a
single sugar factory.
Such situation is :
(A) Monopsomy
(B) Monopolistic
(C) Monopoly
(D) Oligopoly
Q.62.- Which of the following is not correct about Isoquant curve ?
(A) It is used in factor –factor relationship
(B) They are not intersecting
(C) Concave to origin
(D) Place above the another represent higher input

32. Q.63.-Which of the following is not a type of farming ?
(A) Specialized farming
(B) Collective farming
(C) Diversified farming
(D) Ranching Farming
Q.64.- “Profit Maximization” is the objective of which farming ?
(A) Peasant farming
(B) Capitalistic farming
(C) State farming
(D) Cooperative farming

33. Q.65.-Peat soils are :
(A) Acidic
(B) Saline
(C) Alkaline
(D) Saline -Alkaline
Q.66.- Gypsum Equivalent in iron sulphate is
(A) 1.24
(B) 1.78
(C) 1.62
(D) 0.77

34. Q.67.-Which local soil of Madhya Pradesh resembles “Vertisols” ?
(A) Bhata
(B) Matasi
(C) Dorsa
(D) Kanhar
Q.68.- “Skeletal” soil of Madhya Pradesh belongs to order :
(A) Entisols
(B) Alfisols
(C) Vertisols
(D) Inceptisol

35. Q.69.-Ammonium sulphate is :
(A) Straight fertilizer
(B) Binary fertilizer
(C) Secondary fertilizer
(D) Mixed fertilizer
Q.70.- Which of the following is not a sedimentary rock?
(A) Lime stone
(B) Dolomite
(C) Shale
(D) Marble

36. Q.71.-pF value (4.18) indicates :
(A) Field capacity
(B) Wilting point
(C) Hygroscopic water
(D) Capillary water
Q.72.- Watershed is area of :
(A) Biological system
(B) Physical system
(C) Social system
(D) All the above

37. Q.73.-Round table discussion is called :
(A) Symposium
(B) Forum
(C) Panel
(D) Workshop
Q.74.- Wind speed is measured by :
(A) Anemometer
(B) Hydrometer
(C) Tensiometer
(D) none of the above

38. Q.75.-Dose of N.P.V is :
(A) 1000 L.E
(B) 750 L.E
(C) 500 L.E
(D) 250 L.E
Q.76.- Bushening operation is performed in:
(A) Wheat
(B) Rice
(C) maize
(D) Pearl millet

39. Q.77.-Regional laboratory of T.F.R.I is located at :
(A) Nagpur
(B) Jabalpur
(C) Kolkata
(D) Delhi
Q.78.- Which state has maximum area under sprinkler system ?
(A) MP
(B) UP
(C) MH
(D) WB

40. Q.79.-First KVK of India was established at:
(A) Nagpur
(B) Nagaur
(C) Madras
(D) Pondicherry
Q.80.- Contribution of central Govt. in the capital share of Reginal Rural
Banks is:
(A) 50%
(B) 35%
(C) 15 %
(D) 25%

41. Q.81.-Jassid is a vector responsible for which disease of paddy:
(A) Blast
(B) Tungro
(C) Brown spot
(D) Bacterial blight
Q.82.-Optimum temperature for soil microorganism :
(A) 25 c
(B) 30 c
(C) 35 c
(D) 40 c

42. Q.83.-A farmer having 2 hectare of land was be grouped under :
(A) Small
(B) Medium
(C) Semi -medium
(D) Large
Q.84.-Madhya Pradesh Rajya bhandar grain nigam was established :
(A) 1958
(B) 1948
(C) 1960
(D) 1970

43. Q.85.-Botanical name of “Harra” is :
(A) Terminalia bellirica
(B) Terminalia indica
(C) Terminalia chebula
(D) Terminalia arjuna
Q.86.-National research centre on sapota located at :
(A) MP
(B) UP
(C) AP
(D) UK

44. Q.87.-National Demonstration is the example of:
(A) Demonstration
(B) Method demonstration
(C) Composite demonstration
(D) Result demonstration
Q.88.-Rate of urea spray to regulate Ambey Bahar crop of
“Allahabad Safeda” guava is:
(A) 5-6 %
(B) 7-8 %
(C) 10-11 %
(D) 12-14 %

45. Q.89.-Essentiality of which element was established by
”Arnon and Stout” ?
(A) N
(B) Mg
(C) Cl
(D) Mo
Q.90.-For calculating the value of phosphorus, p2o5 is multiplied by :
(A) 3.2
(B) 4.4
(C) 0.44
(D) 0.83

46. Q.91.-Study of fruits is known as :
(A)Pomology
(B) Floriculture
(C) Botany
(D) Horticulture
Q.92.- “Silver fish” is studied under:
(A) Pisciculture
(B) silviculture
(C) Entomology
(D) Pathology

47. Q.93.-Average particle density of soil is :
(A)1.6 mg/m3
(B) 2.6 mg/m3
(C) 2.6 g/m3
(D) 1.6 g/m3
Q.94.- Among the following which one is not a Bio –Pesticide :
(A) Bioneem
(B) Bio -Lap
(C) Elear
(D) Carbaryl

48. Q.95.-Balram yojna is related to :
(A)Soil management
(B) Water management
(C) crop managemant
(D) farm management
Q.96.- When new variety is recommended then :
(A) Partial budget should be prepared
(B) complete budget should be prepared
(C) No need to prepare budget
(D) Only planning is required

49. Q.97.-Ratio of wheat and mustard in intercropping system is :
(A)9:1
(B) 8:1
(C) 9:2
(D) 8:2
Q.98.- “Amrapali” is the cultivar of :
(A) Guava
(B) Mango
(C) Apple
(D) Mandarin (Orange)

50. Q.99.-”Ufra disease” mainly occurs in which crop ?
(A)Wheat
(B) Paddy
(C) Maize
(D) Barley
Q.100.- Cottonseed in cotton is :
(A) 65-70%
(B) 75-80 %
(C) 50-60%
(D) 80-90%