Nematology- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 Solved Question Paper

All Subjects General Agriculture Mulberry Crop Production History and Economic Importance History and Principles of Plant Pathology Morphology Mulberry and Silkworm Breeding Nematode Taxonomy and Morphology Silkworm Biology Nematological Techniques Embryology, Internal Anatomy and Physiology Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology Silkworm Protection Mycology Ecology Nematode Ecology Plant Bacteriology Plant Nematode Relationships Biological Control Plant Virology Nematode Physiology and Cytology Nematode Pests of Crops Host Plant Resistance Nematode Management Fungal Diseases of Crop Plants Interactions of Nematodes with Soil Organisms Bacterial and Viral Diseases of Crop Plants Statistics Management of Plant Diseases Pests of Field Crops and their Management Pests of Horticultural Crops and their Management Pests of Stored Products and their Management Helpful and Useful Insects

Q.52

Nematology- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024

MCQ (Single Correct)

In India, Trichogrammatids are mass produced on the eggs of

(A) . Sitotroga cerelella

(B) . Corcyra cephalonica

(C) . Bombyx mori

(D) . Cadra cautella

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) and (B) only. (B) and (D) only. (A) and (D) only. (8) only,

General Agriculture

6 Topics

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

2 Topics

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

History and Principles of Plant Pathology

1 Topic

Infection Process, Survival, Inoculum Dynamics & Dispersal

Mulberry Crop Production

2 Topics

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

Morphology

1 Topic

Insect Integument, Cuticle, and Body Sclerotization

Mulberry and Silkworm Breeding

1 Topic

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

Nematode Taxonomy and Morphology

3 Topics

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

1 Topic

Excretory, Endocrine, Reproductive Physiology, and Metamorphosis

Nematological Techniques

1 Topic

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

Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology

1 Topic

Pathogenesis Mechanisms, Enzymes, Toxins & Virulence Factors

Silkworm Biology

1 Topic

Morphology, Mouthparts, Integument, and Molting in Silkworm Larvae

Ecology

1 Topic

Population Dynamics, Life Tables, and Ecological Principles

Mycology

3 Topics

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

Nematode Ecology

1 Topic

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

Silkworm Protection

2 Topics

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

Biological Control

1 Topic

Mass Production, Commercialization, and Transgenic Bioagents Active

Plant Bacteriology

2 Topics

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

2 Topics

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

Plant Virology

2 Topics

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

Host Plant Resistance

1 Topic

Mechanisms of Host Plant Resistance to Insects

Nematode Pests of Crops

2 Topics

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

Nematode Management

3 Topics

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

1 Topic

Descriptive Statistics, Experimental Designs, Hypothesis Testing & Nematological Data

Management of Plant Diseases

1 Topic

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

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