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Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

Which of the following are major fishes of Southern Europe and Mediterranean Sea?

  1. Sardine and Anchovy

  2. Tuna and Cod

  3. Right Whales

  4. Brisling and Caplen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tuna and Cod are significant commercial species in the Mediterranean and Southern European waters, often targeted by large-scale fishing fleets.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy cattle farming agriculture sector

The  _____  plains in North Island of New Zealand has the highest density of milch cows in the world.

  1. Taranaki

  2. Queenstown

  3. Christchurch

  4. Greymouth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Taranaki region in New Zealand is world-renowned for its dairy industry and high density of milch cows due to its favorable climate and pasture conditions.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced.
2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming.
3. In some areas of farming, receding of groundwater table can be checked.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. Only 1

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Micro-irrigation (like drip irrigation) reduces fertilizer loss by delivering nutrients directly to the root zone and helps manage groundwater levels by reducing water waste. It is not the 'only' means of irrigation in dry land farming, as other methods like sprinkler or traditional water harvesting are also used.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

The discovery of Oak flora in 1966 added a new chapter to the history of Indian Sericulture. Which one of the following states is the leading producer of Oak tasar silk?

  1. Assam

  2. Bihar

  3. Manipur

  4. Odisha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Assam is the leading producer of Oak tasar silk in India, following the introduction of Oak flora in the region to support the silkworm species.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

Which among the following is not an important fishing centre of India.

  1. Kandla

  2. Porbandar

  3. Jafarabad

  4. Surat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kandla is primarily a major commercial cargo port (Special Economic Zone) rather than a traditional fishing center, unlike the others listed which are well-known hubs for fishing fleets.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

Pick up the correct food chain.

  1. Grass - Chameleon - Insect - Bird

  2. Grass - Fox - Rabbit - Bird

  3. Phytoplankton - Zooplankton - Fish

  4. Fallen leaves - Bacteria - Insect larvae
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A food chain represents the flow of energy from producers to consumers. Phytoplankton (producers) are eaten by zooplankton (primary consumers), which are then eaten by fish (secondary consumers).

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

Polar bears are carnivores and prey on many arctic birds and fish. However, under natural conditions, no one found polar bears predating any penguin. This is because ___________.

  1. penguins have chemical substance in their muscles which is toxic to polar bears.

  2. penguins are gregarious and always move in groups. Therefore, a polar bear cannot approach them.

  3. polar bears and penguins never coexist under natural conditions. The former lives in the North Pole while the latter lives in the South Pole.

  4. polar bears and penguins display symbiotic relationships and they help each other for their existence in the ice-cold ecosystem.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Polar bears inhabit the Arctic (North Pole), while penguins are native to the Southern Hemisphere (mostly Antarctica). They do not coexist in the wild.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

Transfer of energy from one organism to another in an ecosystem takes place in a __________.

  1. linear manner

  2. hierarchical manner

  3. discrete manner

  4. cyclic manner
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Energy flow in an ecosystem is often described as cyclic in terms of nutrient movement, though energy itself flows linearly. However, in the context of general ecological cycles, 'cyclic' is the standard term for the movement of matter and energy through trophic levels.