Department of Agril.

Extension, UAS,GKVK, Bengaluru-65

Agricultural Economics -Mock JRF test -2024
1. Economics is a
a) Normative Science b) Positive science c) Both d) None of these
2. Factors determining supply are
a) Production technology b) Prices of factors of production c) taxes and subsidies
d) all of these
3. At the point of equilibrium
a) Only one price prevails b) Qd =Qs c) Demand curve intersects supply curve
d) All of these
4. Graphical representation of demand schedule is
a) Demand curve b) Supply curve c) Indifference curve d) Cost curve
5. The Book “An Enquiry into the Nature and Causes of Wealth of Nations” was written by
a) Alfred Marshall b) Adam Smith c) Lionel Robbins d) Paul Samuelson
6. Father of economics is
a) Adam Smith b) Alfred Marshall c) Lionel Robbins d) Paul Samuelson
7. An agricultural project is said to be viable, when Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) is
b) ˂1 b) 1 c)˃1 d) None of these
8. When marginal product is at the maximum, marginal cost is at the
a) Highest b) Lowest c) Zero d) None of these
9. The degree of response of forest product demand to change in price is
a) Income elasticity of demand b) Cross-elasticity of demand c) Price elasticity of demand

d) All the above

10. Perfect competition is a market situation where we have
a) Single seller b) Two seller c) Large number of sellers d) Few sellers
11. In the long period:
a) All factors change b) Only variable factor changes c) Only fixed factor
changes
d) All factors remain constant
12. In regulated markets, following is regulated
a) Prices b) farmers’ behavior c) Traders’ behavior d) Marketing practices
13. Price determining forces are
a) Marginal costs and marginal revenue b) Demand and Supply
c) Marketing cost and opportunity cost d) All
14. Markets where future sale and purchase f commodities will take place at current time
a) Forward b) International c) Perfect d) Spot
15. Marketed surplus of produce include
a) Trades produce only b) Stocked produce only c) Tradable produce d) None
16. Which of the following falls under facilitative middlemen category in the regulated agricultural markets
a) Broker b) Commission agent c) Wholesaler d) Hamal or labourers
17. Support prices of agricultural commodities are recommended by
a) NAFED b) ICAR c) FCI d) CACP
18. The Indian Institute of Packaging is located at
a) Delhi b) Kolkata c) Chennai d) Mumbai
19. If the marketed surplus is greater than marketable surplus, then the situation is known as
a) Marketing efficiency b) Market integration c) Distress sale d) Duopoly

20. Market demand curve is faced by

a) Competitive firm b) Monopolist c) Oligopolistic firm d) Duopolistic firm
21. Risk arising out of a change in the Government’s policy is known as
 a) Price risk b) Quality risk c) Physical risk d)
Institutional risk
22. The agency engaged in constructing large scale warehouse at national level is
a) NAFED b) SWC c) CWC d) FCI
23. The market information pertaining to market arrivals, prices, demand for the commodities etc. in the
past period refers to
a) Market news b) Market intelligence c) Communication d) Market
extension
24. The main function of FCI is
a) Procurement b) Storage c) Market information d) Grading
25. Presently, the government is announcing, MSP for how many commodities
a) 25 b) 30 c)50 d)20
26. APEDA came into existence in the year
a) 1966 b) 1976 c) 1986 d)
1956
27. T he ration of market output to market input is known as
a) Market integration b) Marketing efficiency c) Price spread
d) None
28. National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIOAM) is located at
a) Jaipur b) Hyderabad c) Bangalore d) Nagpur
29. The economic phrase “Laissez Faire” refers to
a) Other things remain constant b) Giffen goods c) Government interference
d) No Government interference
30. For the horticultural products, the price support is in the form of
a) MSP b) Procurement price c) Market Intervention Scheme
d) None
31. Which one of the following would tend to reduce risk for the manager of a farm business
a) Selecting a crop with highest returns b) Diversification c) Selling all commodities
d) Specializing in a single commodity
32. Which of the following is not one among 5Cs of credit
a) Capacity b) Character c) Commonsense d) Credit worthiness
33. Statement of projected costs and returns associated with one production process, usually for one
production period called
a) Partial budget b) Enterprise budget c) Total farm budget d) Cash flow projection
34. Repayment of loans in a series of installments is called
a) Liquidity b) Amortization c) Leverage d) Hypothecation
35. The financial ratio which indicates the liquidity position of the farm business in the immediate period is
called
a) Intermediate ratio b) Working ratio c) Nat capital ratio d) Current ratio
36. Crop loan scheme came into existence in India in
a) 1960 b) 1965 c) 1970 d) 1971
37. The ratio of liquid assets to demand and time liabilities is known as
a) CRR b) SLR c) Repo rate d) Reverse repo rate
38. IBRD is synonymous to
a) Asian Development Bank b) World Bank c) Indian Bank for Rural
Development d) WTO
39. The first Indian Bank is
a) RBI b) SBI c) Presidency Bank of Calcutta d) Presidency
Bank of Bombay
40. What is “Taccavi”
 a) Tax returns b) Tax and levy to the Government c) Government loan d)
tribal welfare
41. Elasticity of production in the first stage of production function is
a) Greater than unity b) Less than unity c) Zero
d) Infinity
42. When APP is maximum AVC is
a) Maximum b) Minimum c) Constant d) Zero
43. Production Possibility Curve is also known as
a) Product indifference curve b) Isoquant c) Isoresource curve d)
Price line
44. The farm management principle, LEMR is otherwise termed as
a) Opportunity Cost Principle b) Minimum Loss Principle
c) Principle of added costs and returns d) Time Comparison Principle
45. The period between cash outflow and cash inflow is known as
a) Accounting period b) transformation period c) Gestation period
d) Production period
46. At breakeven point in a farm business
a) Fixed cost=Marginal cost b) Total Cost=Total Returns c) Repo rate d) Reverse repo rate
47. Which of the following is an implicit cost
a) Fertilizers b) Casual Labour c) Farm family labour d)
Pesticides
48. The relationship between cost function and production function is
a) Negative b) Positive c) Increase d) Decrease
49. Preparing farm budget in advance is known as
a) Farm planning b) Advanced estimates c) Farm budgeting d) Partial
budgeting
50. Economists assume that producers try to maximize
a) Revenue b) Utility c) Sales d) Profit
 Mock JRF test -2024- key answers to your questions:
1. c) Both** (Economics can be both normative and positive science.)
2. d) all of these** (Production technology, prices of factors of production, and taxes and subsidies all affect
supply.)
3. d) All of these (At equilibrium, only one price prevails, Qd = Qs, and the demand curve intersects the supply
curve.)
4. a) Demand curve
5. b) Adam Smith
6. a) Adam Smith
7. c) ˃1 (A BCR greater than 1 indicates viability.)
8. b) Lowest
9. c) Price elasticity of demand
10. c) Large number of sellers
11. a) All factors change
12. d) Marketing practices
13. b) Demand and Supply
14. d) Spot
15. c) Tradable produce
16. d) Hamal or labourers (Facilitative middlemen help in the physical movement of goods.)
17. d) CACP** (Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices)
18. b) Kolkata
19. c) Distress sale
20. b) Monopolist
21. d) Institutional risk
22. c) CWC (Central Warehousing Corporation)
23. b) Market intelligence
24. a) Procurement
25. b) 30 (This can vary, but as of recent data, it's around 30 commodities.)
26. c) 1986
27. b) Marketing efficiency
28. a) Jaipur
29. d) No Government interference
30. c) Market Intervention Scheme
31. b) Diversification 32. c) Commonsense
33. b) Enterprise budget
34. b) Amortization
35. d) Current ratio
36. b) 1965
37. a) CRR** (Cash Reserve Ratio)
38b) World
39. c) Presidency Bank of Calcutta
40. c) Government loan Here are the answers to the questions provided:
41. a) Greater than unity
42. b) Minimum
43. c) Isoresource curve
44. b) Minimum Loss Principle
45. c) Gestation period
46. b) Total Cost = Total Returns
47. c) Farm family labour
48. a) Negative
49. a) Farm planning
50. d) Profit
 JRF Orientation (16.12.2024)
Department of Agricultural Extension

1. Objectives which deal with remembering or reproducing what has been learnt refer to
a. Cognitive domain b. Affective domain c. Psychomotor Domain

d. All the above

2. Objectives which deal with muscular or motor skill refers to
a. Cognitive domain b. Affective domain c. Psychomotor Domain

d. All the above

3. Objectives which deal with a feeling tone, an emotion or a degree of acceptance or rejection refer to:
a. Psychomotor domain b. Physical domain c. Cognitive domain
d. Affective domain
4. Conducting demonstration by the farmers in their own fields provides an opportunity of self-activity,
i.e., learning by doing, this makes learning effective and permanent follows the extension / learning
principle of ________
5. If the farmers have obtained profitable returns by the application of nitrogenous fertilizer, they may be
motivated to use balanced fertilizer containing phosphate and potash, for still higher return – follows the
extension / learning principle of ___________
6. If the farmers have learnt the technique of water management in a particular crop, they should be able to
use this method in other crops as well. This shall spread the effect of learning – follows the extension /
learning principle of _____________
7. When planting a crop in lines gives better yield, the farmers may be advised not to practice broadcasting
– follows the extension / learning principle of _____________
8. When farmers are ready to cooperate, with good guidance, they may be able to form a cooperative
society – follows the extension / learning principle of _____________
9. When farmers develop a favourable feelings towards scientific treatment of cattle, they shall learn the
importance of this type of treatment for animals – follows the extension / learning principle of
______________
10. Learning to use a sprayer correctly, requires practice several times over – follows the extension /
learning principle of ____________
11. Favourable experience of planting trees motivate tribal farmers to collect saplings from the forest
nursery – follows the extension / learning principle of ____________
12. When insects have appeared or are likely to appear in crops, farmers shall readily learn about plant
protection – follows the extension / learning principle of ________________
13. When farmers use crop loan only for growing crops, they are clear about the purpose of getting the loan.
This clear understanding enable the farmers to learn about proper utilization and repayment of loans and
take further loans if necessary, for economic development – follows the extension / learning principle of
______________
14. Crops grown during the rabi-summer season gives higher economic return and higher level of
satisfaction to the farmers. Farmers learn to invest more and take more care for crops during the season-
follows the extension / learning principle of ____________
15. Famers who did not know of a recent HYV crop cam to know of it through participation in extension
programmes is change in _______________
16. The farmers learnt the technique of growing the HYV crop which they did not know earlier is change in
__________
17. The farmers developed a favourable feelings towards the HYV crop is change in ___________
18. The farmers realized the importance of the HYV crop in their farming system and the extent to which it
was economically profitable and desirable, in comparison to the existing crop variety is change in
__________
19. Increasing crop yield in a particular season by five quintals per hectare by cultivating the HYV is change
in __________________
20. The farmers who did not cultivate the HYV crop earlier cultivated it is change in _____________
21. Farmers felt sure that they have the ability of raising crop yield is change in ____________
22. Process of bringing about desirable change into the behavior of human being is __________
23. Lifelong process by which every person acquires and accumulates knowledge, skill, attitudes from daily
experiences and exposure to the environment at home, at work, at play in
a. Formal education b. Informal education c. Non formal education
24. In which of the following type of education, education is learner centered
a. Formal b. Informal c. Non formal
25. Informal human relationships are essential in
a. Extension Education b. Formal Education c. Informal Education

26. Learners are homogenous with common goals in

a. Formal b. Informal c. Non formal
27. Extension education role is generally performed by
a. Dept. of Agriculture b. Dept. of Sericulture c. Colleges

28. The fundamental objective of extension is to develop_______________

a. Rural people b. Rural area c. Villages d. Community
29. Which of the following is not the criteria for effective extension teaching:
a. Requires specific and clearly defined teaching objectives
b. Requires both content and method
c. Requires a suitable learning situation
d. Requires trial and error
30. Which is the third step in Extension Educational Process:
a. Collection of information b. Situation c. Objectives d. Teaching
31. Number of essential and inter related steps in Extension Educational Process
a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
32. Behvaioral changes in people as well as economic and social outcomes desired should be stated at
a. Analysis step b. Problem identification step c. Objectives step

d. Evaluation step
33. Content means
a. What to teach b. Subject matter c. Delivery system d. a & b
34. Method means
a. What to teach b. How to teach c. Subject matter d. Delivery system
35. The process of bringing maximum number of desirable changes in the behavior of the learners is called
__________________ learning process / learning experience
36. Which of the following principles of extension develops confidence among farmers
a. Principle of cultural difference b. Principle of grass root c. Principle if interest and needs

d. Principle of learning by doing.

37. Motivation means:
a. Drive b. Desire c. Movement d. Inner state
e. all the four
38. Satisfaction of doing good work is an example for ___________ Intrinsic motivation / Extrinsic
motivation
39. Krishi pandit award is an example for _____________ intrinsic / Extrinsic motivation / Extrinsic
motivation
40. Which type of motivation produces a stronger and more permanent drive and move important in
extension _______________ intrinsic / Extrinsic.
41. Characteristic feature of non-formal education is:
a. Horizontal b. Deductive c. Learners are homogeneous d.
Vertical
42. The ultimate purpose of teaching is not just to ________ people but to ___________ them.
43. The target for extension work should be _______________
44. Generalized guidelines which form the basis for decision and action in a consistent way refer to
________
45. Extension work must be carried to in harmony with the cultural pattern of the people refer to
____________
46. Change should start from the existing situation refer to the _______________
47. Starting points of extension work are ______________
48. People should learn what to do, why to do, how to do and with what results, so that they will become
perfect is refer to _____________
49. Fundamental importance for the success of an extension programme: ______________
50. Leaders are act as ______________ in the village.
51. Satisfying results reinforce learning and motivate people to seek further improvement refer to _______
52. Evaluation prevents __________
53. Evaluation should indicate the __________ and _________ to be taken for further improvements.
54. As the situation, resources and constraints of people vary from place to place and time to time, extension
work and extension teaching methods must be flexible refer to __________
55. The word extension is derived from:
a. Greek b. French c. Latin d. Persian
56. The term “ Extension Education” was first coined in :
a. USA b. UK c. Netherlands d. India

57. Total number of elements necessary for promoting effective learning are:
a. Four b. Five c. Six d. Seven
58. Primary unit of society is _________
59. Person who want and need to learn are: ___________
60. Which element occupy the most important position in the learning situation: ____________
61. Learning is affected by emotions refer to _________
62. Learning takes place more readily when the facts / information are given just before use refer to _____
63. Which of the following is not the characteristics of extension education:
a. Teaching is outside the four walls of the institutions.
b. Learners are heterogeneous
c. Extension worker always instructs the farmers.
d. Starts with practical to theory.
64. “Extension is education and its purpose is to change the attitude and practice of the people”. This
concept of extension is given by:
a. Rogers b. Leagons c. Ensminger d. Hovland
65. Which of the following is the expression of ends towards which our efforts are directed:
a. Goal b. Objective c. Aim d. Purpose
66. The term ‘Extension’ originated in England in _________
67. The term ‘Extension Education’ was first used in ________ by ____________ university.
68. Extension education as an applied science consisting of content derived from research, accumulated
field experiences and relevant principles drawn from the behavioral sciences according to:
a. Ensminger b. Swanson c. Berlo d.
Leagons
69. The main aim of extension is:
 a. Human resource development b. Land resource development c. Social
Development
d. Sustainable agriculture development
70. Rate of learning is largely determined by:
a. Participation b. Motivation c. Leadership d. Adaptability.

