301. Dwarf wheat was developed by firstly

A M.S.Swaminathan
B Vavilov
C Borlaug
D B.D.Singh
Answer :   Borlaug
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302. The rotenone is

A an insect hormone
B a bioherbicide
C a natural herbicide
D a natural insecticide
Answer :   a natural insecticide
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303. Which of the following is a pseudocereal

A Triticum aestivum
B Oryza sativa
C Zea mays
D Fagopyrum esculentum (Buck wheat)
Answer :   Fagopyrum esculentum (Buck wheat)
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304. Which is a product of insect body

A Honey, wax and silk
B Silk, lac and wax
C Royal jelly, wax and lac
D All of the above
Answer :   Silk, lac and wax
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305. A viral disease of silkworm is

A Muscardine
B Pebrine
C Maggot disease
D Flacherie
Answer :   Flacherie
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306. Which one is latex based alkaloid

A Atropine from atropa
B Ephedrine from Ephedra
C Daturine from Datura
D Morphine from Opium
Answer :   Morphine from Opium
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307. Consider the following four statements (1-4) and select the option which includes all the correct ones only.
(1) Single cell Spirulina can produce large quantities of food rich in protein, minerals, vitamins etc.
(2) Body weight-wise the micro-organism Methylophilus methylotrophus may be able to produce several times more proteins than the cows per day.
(3) Common button mushrooms are a very rich source of vitamin $$C.$$
(4) A rice variety has been developed which is very rich in calcium.

A Statements (3), (4)
B Statements (1), (3) and (4)
C Statements (2), (3) and (4)
D Statements (1), (2)
Answer :   Statements (1), (2)
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308. Fish introduced in India by foreigners is

A Labeo rohita
B Mystus singhala
C Pompret
D Clasius batrachus
Answer :   Pompret
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309. The purpose of crop rotation is

A To increase the fertility of soil
B To decrease the fertility of soil
C To prevent soil erosion
D To prevent water erosion
Answer :   To increase the fertility of soil
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310. A queen Honey Bee lays eggs of

A One type from which all castes develop
B Two types, one forming queen, dron and workers
C Three type forming queen, drone and workers
D Unfertilized eggs die while fertilised ones form all castes
Answer :   Two types, one forming queen, dron and workers
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