List of top Plant Sciences Questions on Plant Biotechnology asked in ICAR AIEEA (PG)

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism is a type of molecular marker that relies on enzymatic digestion and PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction).
Statement (II): Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism is a type of molecular marker that detects variations in the length of DNA fragments generated by digestion with restriction enzymes.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Match List-I with List-II
List-I (Characteristic):
(A). Restriction digestion followed by PCR amplification of selected fragments
(B). Use of PCR to amplify repeat motifs of DNA
(C). Variation in single nucleotides within a DNA sequence
(D). Detection of variations in the length of DNA fragments produced by restriction enzymes
List-II (DNA marker):
(I). RFLP
(II). SNP
(III). SSR
(IV). AFLP

Which of the following organisms naturally possess CRISPR-Cas systems?

'Ti Plasmid' is associated with which disease?

What is the process for obtaining regulatory approval to use CRISPR-Cas9 technology in agriculture in India?

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Agrobacterium?
(A). Agrobacterium causes crown gall in apple
(B). Agrobacterium causes gall by multiplying within the gall
(C). Agrobacterium incites gall by transferring T-DNA
(D). Agrobacterium need wounds to incite gall
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List-I with List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The transgenic tomato variety 'FlavrSavr' had a greatly improved shelf-life and general quality. Which one of the following technologies was used to achieve this feat?

For which one of the following activities, the multiple copies of a specific gene/DNA sequence obtained through PCR can NOT be used for-

Which of the following molecular marker techniques is the best for studying genome-wide genetic variation in crop plants ?

Given below are two statements :
Statement (I): Viral genome is protected by protein shell known as capsid.
Statement (II): Viruses can be used as vectors to transfer foreign gene into plants.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Bacterial plasmids can be used as a vector for gene transfer in plants.
Statement II : Plasmids are double stranded, extrachromosomal DNA found in bacteria which are capable of autonomous replication in suitable host.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Arabidopsis thaliana is advantageous for plant genetic research, because -
(A) It is a small plant with a short life cycle
(B) It is a commercially important oilseed crop with a botanical closeness with almost all the cereal crops
(C) It has a small genome size with known sequence information
(D) It can be raised inexpensively

Match List I with List II
List I (Micropropagation propagules):
A. Protocorms
B. Bulblets
C. Somatic embryos
D. Adventitious shoot buds
List II (Crops):
I. Oil palm
II. Orchids
III. Begonia
IV. Lily
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List I with List II
List I (Process):
A. Anther culture
B. Asymmetric hybrid
C. Analytical breeding
D. Actinomycin D
List II (Results/Related to):
I. Virus elimination
II. Gamatoclonal variation
III. Chromosome elimination
IV. Ploidy manipulation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Suppose, you wish to combine the mitochondria from species A with the chloroplast and nucleus of species B. Which of the following techniques is highly suited to achieve the objective?

An 'artificial seed' consists of gel enclosing one of the following components. Which one?

Ideal C : N ratio of the mature compost is

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : Antibiotics are sterilized by bacteriological filters but not by heat
Reason R : Antibiotics are thermo labile compounds
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

The concept of chromosomal non-disjunction was given by-

Which of the following crops are considered to have originated in South American Centre?

Which one of the following species has an inflorescence of terminal digitate spikes of spikelets?

Maximum assimilation of nitrate takes place in which part of the plant?

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Nitrogenase enzyme is sensitive to molecular oxygen.
Statement II: Bacteria of genus Azospirillum fix nitrogen under microaerophilic conditions.
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: