Paper 2019

Memory Based IBPS SO (AFO) 2021 Examination

1. Which crop requires a high amount of irrigation to thrive?

  1. Red Gram
  2. Cotton
  3. Cabbage
  4. Millets
  5. Wheat
Answer 3. Cabbage
Explanation: Cabbage is highly sensitive to irrigation and requires a significant amount of water for optimal growth. 💧

2. Which crop has medium to high sensitivity to irrigation?

  1. Cabbage
  2. Cotton
  3. Wheat
  4. Millets
  5. Red Gram
Answer 3. Wheat
Explanation: Wheat needs a considerable amount of water, making it moderately to highly irrigation sensitive. 🌾

3. Which state possesses the highest levels of alkaline soil?

  1. Odisha
  2. Gujarat
  3. Punjab
  4. UP
  5. West Bengal
Answer 4. UP
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh is known for having the highest concentration of alkaline soils. 🌱

4. What is the pH range indicative of acidic soil conditions?

  1. 11
  2. 12
  3. Less than 5.5
  4. 7
  5. 8
Answer 3. Less than 5.5
Explanation: Acidic soils have a pH value that is less than 5.5, indicating high acidity. 🌿

5. According to the 2017-18 data, what is the MSP for wheat?

  1. 1740
  2. 1670
  3. 1735
  4. 1780
  5. 1550
Answer 3. 1735
Explanation: The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat in 2017-18 was set at ₹1735. 🌾

6. What was the MSP of common paddy in the year 2018-19?

  1. 1780
  2. 1740
  3. 1750
  4. 1550
  5. 1670
Answer 3. 1750
Explanation: For the 2018-19 period, the MSP for common paddy was ₹1750. 🌾

7. Which nutrient deficiency shows green major veins, short top veins, and chlorosis on new leaves?

  1. Bo
  2. Cu
  3. Fe
  4. Mn
  5. Zn
Answer 3. Fe
Explanation: Iron (Fe) deficiency leads to green major veins with chlorosis appearing on new leaves. 🍃

8. What is the operational RPM range for a rotary tiller?

  1. 80-120
  2. 120-150
  3. 230-280
  4. 200-250
  5. 180-200
Answer 5. 180-200
Explanation: Rotary tillers typically operate within the RPM range of 180-200. 🔄

9. In which type of tillage is 15-30% of crop residue left on the soil surface?

  1. Mulch tillage
  2. No till
  3. Convectional tillage
  4. Reduce tillage
  5. Ridge tillage
Answer 4. Reduce tillage
Explanation: Reduced tillage leaves about 15-30% of crop residue on the soil surface, helping in moisture conservation. 🌾

10. Which disease is characterized by root gall formation?

  1. Root knot nematode
  2. Powdery mildew
  3. Leaf rust
  4. Leaf spot
  5. Bacterial blight
Answer 1. Root knot nematode
Explanation: Root knot nematodes cause galls to form on the roots of plants, affecting their growth. 🌿

11. Which insect causes internal damage to the stem?

  1. Aphid
  2. Leaf curl
  3. Gall midge
  4. Brown plant hopper
  5. Stem borer
Answer 5. Stem borer
Explanation: Stem borers inflict damage by tunneling inside the stem, disrupting the plant's nutrient flow. 🐛

12. What is one type of greenhouse based on its construction?

  1. Even span
  2. Wooden framed
  3. Glass glazing
  4. Computerized
  5. Cooling Fan pad
Answer 2. Wooden framed
Explanation: Greenhouses can be constructed using a wooden frame, providing a sturdy and natural structure. 🌿

13. Based on the covering material, which type of greenhouse exists?

  1. Computerized
  2. Cooling Fan pad
  3. Even span
  4. Glass glazing
  5. Wooden framed
Answer 4. Glass glazing
Explanation: Greenhouses with glass glazing use glass as the covering material, allowing maximum light transmission. 🌞

14. Which disease leads to the formation of cankerous spots?

  1. Leaf rust
  2. Foot rot
  3. Bacterial canker
  4. Root note nematode
  5. Leaf spot
Answer 3. Bacterial canker
Explanation: Bacterial canker causes distinctive cankerous spots on infected plants. 🌱

