Biofortification
High-Yield Trend
Questions 5 MCQs
Consider the following four measures (A.D) that could be taken to successfully grow chickpeas in an area where bacterial blight disease is common:
| (A) | spray with Bordeaux mixture |
| (B) | control of the insect vector of the disease pathogen |
| (C) | use of only disease-free seeds |
| (D) | use of varieties resistant to the disease |
Which two of the above measures can control the disease?
1. B and C
2. A and B
3. C and D
4. A and D
Breeding of crops with high levels of minerals, vitamins, and proteins is called:
| 1. | somatic hybridization |
| 2. | biofortification |
| 3. | biomagnification |
| 4. | micropropagation |
| 1. | rice | 2. | wheat |
| 3. | bajra | 4. | maize |
1. maize
2. sugarcane
3. wheat
4. chilli
Which of the following is not an objective of Biofortification in crops?
1. Improve vitamin content
2. Improve micronutrient and mineral content
3. Improve protein content
4. Improve resistance to diseases
Preparing Biofortification for NEET
Biofortification is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.
The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Biofortification. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.
Topic Frequently Asked Questions
Is Biofortification a high-weightage topic?
You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.
Should I memorize the solutions?
No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.