| Post Name | Assistant Manager Grade II |
|---|---|
| Department | State Farming Corporation of Kerala Limited |
| Question Paper Code | 074/2025/OL |
| Category Code | 072/2024 |
| Date of Test | 3 July 2025 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
The moisture content of soil at 40% depletion of available water, with field capacity 22% and permanent wilting point 12% will be
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D. 18%
2
An essential nutrient which is highly mobile in soil and immobile in plants
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C. B
3
What is the approximate quantity of urea required for topdressing a wetland transplanted crop of Matta Triveni variety of rice cultivated in an area of 2 hectares?
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A. 100 kg
4
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about watershed? i. Watershed is a geo-hydrologic unit bounded by a natural ridgeline from which all the surface runoff drains to a common outlet/drainage point ii. Micro-watershed is generally considered as an ideal unit for the implementation of watershed development project in the villages iii. Kerala with its 44 rivers is delineated into 44 micro-watersheds
Answer
A. i and ii only
5
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about cropping system? i. Multiple cropping can be practiced through intercropping and/or sequential cropping ii. Sequential cropping is the intensification of cropping in space dimension iii. In an additive series of intercropping, the population of intercrop is normally less than its recommended population in pure stand
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B. i and iii only
6
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about drip irrigation system? i. Hydro cyclone filters are used when irrigation water contains more amount of sand particles ii. Point source emitters are fixed internally along the lateral tube at designed spacings at the time of manufacturing itself iii. In Kerala, the general recommendation of drip irrigation for coconut is to apply 40 to 50 litres of water per palm per day with 3 to 4 emitters
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C. i and iii only
7
Pusa Basmati 1979 and Pusa Basmati 1985 are the first non-genetically modified (non-GM) herbicide tolerant rice varieties released by Indian Agricultural Research Institute. These varieties are tolerant to which of the following herbicide?
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D. Imazethapyr
8
Which of the following is/are secondary tillage implement(s)? i. Disc plough ii. Cultivator iii. Disc harrow iv. Wooden plough
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B. ii and iii only
9
Which of the following is an early variety of tapioca?
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C. Nidhi
10
Which of the following statement is true regarding the treatment of cowpea seeds before sowing?
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D. Lime pelleting is required only for sowing seeds in acid soils
11
The cage or box filled with rocks, concrete sand or soil for gully stabilization in low rainfall region is called
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C. Gabions
12
Match the following : 1. Particle density i. Crumby 2. Bulk density ii. True density 3. Soil texture iii. Apparent density 4. Soil structure iv. Loam
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D. 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-iv, 4-i
13
The minimum conversion period requirement in organic farming is
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Question Cancelled
14
Healthy vegetation has an NDVI value of
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B. +1
15
Among the following, the bottom up approach method for the synthesis of nanoparticle is
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D. Sol Gel method
16
Which of the following statement is/are wrong? Statement I : The stability of mineral decreases with increase in silica tetrahedral linkage Statement II : As the distortion of crystal lattice decreases there is increase in stability of mineral
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A. Only Statement I
17
The upper limit of moisture at which optimum tillage operation can be performed for most crops except rice
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C. Lower plastic limit
18
The ameliorant used for management of sub soil acidity is
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A. .
19
The reagent used for extraction of micronutrients in soil
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A. DTPA at pH 7.3
20
As the soil pH increases the AEC of soil
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B. Decreases
21
Difference between three line and two line breeding
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C. B line absent
22
Law of homologous series was proposed by __________.
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B. NI Vavilov
23
Father of green revolution
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D. Normal Borloug
24
Lack of cross pollination results in
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A. Inbreeding depression
25
Complete flower has
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A. All essential whorls
26
In ________ DNA a segment is abnormally lost
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C. Deletion
27
When a segment of one chromosome becomes attached to another
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D. Translocation
28
Hybrid vigour is also known as
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D. Heterosis
29
Crossing over occurs in _________ during meiosis.
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A. Pachytene
30
__________ is a physical mutagen.
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B. X rays
31
During seed certification, inter-cropping is applicable in which combination i. Foundation class ii. Certified class iii. Oilseed crops iv. Pulse crops
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C. ii-iii-iv
32
Breeder seed shall be so pure as to guarantee that in the subsequent generation i.e., certified foundation seed class shall conform to the prescribed standards of
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B. Genetic purity
33
Certification shall be conducted by certification agency notified under section
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D. 8 of the Seeds Act, 1966
34
Specific crop standards for seed certification consists of
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C. Both (1) and (2)
35
Downy mildew in sunflower is a designated objectionable seed borne disease caused by
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B. Plasmopara halstedii
36
Under which section of Seeds Act 1966, Seed Inspector is appointed for enforcing various provisions regarding regulation of sale of seeds of notified kinds/varieties
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A. Section 13, Seeds Act 1966
37
The authority to look into grievances related to certified seed production procedures against seed certification agencies, seed traders and seed law enforcement officials at state level is
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B. Appellate Authority
38
When the individual/organization owning an intellectual property does not disclose the property and keeps it as a closely guarded secret to promote his/its own commercial interest is
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A. Trade secret
39
Specification for certified tag colour for certified class seed
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D. ISI No.104-Azure blue
40
Minimum number of plants to be observed in grow out test for 99.9 per cent genetic purity is
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C. 4000
41
Why is parthenocarpic cucumber gaining popularity for polyhouse cultivation?
