Agricultural Statistics — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
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Additional theorem states that if two events A and B are mutually exclusive the probability of occurrence of either A and B is given by
Correct Answer: Option C — P(A) + P(B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P(A) + P(B) is the correct answer to “Additional theorem states that if two events A and B are mutually exclusive the probability of occurrence of either A and B is given by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
When there is perfect positive association between attributes. Q would be
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of these is the correct answer to “When there is perfect positive association between attributes. Q would be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
y3 + 3y3 × 3y1 + y0 = 0 is the correct answer to “(y - 1) 3 or Δ 3 = 0 equal to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The number of VLW's in an IADP block is
Correct Answer: Option D — 20
Detailed Academic Explanation:
20 is the correct answer to “The number of VLW's in an IADP block is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Secondary data should be used
Correct Answer: Option A — After careful scrutiny
Detailed Academic Explanation:
After careful scrutiny is the correct answer to “Secondary data should be used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
When β 2 < 3 the distribution is
Correct Answer: Option A — Platykurtie
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Platykurtie is the correct answer to “When β 2 < 3 the distribution is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The 9 th Five Year Plan was started in
Correct Answer: Option C — 1997 - 98
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1997 - 98 is the correct answer to “The 9 th Five Year Plan was started in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
In India, the use of television as a medium of communication for rural development was started in
Correct Answer: Option D — 1967
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1967 is the correct answer to “In India, the use of television as a medium of communication for rural development was started in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The objective of TRYSEM is to provide technical skills to the rural youth from families below the poverty line. The target group comprises rural youth between the age of
Correct Answer: Option B — 18 and 20
Detailed Academic Explanation:
18 and 20 is the correct answer to “The objective of TRYSEM is to provide technical skills to the rural youth from families below the poverty line. The target group comprises rural youth between the age of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
If an event take can not place, the probability will be
Correct Answer: Option B — 0
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0 is the correct answer to “If an event take can not place, the probability will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The region in which null hypothesis is rejected called
Correct Answer: Option A — Critical region
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Critical region is the correct answer to “The region in which null hypothesis is rejected called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The probability of happening of an impossible event is
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of these is the correct answer to “The probability of happening of an impossible event is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
When the fertility gradient of the field goes in two directions, which design is most appropriate
Correct Answer: Option C — LSD
Detailed Academic Explanation:
LSD is the correct answer to “When the fertility gradient of the field goes in two directions, which design is most appropriate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Theoretically the best average in the construction of index number is
Correct Answer: Option C — Median
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Median is the correct answer to “Theoretically the best average in the construction of index number is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
For v = 2.x 2 0.05 equals
Correct Answer: Option C — 5.99
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5.99 is the correct answer to “For v = 2.x 2 0.05 equals”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Which of the following statements about 'joint family system of rural areas' is correct?
Correct Answer: Option B — Joint families are both an impediment and a factor or rural development
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Joint families are both an impediment and a factor or rural development is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements about 'joint family system of rural areas' is correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The value of range in standard normal distribution is
Correct Answer: Option A — 6
Detailed Academic Explanation:
6 is the correct answer to “The value of range in standard normal distribution is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Which test is used to test of significance of the difference between two means
Correct Answer: Option C — z-test
Detailed Academic Explanation:
z-test is the correct answer to “Which test is used to test of significance of the difference between two means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The word 'tentio' in extension is derived from
Correct Answer: Option B — Latin word
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Latin word is the correct answer to “The word 'tentio' in extension is derived from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The first Agricultural University of India
Correct Answer: Option C — GBPUA, and Technology, Pantnagar (Uttar Pradesh)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
GBPUA, and Technology, Pantnagar (Uttar Pradesh) is the correct answer to “The first Agricultural University of India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
First KVK established in Rajasthan was
Correct Answer: Option B — Fatehpur (1976)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fatehpur (1976) is the correct answer to “First KVK established in Rajasthan was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Radio is the medium of mass communication in which, use is made up of
Correct Answer: Option A — Audio device
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Audio device is the correct answer to “Radio is the medium of mass communication in which, use is made up of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
P × Q would always be
Correct Answer: Option A — One
Detailed Academic Explanation:
One is the correct answer to “P × Q would always be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
$${\chi ^2}$$ is calculated by the help of formula
$${\chi ^2} = \frac{{\sum {{\left( {{\text{O}} - {\text{E}}} \right)}^2}}}{{\text{E}}}$$ is the correct answer to “$${\chi ^2}$$ is calculated by the help of formula”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
If quartile deviation of 20 items is 20 and mean is 30, then value of mean deviation will be
Correct Answer: Option A — 24
Detailed Academic Explanation:
24 is the correct answer to “If quartile deviation of 20 items is 20 and mean is 30, then value of mean deviation will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Mean deviation is the least when calculated about (minimal property)
Correct Answer: Option B — Median
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Median is the correct answer to “Mean deviation is the least when calculated about (minimal property)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Written form of extension teaching methods does not include?
