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c. Maize
d. Pearl millet
e. Barley

ANS:- a. Paddy

107. Which among the following is a temperate crop: IBPS AFO

Mains 2018)

a. Coconut

b. Groundnut
c. Paddy

d. Maize
e. Wheat

ANS:- e. Wheat

• Minimum temperature = 4.5°C

• Maximum temperature = 32°C
• Optimum temperature = 21°C

• Moderate rainfall = 550-650 mm
• Optimum pH = 6-7.5

108. Lopping is related to IBPS AFO Mains 2018)

a. Lucerne

b. Cotton
c. Wheat

d. Paddy
e. Maize

ANS: – a. Lucerne

109. In which type of tillage system 15-30 % plant residue left on
the soil surface: IBPS AFO Mains 2019)

a. Reduced tillage
b. No-till

c. Conventional tillage

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