Fish Genetics and Breeding- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024

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120 Questions 120 प्रश्न
1
Movement of DNA from one bacterium to another through a tubular bridge or pilus:
Crop Genetics, Plant Breeding & IPR 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 Pr MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
4
For mass multiplication of DD-136 nematode, the common host used is
Agricultural Entomology, Nematology & Crop Pr MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
5
Chlorpyriphos methyl is effective against stored product insects except
Agricultural Entomology, Nematology & Crop Pr 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 Pr 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
Agronomy, Tillage & Field Crop Production 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?
Soil Science, Plant Nutrition & Reclamation 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
21
The shortest phase of mitosis is
Classical Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
22
If 20% of heterozygous polydactyly (Pp) do not show polydactyly, the gene has a penetrance of
Classical Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
23
If 54 mutations are detected among 723 progeny of males that received 2500 roentgens and 78 mutation among 649 progeny of males that received 4000 roentgens, how many mutants would be expected to appear among 1000 progeny of males that received 6000 roentgens.
Chromosomal Aberrations, Aneuploidy , Polyplo MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
24
Genetic interactions may also occur without epistasis if the end products of different pathways each contribute to same trait This phenomenon is referred to as
Classical Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
25
In a population under Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, what happens to the genotype frequencies over successive generations in the absence of evolutionary forces?
Population Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
26
A heritability value of 0.7 for height in humans indicates that:
Quantitative Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
27
In analysis of variance (ANOVA), what does a high F-statistic value indicate?
Genetic Variance Components MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
28
Which of the following is a strategy used to maintain genetic diversity in captive populations?
Effective Population Size , Genetic Drift, Bo MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
29
The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Equitable Sharing of Benefits, came into force in—
Conservation Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
30

Cryopreservation of eggs and embryos of fish has been reported with less success. The main reasons are believed to be —

(A) . Large yolk sac
(B) . Large egg volume
(C) . Chorion
(D) . Chorionic membrane
Chromosome Manipulation MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
31
Biological evolution by natural selection is when genes . individuals and populations
Population Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
32
Asecond mutation at a different location in the genome , which compensates for the effect of the first mutation is
Chromosomal Aberrations, Aneuploidy , Polyplo MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
33
From the following list of tagging methods, which is incorrect for fish?
Pedigree Analysis, Estimated Breeding Value MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
34
As per IUCN list of threatened species, Tor putitora, Tor malabaricus and Tor khudree are—
Conservation Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
35
Genomic imprinting does not
High-Throughput Sequencing MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
36
Allozyme markers are less polymorphic because
Molecular DNA Markers MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
37
Chitosan nanoparticles are not __
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
38
A Taqman probe is related to__
High-Throughput Sequencing MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
39
Mosaicism is a term used in
Chromosomal Aberrations, Aneuploidy , Polyplo MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
40
Which of these is not true for 16S metagenomic sequencing by NGS?
High-Throughput Sequencing MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
41
The plasma membrane is not
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
42
Which of these organelles are rich in hydrolytic enzymes?
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
43
BAC and YAC are.
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
44
The restriction enzyme that makes blunt cuts in DNA is
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
45
What is true for plasmid?
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
46
bacterium methylates its DNA to-
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
47
Which of the following is the DNA barcode region?
DNA Barcoding , ABGD Analytics, Species Ident MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
48
What does BLAST stand for ?
Bioinformatic Algorithms MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
49
Which of the following is the primary focus of metagenomics ?
High-Throughput Sequencing MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
50
In FASTA format, the definition line must begin with
Bioinformatic Algorithms MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
51
Interferons are cellular proteins produced mainly in response to
National & Global Aquaculture Selection Progr MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
52
Name the process of mating of F1 hybrid to one of its parents
Inbreeding Control, Mating Designs, Diallel C MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
53
Who invented the process of producing monoclonal antibodies ?
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
54
Polymerase chain reaction technique was invented by —-
High-Throughput Sequencing MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
55
Which of the following is a Fish Cell Line ?
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
56
(A) . Necrophagous fish are carrion-eaters.
(B) . Polyphagy predominate in boreal and arctic zones
(C) . Ambush predators actively search and pursue the prey.
(D) . Temporal aphagy is typical in anadromous fish during spawning