71.The study or Science of Soul refers to

a. Psychology b. Physiology c. Sociology d. Anthropology
72.The study of human relationships refers to: Sociology / Anthropology
73.The study of origin, custom, traditions of human beings refers to: Psychology / Anthropology
74.The scientific study of behavior and mental process of an organism refers to __________
75.All the actions or reactions of an organism in response to external or internal stimuli refers to
__________
76.Human behavior expressed outside is: Covert / Over
77.Human behavior expressed inside is: Convert / Overt
78.Psychology is the science of mental activity of an organism according to
a. Woodworth b. Watson c. Guilford d. Skinner
79.Psychology is the science of mental activity of behavior according to
a. Watson b. Woodworth c. Guilford d. Skinner
80.The word Education is derived from __________ word.
a. Greek b. Latin c. French d. American
81.Leading an individual from ignorance to knowledge refers to:
a. Psychology b. Education c. Extension d. Sociology
82.The process of imparting or acquiring knowledge and habits through instructions or study refers to:
___________
83.Educational psychology is the discipline concerned with teaching and learning processes applies the
methods and theories of psychology according to:
a. Skinner b. Woolfolk c. Woodworth d. Cruze
84.Which of the following is the reason that explains the importance of educational psychology in
agricultural extension:
a. Main concern is on teaching and learning
b. Helps in imparting better education
c. Deals with the problem – solving
d. Helps to know the emotions and feelings of farmers and causes.
e. All the above.
85.Studying the behavior of human beings in educational situation refers to: Education Psychology /
Agril. Extension
86.Changing the behavior of human beings / farmers refers to: Educational Psychology / Agril.
Extension.
87.Any factor that initiates some activity of the organism is a ______________
88.The organism on whom an experiment is conducted is a ________________
89.Study of behavior of the pupil (Learner) in relation to educational environment ______________
90.Educational Psychology helps in:
a. Knowing the learner b. finding causes of prejudices
c. Knowing the emotions and feelings d. All the above
91.Any activity that is known to be dependent upon / initiated by the stimulus is a __________
92.Responses to a stimulus can be either __________ or ___________
93.Total response which an individual makes to a stimulus is __________
94.Established behavior patterns or standards shared by group members are ________
95.Ability to understand and deal with things, objects etc., and more concerned with skills of individuals
is
a. Abstract intelligence b. Mechanical Intelligence
c. Social intelligence d. cultural intelligence
96.Social intelligence is possessed by
a. Scientist b. Farmer c. Sales person d. All of them

97.Factors affecting intelligence

a. Heredity and environment b. Age c. Gender d. All of them
98.Individuals are very good at writing stories, memorizing information and able to explain things well
are the characteristics of
a. Non verbal intelligence b. Verbal intelligence
c. Linguistic intelligence d. b and c
99.Ability to analyse information and solve problems using language based reasoning is
a. Linguistic intelligence c. Non linguistic intelligence
b. Non verbal intelligence d. b and c
100.Ability to understand and deal with persons and more concerned with human relationship refers to:
a. Mechanical intelligence c. Social intelligence
b. Abstract intelligence d. cultural intelligence
 JRF Mock test Question paper -2017
Department of Agricultural Extension
1. Communication stems from the Latin word Communis meaning ___________
2. Process of sending and receiving messages through channels. Which establishes common meanings
between a source and a receiver is ______________
3. Which functions of communication are more observable in formal organizations _______________
communication.
4. The getting or giving of information either directly or indirectly is _______________
5. The sole purpose of communication is to ________________ people
a. Influence b. Persuasive c. Induce d. All the three
6. Which function of communication helps to maintain individual, societal or organizational stability and
identify _________
7. Shanon – Weaver model has ____________ elements
a. 3 b.4 c. 5 d. 6
8. Encoder and Decoder elements are present in
a. Aristotle Model b. Shanon – Weaver Model c. Berlo Model d. Leagons
Model
9. System of signals for communication is ____________________
10. Carrier of information is _______________
11. Originator of message is _______________
12. Putting the message in to code is _______________
13. Converting the message in the code into ordinary language is __________________
14. Ability of an individual to reach a desired goal is ______________
15. The model of Communication which is relevant for mass media_____________________
16. Message treatment element is present in ______________ model
a. Leagons b. Schramm c. Shanon – Weaver d. Berlo
17. S-M-C-R-E model suggested by
a. Berlo b. Rogers and Shoe maker c. Aristotle d. Shanon- weaver
18. Number of elements of Extension communication system model which is based on Leagons model are:
a. 6 b. 7 c. 8 d. 9
19. Credibility refers to
a. Trust worthiness b. Faith c. Believe
20. Good communicator, should go to the people and listen to them / talk to them
21. Good communicator should possess
a. Knowledge about the message and audience b. Communication skills c. Credibility

d. Interest and understand the audience

22. To motivate the people, message must be
a. Relevant b. interesting c.Useful d. Credible e. Profitable f. Complete
23. Medium through which information flows from a sender to one or more receivers is ___________
24. Personal localite channels are ______________
25. Spoken form of channels are ____________
26. Written form of channels are _______________
27. Channels of communication from outside the social system of the receiver are:
a. Personal localite b. Personal Cosmopolite c. Local leaders
28. Example for impersonal cosmopolite channels are _________________
29. Extension agent communicates with the people individually through _______________ methods
30. Extension agent communicates with the people in groups through ______________ methods
31. Extension agent communicates with a mass of people through ______________ methods
32. Many obstructions can enter channels. These are called ____________
33. Way a message is processed is ___________
34. How the message is communicated or placed before the audience is ______________
35. Purpose of message treatment is to make the message
a. Clear b. Understandable c. Realistic
36. Most widely used and effective means of communication is ______________
37. Target of communication function is _______________
38. Carrying some significant responses of the audience back to the communicator is ___________
39. Faithful performance of communication process by all its elements is _____________
40. Two sides of the same coin are ________________
41. Difference between what was communicated by the extension agent and what has actually been received
by the audience is ____________________
42. Four types of receivers are
b. Listeners who act b. Listeners who do not act c. Listeners only d. Non Listeners
43. Four types of feedback are ______________
44. Expression of our feelings, emotions, attitude, opinion through our body movement is ___________
communication
45. Example for communication through visual symbols ______________
46. Examples for communication through sound ______________
47. Communication through smelling _________________
48. Communication through culture ______________
49. Degree to which a pair of individuals who communicate are similar in certain attributes
______________
50. Degree to which pairs of individuals who interact are different in certain attributes ____________
51. Statement of situation, objectives, problems and solutions is refers to ____________
52. Process which involves studying the past and present in order to forecast the future is _________
53. Generalized and broad statement of directions with respect to given activities ______________
54. Expression of the ends towards which our efforts are directed _____________
55. Distance in any given direction one expects to go during a given period of time __________
56. Condition that the people after studying with or without outside help, have decided needs changing
_________
57. Course of proposed action to change an unsatisfactory condition to one that is more satisfying
__________
58. Specification of work to be done or procedures to be followed in order to accomplish a particular
objective is ____________
59. Predetermined course of action is a _____________
60. Outline of activities so arranged as to enable efficient execution of the programme is a _____________
61. Plan of activities to be undertaken in a particular time sequence is _______________
62. Gap between what is and what ought to be is refer to _______________
63. Felt need refer to _________
64. Unfelt need refer to _____________
65. Feedback acts as a path finder for need based research ____________________
66. Content or topic of teaching refer to _______________
67. Appropriate instructional materials and aids refer to __________________
68. Appropriate environment in which teaching learning takes place refer to __________
69. Person who motivate the audience refer to ___________________
70. Persons who want and need information are _______________
71. The science of the movement of our eyes and facial expression refer to ____________
72. The science of the vocal cues (volume, pitch, tone, accent, modulation and rate of pitch) refer to :
______________
73. The science of physical space in inter personal relations refer to: ____________
74. The non verbal message signals like appearance, clothing, style, etc., is the science of: __________
75. The science of chronemics refer to ______
76. The science of touch language is __________
77. The study of the body’s physical movement is _____________
78. Posture refer to:
a. Movement of arms b. Eye movements
c. Way we hold ourselves d. Facial expressions
79. Physical movement of arms and legs related to:
a. Kinesics b. Occulesics c. Chronemics d.
Tactilics
80. The study of touching refer to
a. Kinesics b. Tactilics c. Occulesics d. Haptics
81. Ability of the extension agent to acquire, understand and apply technical information needed by the
target audience refer to:
a. Scientific Competency b. Technical Competency
c. Occupational Competency d. Communication Competency

82. Ability of the extension agent to understand the market forces, advice and guide the client system
towards maximization of benefits refer to: ____________
a. Technical Competency b. Scientific competency
c. Economical competency d. Social competency
83. Ability of the extension agent to understand the cause and effect relationship and a logical approach
towards problem solving refer to: ___________
a. Scientific competency b. Occupational competency
c. Technical Competency d. Communication competency
84. Ability of the extension agent to conduct trials and demonstrations in the clients own situation and
interpreting the results refer to: ____________
a. Scientific competency b. Social competency
c. Technical Competency d. Communication competency
85. Ability of the extension agent to select, process and communicate appropriate messages to the audience
refer to: __________
a. Scientific competency b. Social competency
c. Communication competency d. Occupational competency
86. Ability of the extension agent to initiate and sustain group activity for achieving the desired goals refer
to: ___________
a. Social competency b. Occupational competency
c. Scientific competency d. Communication competency
87.Sum total of ways in which individual reacts and interacts with others _____________
88.An individual’s experience, his knowledge, skill, temperament, attitude, habits, character and
physical traits tells _______________
89._____________ refers to unique and relatively stable qualities that characterize an individual’s
behavior across different situations over a period of time (Intelligence/Attitude/Persanlity)
90.Certain Catchy words are often used to describe personalities.
(Shy/Sensitive/Quiet/Calm/Concerned/Warm).
91.A person who is very conservative and suspicious of the motives of others is one of the
characteristics of ________
a. Introvert b. Extrovert c. Ambivert d. b&c
92.A person who is self assertive, generally takes things lightly and has a keen sense of observation is
one of the characteristics of _______________
a. Ambivert b. Extrovert c. Introvert
93.Example for introvert
a. Social worker b. Scientist c. Poet d. b&c
94.A person who is interested in their own thoughts and emotions and also in other persons and their
action is
a. Introvert b. Extrovert c. Ambivert d. a & c
95.If a person found with sociability trait can be used as
a. Follower b. Opinion leader c. Key communicator d. b& c
 JRF Mock test Question Paper-2016
Department of Agricultural Extension

1. The choice of channel or method of communication is known as __________

2. To teach complex practices and to gain firsthand knowledge of farmers the best method is __________
a. Individual contact method b. Group CM c. Mass contact method
3. Labour intensive extension method is ______________
a. MCM b. ICM c. GCM
4. The benefits of individual contact method:
a. Closer supervision of clients b. Quicker intervention
c. Closer interaction with clients d. All the three
5. Extension agent may develop favoritism towards some persons in:
a. ICM b. GCM c. MCM
6. Extension agent have face to face contact with a number of people at a time in
a. ICM b. GCM c. MCM
7. The size of large group is
a. 15-25 persons b. 25-50 persons
c. 50-100 persons d. More than 100 persons
8. Aggregate of small number of people in reciprocal communication and interaction around some
common interest is a
a. Group b. Mass c. a & b
9. Getting more feedback information is one of the advantage of:
a. ICM b. GCM c. MCM
10. Which of the following is not an individual contact method:
a. Farmer’s cell b. Personal letter c. Study tour d. Adaptive trial
11. Extension agent communicates with a vast and heterogeneous people in
a. ICM b. GCM c. MCM
12. The size of the audience may be few thousands in
a. Mass meeting b. Exhibition c. Radio d. Newspaper
13. To create general awareness amongst the people __________
a. MCM b. ICM c. GCM
14. To reinforce previous learning, best method is __________
a. ICM b. GCM c. MCM
15. Which of the following is not the objective of adaptive trails
a. To test suitability
b. To find out benefits of the new practice
c. To build up confidence of stakeholders
d. To get quick solution for problems.
16. Which of the following method is regarded as an on-farm participatory technology development process.
a. Result demonstration b. Adaptive trials
c. Method demonstration d. farm clinic
17. To get acquaint with farmers, to obtain first hand information and to gain confidence of farmers the best
method is
a. Adaptive trial b. Farm and home visit c. Farmer’s call
18. Motivating the people for adoption of a new practice by showing worth of a practice is:
a. Adaptive trial b. Method demonstration c. Result demonstration
19. Around successful demonstration, extension worker should conduct
a. Tour b. Visit c. Field day

20. Which method is used as complementary to result demonstration

a. Adoptive trial b. Method demonstration c. Field day d. All the three
21. To show how to carry out an entirely new practice or an old practice in a better way is _______
a. Method demonstration b. Result demonstration
22. Skill teaching done by extension worker before a group of people in _____________
23. Demonstrator is one and he must have _____________
a. Adequate resources b. Cooperative character c. a & b

24. Which of the following is not the objective of result demonstration ________________
a. To show the applicability
b. To motivate groups
c. To develop leadership
d. To get rid of inefficient movements
25. The purpose of Farmer’s call to extension agent working place:
a. To get quick solutions
b. To enable farmers to bring specimens
c. To act as a reminder to the extension agent
d. To ensure timely supply of inputs and services
26. Technique of imparting specific skills to a group of people who need them by creating an appropriate
learning situation is
a. Farm visit b. Study tour c. Exhibition d. Small group training
27. Which method does not facilitate in depth learning
a. Field day b. Method demonstration c. Result demonstration d. Adaptive
trails
28. Which is the appropriate method to convince the participants about the applicability of the practice in
their own situations
a. Farm and home visit b. Field day c. Campaign d. Method demonstration
29. One of the purpose of study tour is
a. To induce a spirit of competition amongst the participants by showing what others have been able to
achieve.
b. To impart the needed skills
c. To facilitate in-depth discussion
30. In depth discussion is possible in
a. Group meeting b. Mass meeting c. Group discussion meeting
31. The purpose of using farm publications
a. To reach large number of people quickly
b. To provide accurate, motivating, credible and distortion fee information
c. To provide support to other extension methods
d. To serve as a future reference
e. All the above
32. Single printed sheet of paper of small size, containing preliminary information relating to a topic is
_______
33. Single printed sheet of paper of big size, folded once or twice and gives essential information relating to
a particular topic is __________
34. Printed bound booklet with a number of pages containing comprehensive information about a topic is
______
35. Miniature newspaper in good quality paper, containing information relating to the activities and
achievements of the organization is _________
36. To communicate interesting and useful information to a large audience at a time, the best method s
_______
a. Group b. Mass meeting
37. In depth discussion of the topic and getting feedback is not possible in ________
 a. Mass meeting b. Result demonstration c. Training
38. Intensive educational activity for motivating and mobilizing a community to action is ________
a. Study tour b. Mass meeting c. Campaign
39. Appropriate method to create mass awareness and to induce emotional participation of the community is
______
a. Exhibition b. Campaign c. Radio
40. Systematic display of models, real objects, specimens, charts in a sequence is referred to __________
a. Demonstration b. Field day c. Exhibition c. Campaign
41. Appropriate method to promote visual literacy _____________
42. Method of verbal presentation of a topic by a speaker to a group of audience _______________
a. Lecture b. Discussion
43. The chief limitation in lecture method is _______________
44. The discussion papers prepared by the participants on the basis of their study and research are presented
and discussed in ____________
a. Group discussion b. Seminar c. Workshop
45. In which method, a group of three or four experts in a specific area of specialization may be invited to
address a group of trainees on a particular subject
a. Seminar b. Panel discussion c. Brain storming
46. Meeting in which a small number of resource persons present short prepared papers on a given topic
a. Symposium b. Buzz session c. Brain storming
47. Which method is primarily meant for information gathering at the professional level _____________
48. In which method, participants exchange ideas, experiences and skills and on this basis, prepare an action
oriented programme for future action ____________
a. Panel b. Discussion c. Workshop d. Syndicate
49. In which method, a problem is assigned to the study group for study and find solution ________
a. Case study b. Syndicate c. Role play
50. Which method gives an insight into the complex behavioral patterns of individuals _____________
a. Brain storming b. Workshop c. Role play
51. In which method, participants can be made to act and re-live a particular situation to get a real feel
__________
52. Buzz session is also called as __________
53. A small group of knowledge persons is given a problem and asked to produce as many solutions as
possible within a given period in
a. Syndicate b. Buzz c. Brain storming
54. In which technique, large group is divided into much smaller one to discuss about a topic within a
limited period of time ________
a. Buzz b. Brain storming c. Case study
55. In which method, participants exercise their analytical, synthetical and decision making
powers_____________
a. Role playing b. Workshop c. Case study
56. Written case or a problem situation is presented to the participants in a programme for careful study and
examination_____________
57. Modified version of panel discussion is ____________
a. Symposium b. Colloquium c. Workshop
58. Compared to panel discussion, in which method there is more of audience participation
______________
59. The demonstrator in result demonstration should be
a. Progressive farmer b. Resource rich farmer
c. Average farmer d. Extension agent
60. Campaign is an
a. Invasive teaching b. Extensive teaching
 c. Intensive teaching d. Passive teaching
61. Exhibitions are classified under this type of teaching methods:
a. Written b. Spoken c. Visual and objective d. Spoken and Visual
62. Successful campaigns should result in
a. Individual adoption b. Group adoption
c. Mass adoption d. Non adoption
63. The science that deals with adult learning is
a. Andragogy b. Pedagogy c. Pedology d. Edaphology
64. The science that deals with children learning is:
a. Pedalogy b. Andragogy c. Pedagogy d. Edaphology
65. Concept of “key communicator” was developed by
a. Lazer field b. Merton c. Millerdet d. Sondhu
66. The ability of an individual to induce or influence the beliefs or action of other person or group is called:
a. Power b. Leadership c. Authority d. Control
 Common Admission to Doctoral Degree Programme in Farm Universities of Karnataka 2018-19

1. The person considered as a ‘Father of Extension’

A. James Stewart B. Seaman A Knapp C. Edgar Dale D. Paul Leagans
2. The programme of transfer of technology started by ICAR at the Golden Jublilee Celebration was
A. ORP B. LIP C. NDP D. IRDP
3. Who among the following has divided field studies into two broad types – Exploratory and hypothesis
testing?
A. Spearman B. Likert C. Kartz D. Kerilinger
4. In innovation decision process, t he perceived attributes of an innovation as relative advantage,
compatilibity, complexity etc., are especially important at
A. Persuasion stage B. Decision stage C. Confirmation stage D. Knowledge stage
5. AKIS expands to
A. Agricultural Knowledge & Information Sysdrome
B. Agricultural Knowledge & Information Service
C. Agricultural knowledge & Information Science
D. Agricultural Knowledge & Information System
6. Round table discussion is called
A. Panel B. Workshop C. Forum D. Symposium
7. Who changed the terminologies of adoption process as Innovation Decision process
A. E.M.Rogers B. American Rural Sociologist Association C. Ryan and Gross D.
Rogers and Shoemakers
8. The term MBO was initially coined by
A. Edward Weidner B. Montgomery C. Peter Drucker D. Chauve
9. In innovation decision period is actually a
A. Gestation Period B. Production period C. Mental period D. Reduction period
10. Which of the following usually starts with a problem / problematic situation?
A. Question B. Science C. Research D. Philosophy
11. The person behind for successful establishment of (C-DOT) centre for revolutionalization of
telecommunication in India is
A. Sam Pitroda B. Sukram C. Paul Leagans D. K N Singh
12. The essence of scalar principle is
A. Unity of command B. Span of control C. Communication D. Co-ordination
13. Two factor theory of motivation is given by
A. Maslows B. Herzeberg C. Peter drucket D. Mc Clands
14. In diffusion of innovation “The strength of weak-ties” was highlighted by
A. Kaplan B. Tarde C. Granovetter D. Bowers
15. Assignment of ‘numbers to football players’ is an example of
A. Ratio measurement B. Interval measurement C. Nominal measurement

D. Ordinal measurement
16. The sign-object relationship is related with
A. Contextual meaning B. Denotative meaning C. Structural meaning D.
Connotative meaning
17. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is used to measure
A. Perception B. Attitude C. Motivation D. Emotion
18. Gate keeping theory was given by
A. Kurt Lewin B. Hymes C. Bruce Westly D. Lazarfield

19. To test the hypothesis about propositions of items in a class, we use

A. t test B. Z test C. F test D. X2 test
20. the movement of people outside a society is called
A. Immigration B. Emigration C. Migration D. In Migration
21. “Farmers first model” was first put forward
A. R.Chambers B. E.M.Rogers C. P Leaganes D. Wilson &
Gallop
22. The most common technique for ranking is
A. Preference ranking B. Matrix ranking C. Wealth ranking D. Card ranking
23. The first step in summarizing the data is
A. Tabulation B. Classification C. Interpretation D. Observation

