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Agriculture Mcqs 7387 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Agriculture MCQs cover fundamental and applied concepts related to farming, crop production, soil science, irrigation, fertilizers, plant breeding, pests, and agricultural economics. This topic is designed to strengthen conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills through objective questions. It is especially useful for competitive exams such as PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, BPSC, NTS, OTS, and other testing services, helping candidates prepare with exam-oriented and up-to-date agricultural knowledge.

The science dealing with study of soil is called:
A Geology
B Pedology
C Both (a) & (b)
D None of these
Correct Answer: Pedology
In coarse textured soils:
A There is no soil air
B Water retaining capacity is high
C Pore space is narrow
D Pore frequency is low
Correct Answer: Pore frequency is low
Melanization generally involves the following zone:
A Horizon-B
B Horizon-A
C Horizon-C
D All of these
Correct Answer: Horizon-A
The acidity of soil is primarily due to
A H+
B AI+3
C Both (a) & (b)
D H+ and Zn+2
Correct Answer: Both (a) & (b)
The term ‘holard’ refers to:
A Gravitational water
B Capillary water
C Water holding capacity
D Field capacity
Correct Answer: Field capacity
By chemical composition the humus has maximum percentage of:
A Nitrogen
B Oxygen
C Carbon
D Hydrogen
Correct Answer: Carbon
The L- and H-layers are differentiated in:
A Mull
B Mor
C Peat
D Muck
Correct Answer: Mor
Amount the following water plants, heterophylly is found in:
A Free floating
B Rooted emergent
C Submerged floating
D None of these
Correct Answer: Rooted emergent
The mesofauna of the soil is constituted by:
A Rats and moles
B Bacteria and fungi
C Termites and nematodes
D Algae and actinomycetes
Correct Answer: Termites and nematodes
The term ‘ecard’ refers to:
A Available water
B Unavailable water
C Run off water
D Total atmospheric precipitation
Correct Answer: Unavailable water