Which one of the following is not related to vermiculture?
(a) Maintains soil fertility
(b) Breakdown of inorganic matter
(c) Gives porosity, aeration and moisture holding capacity
(d) Degradation of nonbiodegradable solid waste

(a)

a and b is correct

(b)

c and d is correct

(c)

b and d is not correct

(d)

a and c is not correct

Assertion(A): Nuptial flight is a unique flight taken the queen bee followed by several drones.
Reason(R): The queen bee produces a chemical substance called pheromone. The drones in that area are attracted to the pheromone and then mating takes place.

(a)

Assertion and reason is correct but not related

(b)

Assertion and reason is incorrect but related

(c)

Assertion and reason is correct but related

(d)

Assertion and reason is incorrect but not related

Which of the statement regarding Lac insect is TRUE?

(a)

A microscopic, resinous crawling scale insect

(b)

Inserts its proboscis into plant tissue suck juices and grows

(c)

Secretes lac from the hind end of body.

(d)

The male lac insect is responsible for large scale production of lac.

Prawn belongs to the class ______.

(a)

Crustacea

(b)

Annelida

(c)

Coelenterata

(d)

Echinodermata

Inland fisheries are _____.

(a)

deep sea fishing

(b)

capturing fishes from sea coast

(c)

Raising and capturing fishes in fresh water

(d)

oil extraction from fish

Choose the correctly matched pair.

(a)

Egg layers - Brahma

(b)

Broiler types - Leghorn

(c)

Dual purpose - White Plymouth rock

(d)

Ornamental breeds - Silkie

Choose the wrong statement:
(A) Vermicompost bed must be selected in an elevated level.
(B) The vermibed should be exposed to sunlight.
(C) Water stagnation is necessary for the worms.
(D) The size of a pit for vermiculture can vary.

(a)

A and B

(b)

A and C

(c)

B and C

(d)

A and D

Life cycle of Bombyx mori shows
(A) Cocoon
(B) Pupa
(C) Eggs
(D) lnstars
Select the correct order of development

(a)

CBAD

(b)

CABD

(c)

CDBA

(d)

CDAB

___________ is called African bee.

(a)

Apis indica

(b)

Apis dorsata

(c)

Apis adamsoni

(d)

Apis mellifera

Choose the correct statement.
(i) The female lac insect is larger than male.
(ii) The insect is a parasite.
(iii) Immature harvesting produces 'Ari lac'.
(iv) Lac is a good insulator.

(a)

i, ii, iii

(b)

all the above

(c)

ii and iv

(d)

i and iii