24. IFFCO is a cooperative body founded in

A. 3 Oct 1975 B. 3 Nov 1967 C. 8 Aug 1967 D. 8 Nov 1967
25. The first KVK in Karnataka established at
A. Haveri district B. Bidar district C. Dharwad district D. Tumkur district
26. ‘Preventive innovation’ have less adoption rate mainly due to
A. Low relative advantage B. High complexity C. Low trialability D. Low observability
27. Television broadcast for rural development programmes started in India
A. 1964 B. 1965 C. 1977 D. 1967
28. The basic research difference between classic research and participatory research lies in their
A. Control B. Content C. Power D. Substance
29. Thesis is a
A. Abstract information B. Comprehensive report C. General report D. Extension report
30. The F test is used to test
A. Ration of two variance B. Ration of two means C. Square of normal variate
D. Ratio of two mode
31. The sampling type that had developed from the principles of sociometry
A. Area sampling B. Snowball sampling C. Quota sampling D. Incidental
sampling
32. “A Guide to Community Development” was written by
A. M.Horton B. D. Hamilton C. T.Moscher D. Ensminger
33. Intellectual capacities of computer are called
A. General intelligence B. Specific intelligence C. Artificial intelligence

D. Abstract intelligence
34. Farmers field school (FFS) is a
A. Group-based learning B. Individual learning C. Mass learning D. Global learning
35. The first FFS were designed and managed by ____________ in Indonesia in 1989
A. FAO B. UNSCO C. World bank D. USDA
36. The character of an entrepreneur to work before being asked by others is referred to
A. Efficiency B. Persistence C. Initiative D. Assertiveness
37. Minikit trials is also called as
A. National demonstration B. Adoptive trails C. Farm trails
D. Method demonstration
38. Learning is motivated by
A. Self B. Group C. Public D. Peers
39. The Kissan credit scheme was first launched (1998-99) by the bank
A. PNB B. OBC C. Canara Bank D. SBI
40. The book entailed “Training for Development” was written by
A. O.P.Dahama and O.P.Bhatnagar B. A.R.Desai C. R.P.Lyton and Udai Pareek

D. Robert Chambers
41. The concept of “Farmers first” was proposed by
A. August Comte B. Robert Chambers C. Van Den Ben D. Hawkins
42. Relationship between fidelity and noise is
A. Inverse B. Direct C. Converse D. Indirect
43. High degree of opinion leadership is found among
A. Innovators B. Early majority C. Early adopters D. Late majority
44. Which of the following attribute of innovation has inverse relation with the adoption?
A. Observability B. Trialability C. Compatibility D. Complexity
45. Which of the following is a video based (medium) mobile application
A. Digital Green B. RML C. IKSL D. KCC
46. The management skill most needed for people working at grass root level
A. Technical skill B. Conceptual skills C. Leadership skill D. Clerical skill
47. Conceptual skills deal with
A. Roles B. Things C. Ideas D. People
48. Peter drucker described entrepreneur as one who adopts
A. Maximization of the opportunities B. Proper use of funds C. Management techniques
D. Leadership building

49. The process of bringing ideas into reality is known as

A. Idea incubation B. Idea generation C. Commercialization D. Idea moderation
50. Behavioural approach focuses on
A. Strict rules B. Punishment and rewards C. Motivation and leadership building
D. Management by objective
51. Felt need is otherwise known as
A. Recognized needs B. Unfelt needs C. Legal needs D.
Unrecognized needs
52. The word “M” in SMART concept of formulating training objectives is
A. Measurable B. Manageable C. Meaningful D. Monitoring
53. SWOT analysis does not depicts
A. Strength B. Weaknesses C. Over confidence D. Threats
54. ‘E’ in the communication model refers to
A. Encoding B. Effective C. Enlarge D. Easy
55. To improve capacities of extension workers through training programmes is responsibility of
A. Agricultural technology Management Agency (ATMA)
B. Strategic research and Extension Plan (SREP)
C. State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI)
D. Inter Department Working Group (IDWG)
56. Hypothesis which states that there is no relation between two variable is called
A. Positive hypothesis B. Null hypothesis C. Interrogative hypothesis D. Alternative
hypothesis
57. Programme planning is the joint responsibility of
A. People alone B. People and scientists C. People, Extension worker and local
leaders
D. People and extension worker
58. Professional who influences Innovation Decision in a direction deemed desired by the developmental
agency is
A. Facilitator B. Opinion leader C. Change agent D. Key communicator
59. The avenue between source-receiver on which message travel to and fro is called
A. Channel B. Self actualization C. Treatment D. Message
60. “Realizing one’s own inner Potentialities” is the fulfillment of which need?
A. Self esteem B. Self actualization C. Self affiliation D. Aesthetic
61. In the stage of decision making process, the group begins to clear up vague options during
A. Orientation stage B. Conflict stage C. Emergence stage D. Reinforcement stage
62. The carrot and stick approach of motivation is proposed by
A. Robert Owens B. Jeremy Bentham C. Abram Maslow D. Peter Drucker
63. Theory X and theory Y of motivation is proposed by
A. Douglas McGregor B. Abram Maslow C. Peter Drucker D. Robert Owens
64. Recent information is specialty of
A. Feature article B. Popular article C. News story D. Leaflet
65. Formal Investment of power in a specific position of an organization is known as
A. Responsibility B. Cadre C. Authority D. Hierarchy
66. The ideal number of SHG is
A. 5 or less people B. 20 or less people C. 40 or less people D. 580 or less people
67. Farmers’ field school was designed initially as a way to introduce
A. IPM B. NPM C. SWI D. SRI
68. Venturesomeness and risk taking ability are the characteristics of
A. Early adopters B. Early majority C. Laggards D. Innovators
69. An imaginative idea which becomes the basis for investigation is called
A. Variable B. Hypothesis C. Survey D. Documentation
70. A good research design should have control over the
A. Data B. Variance C. Process D. Hypothesis
71. Rejection after adoption is called
A. Random behavior B. Decision C. Persuasion D. Discontinuance
72. Ploughing a field is an example of
A. Contrived experience B. Direct purposeful experience C. Demonstration D. Method
demonstration

73. The talents and energies of people who are available to an organization as potential contributes
A. Development B. HRD C. Human Resource D. HRM
74. Which type of sampling method is used for collection of data if the population is heterogeneous
A. Random sampling B. Stratified sampling C. Purposive sampling D. Sequential
sampling
75. Microanalysis approaches in change analysis refers to
A. Change at individual level B. Change at family level C. Change at group level D.
Change at social system level
76. E-choupals were started by
A. EID Parry B. RCF C. ITC D. IFFCO
77. The hypothesis type stated for the purpose of rejection
A. Null Hypothesis B. Alternative hypothesis C. Parallel hypothesis D. Series
hypothesis
78. Who coined the term ‘Sanskritization’
A. A.K.Dahama B. M.N.Srinivas C. Auguste Comte D. Weber
79. The sixteen factors of personal questionnaire was developed by
A. Cattell B. Alport C. C.G.Jung D. Galton
80. ______________ is a statistical tool used in project management to analyze and represent the tasks
involved in completing a given project
A. ANOVA B. Correlation C. Regression D. PERT
81. In which tense the headlines f a news story is generally given
A. Future tense B. Past tense C. Present tense D. Present & Past tense
82. Time line is associated with
A. PRA B. RRA C. LFA D. FSR
83. The book entitled “Foundations of Behavioral Research” was written by
 A. G.L.Ray and Mandal B. Naval Bajpai C. Fred N.Kerlinger D. C.R.Kothari
84. A construct is a
A. Theory B. Concept C. Variable D. Hypothesis
85. The following is an element of diffusion
A. Distortion B. Feedback C. Overtime D. Signal
86. Farm demonstration work on weevil began in USA by Dr.Seaman A Knapp during
A. 1903 B. 1908 C. 1955 D. 1960
87. An inclusive and intensive study of an individual or institution is called as
A. Evolutionary study B. Field study C. Survey study D. Case study
88. Meta evaluation is
A. Evaluation content B. Evaluating the evaluation C. evaluating product D. Evaluating
process
89. The ‘Semantic differential’ scale has been given by
A. Thurstone B. Likert C. Osgood D. Chauve
90. The most logical criterion to distinguish a line function from staff is
A. Authority relationship B. functional relationship C. Grouping of function D.
Departmentalization
91. Methods of Summated Rating for scale construction was proposed by
A. Thurstone B. Likert C. Edward D. Miller
92. The process of selecting, maintaining and developing personnel in position to fulfill the organizational
objectives is termed as
A. Recruiting B. Staffing C. Organizing D. Coordinator
93. Objective training evaluation model was given by
A. Ralph W. Tylar B. Daniel Stufflebeam C. Robert Stake D. Michael Scriven
94. An example for commodity features market is
A. NCDEX B. FOREX C. SENSEX D. AGMARKNET
95. The regression co-efficient are independent of change
A. Scale B. Origin C. Variance zero D. Mean
96. The motivational theory ‘Y’ of management assumes that in an organization the people in general
A. Like to work B. Do not like to work C. Are indifferent to work D. Try to avoid
difficult work
97. The level of measurement associated with Mann-Whitney U test
A. Normal B. Ordinal C. Interval D. Ratio
98. A special type of research which is carried out by launching projects, in the field for finding out
workable solutions to the problems
A. Case study research B. Evaluate research C. Basic research D. Action research
99. Talking doll is a
A. Non-projected A-V aid B. Projected A-V aid C. Audio aid D. Visual aid
100. Impromptu presentation meanse
A. As and when presenter finds time B. At the free time of the listener C. At the spur of the
movement D. Presentation without demand of the listerners
 Common admission to master’s degree programme in farm universities of Karnataka 2017-18

1. If the consumer derives 12utils of TU by consuming 2 units of the commodity and 18utils of TU by
consuming 3 units, the MU will be
a. 6 utils b. 3 utils c. 15 utils d. -6utils
2. The price below which the seller will refuse to sell his produce is called
a. Choke price b. Market-clearing price c. Reserve price d. Minimum support
price
3. The statement that provides information about farm assets, liabilities and net worth / net deficit is
a. Cash flow statement b. Profit and loss statement c. Balance sheet
d. Farm inventory
4. Scarcity definition of Economics was given by
a. Forster and Leayer b. Edwin Cannan c. Frederick Benhem

d. Lionel Robbins
5. The participation of people in an extension programme is
a. Compulsory b. Voluntary c. Involuntary d. Partially compulsory
6. Price floor would be fixed by the Government to help the
a. Consumers b. Producers c. Middlemen d. Tax collector
7. The state of India where the Panchayath Raj System was first started
a. Rajasthan b. Punjab c. Karnataka d. Uttar Pradesh
8. ‘Jawahar Rozgar Yojana’ was started by
a. Rajeev Gandhi b. Indira gandhi c. Mahathma Gandhi d. Soniya Gandhi
9. Goods meant for superfluous consumption are
a. Luxuries b. Conventional necessaries c. Comforts
d. Necessaries of efficiency
10. The demand for capital goods is
a. Direct demand b. Derived demand c. Negative demand d. None of the above
11. Extension education deals with
a. Only men b. Only women c. Only youth d. Men, women & youth
12. When the quality of product improves, there will be
a. Extension in demand b. Contraction in demand c. Rightward shift in demand curve

d. Leftward shift in demand curve

13. In the first stage of classical production function, elasticity of production is
a. Equal to 1 b. Greater than 1 c. Equal to 0 d. Less than 1 but greater
than 0
14. The type of risk in agriculture arises due to variations in the government policies is refer to
a. Price risk b. Yield risk c. Institutional risk d. Personal risk
15. The faithful performance of communication process by all its elements is
a. Empathy b. Homophily c. Communication gap d. Fidelity
16. Supply curve slopes
a. Downwards from left b. Upwards from left to right
c. Downwards from right to left d. Upwards from right to left
17. Negative externality results in
a. No production b. Over production c. Optimum production d. Under production
18. The number of steps in extension programme planning are
a. Six b. Seven c. Eight d. Nine
19. Which of the following is an undiscounted measure of project evaluation?
 a. Benefit: Cost ratio b. Net Present worth c. Pay Back period d. Internal rate of
return
20. MGNREGS is implemented in all districts of the country from
a. 1st April 2008 b. 1st April 2007 c. 1st April 2009 d. 1st April 2011
21. Decision involved heavy investment and have long lasting effects
a. Operational decisions b. Strategic decisions c. Marketing decisions
d. Administrative decisions
22. Poster is an example of ____________ visual aid
a. Projected b. Non- Projected c. Audio d. Video
23. The extension work must be based on the needs and interests of
a. People b. Extension worker c. Leader d. Government

24. Ep = -0.95 occurs in _____ stage of classical production function

a. Stage I b. Stage II c. Stage III d. Both b & c
25. The over protected child will tend to display
a. Aggressiveness b. Defensiveness c. Immaturity d. Negativism
26. The commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices was originally established as
a. Agricultural Price Commission b. Agricultural Cost Commission
c. Commission for Agricultural Prices d. None of these
27. The term Extension was coined in the year
a. 1860 b. 1866 c. 1865 d. 1862
28. If a commodity has no substitutes in the market, demand for that commodity tends to be
a. Zero b. Elastic c. Infinity d. Inelastic
29. The size of holding that gives full employment to the normal size of farm family and a pair of bullocks
and provides a reasonable standard of living is known as
a. Family holding b. optimum holding c. economic holding d. standard holding
30. The chairman of NITI Aayog is
a. President b. Finance minister c. Prime minister d. Foreign secretary
31. When the marginal utility is zero the total utility will be
a. Maximum b. Equal to one c. Equal to zero d. Minimum
32. Human beings continue to learn till
a. Adulthood b. Childhood c. Completion of education

d. End of their life

33. The principle guides in the determination of optimum input to use and optimum output to produce.
a. LDMR b. Cost principle c. product-product relation
d. Factor-factor relation
34. In medium term loans, the repayment period ranges between
a. 6 to 18 Months b. 18 Months to 5 Years c. 5 to 15 Years d. None
35. Which type of education is provided to the farmers
a. Formal education b. Non-formal education c. school education d. informal
education
36. Cost C is equal to
a. Cost B+ imputed value of family labour b. Cost A1 + cost A2
c. Cost B+ Cost A2 d. None of the above
37. The following is not a basic function of communication
a. Information b. command c. Influence d. Distortion
38. Lecture method is an example for
a. Written form b. Visual form c. Mass method d. Spoken
form
39. The terms ‘Micro economics’ and ‘Macro economics’ were coined by
 a. Paul Samuelson b. J.M.Keynes c. Ragnar Frisch d.
Alfred Marshall
40. The type of extension teaching method for high socio economic class is
a. Individual b. Group c. Mass media d. News paper
41. The term liquidity refers to
a. Flow of liquids b. ability of an asset to convert into cash
c. Ability of a firm to repay loans d. ability of a firm to create assets
42. Models made in correct proportion to the original object are called as
a. Scale models b. Working models c. Cutaway model d. Simplified models
43. Sunk cost is also called as
a. Variable cost b. Prime cost c. Fixed cost d. Total cost
44. Full form of NIESBUD is
a. National Small scale Business Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Board
b. National Bank for Industrial and Entrepreneurship Development
c. National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
d. National Institute of Small Industry Extension Training
45. The symbol used for a graded agricultural produce is
a. Trade mark b. ISI mark c. Eco mark d. AGMARK
46. National Demonstration was conducted in an area of
a. 2 ha b. 1 ha c. 1 ac d. 1.5 ac
47. Ordinal approach used to measure utility is also referred to as
a. Indifference Curve b. Diamond – water Paradox c. Marginal Utility curve
analysis
d. Marshallian analysis
48. Lack of intense social mobility is the characteristic of:
a. Urban society b. Rural society c. Mythic society
d. Christian society
49. Agriculture Technology Management Agency is a registered society established at
a. Taluk b. District c. Hobli d. State
50. Through which one of the following risk can be assessed?
a. Coefficient of variation b. Internal rate of return c. profitability ratio d. Net capital ratio
51. ‘How much to produce’ decision comes under
a. Strategic management decision b. Operational management decision
c. Administrative decision d. Marketing decision
52. To prove the worth of a new practice the best method of extension education is
a. Field trial b. Method Demonstration c. Result Demonstration d.
Whole farm demonstration
53. Indifference curve technique was popularized by
a. Keynes b. Marshall c. Hicks d. Walker
54. Solvency of a farm business can be accessed through
a. Income statement b. Profit and loss statement c. Farm inventory d. Balance sheet
55. Indian constitution came into being in India in the year
a. 1940 b. 1960 c. 1950 d. 1930
56. The Indian constitution at present consists of:
a. 8 schedules and 344 articles b. 10 schedules and 400 articles
c. 12 schedules and 444 articles d. 14 schedules and 434 articles
57. A loan raised through security of a third party is known as
a. Personal loan b. Collateral loan c. Self-liquidating loan d. Chattel
loans
58. The president of India is elected by a body is called:
a. Electoral process b. Parliament c. Electoral College
 d. Supreme court
59. Nationalization of fourteen banks in India in the year
a. 1969 b. 1980 c. 1947 d. None
60. In the name “Karnataka Bank Limited”, the word ‘Limited’ refers to
a. Limited liability b. Limited business c. Limited number of customer
d. Limited area of operation
61. Purpose of treatment is to make messages
a. Brief b. Clear c. Abstract d. Lengthy
62. National Extension Service was launched in the country during the year
a. 1953 b. 1987 c. 2000 d. 1950
63. First step of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is
a. Safety needs b. Social needs c. Physiological needs d.
Esteem needs
64. When all the inputs are increased simultaneously by one percent the resulting increase in output is called
as
a. Increasing returns b. Decreasing return c. Constant returns d.
Returns to scale
65. NABARD came into existence during the year
a. 1982 b. 1969 c. 1935 d. None
66. Raitha Samparka Kendra is launched under
a. Agriculture Technology Management
b. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
c. Raitha Mitra Yojana
d. Training and Visit system
67. An example for an innovative information source is
a. Brain Storming b. Newspaper c. Television d. Cyber Café
68. The stable equilibrium is achieved when price is above
a. S1 ˃ D1 b. D2 ˃ S2 c. D2 = S2 d. D2 + S2
69. Which of the following is effective method of discussion to bring out the plus and minus sides of a
controversial issue
a. Buzz group b. Lecture c. Debate d. Brain
storming
70. The extension teaching method to teach skill is
a. Campaign b. Result demonstration c. Exhibition
d. Method demonstration
71. Which of the following is a current asset?
a. Farm produce ready for sale b. Farm animals c. farm machinery d.
Land
 Common entrance examination for PG programmes in farm universities of Karnataka -2016

