List of top Questions asked in ICAR AIEEA (PG)- 2022

Given below are two statements
Statement I: Vermiculite is heat expanded mica which is main ingredients in rooting medium.
Statement II: Perlite is heavy rock material and easily sedimented during mixing in growing medium.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
Sugary secretion (gummosis) is a physiological disorder of
Which of the following is NOT a desirable trait for mechanical harvesting of pickling cucumber?
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Male sterility is considered to be most important for commercial hybrid seed production of vegetable crops.
Reason R: The male sterile lines eliminate the tedious emasculation procedure and make it possible to produce hybrid seed.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
Dr. Puskarnath is associated to
Male and female plants of spinach are identified on the basis of
What is the main purpose of blanching in cauliflower?
Match List I with List II
List I (Vegetable Crop):
A. Brinjal
B. Cauliflower
C. Onion
D. Palak

List II (Minimim soil temperature requirement for seed germination):
I. 1.6 $^\circ$C
II. 10 $^\circ$C
III. 4.4 $^\circ$C
IV. 15.5 $^\circ$C

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Whip tail physiological disorder is caused due to molybdenum deficiency in cauliflower.
Reason R: The occurance of whip tail disorder particularly in the soil pH above 5.5.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Steps for synthetic breeding are as given below:
A. Testing of specific combining ability effects
B. Growing inbred lines in isolation and allowing random mating
C. Development of inbred lines
D. Selection of about 5 inbred lines basis of higher sca effects
E. Testing performance of synthetics over varieties

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Which of the following is NOT a F$_1$ hybrid of chilli?
Eggplant specific piquant and bitter taste is due to the presence of
Arrange the following according establishment year of Institute/Organization
A. Indian Institute of Vegetable Research
B. Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
C. Indian Society of Vegetable Science
D. The Horticultural Society of India
E. Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match List I with List II
List I (Characteristics of Onion):
A. Flavour and pungency
B. Yellow coloured
C. Red coloured
D. White coloured

List II (Chemicals):
I. Anthocyanin
II. High dry matter
III. Allyl propyl disulphide
IV. Quercetin

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What is the main cause of appearance of gold colour flecks on tomato fruits?
How many months after planting the ginger crop is ready for harvesting ?
What is the family of Tapioca?
Match List I with List II
List I (Variety):
A. Varsha Uphar
B. Pusa Sawani
C. Prabhani Kranti
D. Punjab-8

List II (Pedigree/Parent):
I. Lam selection-1 x Parvani Kranti
II. Mutant from Pusa Sawani
III. Pusa Sawani x A. manihot
IV. Pusa Makhmali x IC1542

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: High rainfall and long photoperiod promote vine growth and reduce the tuber yield of sweet potato.
Reason R: Temperature less than 25 $^\circ$C was found critical for tuberization in sweet potato.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following part of carrot contains the highest carotene level ?
The Indian group of radishes including the rat-tail evolved in
Black heart/ hollow heart of potato is caused by
Homeostasis that leads to adaptability and stability is NOT favoured by
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: When black pepper is grown on slopes, due care has to be taken to avoid slopes facing south and southwest.
Reason R: The northern and northern eastern slopes planting prevent the scorching effect of sun during summer.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match List I with List II
List I (Fruit)
A. Litchi
B. Mango
C. Banana
D. Grape
List II (Edible Part)
I. Aril
II. Mesocarp and endocarp
III. Mesocarp
IV. Pericarp and placenta
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [Question ID = 539][Question Description = 159_30_HOR_AUG22_Q59]