| Post Name | Agricultural Officer |
|---|---|
| Department | Agriculture Development And Farmers Welfare |
| Question Paper Code | 111/2026/OL |
| Category Code | 389/2025 |
| Date of Test | 2 June 2026 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Which among the following post emergent herbicides is recommended for the control of all types of weeds in rice except Leptochloachinensis
Answer
B. Bispyribac
2
A measure of the ability of a crop to produce leaf area on unit area of land throughout its life is known as
Answer
C. Leaf area duration
3
The product of Land Equivalent Ratios (LER) of intercrop components is known as
Answer
A. Land Equivalent Coeļ¬cient
4
Which among the following beneļ¬cial elements helps in synthesising Vitamin B12 in ruminant animals ?
Answer
A. Cobalt
5
According to FAO, which among the following is the best performing method for estimating Reference-crop evapotranspiration (ET0) ?
Answer
B. Penman-Monteith Method
6
"Stripping" is not a pre-processing requirement in which of the following crops ?
Answer
D. Cotton
7
Which among the following cassava varieties is not resistant to cassava mosaic disease ?
Answer
A. Sree Apoorva
8
Which among the following micro nutrients is deļ¬cient under acidic soil conditions ?
Answer
C. Mo
9
Which one is not true about drip irrigation ?
Answer
D. Zone of wetting is not localised
10
Which among the following is a growth regulator herbicide
Answer
D. 2,4-D
11
Which of these statements about NavIC is incorrect i. NavIC is a constellation of 24 satellites known as the Global Positioning System (GPS). ii. It is developed by ISRO. iii. It provides real-time positioning and timing services. iv. NavIC provides services in a region extending up to 1500 km in India and abroad.
Answer
D. Option iv
12
Which of these statements about C:N ratio is/are correct ? i. The ideal Carbon to Nitrogen (C:N) ratio in soil is generally considered to be around 8:1. ii. A higher C:N ratio of 25:1 or higher can indicate that the soil microbes are actively "immobilizing" nitrogen in the soil iii. A soil test does not reveal the C:N ratio of the soil. iv. Microbial communities are sensitive to C:N ratio of soil.
Answer
B. Only ii & iv
13
Bulk density of clay soil is less than sandy soil and it may be due to i. Higher porosity of clay soil ii. High carbon content in clayey soil iii. High mineral content of the soil iv. Less organic matter content of the soil
Answer
A. Option i
14
The problem of Pokkali soil in Kerala is i. High carbonate content ii. High clay content iii. High acidity and salinity iv. Low organic matter content
Answer
C. Option iii
15
The organic accreditation agency in Kerala is i. NAAC ii. IARI iii. NOFRI iv. INDOCERT
Answer
D. Option iv
16
Which of these is not true about Nanopesticide formulation i. improved water solubility ii. Better stability iii. Fast release of active ingredient iv. Target speciļ¬c
Answer
C. Option iii
17
Aļ¬atoxin is a mycotoxin produced by i. Bacillus polymyxa ii. Aspergillus awamorii iii. Pseudomonas striata iv. Aspergillusļ¬avus
Answer
D. Option iv
18
Wet sieving technique of soil is used to estimate i. Soil texture ii. Aggregate stability iii. Soil structure iv. Soil strength
Answer
B. Option ii
19
Of the following, which one is the most important with regards to soil erosion by water i. Duration of rainfall ii. Intensity of rainfall iii. Amount of rainfall iv. Frequency of rainfall
Answer
B. Option ii
20
An example of secondary mineral is i. Granite ii. Quartz iii. Clay iv. Basalt
Answer
C. Option iii
21
The mouth parts in thrips is
Answer
D. Rasping and sucking type and asymmetrical due to the absence of right mandible
22
Which of the following statement regarding ļ¬ier chamber is INCORRECT ?
Answer
C. It produces enzymes needed for the digestion of plant sap
23
Choose the CORRECT statement
Answer
A. GEP of key pests always lie above the EIL
24
Given below are two statements Statement (I) - Antibiosis is a resistance mechanism in plants due to the presence of secondary metabolites Statement (II) - Presence of glandular trichomes in crops can confer host plant resistance by tolerance
Answer
C. Statement (I) is correct and statement (II) is incorrect
25
Match List I with List II List I List II (a) Cyantraniliprole (i) Neonicotinoid (b) Chlorpyriphos (ii) Organophosphate (c) Clothianidin (iii) Synthetic Pyrethroid (d) Cypermethrin (iv) Diamide Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer
C. (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-( iii)
26
Which of the following insect pest in rice is severe during the seedling stage
Answer
B. Rice thrips
27
Trunk release of Goniozus nephantidis is used for the management of
Answer
B. Black headed caterpillar in coconut
28
Given below are two statements Statement (I) - Trichogramma chilonis possess a short ovipositor and is used for the management of rice leaf folder Statement (II) - Tichogramma japonicum possess a long ovipositor and is used for the management of rice stem borer
Answer
A. Both statement (I) and statement (II) are correct
29
Which of the following is a major pest of arecanut ?