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C. It yields high-quality, seedless fruits with minimal pest issues under protected conditions
42
Which one of the following statements is most appropriate with regard to spike shedding in black pepper? i. Spike shedding is mainly observed due to early monsoon showers and excess pollination ii. Irrigation during the second fortnight of March coupled with prophylactic spraying of fungicides can help reduce spike shedding iii. Delayed pre-monsoon showers lead to predominance of female flowers on spikes, reducing pollination efficiency and increasing susceptibility to anthracnose, resulting in heavy spike shedding iv. Excessive nitrogen fertilization induces spike shedding by promoting vegetative growth at the expense of reproductive development
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D. only ii and iii
43
Which of the following statement is correct?
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A. Cymbopogon citratus exhibits greater drought tolerance compared to C.flexuosus
44
Among the following, choose the statement(s) that are accurate i. Pineapple attains ripeness-to-flower stage 11-12 months after planting ii. Pineapple, a long-day plant, is classified as a non-climacteric fruit iii. The mango inflorescence produces exclusively hermaphrodite flowers iv. Mango cultivar Amrapali is suitable for high density planting systems
Answer
B. only i and iv
45
Identify the accurate statement(s) concerning coconut from the following i. Kalpa Suvarna is a tall coconut variety suitable for copra. ii. Seednuts are collected during December-May and require a minimum storage period of 100 days for talls and 75 days for dwarfs before sowing iii. Palms aged 8 to 25 years are generally unsuitable for intercropping or mixed cropping i.v Nuts fertilized in the post-monsoon season have higher oil and carbohydrate contents but lower kernel protein
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B. only iii and iv
46
At which maturity stage should tomotoes be harvested for long- distance transport?
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B. Mature-green stage, where pulp around seeds is jelly-like and seeds slip away easily
47
From the options below, pick the statement(s) that correctly apply to Jackfruit i. Singapore jack is famous for production of off season fruits ii. Approach grafting is successful using 20 days old seedlings as rootstock and 2-3 weeks old shoot tips with tender leaves as scion iii. Jackfruit is botanically a sorosis iv. Tender jack fruit can be canned with optimized blanching (1 minute at 100ºC) and pasteurization (90ºC; F value 10)
Answer
D. all the above i, ii, iii and iv
48
Select the statement(s) that is/are true from the following i. In ginger, the entire recommended nitrogen dose is applied as basal at planting. ii. The cardamom variety ICRI 2 belongs to Malabar cultivar group. iii. Nutmeg harvesting reaches its peak between September and December iv. In wetlands, turmeric can be rotated with crops like rice, sugarcane or banana every 3 to 4 years (IISR)
Answer
A. (iv) is true (ii and iii) are false
49
Choose the appropriate statement(s) that apply to cocoa i. Kerala accounts for the largest area under cocoa cultivation in India. ii. CCRP 17 is a drought tolerant cocoa variety iii. The dry recovery rate of cocoa ranges between 30% and 46% iv. Cocoa seed viability sharply declines within a week post-harvest, posing a critical challenge for seed propagation
Answer
C. only (iii and iv)
50
Identify the correct statement(s) from the options given below : i. Arka Madhu is a photo-insensitive variety of French marigold ii. Recommended spacing for African marigold is 30 × 30 cm iii. Arka Sinchana is a red coloured double type gerbera iv. Calyx splitting is a physiological disorder of rose
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A. only (i)
51
Which of the following gardening is the method of growing special vegetable crops in relatively large quantities for distant markets by the employment of extensive methods
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C. Truck gardening
52
Which of the following statement is/are correct? i. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has three major institutes for conducting research on vegetables: IIHR in Bangalore, IIVR at Varanasi and IARI in New Delhi ii. In India, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is the nodal organisation to access the market, guide and promote export of agricultural commodities iii. The Ministry of food processing Industries has been offering appreciable economic incentives to promote food parks in the country iv. APEDA/Ministry of Commerce encourages and supports the establishing of Agri Export Zones (AEZ)s
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D. all of the above (i, ii, iii, iv)
53
Tomato is a
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B. Day neutral plant
54
Process in which vegetables is treated with boiling water or steam for short period, followed by cooling in order to inactivate enzymes
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A. Blanching
55
Seed rate of carrot
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D. 5-6 kg/ha
56
Optimum temperature for growth and tuberisation in potato
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C. 20-30ºC
57
Identify the wrong statement given below : i. Flavour in cabbage leaves is due to the glycoside sinigrin. ii. Momordica charantia is propagated through seeds and is dioecious iii. In onion, odour, flavour and pungency is due to the presence of a volatile oil- allyl-propyl- disulphide iv. Okra is a typical tropical or sub-tropical crop and can tolerate frost
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B. only ii and iv
58
Which of the following statement is/are correct regarding post-harvest deterioration of vegetables?
