1.

    A scientist is attempting to develop a transgenic crop resistant to a specific lepidopteran pest. Which gene would be the LEAST suitable candidate for transfer?

    A

    A gene encoding a Bt toxin

    B

    A gene conferring resistance to a bacterial pathogen

    C

    A gene involved in photosynthesis

    D

    A gene encoding a protein that disrupts insect gut function

    Question Tags
    📚 Subject:Botany
    📑 Chapter:Biotechnology and Its Applications
    🎯Topic:Biotechnological Applications In Agriculture
    🎓 Ncert Level:Application
    🎯Difficulty :Hard
    ⚡ Time Required :1.5 mins
    🔄Ncert Concepts :Pest Resistant Plants, Transgenic Crops, Bt toxin, RNAi

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    Father of green revolution in India is

    A

    M S Swaminathan

    B

    N Borlaug

    C

    R Mishra

    D

    P Maheswari

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    📚 Subject:Botany
    📑 Chapter:Biotechnology and Its Applications
    🎯Topic:Biotechnological Applications In Agriculture
    🎓 Ncert Level:Remembering
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    The primary aim of using biofertilizers in agriculture is to:

    A

    Enhance soil fertility

    B

    Control weeds

    C

    Kill insects

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    Prevent diseases

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    📚 Subject:Botany
    📑 Chapter:Biotechnology and Its Applications
    🎯Topic:Biotechnological Applications In Agriculture
    🎓 Ncert Level:Remembering
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    Which of the following ways are suitable for increasing food production?

    I. Agrochemical based agriculture

    II. Organic agriculture

    III. Genetically engineered crop-based agriculture

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    A

    I and II

    B

    I and III

    C

    II and III

    D

    I, II and III

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    📚 Subject:Botany
    📑 Chapter:Biotechnology and Its Applications
    🎯Topic:Biotechnological Applications In Agriculture
    🎓 Ncert Level:Understanding
    🎯Difficulty :Medium
    ⚡ Time Required :2 mins
    🔄Ncert Concepts :Food production, Agriculture, Agrochemicals, Organic farming, Genetic engineering

    4.

    Golden Rice is a genetically modified variety developed to address the deficiency of:

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    Vitamin A

    B

    Vitamin C

    C

    Iron

    D

    Protein

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    📚 Subject:Botany
    📑 Chapter:Biotechnology and Its Applications
    🎯Topic:Biotechnological Applications In Agriculture
    🎓 Ncert Level:Remembering
    🎯Difficulty :Easy
    ⚡ Time Required :0.5 mins
    🔄Ncert Concepts :Biotechnology, Agriculture, Golden Rice, Vitamin A

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    Genetic diversity in agricultural crops is threatened by

    A

    Introduction of high yielding varieties

    B

    Intensive use of fertilizers

    C

    Extensive intercropping

    D

    Intensive use of biopesticides

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    📚 Subject:Botany
    📑 Chapter:Biotechnology and Its Applications
    🎯Topic:Biotechnological Applications In Agriculture
    🎓 Ncert Level:Understanding
    🎯Difficulty :Medium
    ⚡ Time Required :2 mins
    🔄Ncert Concepts :Genetic diversity, agriculture, high-yielding varieties

    6.

    All are the biotechnological application in order to increase food production, except

    A

    Developing genetically modified crops

    B

    Producing biofuels

    C

    Using microorganisms to produce fertilizers

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    Optimizing livestock breeding through genetic selection and embryo transfer

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    📚 Subject:Botany
    📑 Chapter:Biotechnology and Its Applications
    🎯Topic:Biotechnological Applications In Agriculture
    🎓 Ncert Level:Analyzing
    🎯Difficulty :Medium
    ⚡ Time Required :2 mins
    🔄Ncert Concepts :Biotechnology, Food production, Agriculture

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    The use of biofertilizers in agriculture promotes:

    A

    Increased pesticide use

    B

    Soil degradation

    C

    Sustainable agriculture

    D

    Water pollution

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    📚 Subject:Botany
    📑 Chapter:Biotechnology and Its Applications
    🎯Topic:Biotechnological Applications In Agriculture
    🎓 Ncert Level:Understanding
    🎯Difficulty :Medium
    ⚡ Time Required :0.5 mins
    🔄Ncert Concepts :Biofertilizers, Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Health

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    All are the biotechnological application in order to increase food production, except

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    B

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    🎯Topic:Biotechnological Applications In Agriculture
    🎓 Ncert Level:Understanding
    🎯Difficulty :Medium
    ⚡ Time Required :2 mins
    🔄Ncert Concepts :Biotechnology, Food Production, Agriculture

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    Bt cotton is a genetically modified crop that is resistant to:

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    🎓 Ncert Level:Remembering
    🎯Difficulty :Easy
    ⚡ Time Required :0.5 mins
    🔄Ncert Concepts :Biotechnology, Agriculture, Bt Crops, Pest Resistance

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    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using genetically modified (GM) crops in agriculture?

    A

    Enhanced nutritional value

    B

    Increased crop yield

    C

    Increased susceptibility to pests

    D

    Reduced reliance on pesticides

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    📑 Chapter:Biotechnology and Its Applications
    🎯Topic:Biotechnological Applications In Agriculture
    🎓 Ncert Level:Understanding
    🎯Difficulty :Medium
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