List of top Questions asked in Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination for Admission

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The diploid wild species of potato are self-incompatible due to gametophytic self-incompatibility system.
Reason (R): A dominant self-incompatibility inhibitor gene (Sli) has been identified in the wild species of Solanum chacoense.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The non deep type is the most common primary dormancy
Statement (II): In this type of dormancy species require light or darkness to germinate or chilling stratification
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

The following statements are given for Brinjal:
(A) Pigmented purple coloured brinjal contains more vitamin C than green
(B) Copper and polyphenol oxidase activity are highest in purple colour fruits
(C) Fe and Catalase are lowest in green Brinjal
(D) Bitterness of fruits is due to presence of solasodin
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Water erosion follows the sequence:
(A) Ravine
(B) Sheet
(C) Splash
(D) Rill
(E) Gully

Assertion (A): Free silica occurs in soil's quartz and opal.
Reason (R): Quartz consists of a continuous framework of silica tetrahedra.

Following are four stages of group development. Arrange them in order:
(A) Healing stage
(B) Development stage
(C) Stabilisation stage
(D) Formation stage

Assertion (A): Liming should not be done along with ammoniacal fertilizer application.
Reason (R): Liming leads to volatilisation loss of ammonia.

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Acid sulfate soils can release harmful concentrations of heavy metals such as aluminum, iron, and manganese into the environment under acidic conditions.
Statement (II): Acid sulfate soils are typically characterized by their high organic matter content, which contributes to their fertility and ability to support diverse plant life.

Assertion (A): Manganese deficiency in plants primarily affects the photosynthetic process.
Reason (R): Manganese is a cofactor for several enzymes involved in the photosynthetic electron transport chain, facilitating electron transfer reactions within chloroplasts.

Assertion (A): Cover cropping is a common practice in organic farming systems.
Reason (R): Cover crops help to improve soil health, suppress weeds, and enhance biodiversity, aligning with the principles of organic agriculture.