1. ‘Vulgarization’ in French is equivalent to the word

a. Social taboos b. Education c. Torch Bearer d. Social change
2. The term ‘University Extension’ was first used in
a. 1866 b. 1872 c. 1914 d. 1921
3. The satellite model concept of ‘Extension’ was formulated by
a. Dr.M.S.Swaminathan b. Dr.G.Perumal c. Dr.Curt d. Dr.Dwarkinath S
Lewin
4. The first Krishi Vigyan Kendra established at Pondicherry (1974) was under the administrative control
of
a. TNAU, Coimbatore b. State Department of Agriculture, Pondichery
c. Ministry of Agriculture, d. Hanumanamatti, Karnataka
GOI
5. The concept of the “Demonstration” was given by
a. Mr.Lewis Johnes b. Dr.Seeman, A.Knapp c. Mr.George Washington d. Mr.Denial Benor
6. The approach to leadership which assumes that ‘Leaders are Born and not made’ is
a. Innate approach b. Trait approach c. Contingency approach d. Behavioral approach
7. The accuracy or precision of a measuring instrument is
a. Validity b. Measurement c. Reliability d. Readability
8. Who is the “Father of Extension” in India
a. Dr.Adavireddy A b. Dr.Singh K N c. Dr.Dahama O P d. Dr.Dwarkinath R
9. The government of India Setup the Planning Commision in the year
a. 1948 b. 1952 c. 1950 d. 1954
10. First Director General of ICAR was
a. Dr.M.S.Swaminathan b. Dr.N.S.Randhawa c. Dr.G.S.Randhawa d. Dr.B.P.Paul
11. Managers with the following mindset identify the mistakes keeping in view the previous experiences.
a. Collaborative Mindset b. Action Mindset c. Analytical Mindset d. Reflective Mindset
12. Agriculture became a state subject during the year
a. 1910 b. 1919 c. 1947 d. 1952
13. The following is an element of diffusion
a. Distortion b. feedback c. Time d. Signal
14. Farm Demonstration work on weevil which began during ________ in USA was initiated by
Dr.Seaman, A.Knapp.
a. 1903 b. 1908 c. 1955 d. 1960
15. The extension work must be based on needs and interest of the
a. Leader b. Facilitator c. Government d. People
16. The goal of extension education is to promote the
a. Income of the farmer b. Area of the New crop c. Scientific outlook
d. Production of the crops
17. Self assessment and evaluation method for the benefit of the personnel is referred as
a. Self assessment b. Job appraisal c. Performance appraisal d. Job reporting
18. Learning is facilitated mostly by
a. Taste b. Hearing c. Touch d. Sight
19. The Art of communication is
a. Learning b. Listening c. Teaching d. Reading
20. The Tollfree Telephone number of Kissan Call Center (KCC) is
a. 1551 b. 5115 c. 5151 d. 1331
21. Warna wire village network project was started in the state of
a. Andhra Pradesh b. Maharashtra c. Uttar Pradesh d. Gujarat
22. Round table discussion is also called as
 a. Panel discussion b. Workshop c. Forum discussion d. Symposium
23. Important features of Gyanadoot Project is
a. Panchayat Community Partnership b. Portal Partial Recovery c.
Soochanalayas d. District Community Partnership
24. Meta evaluation is
a. Evaluating the content b. evaluating the evaluation c. Evaluating the product d.
Evaluating the process
25. The following research is a study of fact finding investigation with adequate interpretation
a. Pure Research b. Diagnostic Research c. Descriptive Research d. Analytical
Research
26. The most logical criterion to distinguish a line function from the staff is
a. Authority relationship b. Functional relationship c. Grouping of functions
Departmentalization
27. Which of the following is not an example of ratio scale variable
a. Age (in days) b. Speed (in seconds) c. Height (in inches) d. Movie ratings
28. The term MBO was initially coined by
a. Edward Weidner b. Montgomery c. Peter Drucker d. Chauve
29. Method of Summated Rating for scale construction was proposed by
a. Thrustone b. Likert c. Edward d. Miller
30. The process of selecting, maintaining and developing personnel in position to fulfill the organizational
objectives is termed as
a. Recruiting b. Staffing c. Organizing d. Coordinating
31. Objective training evaluation model was given by
a. Ralph, W. Tylor b. Daniel Stufflebeam c. Robert Stake d. Michael
Scriven
32. In PERT network analysis, the difference between the earliest start time and latest start time along the
critical path is
a. Zero b. Positive c. Negative d. Indeterminate
33. _______________ is the basic unit for planning in the Democratic Decentralization.
a. Village b. Block c. District d. State
34. Persuasion function of innovation decision process is mainly
a. Cognitive b. Affective c. Behavioural d. Normative
35. The innovation decision period is actually a
a. Gestation period b. production period c. Mental period d. Reduction period
36. The normal distribution has the appearance of ___________ shaped curve.
a. S shaped b. Z shaped c. Bell shaped d. U shaped
37. Need theory of motivation was developed by
a. Maslow, A.H. b. David Mc Clelland c. Douglas Mc Gregor d. Sigmund
Freud
38. The person behind the successful establishment of (C-DOT) centre for revolutiolization of
telecommunication in India is
a. Sam Pitroda b. Sukram c. Paul Leagans d. Singh K N
39. The essence of scalar principle is
a. Unit of command b. Span of control c. Communication d. Co-
ordination
40. Yellow Journalism refers to
a. Reporting anti-government new
b. News items related to stock exchange
c. Use of lurid features and sensational news lacking credibility for increased circulation
d. Anti-democratic journalism
41. “MazdoorManzil” is associated with
 a. Nilokheri experiment b. Etawah project c. Marthandam project d. Shantiniketan project
42. Assignment of ‘numbers to football players’ is an example of
a. Ratio measurement b. Interval measurement c. Nominal measurement d. Ordinal
measurement
43. The sign –object relationship is related with
a. Contextual meaning b. Denotative meaning c. structural meaning d. Connotative meaning
44. The theory of instrumental conditioning was given by
A. Robert Bolles b. GodonVower c. David Hoffman d. Thorndike, E.H.
45. The level of measurement associated with Mann-Whitney U test
a. Nominal b. Ordinal c. Interval d. Ratio
46. Who is “Father of PRA”
a. Robertson b. Franklin Giddings c. Robert Chambers d. James Stuart
47. Which type of sampling method is used for collection of data if the population is heterogeneous?
a. Random sampling b. Startified sampling c. Purposive sampling d. Sequential
sampling
48. Sampling size is influenced by
a. Heterogeneity of population b. Sampling method c. Degree of accuracy d.
Homogeneity
49. POSCORB as management function was developed by
a. Gullick & Urwick b. Urwick c. Negative d. Indeterminate
50. Reliability is found to increase when we go for
a. Less number of items b. Homogenous items c. High Discriminatory items d. Less
difficult items
51. “Farmers first model” was first put forward by
a. Chambers, R. b. Rogers, E.M. c. Leaganes P. d. Wilson & Gallop
52. The most common technique for ranking is
a. Preference ranking b. Matrix ranking c. Wealth ranking d. Card
ranking
53. In ‘m-KRISHI’ t he “m” stands for
a. Money b. Market c. Mobile d. Management
54. The type of hypothesis stated for the purpose of rejection is
a. Null hypothesis b. Alternative hypothesis c. Parallel hypothesis d. Both A and
B
55. Androagogy means
a. Child education b. women education c. Adult education d. Youth education
56. ‘Preventive innovation’ have less adoption rate mainly due to
a. Low relative advantage b. High complexity c. Low trialability d. Low observability
57. Television broadcast for rural development programmes started in India during
a. 1964 b. 1965 c. 1977 d. 1967
58. Social calendar is a tool most commonly used in
a. PRA b. RRA c. LFA d. PSR
59. The first step in analysis of data is
a. Manipulation b. Categorization c. Interpretation d. Summarization
60. The first hand study of a small community is
a. Ethnogeny b. Ethnography c. Ethics d. Aesthetics
61. The mathematical theory of communication was proposed by
a. Aristotle b. Shannon and Weaver c. Laswill d. Paul Leagans
62. Guttman scale is basically a
a. Summated Rating scale b. Equal appearing interval scale c. Cumulative scale d.
Thurstone scale
63. The sampling type that had developed from the principles of sociometry is
 a. Area sampling b. Snowball sampling c. Quota sampling d. Incidental sampling
64. Diffusion and adoption of new technology are respectively decided by
a. Society and society b. Individual and individual c. Individual and society d. society and
individual
65. Morill act was enforced during the year
a. 1914 b. 1862 c. 1887 d. 1895
66. Mean deviation is minimum when deviants are taken from
a. Mean b. Median c. Mode d. Zero
67. Intellectual capacities of computer are called
a. General intelligence b. Specific intelligence c. Artificial intelligence
d. abstract intelligence
68. The sixteen factors of personality questionnaire was developed by
a. Cattell b. Alport c. Jung, C.G. d. Galton
69. The first FFS were designed and managed by _________ in Indonesia in 1989.
a. FAO b. UNESCO c. World bank d. USDA
70. The element “Signal” is found in the communication model proposed by
a. Shannon and Weaver b. Artistole c. Paul Legans d. Berlo
71. The tenancy of audience to get attracted and focused on the colourful AV aids without getting the
message is known as
a. Verbalism b. Spectatorism c. Key stone effect d. photo
shopee
72. Minikit trails is also called as
a. National demonstration b. Adoptive trails c. Farm trails d. Method
demonstration
73. A special type of research which is carried out by launching projects in the field for finding out
workable solutions to the problems
a. Case study research b. Evaluative research c. Basic research d. Action
research
74. Variable ‘Y’ is the result of variables X1, X2, X3 …… it indicates the use of
a. Univariate b. Bivariate c. Multivariate d. None of them
75. Conflict resolution theory (1968) was given by
a. Bernard b. Kelman and Baron c. Festinger d. Ray G.L.
76. A construct is a
a. Theory b. Concept c. Variable d. Hypothesis
77. Which of the following is a common criticism of existential theories of personality development?
a. Existential psychology makes little allowance for ethical concerns
b. The hypothesis of existential psychology cannot be tested under controlled experimental conditions
c. The principles of existential psychology cannot be applied to individuals in a therapeutic setting
d. Existential psychology is excessively reliant on evolutionary doctrine
78. The Comilla project approach was first used by the Academy of Rural development at Comilla situated
in
a. Pakisthan b. Cambodia c. Bangladesh d. India
79. An inclusive an d intensive study of an individual or institution is called as
a. Evolutionary study b. Field study c. Survey study d. Case study
80. In innovation decision process, the perceived attributes of an innovation as relative advantage,
compatibility, complexity etc. are especially important at
a. Persuation stage b. Decision stage c. Confirmation stage d. Knowledge stage
81. Theory is a set of interrelated concepts, definitions and propositions that persent a systematic view of
phenomena by specifying relations among variables was given by
a. Balley b. Kerlinger F.N c. Anonymous d. Nanlin
82. IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd (IKSL) works on
 a. Mobile voice messages b. Mobile text messages c. Marketing of fertilizers d. Mobile
videos
83. A researcher wants to test the hypothesis i.e., there is a relationship between age and adoption. Here age
is independent variable & adoption is dependent variable. The other variable ‘intelligence may be
a. Extraneous variable b. Control variable c. Experimental variable d. Treatment variable
84. The person considered as a ‘Father of Extension’
a. James Stewart b. Seaman, A.Knapp c. Edgar Dale d. Paul
Leagans
85. The ‘Semantic differential’ scale has been given by
a. Thrustone b. Linkert c. Osgood d. Chauve
86. Which small group technique is used for team building process?
a. Workshop b. Conference c. Forum d. Brainstorming
87. Process of preparing a person with specific skills to perform assigned job in a better way is called as
a. Improvement b. Training c. Motivation d. Organizing
88. National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development is located at
a. New Delhi b. Bengaluru c. Culcutta d. Jaipur
89. Nationwide information network for speedy collection and dissemination of market information is
a. AGMARKNET b. DACNET c. Krishi Marath Vahini d. AGMARK
90. Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) evolved in the year
a. 1979 b. 1980 c. 1981 d. 1982
91. Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s are functioning through the financial assistance of
a. State Government b. ICAR c. World Bank d. FAO
92. Encoding is the function of
a. Sender b. Receiver c. Message d. Channel
93. A portable piece of functionality that can be installed in any webpages is
a. Blogs b. Widgets c. Viral marketing d. Podcasting
94. Two factor theory of motivation was given by
a. Maslow b. Herzeberg c. Peter Drucker d. Mc Clands
95. Job enrichment refers to
a. Horizontal expansion of job responsibilities
b. Vertical expansion of job responsibilities
c. Providing promotion
d. Providing increment
96. The process of keeping a watch on the progress of a programme in terms of its target and time schedule
is
a. Planning b. Monitoring c. Evaluation d. Decision
97. The signal or symbol used to communicate message is
a. Channel b. Code c. Content d. Treatment
98. Which of the following is the simplest form of e-extension?
a. Wikis b. Blogs c. Teleconferencing d. Weblog
99. The technique of dividing a large group into much smaller ones, in which a topic is discussed within a
limited period of time is
a. Buzz session b. In basket exercise c. Fish bowl exercise d.
Syndicate method
100. Internet addresses end with ‘nom” refers to
a. Business firms b. Cultural and entertainment entities c. Private individuals
d. Nonprofit organizations
 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru post Graduate (Ph.D) Admission Test 2015-16

1. Consideration of how many individuals or units can be supervised by one manager is known as
a. Span of control b. Delegation c. Authority d. Power
2. Quantitative school of management emphasizes on
a. Methodologies for decision making
b. Quantitative tools for decision making
c. Quantitative tools and methodologies for decision making
d. Application of statistics
3. Synchronizing and unifying the actions of people in a group is
a. Co-operation b. Co-ordination c. Decentralization d. Direction
4. Medium utilized to convey a message is
a. Encoding b. Decoding c. Treatment d. Communication
5. The tendency for people to expose themselves to communication in accordance with their existing
opinion and interest is known as
a. Selective exposure b. Information seeking c. Selective perception
d. Information management
6. Any group of symbols that can be structured in a way that is meaningful to someone is
a. Treatment b. Content c. Picture d. Code
7. The book entitled ‘Research Methods in Extension Education’ is written by
a. Adivi Reddy b. Sengupta c. Muley and Sabaratnam d. Deepak Dey
8. What it appears to measure on the basis of a subjective evaluation is
a. Logical validity b. Factorial validity c. Face validity d. Empirical validity
9. The degree to which an innovation is changed or modified by a user in the process of its adoption and
implementation is
a. Modernization b. Validation c. Adoption d. Reinvention
10. The book entitled “Foundations of Behavioural research” is written by
a. Fred N.Kerlinger b. Sumathi Muley c. Singh Y.P. d. O.P.Dhama
11. Opaque projector is also known as
a. Overhead projector b. Slide projector c. Film projector d. Epidiascope
12. Range of tolerable behaviour that serve as a standard for the members of a social system is
a. Social norms b. Consequences c. Customs d. Interactions
13. Simple model of training was given by
a. M.K.Sethu Rao b. K.A.Jalihal c. Lyntoon & Pareek d.
Mathur
14. The ‘Innovation decision process model’ was given by
a. Roger and Shoe maker b. Sandors c. Lion berger d. Paul Leagans
15. Minimizing the noise in the process of communication will increase
a. Fidelity b. Noise c. Distortion d. Perception
16. Informal education is
a. Secondary Education b. University education c. Life-long learning process d.
Adult education
17. Training to the farmers can be included under
a. Formal education b. Non-formal education c. Informal education d.
College education
18. College Education is
a. Informal education b. Formal education c. Non-formal education d.
Adult education
19. The example for three dimensional teaching aid is
a. Specimen b. Poster c. Chart d. Slide
20. Campaign can be included under
 a. Group contact method b. Mass contact method c. Individual contact method d.
Semi group contact method
21. Radio is an example for
a. Print media b. Group contact method c. Mass media d. Individual
contact method
22. The example for visual aid is
a. Radio b. Television c. Tape recorder d. Chart
23. Darkness is a must for
a. Opaque projector b. Film projector c. Overhead projector d. Slide
projector
24. Dramatised effect can be observed by using
a. Radio b. Flannel graph c. Chart d. Poster
25. Newspaper can be included under
a. Individual contact method b. Group contact method c. Mass contact method