15. What is the minimum age requirement for eligibility for the Nari Shakti Puraskar?

  1. 28 years
  2. 22 years
  3. 30 years
  4. Above 30 years
  5. 25 years
Answer 5. 25 years
Explanation: The minimum age for eligibility for the Nari Shakti Puraskar is 25 years. 👩

16. In which year was the Nari Shakti Puraskar Yojna guideline revised?

  1. 2015
  2. 2018
  3. 2019
  4. 2014
  5. 2013
Answer 2. 2018
Explanation: The guidelines for the Nari Shakti Puraskar Yojna were revised in 2018 to update the criteria and process. 📜

17. What is the nitrogen content in CAN fertilizer?

  1. 20.6
  2. 28
  3. 22
  4. 25
  5. 30
Answer 4. 25
Explanation: CAN fertilizer contains 25% nitrogen, beneficial for plant growth. 🌱

18. What is the capacity of a medium-sized rural godown?

  1. 2000 mt
  2. 500,1000,2000 mt
  3. 1000 mt
  4. 5000 mt
  5. 500 mt
Answer 2. 500,1000,2000 mt
Explanation: Medium-sized rural godowns can have capacities of 500, 1000, or 2000 metric tons. 🏢

19. For how long can food grains be stored in a rural godown?

  1. 10 months
  2. 11 months
  3. 9 months
  4. 6 months
  5. 12 months
Answer 1. 10 months
Explanation: Food grains can typically be stored in rural godowns for up to 10 months. 🏬

20. What percentage of area is covered under storage in rural godowns?

  1. 50
  2. 85
  3. 75
  4. 60
  5. 90
Answer 5. 90
Explanation: Rural godowns cover 90% of the area for storage purposes, maximizing

space utilization. 📦

21. Which propagation method is used for droopy or viney plants?

  1. Mound layering
  2. Tip layering
  3. Air layering
  4. Trench layering
  5. Serpentine layering
Answer 5. Serpentine layering
Explanation: Serpentine layering is used for plants with droopy or viney growth habits. 🌿

22. To which Arabian country does India export the most bananas?

  1. Saudi Arabia
  2. Kuwait
  3. Oman
  4. Baharin
  5. Quatar
Answer 1. Saudi Arabia
Explanation: India exports the maximum amount of bananas to Saudi Arabia among Arabian countries. 🍌

23. What is the name of the disease that causes stem rotting at the ground level?

  1. Foot rot
  2. Leaf curl
  3. Leaf rust
  4. Molya disease
  5. Wilt
Answer 1. Foot rot
Explanation: Foot rot is characterized by the rotting of the stem at the ground level. 🌱

24. During which crop’s growth do pegging and pod formation occur?

  1. Wheat
  2. Mustard
  3. Sesame
  4. Groundnut
  5. Soyabean
Answer 4. Groundnut
Explanation: Pegging and pod formation are key stages in the growth of groundnut plants. 🌿

25. Which crop has the lowest seed replacement ratio?

  1. Pearl millet
  2. Groundnut
  3. Wheat
  4. Sugarcane
  5. Sunflower
Answer 2. Groundnut
Explanation: Groundnut has the lowest seed replacement ratio among the listed crops. 🌱

26. In which year was the e-NAM launched?

  1. 2012
  2. 2013
  3. 2014
  4. 2016
  5. 2011
Answer 4. 2016
Explanation: The e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) was launched in 2016 to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities. 🌾

27. What is the premium rate for Rabi crops under PMFBY?

  1. 1
  2. 5
  3. 2
  4. 1.25
  5. 1.5
Answer 5. 1.5
Explanation: The premium rate for Rabi crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is 1.5%. 💰

28. What is the premium rate for commercial and horticultural crops under PMFBY?

  1. 1
  2. 5
  3. 2
  4. 1.25
  5. 1.5
Answer 2. 5
Explanation: The premium rate for commercial and horticultural crops under PMFBY is 5%. 🍎

29. What is the premium rate for oilseed crops under PMFBY?

  1. 1.25
  2. 5
  3. 2
  4. 1
  5. 1.5
Answer 2. 5
Explanation: The premium rate for oilseed crops under PMFBY is set at 5%. 🌻

