Nematology- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024

Official solved question paper with verified bilingual step-by-step solutions and key concepts. आधिकारिक हल प्रश्न पत्र — विस्तृत द्विभाषी व्याख्या, प्रामाणिक उत्तर कुंजी एवं मुख्य अवधारणाओं सहित।

General Agriculture

20 Questions
1
Movement of DNA from one bacterium to another through a tubular bridge or pilus:
Cell Biology, Plant Physiology & Biochemistry MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
2

Which of the following is responsible for eliminating toxic oxygen by-products from cells?

Cell Biology, Plant Physiology & Biochemistry MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
3
form of multiple parasitism in which a parasite preferentially attacks a host that is already parasitized by another species is known as
Agricultural Entomology, Nematology & Crop Protection MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
4
For mass multiplication of DD-136 nematode, the common host used is
Agricultural Entomology, Nematology & Crop Protection MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
5
Chlorpyriphos methyl is effective against stored product insects except
Agricultural Entomology, Nematology & Crop Protection MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
6

Which of the following insects often cause inhalational allergies in human following large emergence of adult insects

Agricultural Entomology, Nematology & Crop Protection MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
7

Given below are two statements

Statement (|); Climate is a weather condition related to smaller areas at a given place and at a given time.
Statement (II) : Weather is a condition of atmosphere at a given place and at a given time

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

Agricultural Meteorology & Climate Science Statement Based +4 / −1
8
The local name of cyclone in Philippines is
Agricultural Meteorology & Climate Science MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
9

Which one of the following are secondary tillage implements?

(A) .Subsoiler
(B) .Cultivator
(C) .Disc harrow
(D) . Wetland plough

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Agronomy, Tillage & Field Crop Production MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
10
is the most suitable, drought resistant and persistant grass?
Agronomy, Tillage & Field Crop Production MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
11
The rainfed area in India is approximately
Agronomy, Tillage & Field Crop Production MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
12
Which nutrient is often a limiting factor in agricultural production?
Soil Science, Plant Nutrition & Reclamation MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
13
What is a potential disadvantage of agroforestry systems?
Agronomy, Tillage & Field Crop Production MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
14
Pungency in mustard oil is due to
Cell Biology, Plant Physiology & Biochemistry MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
15
Sesamum belongs to the family
Cell Biology, Plant Physiology & Biochemistry MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
16
Dark period is critical in which type of plant?
Cell Biology, Plant Physiology & Biochemistry MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
17

Which of the following is NOT a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming?

Agricultural Meteorology & Climate Science MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
18
Fe deficiency is mostly seen in crops growing on
Soil Science, Plant Nutrition & Reclamation MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
19
EDV (Essentially Derived Varieties) are those which are derived from
Crop Genetics, Plant Breeding & IPR MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
20
What is the role of "companion planting" in agriculture?
Agronomy, Tillage & Field Crop Production MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1

Nematode Taxonomy and Morphology

19 Questions
36

Which of the following nematode has “cephalic setae’?
(A). Atylenchus
(B). Tylenchus
(C). Eutylenchus
(D). Malenchus
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Nematode Cuticle, Integument, Hypodermis, Sense Organs & Pseudocoelomic Structure MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
40

Given below are two statements

Statement (I) : Hypodermal cells are responsible for the turgescent of nematode body
Statement (II) : Pseudocoelomic fluid is responsible for the turgescent of nematode body

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

Nematode Cuticle, Integument, Hypodermis, Sense Organs & Pseudocoelomic Structure Statement Based +4 / −1
41
Which one is type species Meloidogyne ?
Nematode Taxonomy, Systematics, Nomenclature & Generic Classification MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
42

Given below are two statements

Statement (I) : Nematodes show hexaradial symmetry in lip region
Statement (II) : Nematodes show triradial symmetry in oesophagus

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

Nematode Cuticle, Integument, Hypodermis, Sense Organs & Pseudocoelomic Structure Statement Based +4 / −1
43

Given below are two statements

Statement (I) : Pseudocoelom contains reproductive system of nematodes
Statement (II) : Pseudocoelom contains nervous system of nematodes

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

Nematode Cuticle, Integument, Hypodermis, Sense Organs & Pseudocoelomic Structure Statement Based +4 / −1
73
Match List-I with List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

सूची - I को सूची - II से सुमेलित कीजिए :

नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही उत्तर चुनिए :

Nematode Organ Systems (Digestive, Excretory, Nervous, Reproductive) & Development Match the Following +4 / −1
74
Match List-I with List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

सूची - I को सूची - II से सुमेलित कीजिए :

नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही उत्तर चुनिए :

Nematode Taxonomy, Systematics, Nomenclature & Generic Classification Match the Following +4 / −1
76
Match List-I with List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

सूची - I को सूची - II से सुमेलित कीजिए :

नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही उत्तर चुनिए :

Nematode Taxonomy, Systematics, Nomenclature & Generic Classification Match the Following +4 / −1
78
In

which of the following nematode mucronate tail is present?