d. Audio visual contact method

26. Fastest communication media is
a. Newspaper b. Magazines c. Book d. Radio
27. Lab-to-Land programme was aimed at the development of
a. Small farmers b. Agril. Labourers c. Marginal farmers d. Small, Marginal farmers &
agril. Labourers
28. The structural and functional change in the units of society leads to
a. Social change b. Leadership c. Consequences d. Decision making
29. Board for display of message in non-formal education is known as
a. Notice board b. Black board c. Flip board d. Bulletin
board
30. Difference between what was communicated by the extension agent and what has actually been received
by the audience is
a. Communication gap b. Adoption gap c. Compatibility d. Persuasion
31. The explanation related to specific steps or procedures required to translate an abstract concept into a
concrete testable variable is
a. Operational definition b. Theoretical definition c. Hypothesis d. Test
32. The variable that is manipulated either by the researcher or by nature or by circumstance is
a. Dependent variable b. Independent variable c. Design d. Controlled
variable
33. The example for Dichotomous variable is
a. Age b. Education c. Gender d. Perception
34. Which of the following variables are also known as “response” or “output” or “criterion” variable?
a. Discrete variables b. Ordered variables c. Dependent variables d.
Nominal variables
35. A mental image that summarizes a set of similar observations, feelings, or ideas is called
a. Construct b. Fact c. Postulate d. Hunch
36. All theories and ideas are based on
a. observation b. Experiments c. Concepts d. Hypothesis
37. the value “name” the attribute uniquely (Classification) is
a. Nominal Measurement b. Interval Measurement c. Ordinal Measurement
d. Ratio Measurement
38. The temperature based on Fahrenheit or Celsius is an example for
a. Nominal Measurement b. Interval Measurement c. Ordinal Measurement
d. Ratio Measurement
39. An unpredictable impact on the dependent variable is influenced by
 e. Extraneous variable b. Control variable c. Moderator variable d. Categorical variable
40. Symbol to which numerical or values are assigned are called
a. Problem b. Hypothesis c. Objective d. Variable
41. The plan and structure of investigation so conceived as to obtain answers to research question is
referred as
a. Blue print b. Research c. Construct d. Research design
42. The main technical function of research design is
d. To find the solution b. To formulated hypothesis c. To control the variance
d. To write the objectives
43. The term ‘ University Extension’ or ‘Extension of University’ was first used in
a. USA b. Australia c. Canada d. Britain
44. Psychologically youth are those
a. Who crosses the stage of infancy b. Who crosses the stage of childhood

c. Who attain the of 15-20 years d. Young and energetic persons

45. Gender refers to
a. Biological difference between men and women
b. Social and psychological differences between men and women
c. Economical differences between men and women
d. Cultural differences between men and women
46. Empowerment of women refers to
a. Economic upliftment b. Social upliftment c. psychological upliftment

d. educating the women to realize their rights and initiate

47. ‘Before – After research design’ is an example for
a. Case study research design b. Experimental research design
c. Descriptive study research design d. Survey research d ign
48. A tentative solution subject to verification is
a. Hypothesis b. Objectives c. Label d. Concept
49. The test/instrument should measure what it supposed to measure is called
a. Reliability b. Objectivity c. Validity d. Hypothesis
50. The pro-forma consisting of group of questions which are directly filled in by the respondents is called
a. Schedule b. Interview c. Questionnaire d. Focus group discussion
method
51. The phenomenon that is already occurred can be studied by which of the following research design
a. Experimental research design b. Ex-post facto research
c. Case study research design d. Survey research design
52. The guiding principle used for an efficient research design, is
a. MAXMINCON b. MINCON c. MAXCON d. CON
53. ‘The Solomon before – after research design’ will have the following number of control groups
a. Two b. Three c. Four d. One
54. The basic concept of extension is
a. Development of man b. Education c. Bringing awareness in persons
c. Communication
55. Extension teaching is
a. Vertical b. Formal c. Inductive d. Deductive
56. In how many aspects messages are varied, according to Berlo?
a. Three b. Four c. Six d. Five
57. Extension education is
a. Formal b. Informal c. Non-formal d. Structured
58. The basic philosophy of Extension Education, according to Kelsey and Hearne is
 a. Teaching people how to think, not what to think
b. The individual is supreme in the democracy
c. The home is the fundamental unit of civilization
d. Family is the unit of civilization
59. One of the dimensions which differentiate communication from diffusion is
a. Innovation b. Time c. Communication Channel d.
Message
60. The book entitled “Psychometric methods” is written by
a. Edwards b. Miller c. Helmstadter d. Guilford
61. ‘The item analysis’ is carried out to select the best
a. Objectives of the study b. Research questions of the study c. Hypothesis of the study
d. Items for the scale
62. ‘Test – Retest reliability’ of a test means
a. Test is given to two sets of people at different time
b. Test is given to same people twice
c. Two sets of test are given to the same people only once
d. Two sets of test are given to the same people twice
63. ‘Objectivity’ could take care of
a. Variable errors b. constant errors c. interpretive errors d. personal
errors
64. Face validity refers to
a. What a test actually measures
b. What test appears to measure on the basis of a subjective evaluation
c. Conducting factor analysis
d. Repeatedly yielding same results

65. Extension as a process helps

a. Farmers to become aware of problems
b. Farmers to analyse their present and expected future situations
c. Helps farmers to make a responsible choice
d. All the above
66. Putting oneself into others shoe can be called as
a. Decision b. Management c. Communication d. Empathy
67. A design for instrumental action that reduces the uncertainty in the cause effect relationship involved in
achieving a desired outcome is
a. Technology b. Invention c. Implementation d. Information
68. The components like what, where, when, how and by whom are included in
a. Programme b. Management c. Calendar of work d. Plan
of work
69. The concept of hierarchy of needs was given by
a. Maslow b. Adkinson c. Maclland d.
Teevan
70. Predisposition of an individual towards an act/person/event/ process is called
a. Persuasion b. Decision making c. Motivation d. Attitude
71. The relative speed with which an innovation is adopted by the members of the social system is called
a. Diffusion b. Rate of adoption c. Innovation-decision process
d. Over time
72. ‘Systematic variance’ occurs due to
 a. Individual difference of subjects b. Faults in Research design
c. Faults in the instruments/scale d. None of the above
73. To eliminate the effect of a possible influential independent variable on a dependent variable can be
done by
a. Validity b. Reliability c. Objectivity d. Choosing homogeneous
subjects
74. ‘Error variance’ occurs due to
a. Random fluctuations b. Mismatching the subjects c. Deliberate manipulation
d. None of the above
75. Control of ‘extraneous variance’ is possible
a. By eliminating the variable as variable b. By fitting the variable c. By
randomization
d. All the above
76. Pretesting in ‘before – after research design’ will have the following on the subjects
a. Validity effect b. Randomization effect c. Reliability effect
d. Sensitizing effect
77. The use of computers in the transfer of technology is
a. Cyber extension b. Participatory extension c. Broad based extension d.
Formal Extension
78. The internal state which stimulates the individual to carry out certain activities is
a. Learning b. Teaching c. Motivation d. Participation
79. ‘Farmers’ First model was developed by
a. Benor b. Van den ban c. Berlo d. Robert chambers
80. The science ‘Andragogy’ deals with
a. Women b. Achievement motivation c. Persons in the organization d. Adult
learning
81. The book entitled ‘Pedagogy of the oppressed’ is written by
a. Swanson b. Paulo Freire c. Rivera d. A.K.Singh
82. The concept of PRA was given by
a. Henry Ford b. Neils Roling c. Paul leagans d. Robert chambers
83. The e-choupal concept in Extension delivery system is promoted by
a. ICAR b. IARI c. MSSRF d. ITC
84. The KVK was established on the recommendation of
a. M.S.Mehta committee b. Kothari committee c. B.R.Mehta committee
d. M.S.Swaminathan committee
85. The father of ‘scientific management’ is
a. Frank Gilberth b. F.W.Taylor c. Henry I.Gantt d. Elton Mayo

86. The line of authority from top to bottom is known as

a. Hierarchy b. Command c. Control d. Chain of command
87. The most famous classical theorist of management is
a. Henry Fayol b. F.W.Talor c. Good and Hatt d. Davis
88. The control technique/s that are normally used by the organization is/are
a. Break-even analysis b. Budgeting c. PERT and CPM d. All the
above
89. The summary perception which people have about an organization is known as
a. Organizational Climate b. Performance c. Organizational Environment
d. None of the above
90. The principles of ideal bureaucracy were given by
a. Max Weber b. Elton Mayo c. F.W.Talor d. None of the above
 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Post Graduate (Ph.D) Admission Test 2014-15
1. A design for instrumental action that reduces the uncertainty in the cause effect relationship involved in
achieving a desired outcome is
a. Technology b. Invention c. Implementation d. Information
2. The components like what, where, when, how and by whom are included in
a. Programme b. Management c. Calendar of work d. Plan of
work
3. The concept of hierarchy needs was given by
a. Maslow b. Adkinson c. Maclland d. Teevan
4. Predisposition of an individual towards an act/person/event/process is called
a. Persuasion b. Decision making c. Motivation d. Attitude
5. The relative speed with which an innovation is adopted by the members of the social system is called
a. Diffusion b. Rate of adoption c. Innovation-decision process d.
Communication
6. Systematic variance occur due to
a. Individual difference of subjects b. Research design c. Faults in the
instruments/scale d. Research methods
7. To eliminate the effect of a possible influential independent variable on a dependent variable can be
done by
a. Validity b. Objectivity c. Reliability d. Choosing homogeneous
subjects
8. Error variance occur due to
a. Random fluctuations b. Mismatching the subjects c. Deliberate manipulation
d. Matching the subjects
9. Control of extraneous variance is possible
a. By eliminating the variable as variable b. By fitting the variable
c. By randomization d. All of the above
10. Pretesting in before-after research design will have on the subjects
a. Validity effect b. Reliability effect c. Randomization effect d.
Sensitizing effect
11. The use of computers in technology transfer is
a. Cyber extension b. Broad based extension c. Participatory
extension
d. Formal Extension
12. The internal state which stimulate the individual to carry out certain activities is
a. Learning b. Teaching c. Motivation d.
Participation
13. Farmers’ first model was developed by
a. Benor b. Van den ban c. Berlo d. Robert chambers
14. The science Androgogy deals with
a. Women b. Persons in the organization c. Achievement
motivation
d. Adult learning
15. The book entitled ‘Pedogogy of the oppressed’ is written by
a. Swanson b. Paulo Freire c. Rivera d. A.K.Singh
16. The concept of PRA was given by
a. Henry Ford b. Neils Roling c. Paul Leagans d. Robert
chambers
17. The c-chapal concept in Extension delivery system is promoted by
 a. ICAR b. IARI c. MSSRF d. ITC
18. The KVK was established as a result of
a. M.S.Mehta committee b. Kothari committee c. B.R.Mehta committee

d. M.S.Swaminathan committee
19. The farther of scientific management among the best known scientific managers is
a. Frank Gilberth b. F.W.Taylor c. Henry 1.Gantt d.
Enlton Mayo
20. The line of authority from top to bottom is known as
a. Hierarchy b. Command c. Control d. Chain of
command
21. The most famous classical theorist of management is
a. Henry Fayol b. F.W.Talor c. Good and Hatt d. Davis
22. The control technique/s that are normally used by the organization is/are
a. Break-even analysis b. Budgeting c. CPM and PERT d.
PERT
23. The summary perception which people have about an organization is known as
a. Organizational Climate b. Performance c. Organizational
Environment
d. Organizational behavior
24. The principle of ideal bureaucracy were given by
a. Max Weber b. Elton Mayo c. F.W.Taylor d.
Koontz
25. Which of the following five year plans emphasize Agricultural Extension as a key to increase
agricultural growth
a. 10th & 11th five year plan b. 8th & 9th five year plan c. 12th & 13th five year
plan
d. 6th & 7th five year plan
26. Which of the following organization showed that 60 percent of farmers had not accessed any source of
information on modern technologies
a. Planning commission b. ICAR c. NSSO d. FAO
27. Agricultural Extension is an important intervention in promotion of sustainable, inclusive and Pro-Poor
Agricultural development was mentioned in the following report
a. World Bank report (2007) b. CGIAR report (2011) c. FAO
report (2012)
d. IFAD report (2013)
28. Verbal abstraction drawn from observation of a number of specific cases is called
a. Concept b. Label c. Operational definition d.
Theory
29. The higher degree of abstraction is observed in
a. Theory b. Concept c. Fact d. Construct
30. Operational definitions emphasis on
a. Translation of verbal meaning into a prescription for measurement
b. Verbal meaning which is attached to the concept label
c. Translate meaning into theory
d. Theoretical orientation
31. Characteristic or condition which varies is called
a. Fact b. Variable c. Hypothesis d. Theory
32. Which of the following research design facilitates in formulating research problem for precise
investigation
a. Exploratory Research design b. Descriptive Research design
 c. Experimental Research design d. Diagnostic Research design
33. Inquiry means
a. Critical, Logical and creative exploration b. Description c.
Discussion
d. Participation
34. Study of exploring and analyzing the life of social unit is called
a. Case study b. Participatory study c. Experimental study
d. Descriptive study
35. Chi-Square Analysis is an example for _________ test
a. Parametric test b. Non Parametric c. Teacher made test

d. Qualitative
36. ___________ test is used for testing the equality of several independent samples
a. Kruskal – Wallis Test b. Mann-Whiteney – Wilcoxon Test c. Friedman
Test
d. Wald – Wolfowits test
37. In ____________ method each response are different due to the new questions elicited by the particular
anwer given by the interviewee
a. Interview b. Structured Interview c. Semi Structured Interview
d. Questionnaire

38. _____________variable is one which is manipulated the process of selection only

a. Type – E independent b. Type – S independent c. Task Variable
d. Environment variable
39. Rejection of a null hypothesis when, in fact, it is true constitutes ____________ error
a. Type II error b. Beta error c. Standard error d. Alpha error
40. In ____________ casual observation is made by the investigator without specifying any explicit and
objective inference.
a. Systematic observation b. Unsystematic observation c. Participant
observation
d. Nonparticipant observation
41. ____________ is a technique through which observer or categorizes the objects, events / persons in a
continuum represented by series of continuous numerals
a. Rating scale b. Stratified c. Matrix ranking d. Rank order correlation
42. ___________ validity is one which is obtained by comparing the test scores with scores obtained on a
criterion available
a. Face Validity b. Criterion Related Validity c. Predictive Validity
d. Construct Validity
43. When the purpose of a test is to compare the means of two groups of narrow range the satisfactory size
for reliability coefficient could be ____________
a. 0.3 b. 0.9 c. 0.5 d. 1
44. In __________ level of measurement the numbers denote the rank order of the objects / individual
a. Nominal b. Ordinal c. Interval d. Ratio
45. __________ is an information kiosk that connect village level communities to the expert centres
a. E-Choupal b. Call Centre c. ATIC d. Village Resource
Centre
46. The Historical cost, replacement cost and opportunity cost are approaches of
a. HR value Accounting b. HR cost Accounting c. HR Accounting
d. HR Management
47. It is defined as willingness to expanded every to achieve a goal or a reward is
a. Perception b. Job description c. Motivation d. Job evaluation
48. The process of evaluating the employee’s performance on the job in terms of the requirement of the job
is referred as
a. Job analysis b. Job description c. Job performance d. Performance
appraisal
49. The art or process of influencing people so that they will strive willingly and enthusiastically towards
the achievement of organizational goals are defined as
a. Opinion leadership b. Autocratic leadership c. Leadership d. Servant leadership
50. Free-rein use their power very little and give subordinates a high degree of independence is leadership
styles of
a. Autocratic b. Laissez-faire c. Charismatic d. Democratic
51. The leaders who acts as legitimizers and influence decision making of the opinion seekers are
a. Functional leaders b. Traditional leaders c. Religious leaders d. Opinion
leaders
52. A field of enquiry dedicated to advancing knowledge about the nature of groups, the laws of their
development and their interrelation with individuals other groups and larger institutions refers to
a. Group dynamics b. Group communication c. Group problem
solving
d. Decision making
53. The study of identifying and choosing alternatives based on the values and preferences of the decision
maker is known as
a. Problem solving b. Group cohesiveness c. Group pressures
d. Decision making
54. Orientation, conflict, emergence and reinforcement stage are the four stages involved in
a. Group dynamics b. decision making c. Leadership
b. Group problem solving
55. The balancing creativity and constraint that focuses on how individuals use communication to work out
the tension between working within the constraints of pre-existing organization structures and promoting
change and creativity is referred as
a. Team building b. Conflict management c. Organizational communication
b. Organizational structure
56. The process wherein the subordinates are coordinated by negotiating the skills to improve upon so as to
meet objective of the organization is called as
a. Capacity building b. Team building c. Conflict management
d. Competition
57. The struggle in which competing parties, attempting to reach a goal, strive to eliminate an opponent by
making the other party ineffectual referred as
a. Conflict management b. Collaboration c. Competition
b. Team building
58. Avoidance, Accommodation, Compromise, Competition and Collaboration are the direct approaches of
a. Team building b. Conflict management c. Organizational
communication
d. Group dynamics
59. To demonstrate the power of design, communication and technology in promoting skill development,
work futures and web lifestyle for young people is one of the objective of
a. Conflict management b. Competition c. Collaboration
d. Team building
60. Organizing women groups, technologies to reduce energy, innovative credit programmes, identifying
right training and extension needs of women are the strategies of
a. Gender indicators b. Gender budgeting c. Gender Analysis
d. Gender mainstreaming
61. Based on prejudices and fears about certain social groupings seen as inferior to the dominant group is
called as
a. Gender Stereotyping b. Gender empowerment c. Gender Sensitization
d. Gender analysis
62. In which of the Five Year Plan mainstreaming of women in agriculture is a key area of reform focus on
making the extension service more broad based and holistic
a. Fifth Plan b. Seventh Plan c. Tenth Plan d.
Ninth Plan
63. Capacity building, exposure to Mass Media, Appropriate Training Programmes and Technology for
women are the factor responsible for
a. Educational Empowerment b. Environmental empowerment
c. Technological empowerment d. Social empowerment
64. The Activities, Resources, Constraints and Benefits are quantitative and qualitative information consists
of
a. Gender indicators b. Gender analysis c. Gender Planning
d. Gender empowerment
65. The Socializing agents and forces are responsible for transmitting the stereotypes from one generation to
another generation is known as
a. Self Image b. Self Esteem c. Self confidence d. Socialization
process
66. An understanding that there are socially determined differences between women and men based on
learned behavior, which affect their ability to access and control resources is referred as
a. Gender blind b. Gender sensitive c. Gender awareness
d. Gender relations
67. The result of the absence of discrimination on the basis of a person’s sex in opportunities and the
allocation of resources or benefits or access to services is known as
a. Gender equality b. Gender equity c. Gender bias
d. Gender blind
68. The first experimental TV service was introduced in India during
a. 1945 b. 1959 c. 1965 d. 1980