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D. All of the above
59
Blanching in cauliflower is an essential operation to
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D. All of the above
60
What is the best temperature range for colour development in carrot?
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B. 15.5-21.1ºC
61
There is a decrease in the demand for a commodity when the price of a substitute commodity increases
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B. False
62
In a market with perfect competition, the firms are
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B. Price takers
63
_________ are the markets in which future sales and purchase of commodities take place at current time.
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D. Forward markets
64
In the demand function Q = f(P), the variable P denotes
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C. Price
65
The law of diminishing marginal utility was first proposed by
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B. H.H. Gossen
66
In ____________, the first have considerable control over product price.
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A. Monopoly
67
What is the meaning of the term economists use "ceteris paribus"
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B. All the other independent variables affecting the dependent variable are held constant
68
When the marketed surplus is more than marketable surplus of the farmers, the situation is termed as
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C. Distress sale
69
_________ avoids price risk, enables the trader to earn normal profits and facilitates financing of inventories
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B. Hedging
70
When apples from Himachal Pradesh are transported to Kerala, ____________ utility of apples increases.
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D. Place
71
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding natural regeneration?
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B. It includes coppice and root sucker regeneration
72
Match the following Shelterwood systems with their characteristics System feature a. Uniform system i. Strips removed sequentially b. Group system ii. Regeneration in patches c. Strip system iii. Final removal in one step Which of the following is the correct match?
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A. a-iii, b-ii, c-i
73
Which of the following statements best describes the 'Coppice with reserve system'?
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C. Trees are harvested but some standards are left for multiple rotations
74
Which of the following thinning regimes is correctly matched with its purpose? Thinning Regime Purpose a. Mechanical i. Remove suppressed trees b. Improvement ii. Based on spacing, regardless of quality c. CCF (Close-to-nature) iii. Promote structural diversity
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A. a-ii, b-i, c-iii
75
Which of the following is NOT a component used in evaluating plantation site quality?
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C. Coppice Cycle Length
76
Which of the following statements about forest classification is CORRECT?
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B. Moist deciduous forests shed their leaves in the dry season to conserve water
77
Assertion (A) : Pruning helps to improve the quality of timber. Reason (R) : Pruning increases the number of branches on the tree Choose the correct option :
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C. A is true, but R is false
78
Refer to the following table on types of thinning and identify the type described Type Description A Removal of dominant trees to favour suppressed ones B Removal of weak, suppressed trees C Systematic removal in rows or strips Which type represents Mechanical Thinning?
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C. Type C
79
Statement I : Latitude influences the duration and intensity of light received by forest vegetation Statement II : Higher latitudes receive more solar radiation throughout the year Which of the following is correct?
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C. Statement I is true; Statement II is false
80
Statement I : Light influences the height and diameter of trees Statement II : Wind has no role in the shape of crown or bole form of trees Choose the correct option:
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B. Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect
81
Consider the statements for Tectona grandis Statement I : Teak grows well under soils having a pH ranging from 6.5 to 7.5 Statement II : Incidence of fire causes hollowness at the bottom the stem Statement III : Occurrence of Dendrocalamus strictus indicates a site suitable for teak plantation Choose the correct statement/s
Answer
A. Statement I, II and III
82
Consider the statements for Santalum album Statement I : Sandal wood is an obligatory root parasite Statement II : Natural regeneration occurs in the open condition Statement III : Dispersal of seeds is mainly brought about by birds Choose the correct statement/s
Answer
Question Cancelled
83
Consider the statements for : the growth of Casuarina equisetifolia becomes unhealthy in the following condition Statement I : Clayey soil Statement II : Poorly drained soil Statement III : Soils with low water table Choose the correct statement/s
Answer
A. Statement I, II and III
84
Consider the statements for : silvicultural characters of Dalbergia sissoo Statement I : Strong light demander Statement II : Seedlings are drought tolerant Statement III : It is a poor coppicer Choose the correct statement/s
Answer
D. Statement I only
85
Katha and cutch is obtained from
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C. Acacia catechu
86
Agroforestry enhances farm income through
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C. Sustained productivity
87
The Taungya is one of the examples for
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A. Agri Silvicultural System
88
Agroforestry system which is satisfying the basic needs of the farmers and manage by himself
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A. Subsistence
89
Planting pattern where an extra plant is planted at the centre of square of four plants is
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A. Quincunx planting
90
Number of animals that are allowed to graze per unit area is fixed in accordance with carrying capacity is known as
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A. Controlled grazing
91
The volume tables are combined from DBH alone is called
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C. Local volume table
92
Age of trees with annual rings determined by
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C. Presslers increment borer
93
The instrument Wedge prism is mainly used in
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A. Plot sampling
94
In bamboo forest the system of sampling adopted was
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B. Multiphase sampling
95
The instrument which is used to measure diameter at any convenient height is
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A. Age and growth
96
Isolation trenches are dug up to prevent
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A. Root disease
97
The essential micro nutrient is
Answer
Question Cancelled
98
Rajaji National Park is mainly associated for the protection of
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C. Elephants
99
An animal that feeds on fruits is called as
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C. Frugivorus
100
The peeling of bark in matured trees of casuarinas is caused by
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B. Fungi
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