राज्यसेवा मुख्य परीक्षा २०१६ GS-1

Molasses are added in soil to reduce the __________ of soil.

What are the Agronomical measures of water erosion control ? 

(a) Choice of crop and land preperation 

(b) Strip cropping and mulching 

(c) Contour bunding and vegetative barriers 

(d) None of the above 

Answer options :

How much is the estimated annual soil loss through erosion in our country ?

Optimum temperature for germination of Tobacco is _________ .

The average rainfall in India is about _________ cm.

As per the United States Department of Agriculture the diameter of medium sand soil separate is ____________ m.m.

The oil content of seed, Vitamin 'C' content of fruits and colour of fruits are enhanced by __________nutrient.

What are the important causes of agricultural drought? 

(a) Inadequate precipitation 

(b) Long dry spells in the monsoon

(c) Atmospheric and meteorological drought 

Answer options : 

_________ indicates the extent to which water is uniformly distributed in soil along the run.

i.e.Ed =(1-y)/D x 100

Attraction of two dissimilar phases is termed as ____________ .

How the efficiency of surface method of irrigation can be improved ? 

(a) By lining the canal

(b) By proper levelling of the field

(c) By wild flooding

Answer options :

In soil formation process, the material transported and deposited by water is  ___________ .

(a) Colluvium

(b) Lacustrine

(c) Alluvium

(d) Till Answer

options :

The process in which rainwater is collected and stored in ponds, reservoirs and provided for supplemental irrigation to crop as and when required is called as ______________ . 

Which of the following are highly acid soil tolerant crops ?

On the basis of total length of daily light period, ____________  plant is the example of day neutral plant.

Drought resistance in plants is achieved by __________ .

(a) Water uptake 

(b) Reduction of water loss

(c) Storage of water

(d) None of the above

Answer options :

Uniform removal of soil in thin layers from slopy lands due to overflow of water is __________ .

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a major air pollutant. How it is harmful to human health ? 

(a) It may cause heart attack. 

(b) It reduces oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. 

(c) It affects the normal functioning of the nervous system. 

(d) It damages liver. 

Answer options :

The total pore space in sandy soil is ___________ .

Poor quality water can be used in ____________ irrigation system.