Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production


  1. Lathyrism which is caused by consumption of Khesari dal is a disease characterised by









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    Lathyrism which is caused by consumption of Khesari dal is a disease characterised by gross skeletal deformation and thinning of collagen fibres and fibrils.

    Correct Option: D

    Lathyrism which is caused by consumption of Khesari dal is a disease characterised by gross skeletal deformation and thinning of collagen fibres and fibrils.


  1. Which of the following crops have been brought to India from New world?









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    Cashewnut, potato, rubber crops have been brought to India from New world.

    Correct Option: A

    Cashewnut, potato, rubber crops have been brought to India from New world.



  1. Reason of fast speciation in present day crop plants is









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    The phenomenon of having one or more genomes in addition to the normal for the species is called polyploidy.

    Correct Option: C

    The phenomenon of having one or more genomes in addition to the normal for the species is called polyploidy.


  1. What is the best pH of soil for cultivation of plants?









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    The best pH of soil for cultivation of plants is 6.5 – 7.5.

    Correct Option: B

    The best pH of soil for cultivation of plants is 6.5 – 7.5.



  1. Before European invader which vegetable was absent in India?









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    Potato and tomato originated in the new world.

    Correct Option: A

    Potato and tomato originated in the new world.