69. The print media originated in

a. Germany b. USA c. Israel d. India
70. The potential for transformation of Unskilled Human Resource in to skilled human resource in India is
a. Very High b. Moderate c. Low d. Don’t know
71. Farming sector is generally considered as
a. Organized b. Un-organized c. Collective d.
Don’t know
72. Women and youth training extension project was launched with DANIDA assistance in the year
a. 1986 b. 1978 c. 1982 d. 2000
73. The movement of a video camera towards or away from the object is called
a. Zoom b. Dolly c. Boom d. Fill
74. The most frequently used application in cyber extension is
a. Telnet b. e-mail c. FTP file transfer protocol d.
WWW
75. Distance Education in Agriculture employs the principle of
a. Pedagogy b. Androgogy c. Both d. None
76. The leader takes the central role in the following interaction pattern
a. May pole b. Round Robin c. Hot seat d. Free
floating
77. The conscious control of desires, fantasies wishes or memories as a defense Mechanism against egoism
is called
a. Repression b. Suppression c. Projection d.
Fixation
78. Early adopters in the adopter category constitute – per cent
a. 34% b. 16% c. 13.5% d. 2.5%

79. In which of the following reliability tests, we correlate the two sets of score (Odd and even) using a
Pearson’s product moment correlation
a. Test-retest b. Alternate form c. Split-half d.
Internal consistency
80. If A =B and B = C then A = C represents ……………. Postulate basic to measurement
a. Additivity b. Establishment of order c. Subtraction d.
Identities
81. Author of the book “Foundations of behavioural research” is
a. F.N.Kerlinger b. A.K.Singh c. G.L.Ray and Sagar Mondal
d. C.R.Kothari
82. Compact Area Group Approach (CAGA) is an innovative extension approacj developed by
a. Dr.K.Abdul Kareem b. Dr.G.L.Ray c. Dr.Srinivasan d.
Samantha
83. Creative extension is a new branch of agricultural extension pioneered by
a. KVK, Kannur b. KVK, Hanumanamatti c. KVK, Kandali d. KVK,
Navile
84. Website can be designed by making use of the following software
a. CoreDraw b. PhotoShop c. Dreamweaver d. Movie
maker
85. Connecting computer network in a single building is called as
a. LAN b. MAN c. WAN d. CAN
86. Connecting computer network between cities and towns is called as
a. LAN b. MAN c. WAN d. CAN
87. Connecting computer network between states, countries and continents is called as
a. LAN b. MAN c. WAN d. CAN
88. Poster can be designed by making use of the following software
a. CorelDraw b. Movie maker c. Dreamweaver d. RAM
89. e-Choupals were started by
a. IFFCO b. EID Parry c. ITC d. RCF
90. Bhoomi – land records management software’s developed by
a. NIC b. TCS c. ITC d. WIPRO
 University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Post Graduate (Ph.D) Admission Test 2014-15
Group D: Agricultural Extension
1. Indian rural society is said to be:
a. Multi-party society b. Multi – caste society c. Multi - national society
d. Multi – racial society
2. Class based social stratification is predominant in
a. Orthodox society b. Conservative society c. Industrially advanced society

d. Agriculturally advanced society

3. The changes in roles, class, caste, family and Government may be called as
a. Functional change b. Cultural change c. Structural change d. Physical
change
4. The persons to whom the village people go for opinion and advice on certain issues is a type of
leadership called
a. Functional leadership b. Institutional leadership c. Opinion leadership
d. Administrative leadership
5. Respecting National Flag, loyalty to the group and patriotism to the nation may be called as an important
aspect culture i.e.
a. Cultural alternatives b. Cultural Universals c. Cultural Pluralism d. Cultural
relativity
6. The oath of office and secrecy to the Chief Justice of Supreme Court is administered by
a. Vice president b. Speaker c. Prime Minister d. President
7. The National Legal Services Authority Act of India was enacted in the year
a. 1977 b. 1987 c.1997 d. 2007
8. The other name of Rajyasabha is
a. House of Lords b. House of Elders c. House of Common d. House of Scientists
9. Any activity that is known to be dependent upon the stimulus i.e.
a. Response b. Object c. Reactions d. Environment
10. The organism on whom an experiment is conducted is called
a. Test b. Survey c. Object d. Subject
11. Collection of data from a section of the population about an issue is called
a. Survey b. Test c. Interview d. Case study
12. This test is helpful in assessing students with deafness, i.e.
a. Non-verbal intelligence test b. Verbal intelligence c. Aptitude test

d. Oral test
13. The most important element which occupies central position in the learning situation is called
a. Teacher b. Subject matter c. Physical facilities d. Learners
14. Adult education is ___________ type of education
a. Formal b. Informal c. Non-formal d. Montessori
15. Example of Social Responsibility
a. Black marketing b. Adulteration c. Tax evasion d. Addressing
consumer grievances
16. Entrepreneurs are oriented towards
a. Problem creating b. Problem solving c. Creating confusion d. Misbehaving
17. Swarnajayanti Grama Swarozgar Yojana was launched in the country during
a. 2000 b. 1999 c. 1988 d. 2012
18. Institutional Village Link Programme is an innovative programme developed by
a. Karnataka State Department of Agriculture b. Agri-business companies
c. Indian Council of Agricultural Research d. Farm Universities
19. Dr.Seaman A Knap is recognized with
a. Agricultural Demonstration b. Farm Visits c. Field day d. Agricultural
Exhibitions
20. First Agricultural University established in the country
a. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University b. G.B.Pant Agricultural University
c. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore d. Bihar Agricultural University
21. Gap between what is and what ought to be
a. Motivation b. Need c. Attention d. Satisfaction
22. The State Agricultural Universities in India were set up on the pattern of Land grant universities
a. China b. Japan c. United States of America d. Vietnam

23. Observatory walk through or around the village with a group of farmers
a. Venn diagram b. Historical line c. Transect walk d. Seasonality
diagram
24. Strategic Research and Extension Plan is prepared to implement
a. Agriculture Technology Management Agency
b. Training and visit system
c. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
d. Small Farmers Development Agency
25. In not a Watershed programme
a. Desert Development Programme
b. Drought Prone Area Programme
c. Integrated Waterlands Development Programme
d. Command Area Development Agency / programme
26. ……………. Is the originator of message
a. Source b. Message c. Channel d. Receiver
27. Showing the value or worth of new practices to the farmers is called …………………
a. Campaign b. Method demonstration c. Exhibition d. Result
Demonstration
28. Ends towards which efforts are directed is
a. Objective b. Goal c. Aim d. Purpose
29. Miniature replica of an object is called ……………
a. Specimen b. Diorama c. Model d. Diagram
30. Speaking and writing involves ………. Communication skill
a. Encoding b. Decoding c. Feedback d. Knowledge
31. Oral communication is also known as
a. Verbal communication b. Non verbal c. Formal d. Informal
32. The disadvantage of Radio is
a. Less coverage b. Costly c. Less feedback d. Language problem
33. Mass Communication methods are
a. Farm publication and study tone b. Campaign and exhibition
c. Personal letter and mass meeting d. Result demonstration and Study tour
34. The term “Diffusion” concerned with
a. Spread of Innovations b. Any type of Message c. Change in knowledge
d. Creation f new idea
35. Innovators are viewed as
a. Deliberate b. Opinion leaders c. Informal leaders d. Deviants
36. Laggards are
a. Cautions b. Local leaders c. Resource poor d. Few in number
37. Late majority depend mostly on
a. Cosmopolite source of information b. Localite source of information
 c. Impersonal cosmopolite source of information d. Formal source of information
38. Decision to reject an innovation after having previously adopted the technology is referred as
a. Rejection b. Dissonance c. Discontinuance d. Non-adoption
39. The length of time required for an individual or organization to pass through the innovation decision
process is called as
a. Innovation – decision period b. Rate of adoption c. Innovativeness
d. Adoption period
40. Flow charts are used to present
a. Information in a tree form b. Information in a tabular form
c. Information in a sequence d. Information in the outline form
41. Knowledge function is mainly
a. Affective process b. Psychomotor process c. Cognitive process d. Opinion
process
42. Training helps to
a. Develop general growth and development of an individual
b. Develop competencies and capabilities
c. Build the carrier
d. Acquire general information
43. Mental decision of the respondent to make full use of an innovation is
a. Actual adoption b. Partial adoption c. Symbolic adoption
d. Non-adoption
44. Folder when it is folded twice it forms
a. 2 pages b. 6 pages c. 4 pages d. 8 pages
45. Series of cards arranged in a sequential order flipped together are called as
a. Flannel graphs b. Flash cards c. Posters d. Flip book
 Agricultural Extension
JRF mock test Question paper
1. The target audience of the front line demonstrations (FLDs) are
a. Farmers b. Extension Officers c. Both farmers & Extension officers d. None of
these
2. Behavioral changes in human beings in extension education include
a. Knowledge b. Attitude c. Skill d. All of these
3. Each SHG constitute a members ranging from
a. 10-20 b. 21-30 c. 25-35 d. 30-40
4. TRYSEM was started during the year
a. 1982 b. 1980 c. 1981 d. 1979
5. Democratic decentralization was recommended by a committee headed by
a. B.R.Mehta b. M.K.Gandhi c. Hanumantha Rao d. S.K.Dey
6. Crop yield index is used to find out the efficiency of
a. Crops & livestock on a farm b. All the crops grown on a farm
c. Single crop
d. None of them
7. The Ettawah Project was started by
a. Spencer Hatch b. M.K.Gandhi c. M.N.Srinivas d. Albert
Mayer
8. Which tool in program planning answers the questions “who, when, where & How”?
a. Plan of work b. Calendar of activities c. Statement of objectives
d. Reconsideration
9. Result demonstration may deal with
a. Single practice b. Series of practice c. Entire farm d. All of these
10. Cyber extension has the following advantages
a. Less time consuming b. Cost effective c. Provides latest information
d. All of these
11. The extension of scientific knowledge of villagers by the specialists of the same area is known as the
principle of
a. Local leadership b. Modernization c. Panchayat Raj d. None of these
12. When an extension worker approaches large number of people spread over large areas for disseminating
new improved production technology is called
a. Mass communication b. Group Communication c. Individual communication
d. None of these
13. Best method to locate the key informants in village
a. Self – designation technique b. Informants ratings c. Socio-metric method
d. None of these
14. Any difficulty which partly or fully prevent communication process/activity is called
a. Empathy b. Barrier c. Fidelity d. None of these
15. News paper is a print media, where as computer is a …………….
a. Broad cast media b. Electronic media c. Wireless media d. None of these
16. National demonstrations are ‘first live’ demonstrations conducted on the farmers field by
a. Extension scientists b. Extension officers c. Research scientists d.
Development officers
17. MGNREGA aims at enhancing livelihood security of rural people by guaranteeing _______ days of
wage employment in a year
a. 100days b.110days c.120days d. 90days
18. In NREP the share of centre and states was
a. 75:25 b. 40:60 c. 60:40 d. 50:50
19. The effect of fertilizer in increasing crop yields on test plots in three successive year might be shown in
 a. Pull chart b. Flip chart c. Bar chart d. Flow chart
20. During 1967, pilot project on Agricultural communication was initiated through TV by
a. Vikram Sarabhai b. Kasturi Rangan c. Abdul Kalam d. Madhavan
Nair
21. A group of 5-8 persons discuss questions posed by the leader of a larger group assembly
a. Panel b. Brain storming c. Buzz group d. Forum
22. Destination is an important component of the communication model given by
a. Leagans b. Schramm c. Berlo d. Laswel
23. Which who programs are merged in to JRY
a. IRDP & NAEP b. IADP & IAAP c. NREP & RLEGP d. SFDA & MFAL

24. BAIF an NGO, mainly working in the area of

a. Artificial insemination in cattle’s b. Widows remarriage d. Cottage industries
d. None of these
25. ______________ is a dependent variable
a. Adoption b. Education c. Income d. None of these
26. Affective domain mainly refers to
a. Skill b. Attitude c. Knowledge d. None of them
27. The problem of enterprise combination arises only when the enterprises have;
a. Supplementary relationship b. Complementary relationship
c. Competitive relationship d. Joint relationship
28. National Extension Service was started during the year
a. 1951 b. 1954 c. 1952 d. 1953
29. Anything which is having value is called
a. Price b. Utility c. Wealth d. Property
30. A group of mutually dependent people living in a continuous area sharing common values, norms etc &
act collectively to satisfy their common needs
a. Society b. Organization c. Community d. Groups
31. Father of Extension Service is
a. Seaman A. Knapp b. Berlo c. Spencer hatch d. Smith lever
32. The core element of learning situation is
a. Learner b. Teacher c. Subject matter d. Teaching aids
33. Father of T & V system:
a. Adavireddy b. Daniel Benor c. F.L.Bryne d. Berlo
34. The author of the book “Extension communication & Management”
a. G.L.Ray b. Adavireddy c. Paul Leagans d. Ensminger
35. Psychology studies
a. Human behavior b. Human history c. Human origin d. None of them
36. Father of sociology
a. M.N.Srinivas b. August Comte c. Mazumdar d. M.Ginsberg
37. The Panchayat Raj system was first adopted in India by
a. Kerala b. Karnataka c. Rajasthan d. Goa
38. The concept of folkways has been made popular by
a. M.N.Srinivas b. W.G.Sumner c. Maclver d. Young
39. India adopted Constitution on
a. 26/11/1949 b. 26/1/1950 c. 26/11/1950 d. 26/11/151
40. The articles 14-18 covers Right to
a. Equality b. Freedom c. Religion d. Education
41. News nose is very much applicable to
a. Extension agents b. Journalists c. Administrators d. None of them
42. Present Editor of Vijaya Karnataka news paper
a. Ramu b. Vishweshwara Bhat c. Raghavan d. Sugata Srinivasraju
43. The 4 – H clubs are very popular in
a. Japan b. India c.USA d. Israel
44. For proving precise & reliable scientific information in simple language, the extension system used is
a. Leaflet b. Chart c. Demonstration d. None of them
45. Concept of integrated rural development programme includes the establishment of
a. Rural roads b. Cottage & village industries c. Agriculture d.
Horticulture
Common admission to master’s degree programmes in farm Universities in Karnataka 2015-16

1. Culture is not
a. Acquired b. Non-communicative c. Learned d. Integrated
2. The father of sociology
a. James Stuart b. Seman A.Knap c. K.N.Sing d. August Compte
3. The basic unit of society is
a. Family b. Panchayat c. Institution d. Culture
4. Primary relationship exists in which type of community
a. Urban community b. Semi rural community c. Rural community
d. Semi Urban community
5. Established behavior patterns for the members of the social systems are
a. Norms b. Taboos c. Folkways d. Customs
6. The over protected child will tend to display
a. Aggressiveness b. Defensiveness c. Immaturity d. Negativism
7. The word psychology comes from Greek word ‘Psyche’ which means
a. Human b. Mind c. Soul d. Behaviour
8. The end towards which efforts are directed is
a. Objective b. Goal c. Aim d. Purpose
9. Which of the following is not the function of MFAL
a. Identifying the appropriate technologies b. Well developed extension service
c. Efficient input supply d. Formulating economic programme
10. Indian constitution came into being in India in the year
a. 1940 b. 1960 c. 1950 d. 1930
11. The Chairman of constitution drafting committee is
a. Balagangadhar Tilak b. Subhash Chandra Bose c. Vallababhai Patel d. Babasaheb
Ambedkar
12. The Directive principles of State Policy were derived form
a. British constitution b. American constitution c. Irish constitution d. Canadian
constitution
13. The Indian constitution at present consists of
a. 8 Schedules and 344 articles b. 10 Schedules and 400 articles
c. 12 Schedules and 444 articles d. 14 Schedules and 434 articles
14. The president of India is elected by a body is called
a. Electoral process b. Parliament c. Electoral College d. Supreme court
15. Kinesics is the study of
a. Movements of body parts b. Distances communication c. Overt
communication
d. Written communication
16. The programme which led to “Green Revolution” is
a. IRDP b. CDP c. HYVP d. NES
17. All influences that shape an individual’s behavior after conception is dependent on
a. Environment b. Education c. Norm d. Behaviour
18. Need based and skill oriented vocational training is a feature of
a. LLP b. KVK c. ORP d. WDP
19. Educational Psychology deals with
a. Teaching and Learning processes b. Teaching process alone
b. Learning process alone d. Environment alone
20. The three categories of educational objectives namely Cognitive , Affective and Psychomotor domains
were given
a. Bloom b. Compte c. Ray d. Srinivas
21. Bilateral transfer is
a. Negative transfer b. Positive transfer c. Cognitive transfer d. Lateral
transfer
22. Intelligence of illiterate is measured by
a. CAT b. SAT c. RPM d. MAT
23. Abstract reasoning is drawing well thought out process of
a. Data b. Responses c. Programme d. Conclusions
24. Marthandam project was initiated by
a. R N Tagore b. S K Dey c. F L Bryne d. Spencer Hatch