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Population Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
57
Do the hypercapnia-induced decrease of intra- and extra-cellular pH values compensate by the increase in one of the following molecules/ions?
Genetic Differentiation MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
58
‘Which of the following functions is not performed by epithelial 2° circulation in fish?
Classical Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
59
Which of the following species naturally spawn in Spring and Autumn?
Chromosome Manipulation MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
60
Which fish secrete thread-like substances from their kidney on which eggs remain attached?
Chromosome Manipulation MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
61
Which of the following pituitary hormones regulates oocyte maturation in fish?
Chromosome Manipulation MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
62
Which is not a characteristic of a demersal egg?
Chromosome Manipulation MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
63
Starch and cellulose are examples of
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
64
Triglycerides consists of
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
65
The amino acid alanine is classified
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
66
Which of the following fatty acids is commonly found in fish oils and is known for its health benefits
Conservation Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
67
Proline is an example for a
Bioinformatic Algorithms MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
68
Transaldolase enzyme catalyses the transfer of
Bioinformatic Algorithms MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
69
The pentose phosphate pathway meets the need of all organisms for a source of
Bioinformatic Algorithms MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
70
The biosynthesis of glucose from non- carbohydrate sources is known as
Bioinformatic Algorithms MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
71
An allele that is very common in a population is reffered to as
Classical Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
72
The square method in genetics to determine phenotypic or genotypic combinations in crosses is named after its inventor called
Classical Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
73
is not involved in a DNA replication fork
High-Throughput Sequencing MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
74
Nullisomy is represented by
Chromosomal Aberrations, Aneuploidy , Polyplo MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
75
The genotype that produces a mirror scale phenotype in carps is,
National & Global Aquaculture Selection Progr MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
76
On an average one centimorgans (cM) is equal to
Linkage, Recombination Kinetics, Genetic Dist MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
77
Some genes that increase the mutation rate of another locus are referred to as
Chromosomal Aberrations, Aneuploidy , Polyplo MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
78
Q-banding (Quinacrine) used in the chromosomal banding technique is
Chromosomal Cytogenetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
79
The thickness of the chromatin filament is.
Chromosomal Cytogenetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
80
If the dominant alleles of both loci each produce the same phenotype without cumulative effect, the classical dihybrid ratio is modified as:
Classical Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
81
The dominance genetic variance can be estimated using which of the following methods?
Genetic Variance Components MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
82
Which of the following scenarios would most likely lead to a limit on selection?
Selection Methodologies MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
83
Which of the following is NOT a genetic variance component in quantitative genetics?
Genetic Variance Components MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
84

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

Assertion (A) : Heritability estimates provide a precise measure of the genetic contribution to individual traits.
Reason (R) : Heritability estimates remain constant across different environmental conditions.

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

Quantitative Genetics Assertion & Reason +4 / −1
85
If the inbreeding coefficient of an individual is 0.25, what is the probability that this individual carries two identical alleles by descent at a specific locus?
Inbreeding Control, Mating Designs, Diallel C MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
86
How does migration between populations affect the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
Population Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
87
If the frequency of the dominant allele (p) in a population is 0.7, what is the frequency of the heterozygous genotype (Aa) according to the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
Population Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
88
Which statistical analysis is commonly used to study the inheritance of quantitative traits?
Genetic Variance Components MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
89
Outlier loci are often associated with
Genetic Differentiation MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
90
In a population with two subpopulations, what effect would you expect on observed heterozygosity due to the Wahlund effect?
Genetic Differentiation MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
91
The quantitative traits are influenced by
Quantitative Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
92
Find the odd match out
Molecular DNA Markers MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
93
The distribution pattern of phenotypes for polygenic traits is
Quantitative Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
94
The value of inbreeding coefficient (F) in a fish population mainly depends on
Effective Population Size , Genetic Drift, Bo MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
95
In amass selection, the intensity of selection (i) = 2.5; standard deviation (0) = 60 and heritability is 0.1. The response of selection (R) is.
Selection Methodologies MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
96
EBV refers to.
Pedigree Analysis, Estimated Breeding Value MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
97
The first selective breeding program in aquaculture in India was undertaken in.
National & Global Aquaculture Selection Progr MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
98
The first reported selection experiments in aquaculture in 1920s were in
National & Global Aquaculture Selection Progr MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
99
In selective breeding of ornamental fishes, focus is given primarily on
Ornamental Fish Selective Breeding MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
100
In many studies of natural hybridization, transmission of genes from one to another has been reported. This type of transmission is known as.
Inbreeding Control, Mating Designs, Diallel C MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
101
Parentage analysis using co-dominant DNA markers is often undertaken to deduce pedigree information of offspring of multiple families reared together. Here, the parentage assignment of pedigree works on the principle of -
Pedigree Analysis, Estimated Breeding Value MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
102
The name for a chromosome map unit is
Linkage, Recombination Kinetics, Genetic Dist MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
103
Recombination percentage in a diploid cannot exceed
Linkage, Recombination Kinetics, Genetic Dist MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
104
Some QTLs/ genes linked to growth and disease resistance have been reported in which of the following Indian fish species 2
National & Global Aquaculture Selection Progr MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
105
Which of the following two hormones are essential for induced breeding of fishes?
Chromosome Manipulation MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
106
High ____ increases the ability of a species to survive major changes in the environment.
Conservation Genetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
107
Which of the following evolutionary models assigns different rates for transitions and transversions?
Molecular Phylogenetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
108
Maximum parsimony is a method used for
Molecular Phylogenetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
109
are the most polymorphic co-dominant markers.
Molecular DNA Markers MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
110
ABLAST hit with E-value indicates a database match of good quality.
Bioinformatic Algorithms MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
111
Ab initio structural predictions work on the principle that attractive interactions lead to energy of the molecule.
Bioinformatic Algorithms MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
112
is untrue for Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridisation
Chromosomal Cytogenetics MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
113
An antibiotic selection marker commonly used for selecting transformed eukaryotic cell lines is
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
114
Institute Biosafety Committee regulates
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
115
ABGD stands for
DNA Barcoding , ABGD Analytics, Species Ident MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
116
Which of the following in not true 2
Molecular DNA Markers MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
117
Complementary DNA (cDNA) is
High-Throughput Sequencing MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
118
A nanoparticle is highly cationic if its zeta potential is
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
119
Aclastogenic compound is one that
Chromosomal Aberrations, Aneuploidy , Polyplo MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1
120
RCGM stands for
Gene Transfer, Transgenics, Cloning Vectors , MCQ (Single Correct) +4 / −1

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