Which one of the following is a fodder crop?

1

(a)

Berseem

(b)

Linseed

(c)

Gram

(d)

Maize

Which one of the following is micro-nutrient?

1

(a)

Zinc

(b)

Calcium

(c)

Magnesium

(d)

Sulphur

For mixed cropping which combination of crop generally not used?

1

(a)

Wheat + maize

(b)

Wheat + gram

(c)

Wheat + mustard

(d)

Groundnut + sunflower

The variety of bee that is commonly used for commercial honey production is

1

(a)

Apis cerana indica

(b)

A. dorsata

(c)

A.florae

(d)

A. mellifera

Which variety of honey bee have high honey collection capacity?

1

(a)

Italian bee

(b)

Little bee

(c)

Rock bee

(d)

Indian bee

There are....................nutrients essential for crops.

1

(a)

sixteen

Sxs nutrients, which are required in large quantities, are called...........................

1

(a)

macro-nutrients

Seven nutrients that are required in small  quantities are known as............................. .

1

(a)

micro-nutrients

Growing two or more crops in definite row patterns is known as......................... .

1

(a)

inter-cropping

Proper care and management of farm animals is called.................................... .

1

(a)

animal husbandry

Define hydridisation. What are its types?

2

(a)

List the factors for which variety improvement is done.

2

(a)

Name any three methods of irrigation and briefly describe them.

2

(a)

What methods are used for cross-breeding cattle to improve lactation period?

2

(a)

How are fishes obtained?

2

(a)

What are the types of fisheries?

2

(a)

Explain the objectives of mixed cropping. How are crops selected for mixed cropping?

3

(a)

What are the differences between broilers and layers and in their management?

3

(a)

Why Apis mellifera is adopted for domestication to produce honey?

3

(a)

What is pasturage and how is it related to honey production?

3

(a)

Differentiate between layers and broilers.

3

(a)

Describe the factors responsible for grain loss during storage. Discuss the various measures for safe storage of grain.

4

(a)

What prevantive and control measures should be taken before storage of grains?

4

(a)