MCQs on Enhancement of Food Production

Food production is one of the most important aspects in a society and it is an important topic that needs high levels of research, study, and analysis. Over the years, there has been constant progression in finding more efficient and effective ways of producing as well as storing food for the general population. Beyond the theoretical insights, it is also crucial to learn about the practical application of the food production enhancement and the different ways in which this can be achieved. 

These multiple choice questions with solutions have been specifically designed and drafted to help the students comprehend as well as revise the essential concepts and the questions related to the food enhancement, which are important.

A Few MCQs on the Enhancement of Food Production

1. Which of the following a breed of cattle?

1. Jersey

2. Herdwick

3. Merino

4. None of the above

Ans. Jersey

2. Which bacteria is utilised in the functioning of gobar gas plants?

1. Methanogenic

2. Oncogenic

3. Cyanogenic

4. Pyogenic bacteria

Ans. Methanogenic

3. Who led the Green Revolution?

1. Jane Goodall

2. Norman Borlaug

3. Dennis Rodman

4. None of the above

Ans. Norman Borlaug

4. Who carried out the process of Protoplast isolation?

1. Bergman

2. Henshel

3. Klercker

4. None of the above

Ans. Klercker

5. Cast nets are designed to catch________.

1. Catla

2. Salmon 

3. Fish

4. All of the above

Ans. All of the above

6. What is the result of artificial hybridisation between cabbage and radish?

1. Hirschfeldia incana

2. Raphanobrassica

3. Brassicaceae

4. None of the above

Ans. Raphanobrassica

7. Bioenergy is obtained from ________.

     a. Sun

     b. Petroleum

     c. Biomass

     d. Coal

Ans. Biomass

8. Hypophysation is a technique primarily used in _________.

1. Fisheries

2. Poultry

3. Apiaries

4. None of the above

Ans. Fisheries

9. ________ was served to the cows for enhancing the yield of milk before it was banned in 1979.

1. Diethylstilbestrol

2. Progesterone

3. Estrogen

4. Destrol

Ans. Diethylstilbestrol

10. Feedstock for the biodiesel can primarily be obtained from

1. Jatropha

2. Nymphaea

3. Oryza

4. None of the above

Ans. Jatropha

11. Which tool helps in achieving specific pressure and temperature for the scientific, medical, and industrial applications?

1. Electrosurgical unit

2. Autoclave

3. Sterilisers

4. None of the above

Ans. Autoclave

12. Which amongst these is categorised as the Benthopelagic fish?

1. Stargazer

2. Great white shark

3. Tuna

4. None of the above

Ans. Stargazer

13. The process of crossing done between the different breeds is known as

1. Consanguinity 

2. Inbreeding

3. Out-crossing

4. None of the above

Ans. Out-crossing

14. Which of the following  is an example of the American poultry breed?

1. Leghorn

2. Augsburger

3. Sulmtaler

4. Manx Rumpy

Ans. Leghorn

15. What is the creation of superior F1 hybrids known as?

1. Xerosis

2. Tylosis

3. Heterosis

4. Atherosis

Ans. Heterosis