Nematode Cuticle, Integument, Hypodermis, Sense Organs & Pseudocoelomic Structure MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
80
How many oesophageal glands are present in Hoplolaimus?
Nematode Organ Systems (Digestive, Excretory, Nervous, Reproductive) & Development MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
86

Given below are two statements

Statement (I) : Sexual dimorphism occurrs in Anguina tritici
Statement (II) : No sexual dimorphism occurrs in Anguina tritici

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

Nematode Organ Systems (Digestive, Excretory, Nervous, Reproductive) & Development Statement Based +4 / −1
93

Given below are two statements

Statement (|); 3rd and 4th stage juveniles of cyst nematodes are without stylet
Statement (II) : 3rd and 4th stage juveniles of cyst nematodes are with stylet

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

Nematode Organ Systems (Digestive, Excretory, Nervous, Reproductive) & Development Statement Based +4 / −1
95

Given below are two statements

Statement (I) : Odontophore of Longidorus bears basal flanges
Statement (II) : Odontophore of Longidorus does not bear basal flanges

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

Nematode Taxonomy, Systematics, Nomenclature & Generic Classification Statement Based +4 / −1
97

Given below are two statements

Statement (I) : Citrus race of Radopholus similis parasitize on citrus but not on banana
Statement (II) : The citrus race that is confined to Florida is recognized as Radopholus citrophilus.

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

Nematode Taxonomy, Systematics, Nomenclature & Generic Classification Statement Based +4 / −1
101
Match List-I (Common name) with List-II (Scientific name):

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

सूची - I को सूची - II से सुमेलित कीजिए :

नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही उत्तर चुनिए :

Nematode Taxonomy, Systematics, Nomenclature & Generic Classification Match the Following +4 / −1
105
Nematodes lack
Nematode Organ Systems (Digestive, Excretory, Nervous, Reproductive) & Development MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
106
Which description of the nematodes is not true?
Nematode Taxonomy, Systematics, Nomenclature & Generic Classification MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
108
The developmental stage in which the early embryo consists of an open mouthed sac-like body with a wall of two layer of cells is called as
Nematode Organ Systems (Digestive, Excretory, Nervous, Reproductive) & Development MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
112
Principal structural component of nematode cuticle is
Nematode Cuticle, Integument, Hypodermis, Sense Organs & Pseudocoelomic Structure MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1

Nematode Management

11 Questions
44

Given below are two statements

Statement (I) : Banana cultivar ‘Yangambi Kms" is not resistant to Pratylenchus goodeyi
Statement (II) : Banana cultivar ‘Yangambi KmS’ is resistant to Radopholus similis,

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

Biological Control, Bioagents (Purpureocillium, Pochonia, Pasteuria), Host Resistance & INM Statement Based +4 / −1
81
Match List-I (Common name) with List-II (Trade name):

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

सूची - I को सूची - II से सुमेलित कीजिए :

नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही उत्तर चुनिए :

Chemical Control, Nematicides (Organophosphates, Carbamates, Fumigants) & Mode of Action Match the Following +4 / −1
90

Given below are two statements

Statement (I) : Tomato variety Hisal Lalit is resistant to reniform nematode
Statement (II) : Tomato variety Hisal Lalit is resistant to root-knot nematodes

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

Biological Control, Bioagents (Purpureocillium, Pochonia, Pasteuria), Host Resistance & INM Statement Based +4 / −1
94

Which of the following is/are quarantine pest in India?
(A). Ditylenchus dipsaci
(B). Ditylenchus destructor
(C). Ditylenchus angustus
(D). Ditylenchus composticola
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Physical, Cultural, Regulatory (Quarantine) Measures & Certified Planting Material MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
102

Which of the following is a nematode of quarantine importance for sugar beet

Physical, Cultural, Regulatory (Quarantine) Measures & Certified Planting Material MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
103

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Quarantine refers to a government regulatory action to prevent introduction of plant pathogens or pests into a geographical area/country
Reason (R) : The movement of infected planting material is restricted to prevent the introduction of pathogen/pests to the uninfected areas

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

Physical, Cultural, Regulatory (Quarantine) Measures & Certified Planting Material Assertion & Reason +4 / −1
104
Aphelenchoides bessey/ infected rice seeds can be treated using
Physical, Cultural, Regulatory (Quarantine) Measures & Certified Planting Material MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
109
Chloropicrin is an example of
Chemical Control, Nematicides (Organophosphates, Carbamates, Fumigants) & Mode of Action MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
110
Match List-I (Characteristic) with List-II (Species name):

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

सूची - I को सूची - II से सुमेलित कीजिए :

नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही उत्तर चुनिए :

Biological Control, Bioagents (Purpureocillium, Pochonia, Pasteuria), Host Resistance & INM Match the Following +4 / −1
113

Given below are two statements

Statement (I) : Aurovertin-like metabolites are nematoxins produced by Pochonia chlamydosporia
Statement (II) : Pasteuria penetrans is a non-endospore-forming bacteria

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

Biological Control, Bioagents (Purpureocillium, Pochonia, Pasteuria), Host Resistance & INM Statement Based +4 / −1
114
What dosage of Purpureocillium lilacinum (cfu = 2 x 108g) is recommended for treating the seeds of tomato to protect from root-knot nematodes (Meloidoyne incognita) before sowing them in a polyhouse ?
Biological Control, Bioagents (Purpureocillium, Pochonia, Pasteuria), Host Resistance & INM MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1

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