30. Which crop has the CRI (Critical Root Initiation) stage as a crucial irrigation period?

  1. Mustard
  2. Bajra
  3. Wheat
  4. Maize
  5. Rice
Answer 3. Wheat
Explanation: Wheat's Critical Root Initiation (CRI) stage is vital for irrigation to ensure proper growth. 🌾

31. In which year was PMFBY initiated?

  1. 2014
  2. 2012
  3. 2011
  4. 2015
  5. 2016
Answer 5. 2016
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was started in 2016 to provide crop insurance. 📅

32. Which horticulture crop has the lowest production?

  1. Medicinal
  2. Plantation
  3. Vegetable
  4. Fruit
  5. Spices
Answer 1. Medicinal
Explanation: Among horticulture crops, medicinal plants have the lowest production. 🌿

33. Which horticulture crop has the lowest productivity?

  1. Plantation
  2. Vegetable
  3. Medicinal
  4. Fruit
  5. Spices
Answer 3. Medicinal
Explanation: Medicinal horticultural crops exhibit the lowest productivity rates. 🌿

34. Which horticulture crop exhibits the highest productivity?

  1. Spices
  2. Fruit
  3. Vegetable
  4. Plantation
  5. Medicinal
Answer 3. Vegetable
Explanation: Vegetables show the highest productivity among horticultural crops. 🥕

35. Which institute developed the Goat pox vaccine?

  1. NDDB
  2. Goat research institute
  3. IVRI
  4. NDRI
  5. CARI
Answer 3. IVRI
Explanation: The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) developed the Goat pox vaccine. 🐐

36. What is the cost of reclamation of acidic soils under RKVY?

  1. 15000
  2. 40000
  3. 50000
  4. 60000
  5. 30000
Answer 1. 15000
Explanation: The reclamation of acidic soils under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) costs ₹15000. 🌱

37. What subsidy is provided for fishpond construction under the Blue Revolution scheme?

  1. 40
  2. 65
  3. 33
  4. 60
  5. 50
Answer 5. 50
Explanation: A 50% subsidy is provided for fishpond construction under the Blue Revolution scheme. 🐟

38. According to RBI rules, what is the maximum loan amount for poor and small farmers?

  1. 2.5 lakhs
  2. 1 lakh
  3. 3 lakhs
  4. 2 lakhs
  5. 1.5 lakhs
Answer 2. 1 lakh
Explanation: The RBI allows a maximum loan amount of ₹1 lakh for poor and small farmers. 💵

39. What propagation method is used for cashew plants?

  1. Approach grafting
  2. Budding
  3. Softwood grafting
  4. Cutting
  5. Layering
Answer 3. Softwood grafting
Explanation: Softwood grafting is commonly used for propagating cashew plants. 🌱

40. What is the useful working hours of a combine harvester?

  1. 10000
  2. 7000
  3. 3000
  4. 5000
  5. 6000
Answer 5. 6000
Explanation: Combine harvesters have useful working hours of around 6000 hours. 🚜

41. How many mandis are covered under e-NAM till now?

  1. 400-500
  2. 500-600
  3. More than 600
  4. 350-450
  5. None of these
Answer 2. 500-600
Explanation: Currently,

500-600 mandis are covered under the e-NAM initiative. 🌾

42. Which river covers the lowest area under farming?

  1. Indus
  2. Krishna
  3. Narmada
  4. Godawari
  5. Mahanadi
Answer 1. Indus
Explanation: The Indus River covers the lowest area under farming compared to the other rivers listed. 🌊

43. Which tillage method involves crop residue remaining undisturbed except during sowing and fertilization?

  1. No till
  2. Strip tillage
  3. Conventional tillage
  4. Mulch tillage
  5. Reduced tillage
Answer 1. No till
Explanation: No-till farming leaves crop residue undisturbed except during sowing and fertilization. 🌱

44. Which biofertilizer does not provide nitrogen?

  1. Azotobactar
  2. Trichoderma viride
  3. Aspergillum
  4. Rhizobium
  5. Acetobacter
Answer 2. Trichoderma viride
Explanation: Trichoderma viride does not provide nitrogen, unlike the other biofertilizers listed. 🌿

