Quiz-17 STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION

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STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION Quiz-17

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Q1. To meet the demands of the society, in vitro production of a large number of plantlets in a short duration is practiced in floriculture and horticulture industry today. It is called

•  Somatic hybridization
•  Micropropagation
•  Hybridoma technology
•  Somaclonal variation

Solution
Micropropagation can be defined as growing plants from seed or small pieces of tissue under sterile conditions in a laboratory on specially selected media. This techniques include in vitro (Literally –in glass) laboratory propagation from vegetative material and germination of seeds and spores

Q2. A collection of plants and seeds having diverse alleles of all the genes of a crop is called:

•  Herbarium
•  Germplasm
•  Gene library
•  Genome

Solution
A germplasm is a collection of genetic resources for organisms. For plants, the germplasm may be stored as a seed collection.

Q3. Bhutia is a breed of:

•  Chicken
•  Goat
•  Sheep
•  Horse

Solution
The Bhutia Horse is a breed of small mountain horse from Sikkim and the district of Darjeeling in northern India

Q4.  Consider the following statements I. Semen is preserved for artificial insemination by heating II. Most common bee species reared in India is Apis indica III. Example of interspecific hybridization is mule Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

•  Only I
•  Only II
•  I and II
•  II and III

Solution
The semen may be used immediately or can be frozen. Frozen bovine semen is a method of preserving semen for future artificial insemination, even after the death of the donor

Q5. Which of the following is the pair of biofertilizers?

•  Azolla and BGA
•  Nostoc and legume
•  Rhizobium and grasses
•  Salmonella and E.coli

Solution
Azolla and blue-green algae. Explanation: They are biofertilizers as they are used as nitrogen suppliers in agriculture. Also, they are responsible for changing the physical, chemical as well as biological properties of soil and various soil water interfaces.

Q6. In dairy management, the people deals with processes and systems that

•  Increase yield of milk
•  Improve quality of milk
•  Both (a) and (b)
•  Marketing of milk

Solution
In dairy farm management, the people deals with processes and systems that increase yield and improve quality of milk. Milk yield is primarily dependent on the quality of breeds in the farm

Q7. Economic importance of fish includes I. fish as food II. source of income III. aesthetic value Which of the above are correct?

•  I and II
•  I and III
•  II and III
•  I, II and III

Solution
Economic importance of fish includes Fish as Food The fish flesh is an excellent source of protein has very little fat, carries a good amount of minerals and vitamins-A and D and rich in iodine Source of Income Millions of fisherman and farmers, particularly in coasted states, are engaged in this business which has an important place in Indian economy Aesthelic ValueA large number of fish are cultured in aquarium for their beauty and graceful movements

Q8. Edible aquatic animals are

•  Crab
•  Lobster
•  Oyster
•  All of these

Solution
Crab, oyster, lobster are edible aquatic animal

Q9. Majority of people suffer from protein, vitamins and micronutrient deficiencies. Their food does not contain essential micronutrients specially I. iron II. iodine III. zinc IV. vitamin-A Which of the above are correct?

•  I, II and III
•  I, III and IV
•  II, III and IV
•  I, II, III and IV

Solution
All of these. Three billion people suffer form protein, vitamins, and micronutrient deficiencies or hidden hunger because these people can not afford to buy enough vegetable, fruits, legumes, fish and meat. Their food does not contain essential micronutrients specially iron, iodine, zinc and vitamin-A. Breeding of crops with higher levels of vitamins, minerals or higher protein and healthier fats is called biofortification. This is the most practical aspect to improve the health of the people

Q10. Rearing and breeding of fish in ponds, tanks and artificial reservoirs is called:

•  Aquaculture
•  Fishing
•  Pisciculture
• Apiculture

Solution
Pisciculture is the breeding, hatching and rearing of fish in pond tanks and artificial reservoirs under controlled condition. It is also called as fish farming.