Correct Answer: Option A — Bulletins
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bulletins is the correct answer to “Written form of extension teaching methods does not include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The probability of throwing an even number with an ordinary dice will be
Correct Answer: Option D — 1/2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1/2 is the correct answer to “The probability of throwing an even number with an ordinary dice will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The number of questions in questionnaire should be
Correct Answer: Option A — As small as possible
Detailed Academic Explanation:
As small as possible is the correct answer to “The number of questions in questionnaire should be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Where X series advance by unequal intervals the appropriate formula of interpolation to be used is
Correct Answer: Option B — Lagrange's method
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lagrange's method is the correct answer to “Where X series advance by unequal intervals the appropriate formula of interpolation to be used is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Statistics can best be considered as
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Statistics can best be considered as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The T and V system of agricultural extension was first introduced in the year
Correct Answer: Option D — 1974
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1974 is the correct answer to “The T and V system of agricultural extension was first introduced in the year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Match the following columns Column I Column II a. Audio 1. Flash card b. Visual 2. Radio c. Audio 3. Drama d. Audio-visual 4. Tape recorder
Correct Answer: Option A — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following columns Column I Column II a. Audio 1. Flash card b. Visual 2. Radio c. Audio 3. Drama d. Audio-visual 4. Tape recorder”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Match the following columns Column I Column II a. AGMARK 1. 1953 b. ICAR 2. 1973 c. NES 3. 1937 d. T and V system 4. 1929
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following columns Column I Column II a. AGMARK 1. 1953 b. ICAR 2. 1973 c. NES 3. 1937 d. T and V system 4. 1929”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The geometric mean of two numbers 8 and 18 shall be
Correct Answer: Option A — 12
Detailed Academic Explanation:
12 is the correct answer to “The geometric mean of two numbers 8 and 18 shall be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The following layout of an experiment stands for the design? ACAB, BCCD, BADC, DBAC
Correct Answer: Option A — Completely randomised design
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Completely randomised design is the correct answer to “The following layout of an experiment stands for the design? ACAB, BCCD, BADC, DBAC”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Which of the following would you regard as discrete variables?
Correct Answer: Option C — Number of a person in a family
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Number of a person in a family is the correct answer to “Which of the following would you regard as discrete variables”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
Which of the following is the special scheme launched by the ICAR for transfer of technology to the farmers?
Correct Answer: Option C — Lab to Land Programme
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lab to Land Programme is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the special scheme launched by the ICAR for transfer of technology to the farmers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
The harmonic mean of 2 and 4 is
Correct Answer: Option D — 2.67
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2.67 is the correct answer to “The harmonic mean of 2 and 4 is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
★ PPSC Agriculture Officer
★ FPSC
When an extension worker approaches large number of people, spread over large areas for disseminating new improved production technology, it is called
Correct Answer: Option A — Mass communication
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mass communication is the correct answer to “When an extension worker approaches large number of people, spread over large areas for disseminating new improved production technology, it is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Agricultural Statistics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Agricultural Statistics
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