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Nematology- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 (Q.48)
Statement Based

Given below are two statements

Statement (I) : Passer domesticus is an omnivorous bird that needs conservation
Statement (II) : Blue bull, popularly known as "Neel Gaai'" is a member of the cow family

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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General Agriculture

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Agronomy, Tillage & Field Crop Production Cell Biology, Plant Physiology & Biochemistry Agricultural Entomology, Nematology & Crop Protection Agricultural Meteorology & Climate Science Soil Science, Plant Nutrition & Reclamation Crop Genetics, Plant Breeding & IPR

History and Economic Importance

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Milestones, Historical Nematologists, Cobb's Contributions & Nematological Societies Economic Losses, Distribution of Key Genera & Beneficial / Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPN)

History and Principles of Plant Pathology

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Infection Process, Survival, Inoculum Dynamics & Dispersal

Mulberry Crop Production

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Mulberry Botany, Varieties, Moriculture Agronomy, and Soil Requirements Mulberry Diseases, Pests, and Integrated Moriculture Protection

Morphology

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Insect Integument, Cuticle, and Body Sclerotization

Mulberry and Silkworm Breeding

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Silkworm Genetics, Races, Voltinism, and Sex-Limited Breeds

Nematode Taxonomy and Morphology

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Nematode Taxonomy, Systematics, Nomenclature & Generic Classification Nematode Cuticle, Integument, Hypodermis, Sense Organs & Pseudocoelomic Structure Nematode Organ Systems (Digestive, Excretory, Nervous, Reproductive) & Development

Embryology, Internal Anatomy and Physiology

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Excretory, Endocrine, Reproductive Physiology, and Metamorphosis

Nematological Techniques

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Soil and Plant Sampling, Extraction Methods, Sieving & Decanting Techniques

Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology

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Pathogenesis Mechanisms, Enzymes, Toxins & Virulence Factors

Silkworm Biology

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Morphology, Mouthparts, Integument, and Molting in Silkworm Larvae

Ecology

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Population Dynamics, Life Tables, and Ecological Principles

Mycology

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Fungal Classification, Nomenclature & Taxonomic Systems Fungal Morphology, Ultrastructure, Spore Biology & Reproduction Economic Mycology, Edible Mushrooms & Mycorrhizal Associations

Nematode Ecology

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Soil Environment, Moisture, Temperature & Survival Strategies (Anhydrobiosis)

Silkworm Protection

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Silkworm Pests, Parasitoids, and Cocoon Predators (Uzi Fly and Dermestids) Protozoan and Fungal Diseases (Pebrine and Muscardine) and Disinfection

Biological Control

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Mass Production, Commercialization, and Transgenic Bioagents

Plant Bacteriology

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Bacterial Morphology, Ultrastructure & Classification Fastidious Vascular Prokaryotes, Phytoplasmas & Spiroplasmas

Plant Nematode Relationships

2 Topics
Parasitic Adaptations, Feeding Habits & Secretions (IAA, CLAVATA-like Peptides) Cellular Pathogenesis (Giant Cells, Syncytia, Nurse Cells) & Host Defensive Responses

Nematode Physiology and Cytology

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Cytogenetics, Reproduction Modes (Amphimixis, Parthenogenesis) & Model C. elegans Nematode Physiology (Respiration, Excretion, Chemoreception, Hatching & Moulting)

Plant Virology

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Transmission Biology, Insect Vectors & Virus-Vector Interactions Viroids, Satellite Agents & Viral Purification/Nomenclature

Host Plant Resistance

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Mechanisms of Host Plant Resistance to Insects

Nematode Pests of Crops

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Nematode Parasites of Vegetables, Fruits, Plantation, Spices, Floricultural & Storage Crops Nematode Parasites of Cereals, Millets, Pulses, Oilseeds & Fibre Crops

Nematode Management

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Biological Control, Bioagents (Purpureocillium, Pochonia, Pasteuria), Host Resistance & INM Physical, Cultural, Regulatory (Quarantine) Measures & Certified Planting Material Chemical Control, Nematicides (Organophosphates, Carbamates, Fumigants) & Mode of Action

Fungal Diseases of Crop Plants

1 Topic
Fungal Diseases of Horticultural, Plantation, Spice Crops & Mycotoxins

Interactions of Nematodes with Soil Organisms

2 Topics
Disease Complexes with Fungi and Bacteria (Fusarium, Ralstonia, Tundu Disease) Nematode Virus Transmission (Nepoviruses, Tobraviruses, Longidoridae) & Mycorrhizae

Bacterial and Viral Diseases of Crop Plants

2 Topics
Bacterial Diseases of Field, Fruit & Vegetable Crops Viral, Viroid & Phytoplasmal Diseases of Major Crops

Statistics

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Descriptive Statistics, Experimental Designs, Hypothesis Testing & Nematological Data

Management of Plant Diseases

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Legislative Quarantine, SPS/WTO, Seed Certification & Cultural Practices

Pests of Field Crops and their Management

3 Topics
Pests of Cereals and Millets and their Management Pests of Commercial and Fiber Crops and their Management Polyphagous, Soil, Invasive, Vertebrate, and Molluscan Pests Active

Pests of Horticultural Crops and their Management

2 Topics
Pests of Vegetable Crops and their Management Pests of Plantation, Spice, Ornamental, Protected Crops, and Mushrooms

Pests of Stored Products and their Management

1 Topic
Biology, Damage, and Identification of Stored Grain Pests

Helpful and Useful Insects

1 Topic
Pollinators, Scavengers, Medicinal, Edible, and Forensic Insects
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