25. Under T & V system, the ratio between AA and farm families in irrigated area is
a. 1 : 800 b. 1:500 c. 1:400 d. 1:250
26. Training and Visit system was implemented in
a. 1974 b. 1977 c. 1984 d. 1986
27. Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana was launched on
a. April 1999 b. Oct 1999 c. Jan 2000 d. Jan 2002
28. The term Extension was coined in the year
a. 1860 b. 1866 c. 1865 d. 1862
29. The T & V system was assisted by
a. WHO b. USAID c. World Bank d. IMF
30. The intervention of any technology is done based on the following PRA technique
a. Time line b. Matrix ranking c. Venn diagram d. Wealth ranking
31. The primary colours for preparing charts / posters are
a. YRW b. YBR c. RGB d. RBW
32. The PRA technique that shows cause effect relationship
a. Venn diagrams b. Flow diagram c. Social mapping d. Triangulation
33. Raitha Samparka Kendras are established at
a. Hobli level b. Taluk level c. State level d. District level
34. Broad Based Extension System was introduced under
a. Tamil Nadu Agricultural Development Project
b. Training and Visit System
c. Karnataka Agricultural Development Project
d. Agriculture Technology Management Agency
35. The Training and visit system was developed by
a. Berlo b. Paul Leagans c. Robert Clive d. Daniel Benor
36. Demerit of Training and Visit system is
a. Professionalism b. Regular and continuous training c. Time bound work
d. Staff intensive
37. An example for private agricultural extension service provider is
a. Karnataka State Department of Agriculture b. Marketing Board c. Agri-business
company
d. Indian Council of Agricultural Research
38. A process of bringing change among rural community from the traditional way of living to progressive
way of living
a. Rural Education b. Sociology c. Rural Development d. Psychology
39. Panchayat Raj system was recommend by committee headed by
a. Balwani Rai Mehta b. Mohansinh Mehta c. Baldevsinh Mehata d.
Balanatsinh mehata
40. The best teaching method to teach skill and stimulate peoples to action is
a. Result demonstration b. Method demonstration c. Block demonstration
d. White farm demonstration
41. The programme launched by Shri Vinoba Bhave
a. Sriniketan Project b. Marthandam Project c. Gurgaon Experiment

d. Sarvoday demonstration
42. DRDA is
a. Dedicated Rural Development Agency b. Dynamic Rural Development Agency
c. District & Regional Development Agency c. District Rural Development
Agency
43. The term ‘Extension’ was used for the first in
a. USA b. Hindi c. Germany d. UK
44. Diffusion is a
a. Ordinary communication b. Special type of communication c. Diffusion is not
communication
d. Diffusion and Communication are same
45. The two ways of communication in an organization is
a. Only downward b. Only upward c. Upward &
downward
d. Criss-cross communication

46. The first of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is

a. Physiological needs b. Safety needs c. Selfesteam needs
d. Self actualization needs
47. Localite channels are concerned with communication
a. Outside the social system b. Within social system c. Concerned to both
d. Not concerned with anyone
48. Film show is an example of
a. Individual contact b. Mass contact c. Group contact d. Community
contact
49. In India, Radio was introduced in the year
a. 1925 b. 1927 c. 1930 d. 1959
50. Upward communication in an organization is
a. Among the equal b. From superior to subordinate c. From subordinate to
superior
b. Among the subordinate of the unit to boss of unit
51. The last to adopt an innovation are
a. Innovators b. Laggards c. Early adopters d. Early majority
52. Radio & T V are the media of
a. Group communication b. Mass communication c. Individual communication
d. Personal communication
53. Result demonstration is conducted by
a. Extension worker b. Farmer c. Trained leader d. Specialists
54. The farmers are grouped under different adopter categories on the basis of
a. Time b. Caste c. Income d. Social participation
55. The opinion leadership is highest among
a. Innovators b. early adopters c. Late majority d. Laggards
56. KVKs are sponsored by
a. SAUs b. IARI c. ICAR d. UGC
57. Adopter categories are the classification of individuals in a social system on the basis of
a. Rate of adoption b. Innovativeness c. Social system d. Socio-economic
status
58. Which of the following techniques is not a Good Reading Comprehension skills?
 a. Skimming and Scanning b. Non-verbal signals c. Reader anticipation d. Paraphrasing
59. Which of the following cannot be classified as an objective of business?
a. Investment b. Productivity c. Invention d. Profit earning
60. Kisan Call Centre number is
a. 1151 b. 1511 c. 1115 d. 1551
61. Communication process between agriculture scientist and farmers is
a. Heterophily b. Innovation c. Homophily d. Intra communication
62. Intensive Education activity for motivating and mobilizing community to solve burning problem is
called as
a. Exhibition b. Demonstration c. Mass Meeting d. Campaign
63. Which of the following element reduces the fidelity of communication
a. Channel b. Distortion c. Speed communication d. Noise
64. Flow of message from superiors to subordinates in an organization is known as
a. Downward communication b. Upward communication c. Horizontally
communication
d. Criss-cross communication
65. Informative diagram of an area is called
a. Diagram b. Map c. Chart d. Graph
66. Decoding is a function of
a. Source b. Message c. Channel d. Receiver
67. Miniature replica of an object is called
a. Specimen b. Diorama d. Model d. Diagram
68. Percentage of “takes” (adoption) to “exposures” (efforts) rendered is high in
a. Farm Trial b. Farm & Home visit c. MD d. RD
69. Concentration is the
a. Practice b. Means c. Ability d. Process
70. The periodical containing information related to agriculture activities is
a. Leaflet b. Bulletin c. Folder d. Farm journal

71. Treatment is an element of communication model proposed by

a. Shanon-Weaver b. Winfield c. Aristotle d. Paul Leagans
72. An example of cosmopolite channel is
a. Extension workers b. Relatives c. Local leaders d. Friends
73. The type of adjustment in manifestation of individual response to a situation is
a. Social b. Physiological c. Psychological d. Cultural
74. While assessing the internal environment under SWOT analysis, which of the following is not
considered?
a. People b. Processes c. Products d. Prices
75. Short recording of facts to be remembered is known as
a. Note taking b. Precise writing c. Abstracting d. Summarising
76. A short summary of article which is normally placed prior to introduction of the research articles is
a. Index c. Summary c. Foot note d. Abstract
77. Temporary partnership between two or more firms to complete a specific venture is called
a. Joint stock company b. Joint venture c. Joint enterprises d. Venture
capital
78. The term entrepreneur derived from “enterprendre” which means
a. To influence b. To take profit c. To undertake d. To manage
79. Joint venture reduces in the business
a. Dividend b. Share c. Risk d. Partnership
80. Achievement motivation concept was developed by
a. Rabindranath Tagore b. S.K.Dey c. Mohammed Khan d. David McClelland
81. The word ‘S’ in SWOT analysis refers to
a. Standard product b. Strength c. Satisfying d. Systematic
82. Outdated technology is an example for
a. Strength of an organization b. Weakness of an organization
c. Threats of an organization d. Opportunities of an organization
83. Process of introducing a new product into the market is
a. Idea generation b. Idea incubation c. Commercialization of idea
d. Idea withdrawal
84. Scheme for promotion and provision of hand holding support to entrepreneurs for taking up Micro and
Small enterprises is
a. Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme
b. Rajiv Gandhi Udyami Mitra Yojana
c. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
d. Integrated Rural Development Programme
85. The word ‘T’ is SWOT analysis refers to
a. Technology b. Threat c. Testing d. Traveling
86. The conservative outlook is the characteristic of
a. Imitative b. Fabian c. Drone d. Adoptive
87. Recognition of entrepreneurial skills is a component of
a. Support phase b. Sustaining phase c. Stimulatory phase d. Response phase
88. According to MSME Act 2006, the investment in plant and machinery for micro enterprise is
a. Less than Rs. 25 lakhs b. Less than 10 lakhs c. Less than Rs. 5 lakhs
d. 25-50 lakhs
89. MSMEDI was formally known as
a. SIDBI b. MSME c. SISI d. EDII
90. ‘M’ in SMART of objectives means
a. Measurable b. Memorable c. Meaningful d. Marvelous
91. Ministry of small scale industries and agro and rural industries was established in
a. 2001 b.1999 c.1990 d. 2005
92. Govt. of India started the process of privatization in
a. 1995 b. 2000 c. 1980 d. 1991
93. Which of the following is the ‘words of clarification’ in linking the paragraphs
a. Thus b. Below c. Like wise d. Still
94. Which of the following does not belong to 5 R’s of ‘note taking’
a. Record b. Reassemble c. Recite d. Reduce
95. Which of the following focuses on efficiency and use of resources
a. Monitoring b. Planning c. Evaluation d. Followup
96. An ability on the part of one person to understand other persons internal frame of reference is called
a. Perception b. Empathy c. Attitude d. Motivation
97. Minikit trial is also called as
a. Farm trial b. Adoptive trial c. Demonstration d. Motivation
98. Anything that prevents the message from being received by audience is referred as
a. Fidelity b. Noise c. Distortion d. Empathy
99. The percentage of early majority in adopter category contributes
a. 13.5% b. 35% c. 33% d. 34%
100. Degree to which an individual adoption is relatively earlier in adopting new ideas than other
members in the social system is called
a. Adoption b. Innovation c. Innovativeness d. Diffusion
 University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Department of Agril. Extension Education
Ph.D. Entrance Examination 2015-16
1. Programme planning is the joint responsibility of
a. People alone b. People and Scientists c. People, Extension worker and
local leaders
d. People and Extension worker
2. Credibility refers to
a. Message treatment b. Trustworthiness c. Fidelity d. Empathy
3. Fidelity in communication is associated with
a. Noise b. Distortion c. Effectiveness d. Belief
4. Which of the following ICT project in Karnataka provides computerization of land records
a. AGRISNET b. DACNET c. Bhoomi project d. e-Krishi
5. Info village project of MSSRF started in
a. Trichur b. Pondichery c. Vishakapatna d. Vellore
6. Which of the following ICT project is a knowledge network for grass root innovations
a. SRISTI b. AQUA c. Drishtee d. e-Krishi
7. ICT initiative started by Indian Agribusiness systematic pvt. Ltd. Is
a. Drishtee.com b. iKisan.com c. Agriwatch.com d. Agriculture
information.com
8. E-chaupal centers are the initiation of
a. ITC b. EID Parry c. Tata chemicals d. IFFCO
9. A portable piece of functionality that can be installed in any webpage is
a. Blogs b. Widgets c. Viral marketing d. Podcasting
10. System approach of management recommends
a. Structured organization b. Unstructured organization

c. Creation of compartments of specialization d. Management by objective

11. Namma Dhwani is a
a. Agricultural Film b. Community Radio c. Protest Group d. Video
Programme
12. Quality testing and improving services is concerned with
a. Sustaining phase b. Support phase c. Stimulatory phase d. All the three phase
13. Two factor theory of motivation is given by
a. Maslows b. Herzeberg c. Peter drucket d. Mc Clands
14. According to Mcclelland, the determining factor for entrepreneurship development is
a. Family support and encouragement b. Achievement motivation training
c. Technical qualification d. Money
15. Job rotation means
a. Placing the personnel on different positions temporarily b. Demotion of the personnel
b. Promotion of the personnel on merit d. Giving responsibility of higher position
16. The programme that takes care of all stake holders is
a. NAIP b. NATP c. NAEP d. NARP
17. Division of labour means
a. Creation of group of labours in the organization b. Giving the work according to specialization
c. Devide and rule d. Support labours
18. Which one of the following is an outcome of constitutional Act?
a. NAIP b. NREGA c. JRY d. SGRY
19. The central element of Teaching – Learning process is
a. Teacher b. Physical Facility c. Learner d. Teaching
Equipment
20. Professional who influences Innovation Decision in a direction deemed desired by the developmental
agency is
a. Facilitator b. Opinion Leader c. Change Agent d. Key Communicator
21. The process of keeping a watch on the progress of a programme in terms of its target and time schedule
is
a. Planning b. Monitoring c. Evaluation d. Decision
22. Filling and keeping filled the positions in the organization is referred as
a. Planning b. Organizing c. Staffing d. Leading

23. Immediate feedback is expected in

a. Mass communication b. Interpersonal communication
c. Intra personal communication d. Non-verbal communication
24. Relationship between fidelity and noise is
a. Inverse b. Direct c. Converse d. Indirect
25. High degree of opinion leadership is found among
a. Innovators b. Early majority c. Early adopters d. Late majority
26. URL in website is expanded as
a. Unified Resource Locator b. Uniform Research Locator
c. Unified Research Location d. Uniform Resource Locator
27. Which of the following is not the characteristic of community Radio
a. Motivated by community b. Managed by Government
c. Encourages democratic participation d. Exercise of accountability
28. DBMS is a
a. Flat file database b. Relational database c. Both flat file and relational database
d. One table database
29. Which of the following is the simplest form of –e-extension
a. Wikis b. Blogs c. Teleconferencing d. Weblog
30. The nodal agency for promotion of the enterprises is
a. MSMEDI b. FIC c. KVIB d. CEDOK
31. Strategic decisions involve
a. Long term effect b. Short term effect c. No effect d. Leads into profit
32. Technical feasibility includes assessment of
a. Profits and loss b. Raw materials and supporting c. Social benefits
d. Technical personnel
33. Unity of commands refers to
a. Single line of command b. Multiple lines of command
c. Autocratic style d. Free organization
34. National level organization for entrepreneurship development is
a. NIESBUD b. RUDSETI c. MSMEDI d. CEDOK
35. Self assessment and evaluation method for the benefit of the personnel is referred as
a. Self assessment b. Job appraisal c. Performance appraisal d. Job
reporting
36. Laissez faire leadership style refers to
a. Leader has control on the decisions b. Decision are left to the member
c. Decisions are taken in consultation d. Guided by rules and regulations
37. A moderated discussion of a single subject by experts of different fields or discipline is called
a. Lecture b. Panel c. Syndicate d. Colloquium
38. Training method of changing behavior through instructed group interaction is known as
a. Seminar b. Round table c. T-Group d. Workshop
39. Which type of noise is closed mindedness?
a. Physical b. Social c. Cultural d. Psychological
40. Grapevine is a form of
a. Formal communication b. Noise c. Rumour d. Informal communication
41. Role-play is a method employed to enhance
a. Credibility b. Openness c. Homophily d. Empathy
42. Campaign is a series of
a. Method Demonstration b. Field Trips c. Whole-farm Demonstrations
d. Exhibitions
43. The technique of dividing a large group into much smaller ones, in which a topic is discussed within a
limited period of time
a. Buzz session b. In basket exercise c. Fish bowl exercise d. Syndicate method
44. Conceptual skills deal with
a. Roles b. Things c. Ideas d. People
45. “Seeking Diversity” is one of the principles of
a. PTD b. RRA c. PRA d. Survey

46. Which one of the following is guide for Control?

a. Planning b. Action c. Information d. Delegation
47. Which of the following is not an element of diffusion process
a. Innovation b. Time c. Treatment d. Social system
48. Which of the following attribute of innovation has inverse relation with the adoption?
a. Observability b. Reliability c. Compatibility d. Complexity
49. Internet addresses end with “.nom” refers to
a. Business firms b. Cultural and entertainment entities c. Private individuals
d. Non profit organizations
50. Which of the following is non-interactive type of multimedia application
a. Digital video b. Encyclopedia c. Multimedia games d. Mobile games
51. KCC was launched during
a. 2004 b. 1998 c. 2000 d. 2002
52. Gyandoot project is being implemented in
a. Dhar district b. Pune c. Salem district d. Ahmadabad
53. Person who take up enterprise due to incentives or subsidies is called
a. Pure entrepreneur b. Induced entrepreneur c. Technical entrepreneur
d. Non technical entrepreneur
54. Grouping of various activities in the organization based on the similarity is referred as
a. Delegation b. Unions c. Departmentalization d.
Subordination
55. Dance with folk song is a
a. Audio aid b. Projected visual aid c. Non projected audio visual aid
d. Projected audio visual aid
56. IP address consist of
a. Four sections b. Three sections c. Five sections d. Two sections
57. In decision making process, the group begins to clear up vague options during
a. Orientation stage b. Conflict stage c. Emergence stage d. Reinforcement stage
58. Motivation that drives to relate people on social basis is called
a. Competence motivation b. Power motivation c. Attitude motivation
d. Affiliation motivation
59. The carrot and stick approach of motivation is proposed by
a. Robert Owens b. Jeremy Bentham c. Abram Maslow d. Peter Drucker
60. Theory X and theory Y of motivation is proposed by
a. Douglas McGregor b. Abram Maslow c. Peter Drucker d. Robert
Owens
61. The collection of data in RRA is done by
a. Facilitator b. Extension worker c. Multi-disciplinary Team
d. Opinion leader
62. Study of body’s physical movement is known as
a. Kinesics b. Proxemics c. Paralanguage d. Chronemics
63. Immediate feedback is obtained in
a. Mass communication b. Interpersonal communication c. Intrapersonal
communication
d. Impersonal communication
64. Recent information is specialty of
a. Feature article b. Popular article c. News story d. Leaflet
65. “Farm Account Consciousness” is created by
a. Method Demonstration b. Whole Farm Demonstration c. Field Day
d. Front Line Demonstration
66. Pedagogy is the art and science of teaching
a. Adults b. Children c. Both Adults and Children d. Peasants
67. The term ‘Extension’ was used for the first in
a. USA b. India c. Germany d. UK
68. In organizational commitment, emotional attachment of the employee to the organization is called
a. Affective commitment b. Regular commitment c. Continuance
commitment
d. Normative commitment

69. Culture concerned with achievement of results and providing excellent services to the customers is
called
a. Autocratic culture b. Bureaucratic culture c. Technocratic
culture
d. Entrepreneurial culture
70. When two people are involved in a communication it is called
a. Group communication b. Dyadic communication c. Organizational communication
d. Family communication
71. The cone of experience was given by
a. Frank Dance b. Maslow c. Edgar Dale d. Rogers
72. Academy for training ARS scientists is
a. NAAS b. MANAGE c. NAARM d. IARI
73. A technique of generating new ideas and creative thinking is
a. Group Discussion b. Brain storming c. Problem solving d. Conference
74. The process that integrates the efforts of employees of an organization is known as
a. Cooperation b. Coordination c. Accommodation d. Assimilation
75. “The average human being does not inherently dislike work” is one of the assumptions of
a. Theory X b. Theory Z c. Theory Y d. Two Factor theory
76. Firka Development Programme initially started at
a. Karnataka b. Andra Pradesh c. Tamil Nadu d. Kerala
77. Agency responsible for implementing IRDP at district level was
a. DRDA b. ZP c. DRDO d. DLDB
78. The skills that are essential for top management level is
a. Conceptual b. Technical c. Social d. Theoretical