Answer
A. Raoiellaindica
30
Prebaiting is essential for
Answer
D. Zinc phosphide
31
Lime induced chlorosis in soils with high lime content induces
Answer
A. Iron deļ¬ciency
32
The causal agent of Southern corn leaf blight
Answer
B. Helminthosporium maydis race T
33
The major type of Aļ¬atoxin produced by Aspergillus ļ¬avus
Answer
B. Aļ¬atoxin B1
34
Citrus greening and citrus stubborn are caused by i. Virus and fastidious vascular bacteria ii. Fastidious vascular bacteria and spiroplasma iii. Phytoplasma and algae iv. Bacteria and phytoplasma
Answer
B. (ii)
35
Agrocin K-84 produced by Agrobacterium tumefaciens is an i. Antibiotic ii. Bacteriostat iii. Bacteriocin iv. Pigment
Answer
B. (iii)
36
Cell wall components of fungi i. Chitin and cellulose ii. Cellulose and Beta glucan iii. N-acetyl glucosamine and N- acetyl muramic acid iv. N-acetyl talosamine and N- acetyl muramic acid
Answer
A. (i) and (ii)
37
A sigmoid disease curve is characteristic for
Answer
A. Polycyclic disease
38
AUDPC stands for
Answer
C. Area under disease progress curve
39
An example of hemibiotrophic fungi
Answer
D. Colletotrichum spp.
40
The secretion system widely seen in plant pathogenic bacteria
Answer
A. TSS III
41
Which of the following statements is/are correct : Statement I : Mendel referred factors as unit of inheritance. Statement II : According to Mendel factors get blended in next generation.
Answer
B. Only (I)
42
In 70s E. coli ribosomes, the 50s subunit of ribosome is further divided into
Answer
A. 23s rRNA + 5s rRNA
43
Diļ¬erential reproduction rate in a population is known as
Answer
C. Selection
44
Choose the correct equation regarding the-Genotype (G), Phenotype (P), and Environment (E)
Answer
A. P = G + E + GĆE
45
Protein synthesis takes place in which phase of the cell cycle ?
Answer
C. G1 and G2 phase
46
Who gave the dominance hypothesis ?
Answer
B. Davenport
47
Match the following with respect to isolation distance of foundation seed production SI.No. Crop SI.No. Isolation distance (m) (a) Cabbage (i) 3 (b) Paddy (ii) 50 (c) Tomato (iii) 400 (d) Chilies (iv) 1600
Answer
D. a-(iv), b-(i), c-(ii), d-(iii)
48
In India, which one of the following class of seed is omitted ?
Answer
C. Registered Seed
49
When was Agriculture included for the ļ¬rst time in GATT negotiation ?
Answer
C. 8th round
50
Duration of āBreeders rightā of a variety is valid for the period of
Answer
A. 20 years
51
What is a legally sanctioned system for quality control of seed multiplication and production ?
Answer
B. Seed certiļ¬cation
52
An evaluation of the growing crop for obtaining data on trueness to varietal purity,isolation of seed crop to prevent the contaminants
Answer
C. Field Inspection
53
A physically identiļ¬able quantity of seed which is homogeneous is
Answer
D. Seed lot
54
The certiļ¬cation agency shall conduct a test to determine genetic purity of a seed lot wherever it is a prerequisite for grant of the certiļ¬cate
Answer
A. Grow out test
55
What is the maximum permissible level (%) of objectionable weed plants in certiļ¬ed seed production ļ¬eld of rice variety ?
Answer
A. 0.02
56
Under which section of Seeds Act 1966, Seed Analyst is appointed to supervising or carrying out the seed analysis work in the seed testing laboratory ?
Answer
B. Section 12, Seeds Act 1966
57
Which is the following is set up under Seeds Act is the main source of advice to the central government on the administration of Seeds Act and any other matter related to seed
Answer
D. Central Seed Committee
58
The responsibility for enforcing various provisions regarding regulation of sale of seeds of notiļ¬ed kinds/varieties rests with whom ?
Answer
B. Seed Inspector
59
The report of the results of the seed analysis by seed analyst under sub-section1 and sub-section 2 of section-16 shall be delivered on which Form ?
Answer
C. Form VII
60
When any person has been convicted under Seeds Act, for the contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or Rules made there under, the seed inrespect of which the contravention has been committed may be forfeited to the government under which section of Seeds Act ?
