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Agronomy
Questions
15
Full Marks
15
Negative
0.25
Duration
15 min
Solutions & Explanations
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1
The branch of agriculture which deals with the principles and practices of crop production and field management is called:
A Agronomy
B Agroforestry
C Agriculture
D Sericulture
E Horticulture
Explanation
Agronomy is specifically defined as the branch of agriculture dealing with crop production principles and field management practices.
2
Agronomy is a:
A Applied science
B Basic science
C Informative science
D All of these
E Pure science
Explanation
Agronomy is an applied science because it applies scientific knowledge to practical crop production and field management.
3
The expansion of area for increasing total agricultural production is called:
A Horizontal growth
B Vertical growth
C Linear growth
D Cubical growth
E Exponential growth
Explanation
Horizontal growth refers to bringing more land area under cultivation to increase agricultural production.
4
The increase in production of per unit time and area from intensive cropping system is called:
A Horizontal growth
B Vertical growth
C Linear growth
D Cubical growth
E Diagonal growth
Explanation
Vertical growth means intensifying production from the same area through better technology, inputs, and management.
5
The production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and peoples is called:
A Sustainable agriculture
B Conservation agriculture
C Organic agriculture
D Urban agriculture
E Precision agriculture
Explanation
This is the IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements) definition of Organic Agriculture, which emphasizes sustaining the health of soils, ecosystems, and people as a unified system.
6
Triticum aestivum is a variety of wheat known as:
A Bread wheat
B Hard wheat
C Emmer wheat
D None of these
E Durum wheat
Explanation
Triticum aestivum is commonly known as bread wheat and is the most widely cultivated wheat species.
7
Eleusine coracana is a botanical name of:
A Finger millet (Ragi)
B Proso millet (Cheena)
C Foxtail millet (Kakun)
D Kodon millet (Kodon)
E Barnyard millet (Sawan)
Explanation
Eleusine coracana is the scientific name for finger millet, commonly known as Ragi, widely grown in India and Africa.
8
First agronomic research was started by:
A J.B. Boussingault
B Leibig
C Borlaug
D None of these
E Mendel
Explanation
J.B. Boussingault, a French chemist, conducted the first agronomic research in 1834 at Bechelbronn, Alsace.
9
The total dry matter produced by a crop is known as:
A Dry matter yield
B Biological yield
C Crop yield
D Economic yield
E Harvest index
Explanation
Biological yield refers to the total dry matter produced by the entire plant during the crop growth period.
10
The fertilizer containing nitrogen in amide form is:
A Urea
B CAN
C Ammonium sulphate
D Ammonium phosphate
E Calcium nitrate
Explanation
Urea [CO(NH2)2] contains nitrogen in amide (-NH2) form, which is then converted to ammonium and nitrate in the soil.
11
Most of the plants obtain nitrogen from the soil in the form of:
A Nitrite
B Nitrate
C Free nitrogen gas
D Nitric acid
E Ammonium
Explanation
Plants absorb nitrogen mainly as nitrate (NO₃⁻), although ammonium (NH₄⁺) is also absorbed depending on crop and soil conditions.
12
Azotobacter is useful in fixing of nitrogen from air in:
A Non leguminous crops like wheat and rice
B Leguminous
C Soybean
D None of these
E Aquatic plants only
Explanation
Azotobacter is a free-living, aerobic nitrogen-fixing bacteria that fixes atmospheric nitrogen in non-leguminous crops like wheat and rice.
13
Rock phosphate is used in:
A Neutral soil
B Acidic soil
C Alkaline soil
D Saline soil
E Waterlogged soil
Explanation
Rock phosphate is most effective in acidic soils because acidity increases its solubility and phosphorus availability.
14
Pegging is a useful phenomenon in:
A Tapioca
B Groundnut
C Sweet potato
D Sugarcane
E Soybean
Explanation
Pegging is a unique process in groundnut where the fertilized ovary (peg) bends downward and penetrates the soil for pod development.
15
The well decomposed, more or less stable part of the organic matter of the soil is called:
A Humus
B Organic substances
C Both (A) and (B)
D None of these
E Compost
Explanation
Humus is the dark, stable fraction of soil organic matter that remains after decomposition of plant and animal residues.
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3m 45s Challenge Info
Date 09 July 2026
Subject Agriculture Core
Topic Agronomy
Questions 15 MCQs
Negative 0.25 / wrong
Attempted 115+
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About This Challenge
Agronomy MCQs for IBPS SO 2026 09 Jul 2026
This AgriPrep Daily Challenge, held on 09 July 2026, tested aspirants on Agronomy — a core topic under Agriculture Core — through 15 carefully curated MCQs following the exact IBPS SO 2026 exam pattern. Each question carries 1 mark with a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong attempt.
Daily challenge practice on AgriPrep.in mirrors the actual IBPS SO Prelims environment — time pressure, negative marking, and topic-specific depth — making it one of the most effective ways to build exam-ready knowledge in Agronomy.
Why Agronomy Matters
Exam Relevance for IBPS SO
- Agronomy is a Agriculture Core topic and frequently tested in IBPS SO Prelims, often carrying 2–4 questions in past papers.
- Conceptual clarity in Agronomy helps answer both direct and applied questions, which make up the majority of the paper.
- The 15 questions in this set cover diverse sub-angles of Agronomy, ensuring comprehensive coverage rather than rote recall.
- Attempting this challenge daily builds topic-wise accuracy and reduces negative-marking risk on exam day.
How to Use This Page
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- Attempt first, review later. If the arena is still live, attempt the challenge before reading solutions — this builds genuine exam habit.
- Read every explanation. Even if you answered correctly, the explanation reveals deeper logic and connected concepts.
- Note your weak patterns. Track which option types you commonly confuse — most errors in Agronomy follow predictable patterns.
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Questions About This Challenge
What is the correct answer for Agronomy questions in IBPS SO July 2026?
Detailed correct answers and explanations for all 15 Agronomy MCQs from the 09 July 2026 challenge are available on this page after 09:15 PM IST.
How many questions were asked on Agronomy in the AgriPrep Daily Challenge on 09 Jul 2026?
15 multiple-choice questions on Agronomy (Agriculture Core) were asked in the IBPS SO Daily Challenge on 09 July 2026.
When are results declared for the AgriPrep IBPS SO Daily Challenge?
Results and the full leaderboard are declared at 9:15 PM IST on the challenge day. Answer keys are released at 09:15 PM IST.
Is Agronomy important for IBPS SO 2026?
Agronomy falls under Agriculture Core and is a regularly tested topic in IBPS SO Prelims. Daily MCQ practice on AgriPrep.in builds both speed and accuracy.
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