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Daily MCQ Questions On Crop & Animal Disease Management

MCQ Questions On Crop & Animal Disease Management

1. Which of the following pathogens causes late blight in potatoes?

  • Phytophthora infestans
  • Fusarium oxysporum
  • Xanthomonas campestris
  • Pseudomonas syringae

2. What is the primary vector for transmitting the virus causing rice tungro disease?

  • Aphids
  • Whiteflies
  • Leafhoppers
  • Thrips

3. Which symptom is characteristic of bacterial wilt in tomatoes?

  • Yellowing of leaves
  • Wilting of entire plant
  • Leaf spot
  • Root rot

4. Which of the following is an effective method to control nematodes in crops?

  • Crop rotation
  • Chemical fertilizers
  • Pruning
  • Mulching

5. What is the main cause of foot and mouth disease in livestock?

  • Bacteria
  • Virus
  • Fungi
  • Protozoa

6. Which disease is commonly known as “rice blast”?

  • Rice tungro
  • Sheath blight
  • Bacterial leaf blight
  • Pyricularia oryzae

7. What is the best method to control anthracnose in mangoes?

  • Application of insecticides
  • Use of resistant varieties
  • Proper irrigation
  • Harvesting early

8. Which fungus causes black spots on roses?

  • Rosa chinensis
  • Diplocarpon rosae
  • Xanthomonas rosae
  • Rosa indicus

9. How is Newcastle disease primarily spread among poultry?

  • Direct contact
  • Contaminated feed
  • Airborne transmission
  • Waterborne transmission

10. What is the main symptom of downy mildew in grapes?

  • White, powdery growth
  • Yellowish spots on leaves
  • Leaf curl
  • Fruit rot

11. Which of the following is a common symptom of mastitis in dairy cattle?

  • Lameness
  • Reduced milk yield
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight loss

12. What is the primary cause of Citrus Greening Disease?

  • Fungus
  • Bacteria
  • Virus
  • Nematode

13. Which practice is most effective in preventing foot rot in cattle?

  • Regular hoof trimming
  • Providing mineral supplements
  • Using insecticides
  • Isolating sick animals

14. Which of the following is a symptom of blackleg in cattle?

  • Swelling of affected muscles
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight loss
  • Coughing

15. What is the causative agent of infectious bursal disease in poultry?

  • Bacteria
  • Virus
  • Fungi
  • Protozoa

16. Which of the following diseases is caused by Fusarium oxysporum?

  • Bacterial wilt
  • Fusarium wilt
  • Downy mildew
  • Anthracnose

17. What is the primary symptom of the tomato yellow leaf curl virus?

  • Yellowing and curling of leaves
  • Fruit spots
  • Root rot
  • Stem blight

18. Which control method is best for managing aphids in crops?

  • Crop rotation
  • Biological control
  • Use of fungicides
  • Pruning

19. What is the cause of coccidiosis in poultry?

  • Bacteria
  • Virus
  • Fungi
  • Protozoa

20. Which pathogen causes stem rust in wheat?

  • Puccinia graminis
  • Magnaporthe oryzae
  • Fusarium graminearum
  • Rhizoctonia solani

21. What is a common symptom of canine parvovirus in dogs?

  • Respiratory distress
  • Severe vomiting and diarrhea
  • Skin lesions
  • Muscle tremors

22. Which pest is responsible for transmitting the maize streak virus?

  • Aphids
  • Leafhoppers
  • Whiteflies
  • Thrips

23. What is the primary cause of Gumboro disease in poultry?

  • Bacteria
  • Virus
  • Fungi
  • Protozoa

24. Which disease is commonly associated with ring spots on leaves?

  • Anthracnose
  • Powdery mildew
  • Tobacco mosaic virus
  • Root knot nematodes

25. What is a major control strategy for reducing the impact of aflatoxins in crops?

  • Use of insecticides
  • Proper storage conditions
  • Crop rotation
  • Soil solarization