45. Which state has the highest labor wages per day?

  1. Tripura
  2. Punjab
  3. Odisha
  4. Bihar
  5. Haryana
Answer 5. Haryana
Explanation: Haryana offers the highest labor wages per day among the listed states. 💼

46. Which state has the lowest labor wages per day?

  1. Assam
  2. Gujarat
  3. Punjab
  4. Chhattisgarh
  5. Tripura
Answer 5. Tripura
Explanation: Tripura has the lowest labor wages per day among the listed states. 💼

47. How many districts are currently covered under the Lead Bank Scheme?

  1. 278
  2. 678
  3. 526
  4. 901
  5. 706
Answer 5. 706
Explanation: As of now, 706 districts are covered under the Lead Bank Scheme. 🏦

48. According to NABARD, how many graft scions can be taken from a single plant?

  1. 30
  2. 15
  3. 20
  4. 40
  5. 25
Answer 4. 40
Explanation: NABARD guidelines allow for 40 graft scions to be taken from a single plant. 🌱

49. Which state has the lowest ground brackish water in inland areas?

  1. Odisha
  2. Karnataka
  3. Maharashtra
  4. Tamil Nadu
  5. Gujarat
Answer 2. Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka has the lowest ground brackish water in inland areas. 💧

50. What is the subsidy for a 15 hp MB plough for SC/ST women according to NABARD?

  1. 20 lakh, 40 %
  2. 16 lakh, 50 %
  3. 0.16 lakh, 50%
  4. 20 lakh, 40%
  5. None of these
Answer 5. None of these
Explanation: The correct subsidy does not match any of the options provided. 🚜

51. What is the loan amount for building infrastructure for activities like school and health care in priority sector lending?

  1. 4 crore
  2. 50 lakhs
  3. 2 crore
  4. 5 crore
  5. 1 crore
Answer 4. 5 crore
Explanation: The loan amount for building such infrastructure in priority sector lending is 5 crore. 🏫

52. What is the quantity of high-volume spray fluid?

  1. Less than 400 Liter
  2. More than 100 Litre
  3. More than 300 Litre
  4. More than 400 Liter
  5. More than 200 Litre
Answer 4. More than 400 Liter
Explanation: High-volume spray fluid quantity is more than 400 liters. 🚜

53. What is the capacity of a tractor-drawn power harrow?

  1. 5
  2. 1
  3. 1.5
  4. 3
  5. None of these
Answer 3. 1.5
Explanation: The capacity of a tractor-drawn power harrow is typically 1.5. 🚜

54. How many crossbreed fish are cultured in one hectare of land?

  1. 6
  2. 4
  3. 8
  4. 5
  5. 7
Answer 4. 5
Explanation: Typically, 5 crossbreed fish are cultured in one hectare of land. 🐟

55. What is the field capacity of a tractor-drawn power harrow?

  1. 0.5 ha/day
  2. None of these
  3. 3.5 ha/day
  4. 2.5 ha/day
  5. 1.5 ha/day
Answer 5. 1.5 ha/day
Explanation: The field capacity of a tractor-drawn power harrow is 1.5 hectares per day. 🚜

58. What is the assistance for a tube well or bore under RAD?

  1. 10000
  2. 35000
  3. 15000
  4. None of these
  5. 25000
Answer 5. 25000
Explanation: The assistance for a tube well or bore under RAD is 25000. 💧

59. What is the assistance for a power tiller for SC/ST, small & marginal, women farmers, and NE states below 8 BHP?

  1. 80000
  2. 25000
  3. 50000
  4. 65000
  5. 70000
Answer 4. 65000
Explanation: The assistance for a power tiller for eligible farmers and states is 65000. 🚜

60. What is the subsidy amount for the installation of a drip irrigation system for horticultural crops under the National Mission on Micro Irrigation (NMMI)?

  1. 25%
  2. 50%
  3. 75%
  4. 30%
  5. 40%
Answer 2. 50%
Explanation: Under the National Mission on Micro Irrigation (NMMI), the subsidy amount for installing a drip irrigation system for horticultural crops is 50%. 💧

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