Answer
A. Section 20, Seeds Act 1966
61
Golden Revolution refers to the development in
Answer
C. Horticulture
62
Per capita requirement of green leafy vegetables according to Indian Nutrition Experts
Answer
B. 125g
63
Which among the following statements are correct about brassinosteroids I. Naturally occurring polyhydroxy steroids II. Endogenous regulators of tuberization III. Helps to overcome unfavourable weather conditions IV. Regulation of protein storage in plants
Answer
A. I and III are correct
64
Arctic Apple, a genetically engineered product possesses
Answer
C. Antibrowning property when cut open
65
The system of planting to accommodate double the plants as that in the square system
Answer
B. Quincunx system
66
Stenospermocarpy is noticed in
Answer
D. Thompson seedless
67
The vegetative propagating material in dahlia
Answer
A. Tuber
68
Choose the hybrid variety of coconut rich in lauric acid content of oil
Answer
D. Kalpa Dhenu
69
Which among the following statements are correct about Sarpagandha I. Economic part is leaf II. Chemical content is reserpine and serpentine III. Treatment for hypertension IV. Chemical content is vasicine V. Treatment for cough
Answer
D. II and III are correct
70
Bio preservation of vegetables can be achieved by
Answer
A. Nisin
71
India is the leading producer of ____________ in the World.
Answer
D. Peas
72
____________ is not a variety of Onion.
Answer
A. Agrifound White
73
__________ is a man-made vegetable.
Answer
C. Rutabaga
74
Moisture content prescribed for sage storage of vegetable seeds is _______ %
Answer
A. 8
75
TPS is related to___________
Answer
B. Potato
76
________ is a method of hydroponics commercially adopted throughout the world.
Answer
C. NFT
77
Scientiļ¬c name of culinary melon is ___________
Answer
B. Cucumis melo var. acidulus
78
Seed rate for yard long bean is ______ kg ha-1
Answer
D. 5
79
āVegetable of the twentieth centuryā is ____________
Answer
B. Winged bean
80
__________ is not a calcium deļ¬ciency induced disorder.
Answer
D. Red rot of cauliļ¬ower
81
Match each item in Column A with the most appropriate option from Column B. Each option is used only once. Column A Column B 1. Shipping fresh A Form Utility grapes from Nashik to Kolkata in refrigerated trucks 2. A wholesaler buys B. Place Utility tomato seeds on credit from a co-op and sells it to customers 3. Wheat milled into C. Time Utility ļ¬our in Haryana 4. Cold storage of D. Possession Utility harvested apples from Kashmir in Kerala
Answer
D. d) 1āB 2āD 3āA 4āC
82
Which of the following policies oļ¬ered in India aid capital formation and access to loans ?
Answer
D. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme
83
Which of the following best illustrates the Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility ?
Answer
A. The utility gained from each additional unit of a good decreases after the ļ¬rst few units
84
Which of the following is NOT a policy area that the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) provides recommendations on ?
Answer
C. Export-Import duties on agricultural commodities
85
At what nitrogen application rate does the Marginal Physical Product (MPP) ļ¬rst become negative ? Nitrogen Exact 1/MPP Exact X Corn Y MPP APP 1. 180 136.944 0.0264 37.88 0.15 0.7608 2. 200 134 -0.33 -3.03 0.15 0.67 3. 220 123.376 -0.7416 -1.35 0.15 0.5608 4. 240 103.968 -1.2084 -0.83 0.15 0.4332 a - Undeļ¬ned. Errors due to rounding.
Answer
B. 2
86
Which of the following are characteristics of monopoly Markets? i) Products in the market have many substitutes ii) There is only one buyer iii) Producer is the price maker iv) There are no barriers to entry
Answer
A. Only (iii)
87
Which of the following instances indicate a marketable Surplus?
Answer
B. A farmer saves some rice for his family before selling the rest for which he earns a proļ¬t
88
Which scenario would NOT result in a change in demand for a good? i) Increased popularity of the good ii) A rise in income and spending capacity iii) Price of the good drops iv) Increase in population
Answer
C. Only (iii)
89
When farmers increase their eļ¬ort to increase visibility and sales, which marketing mix component do they Target ?
Answer
C. Promotion
90
Which of the following markets is classiļ¬ed based on the nature of commodities?
Answer
D. Cotton market
91
_________ is a methodology for interacting with villagers, understanding them and learning from them
Answer
A. Participatory Rural Appraisal
92
.............. are the recognized or accepted ways of behaving in society
Answer
C. Folkways
93
........... refers to perceived trustworthiness and expertise accorded to a source by its audience at any given time
Answer
A. Credibility
94
........... is a structure of society that is organized to meet the needs of people chieļ¬y through well-established procedure
Answer
B. Institution
95
.............. is a method to convince the participants about the applicability of the practice and to reinforce previous learning about the practice
Answer
C. Farmers day
96
Which of the following scheme aims to provide ļ¬nancial support to farmers suļ¬ering crop loss/damage arising out of unforeseen events
Answer
B. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
97
A modiļ¬ed version of panel discussion, in which three or four persons discuss a speciļ¬c topic
Answer
D. Colloquium
98
............... is a participatory rural appraisal method used to explore the movement pattern of an individual, group or a community
Answer
C. Mobility map
99
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) aims at making agriculture more productive, sustainable, remunerative and climate resilient is initiated during
Answer
A. 2014
100
Social audit is a process of reviewing oļ¬cial records and determining whether state reported expenditures reļ¬ect the actual monies spent on the ground.
Answer
C. Social audit
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