26. Which of the following pathogens causes rust disease in beans?

  • Phytophthora infestans
  • Uromyces appendiculatus
  • Fusarium oxysporum
  • Xanthomonas campestris

27. What is the main vector for the transmission of African Swine Fever?

  • Ticks
  • Mosquitoes
  • Flies
  • Lice

28. Which of the following diseases affects the vascular system of plants?

  • Powdery mildew
  • Downy mildew
  • Verticillium wilt
  • Rust

29. What is the primary method of controlling foot rot in goats?

  • Vaccination
  • Antibiotics
  • Proper hoof trimming and hygiene
  • Isolating sick animals

30. What is the common cause of ringworm in cattle?

  • Virus
  • Bacteria
  • Fungi
  • Protozoa

31. Which insect pest is known for causing significant damage to stored grains?

  • Aphids
  • Weevils
  • Leafhoppers
  • Whiteflies

32. What is the main symptom of the tomato spotted wilt virus?

  • Leaf curl
  • Spotted and wilted leaves
  • Fruit rot
  • Stem blight

33. Which fungal pathogen causes downy mildew in cucumbers?

  • Pseudoperonospora cubensis
  • Botrytis cinerea
  • Alternaria alternata
  • Fusarium solani

34. What is the main preventive measure for Marek’s disease in chickens?

  • Antibiotics
  • Vaccination
  • Quarantine
  • Improved nutrition

35. Which bacterial pathogen causes soft rot in potatoes?

  • Erwinia carotovora
  • Xanthomonas campestris
  • Pseudomonas syringae
  • Clavibacter michiganensis

36. What is the primary symptom of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock?

  • Fever and blisters on the mouth and feet
  • Diarrhea
  • Coughing
  • Lameness

37. Which of the following is a fungal disease that affects bananas?

  • Panama disease
  • Black sigatoka
  • Bacterial wilt
  • Banana bunchy top

38. What is the main control strategy for reducing the spread of foot rot in sheep?

  • Vaccination
  • Antibiotics
  • Proper hoof trimming and hygiene
  • Isolating sick animals

39. Which of the following is a common symptom of rabies in animals?

  • Excessive salivation
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight loss
  • Coughing

40. Which fungal disease is responsible for causing smut in cereals?

  • Ustilago maydis
  • Magnaporthe oryzae
  • Fusarium graminearum
  • Puccinia graminis

41. What is the main method of controlling leaf curl virus in tomatoes?

  • Insecticide application
  • Crop rotation
  • Use of resistant varieties
  • Proper irrigation

42. What is the primary symptom of Newcastle disease in poultry?

  • Coughing and sneezing
  • Feather loss
  • Weight loss
  • Skin lesions

43. Which pathogen causes Panama disease in bananas?

  • Pseudomonas syringae
  • Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense
  • Xanthomonas campestris
  • Phytophthora infestans

44. Which disease is characterized by black lesions on citrus fruits?

  • Citrus canker
  • Powdery mildew
  • Downy mildew
  • Root rot

45. What is the primary symptom of the cassava mosaic virus?

  • Leaf curl
  • Root rot
  • Spotted leaves
  • Mosaic patterns on leaves

46. Which insect pest is known for damaging young rice seedlings?

  • Rice stem borer
  • Rice weevil
  • Green leafhopper
  • Brown planthopper

47. What is the primary cause of brucellosis in cattle?

  • Bacteria
  • Virus
  • Fungi
  • Protozoa

48. Which bacterial pathogen causes blackleg in cattle?

  • Clostridium chauvoei
  • Escherichia coli
  • Salmonella enterica
  • Mycobacterium bovis

49. What is a common symptom of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock?

  • Diarrhea
  • Coughing
  • Fever and blisters on the mouth and feet
  • Weight loss

50. Which fungal disease affects the vascular system of tomato plants?

  • Powdery mildew
  • Downy mildew
  • Verticillium wilt
  • Rust

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