List of top Questions asked in ICAR AIEEA (PG)

Biological measures for soil erosion is
Water use efficiency in increasing order
Irrigation is likely to be used, where the water supply is ample and the market value of the crop is low
Which of the following manure has the highest content of Nitrogen?
Which of the following is NOT a micro-irrigation system?
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Dominance of $\text{Ca}^{2+}$ and $\text{Mg}^{2+}$ on the clay exchange complex decrease the zeta potential that results in the flocculation of clay particles.
Statement II: High $\text{Na}^+$ saturation in the soil increases the zeta potential resulting in dispersion of clay particles.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
The cation exchange capacity of clay minerals follows in the order of
Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza has an important role in increasing the availability of
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The permanent charge of silicate clay minerals results from isomorphous substitution within the clay lattice.
Statement II: The pH-dependent charges depend on the dissociation of $\text{H}^+$ ions from the edges of the crystal unit.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match List I with List II
List I (Weathering Reaction):
A. $\text{CaSO}_4 + 2\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{CaSO}_4 \cdot 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$
B. $2\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 \rightarrow 4\text{FeO} + \text{O}_2$
C. $\text{KAlSi}_3\text{O}_8 + \text{HOH} \rightarrow \text{HAlSi}_3\text{O}_8 + \text{KOH}$
D. $4\text{FeO} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3$

List II (Weathering process):
I. Oxidation
II. Hydration
III. Reduction
IV. Hydrolysis

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
The wet digestion method is followed for the estimation of
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: $\text{Al(OH)}^{2+}$ ion is predominant in soil between pH 4.7 & 6.5
Statement II: $\text{Al}^{3+}$ ion is predominant in soil pH below 4.7
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Naturally formed aggregates are known as
Which of the following is the available form of Molybdenum to plants?
Which of the following suborder belongs to the order of Alfisols?
Pitcher irrigation is NOT suitable for
Which of the following is the prerequisite for aggregation?
Which of the following sphere is NOT associated with the soil?
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

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
What is the main purpose of blanching in cauliflower?
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

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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:
Male and female plants of spinach are identified on the basis 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:
Eggplant specific piquant and bitter taste is due to the presence of