79. Semantic deferential scale has been given by

a. Thurstone b. Likert c. Osgood d. Chave
80. Farmers’ field school was designed initially as a way to introduce
 a. IPM b. NPM c. SWI d. SRI
81. Who gave the model of communication containing the words ‘who says, what, which channel, to whom
and what effect’?
a. Westly and Machean b. Shannon and warren Weover c. Harold Lasswell
d. Schrmn
82. The programme introduced by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to strengthen the
regional research capabilities of State Agricultural Universities is
a. NARP b. CART c. NAEP d. NATP
83. Semantic differential is a technique to measure
a. Hypothesis b. Meaning c. Objectivity d. Relativity
84. “Mazdoor Manzil” is associated with
a. Nilokeri experiment b. Marthandam project c. Etawah project
d. Shantiniketan project
85. According to Two-factor theory of motivatin, absence of hygiene factor will lead to
a. Satisfaction b. Dissatisfaction c. More satisfaction d. Low satisfaction
86. Spatial ability deals with relationships
a. Space b. Figure c. Symbolic d. Visual
87. Personality refers to the totality
a. Physical build b. Handsomeness c. Beautiful appearance d. Psycho-physical
systems
88. Achievement motivation is the state of
a. Ability b. Capacity c. Temperament d. Need
89. Self concept refers to
a. Society b. Family c. Self image d. Individual
90. Language usage ability is the test of
a. Intelligence b. Personality c. Attitude d. Aptitude
91. Participation of people in extension programme is
a. Voluntary b. Involuntary c. Compulsory d. Occasional
92. Village level workers were appointed under Community Development Programme as
a. Horticulture Development workers b. Forestry Development worker
c. Multi-purpose Workers d. Mono purpose workers
93. Selecting a best course of action from the alternatives is
a. Planning b. Decision making c. Controlling d. Leading
94. Seamon A. Knap is recognized with
a. Agricultural Innovation b. Conducted Tour c. Demonstration d. Field day
95. Training is basically
a. Product b. Activity c. Process d. Programme
96. Training programme for grass root level workers should essentially focus on
a. Technical skills b. Conceptual skills c. Design skills d. Leadership skills
97. Which one is not a participatory approach
a. PRA b. PTD c. Survey d. PLA
98. Subsidy for individual project under SGRY is subject to a maximum of
a. Rs. 7500 b. Rs. 10,000 c. Rs. 1.25 Lakhs d. Rs. 5000
99. The following type of entrepreneur assembles and synthesis of information and introduces new
combination of factors of production
a. Fabian b. Drone c. Innovative d. Adoptive
100. The conservative outlook is the characteristic of
a. Imitative b. Fabian c. Drone d. Adoptive
 Common entrance examination for PG programmes in Farm Universities of Karnataka 2016
Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension Education / Agricultural Extension
Date: 08.07.2016 Time 75 min Marks: 100

1. ‘Vulgarization’ in French is equivalent to the word

a. Social taboos b. Education
c. Torch Bearer d. Social change
2. The term ‘University Extension’ was first used in
b. 1866 b. 1872
c. 1914 d. 1921
3. The satellite model concept of ‘Extension’ was formulated by
a. Dr.M.S.Swaminathan b. Dr.G.Perumal
c. Dr.Curt Lewin d. Dr.Dwarkinath S
4. The first Krishi Vigyan Kendra established at Pondicherry (1974) was under the administrative control
of
a. TNAU, Coimbatore b. State Department of Agriculture, Pondicherry
c. Ministry of Agriculture, GOI d. Hanumanamatti, Karnataka
5. The concept of the “Demonstration” was given by
a. Mr.Lewis johnes b. Dr.Seeman, A.Knapp
c. Mr.George Washington d. Mr.Denial Benor
6. The approach to leadership which assumes that ‘Leaders are Born and not made’ is
a. Innate approach b. Trait approach
c. Contingency approach d. Behavioral approach
7. The accuracy or precision of a measuring instrument is
a. Validity b. Measurement
c. Reliability d. Readability
8. Who is the “Father of Extension” in India
a. Dr. Adavireddy, A. b. Dr.Singh K N
c. Dr.Dahama O P d. Dr.Dwarkinath R
9. The Government of India setup the Planning Commission in the year
a. 1948 b. 1952
c. 1950 d. 1954
10. First Director General of ICAR was
a. Dr.M.S.Swaminathan b. Dr.N.S.Randhawa
c. Dr.G.S.Randhawa c. Dr.B.P.Paul
11. Managers with the following mindset identify the mistakes keeping in view the previous experiences. .
a. Collaborative Mindset b. Action Mindset
b. Analytical Mindset d. Reflective Mindset
12. Agriculture became a state subject during the year
a. 1910 b. 1919
c. 1947 c. 1952
13. The following is an element of diffusion
a. Distortion b. Feedback
c. Time d. Signal
14. Farm Demonstration work on weevil which began during ___________ in USA was initiated by
Dr.Seaman A Knapp.
a. 1903 b. 1908
c. 1955 d. 1960
15. The Extension work must be based on needs and interest of the
a. Leader b. Facilitator
c. Government d. People
16. The goal of Extension Education is to promote the
a. Income of the farmer b. Area of the new crop
c. Scientific outlook d. Production of the crops
17. Self assessment and evaluation method for the benefit of the personnel is referred as
a. Self assessment b. Job appraisal
c. Performance appraisal d. Job reporting
18. Learning is facilitated mostly by
a. Taste b. Hearing
c. Touch d. Sight
19. The Art of communication is
a. Learning b. Listening
c. Teaching d. Reading
20. The Tollfree Telephone number Kissan Call Center (KCC) is
a. 1551 b. 5115
c. 5151 d. 1331
21. Warna wire village network project was started in the state of
a. Andhra Pradesh b. Maharashtra
c. Uttar Pradesh d. Gujarat
22. Round table discussion is also called as
a. Panel discussion b. Workshop
c. Forum discussion d. Symposium
23. Important features of Gyanadoot Project is
a. Panchayat Community Partnership b. Portal Partial Recovery
c. Soochanalayas d. District Community Partnership
24. Meta evaluation is
a. Evaluating the content b. Evaluating the evaluation
c. Evaluating the product d. Evaluating the process
25. The following research is a study of fact finding investigation with adequate interpretation
a. Pure Research b. Diagnostic Research
c. Descriptive Research d. Analytical Research
26. The most logical criterion to distinguish a line function from the staff is
a. Authority relationship b. Functional relationship
c. Grouping of functions d. Departmentalization
27. Which of the following is not an example of ratio scale variable
a. Age (in days) b. Speed (in seconds)
b. Height (in inches) d. Movie ratings
28. The term MBO was initially coined by
a. Edward Weidner b. Montgomery
c. Peter Drucker d. Chauve
29. Method of Summated Rating for scale construction was proposed by
a. Thurstone b. Likert
c. Edward d. Miller
30. The process of selecting, maintaining and developing personnel in position to fulfill the organizational
objectives is termed as
a. Recruiting b. Staffing
c. Organizing d. Coordinating
31. Objective training evaluation model was given by
a. Ralph W. Tylor b. Daniel Stufflebeam
c. Robert Stake d. Michael Scriven
32. In PERT network analysis the difference between the earliest start time and latest start time along the
critical path is
 a. Zero b. Positive
c. Negative d. Indeterminate
33. _____________ is the basic unit for planning in the Democratic Decentralization.
a. Village b. Block
b. District d. State
34. Persuasion function of innovation decision process is mainly
a. Cognitive b. Affective
c. Behavioural d. Normative
35. The innovation decision period is actually a
a. Gestation period b. Production period
c. Mental period d. Reduction period
36. The normal distribution has the apprearance of _________ shaped curve.
a. S shaped b. Z shaped
c. Bell shaped d. U shaped
37. Need theory of motivation was developed by
a. Maslow A H b. David Mc Clelland
c. Douglas Mc Gregor d. Sigmund Freud
38. The person behind the successful establishment of (C-DOT) centre for revolutiolization of
telecommunication in India is
a. Sam Pitroda b. Sukram
c. Paul Leagans d. Singh K N
39. The essence of scalar principle is
a. Unity of command b. Span of control
c. Communication d. Co-ordination
40. Yellow journalism refers to
a. Reporting anti-government new
b. News items related to stock exchange
c. Use of lurid features and sensational news lacking credibililty for increased circulation
d. Anti – democratic journalism
41. “MazdoorManzil” is associated with
a. Nilokheri experiment b. Etawah project
c. Marthandam project d. Shantiniketan project
42. Assignment of numbers to football players is an example of
a. Ratio measurement b. Interval measurement
c. Nominal measurement d. Ordinal measurement
43. The sign-object relationship is related with
a. Contextual meaning b. Denotative meaning
c. Structural meaning d. Connotative meaning
44. The theory of instrumental conditioning was given by
a. Robert Bolles b. GodonVower
c. David Hoffman d. Thorndike E.H
45. The level of measurement associated with Mann-Whitney U test
a. Nominal b. Ordinal
c. Interval d. Ratio
46. Who is “Father of PRA”
a. Robertson b. Franklin Giddings
c. Robert Chambers d. James Stuart
47. Which type of sampling method is used for collection of data if the population is heterogeneous?
a. Random sampling b. Stratified sampling
c. Purposive sampling d. Sequential sampling
48. Sampling size is influenced by
 a. Heterogeneity of population b. Sampling method
c. Degree of accuracy d. Homogenity
49. POSCORB as management function was developed by
a. Gullick & Urwick b. Urwick
c. Gullick L d. Fayol H
50. Reliability is found to increase when we go for
a. Less number of items b. Homogenous items
c. High Discriminatory items d. Less difficult items
51. “Farmers first model” was first put forward by
a. Chambers R b. Rogers E.M
c. Leaganes P d. Wilson & Gallop
52. The most common technique for ranking is
a. Preference ranking b. Matrix ranking
c. Wealth ranking d. Card ranking
53. In ‘m-KRISHI’ the “m” stands for
a. Money b. Market
c. Mobile d. Management
54. The type of hypothesis stated for the purpose of rejection is
a. Null hypothesis b. Alternative hypothesis
c. Parallel hypothesis d. Both A and B
55. Androagogy means
a. Child education b. Women education
c. Adult education d. Youth education
56. ‘Preventive innovation’ have less adoption rate mainly due to
a. Low relative advantage b. High complexity
c. Low trialability d. Low observability
57. Television broadcast for rural development programmes started in India during
a. 1964 b. 1965
c. 1977 d. 1967
58. Social calendar is a tool most commonly used in
a. PRA b. RRA
c. LFA d. PSR
59. The first step in analysis of data is
a. Manipulation b. Categorization
c. Interpretation d. Summarization
60. The first hand study of a small community is
a. Ethnogeny b. Ethnography
c. Ethics d. Aesthetics
61. The mathematical theory of communication was proposed by
a. Aristotle b. Shannon and Weaver
c. Laswill d. Paul Leagans
62. Guttman scale is basically a
a. Summated Rating Scale b. Equal Appearing Interval scale
c. Cumulative scale d. Thurstone scale
63. The sampling type that had developed from the principles of sociometry is
a. Area sampling b. Snowball sampling
c. Quota sampling d. Incidental sampling
64. Diffusion and adoption of a new technology are respectively decided by
a. Society and society b. Individual and individual
c. Individual and society d. Society and individual
65. Morill Act was enforced during the year
 a. 1914 b. 1862
c. 1887 d. 1895
66. Mean deviation is minimum when deviants are taken from
a. Mean b. Median
c. Mode b. Zero
67. Intellectual capacities of computer are called
a. General intelligence b. Specific intelligence
c. Artificial intelligence d. Abstract intelligence
68. The sixteen factors of personality questionnaire was developed by
a. Cattell b. Alport
c. Jung C.G. d. Galton
69. The first FFS were designed and managed by ____________ in Indonesia in 1989.
a. FAO b. UNESCO
c. World bank d. USDA
70. The element “Signal” is found in the communication model proposed by
a. Shannon and Weaver b. Aristotle
c. Paul Leagans d. Berlo
71. The tenancy of audience to get attracted and focused on the colourful AV aids without getting the
message is known as
a. Verbalism b. Spectatorism
c. Key stone effect d. Photo shopee
72. Minikit trails is also called as
a. National demonstration b. Adoptive trails
c. Farm trails d. Method demonstration
73. A special type of research which is carried out by launching projects in the field for finding out
workable solutions to the problems
a. Case study research b. Evaluative research
c. Basic research d. Action research
74. Variable “Y”is the result of variables X1, X2, X3 …… it indicates the use of
a. Univariate b. Bivariate
c. Multivariate d. None of them
75. Conflict resolution theory (1968) was given by
a. Bernard b. Kelman and Baron
c. Festinger d. Ray G L
76. A construct is a
a. Thoery b. Concept
c. Variable d. Hypothesis
77. Which of the following is a common criticism of existential theories of personality development?
a. Existential psychology makes little allowance for ethical concerns
b. The hypothesis of existential psychology cannot be tested under controlled experimental conditions
c. The principles of existential psychology cannot be applied to individuals in a therapeutic conditions
d. Existential psychology is excessively reliant on evolutionary doctrine
78. The Comilla project approach was first used by the Academy of Rural development at Commilla
situated in
a. Pakisthan b. Cambodia
b. Bangladesh d. India
79. An inclusive and intensive study of an individual or institution is called as
a. Evolutionary study b. Field study
c. Survey study d. Case study
80. In innovation decision process the perceived attributes of an innovation as relative advantage,
compatibility, complexity etc. are especially important at
 a. Persuasion stage b. Decision stage
c. Confirmation stage d. Knowledge stage
81. Theory is a set of interrelated concepts, definitions and propositions that present a systematic view of
phenomena by specifying relations among variables was given by
a. Balley b. Kerlinger F N
c. Anonymous d. Nanlin
82. IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd (IKSL) works on
a. Mobile voice messages b. Mobile text messages
c. Marketing of fertilizers d. Mobile videos
83. A researcher wants to test the hypothesis i.e., there is a relationship between age and adoption. Here age
is independent variable & adoption is dependent variable. The other variable ‘intelligence’ may be
a. Extraneous variable b. Control variable
c. Experimental variable d. Treatment variable
84. The person considered as a ‘Father of Extension’
a. James Stewart b. Seaman A.Knapp
c. Edgar Dale d. Paul Leagans
85. The ‘Semantic differential’ scale has been given by
a. Thurstone b. Likert
c. Osgood d. Chauve
86. Which small group techniques are used for team building process?
a. Workshop b. Conference
c. Forum d. Brainstorming
87. Process of preparing a person with specific skills to perform assigned job in a better way is called as
a. Improvement b. Training
c. Motivation d. Organizing
88. National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development is located at
a. New Delhi b. Bengaluru
c. Culcutta d. Jaipur
89. Nation Eide information network for speedy collection and dissemination of market information is
a. AGMARKNET b. DACNET
c. Krishi Marath Vahini d. AGMARK
90. Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) evolved in the year
a. 1979 b. 1980
c. 1981 d. 1982
91. Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s are functioning through the financial assistance of
a. State Government b. ICAR
c. World Bank d. FAO
92. Encoding is the function of
a. Sender b. Receiver
c. Message d. Channel
93. A portable piece of functionality that can be installed in any webpage is
a. Blogs b. Widgets
c. Viral marketing d. Podcasting
94. Two factor theory of motivation was given by
a. Maslow b. Herzeberg
c. Peter Drucker d. Mc Clands
95. Job enrichment refers to
a. Horizontal expansion of job responsibilities b. Vertical expansion of job responsibilities
c. Providing promotion d. Providing Increment
96. The process of keeping a watch on the progress of a programme in terms of its target and time schedule
is
 a. Planning b. Monitoring
c. Evaluation d. Decision
97. The signal or symbol used to communicate message is
a. Channel b. Code
c. Content d. Treatment
98. Which of the following is the simplest form of e-extension?
a. Wikis b. Blogs
c. Teleconferencing d. Weblog
99. The technique of dividing a large group into much smaller ones, in which a topic is discussed within a
limited period of time is
a. Buzz session b. In basket exercise
c. Fish bowl exercise d. Syndicate method
100. Internet addresses end with “.nom” refers to
a. Business firms b. Cultural and entertainment entities
c. Private individuals d. Non profit organizations
 Common Admission to Doctoral Degree Programmes in Farm Universities of Karnataka 2017-18
Subject: Agril. Extension Education / Agril. Extension
1. E-chaupal centers are the initiation of
a. ITC b. EID Parry c. Tata chemicals d. IFFCO
2. A portable piece of functionality that can be installed in any webpage is
a. Blogs b. Widgets c. Viral marketing d. Podcasting
3. Scalar chain refers
a. Line function b. Team of specialist c. Single line of command
d. Line of communication
4. Behavioral approach focuses on
a. Strict rules b. Punishment and rewards c. Motivation and leadership building
d. Management by objective
5. The best method of Extension suited to ‘Show me’ type of people is
a. Field Visit b. Campaign c. Group Discussion d. General Meeting
6. Professional who influences Innovation Decision in extension work is
a. Facilitator b. Opinion Leader c. Change Agent d. Key
Communication
7. The process of keeping a watch on the progress of a programme in terms of its target and time schedule is
a. Planning b. Monitoring c. Evaluation d. Decision
8. Speech as an element found in the communication model proposed by
a. Westley-Maclean b. Leagans c. Berlo d. Aristotle
9. Software application with which one can create, store, organize and retrieve data from a single or several
a. Data analysis b. Data modeling c. Data base management system
d. Data warehousing
10. URL in website is expanded as
a. Unified Resource Locator b. Uniform Research Locator
c. Unified Research Location d. Uniform Resource Locator
11. Grouping of various activates in the organization based on the similarity is referred as
a. Delegation b. Unions c. Departmentalization d. Subordination
12. PERT is used for
a. Project planning and monitoring b. Estimating the budget
c. Market forecasting d. Labour management
13. The district nodal agency for promotion of the enterprises is
a. MSMEDI b. DIC c. KVIB d. CEDOK
14. Training given to new extension personnel immediately after they have been employed and before they
are assigned to work in particular area is known as
a. Refresher training b. Induction training c. Pre-service training d.
Retraining
15. Grapevine is a form of
a. Formal Communication b. Noise c. Rumour d. Informal Communication
16. Role-play is a method employed to enhance
a. Credibility b. Openness c. Homophily d. Empathy
17. Realizing one’s own inner potentialities is the fulfillment of which need?
a. Self Esteem b. Self Actualization c. Self Affiliation d. Aesthetic
18. “Seeking Diversity” is one of the principles of
a. PTD b. RRA c. PRA d. Survey
19. Which of the following is “non-interactive type of multimedia application
a. Digital video b. Encyclopedia c. Multimedia games d. Mobile games
20. Peter drucker described entrepreneur as one who adopts
a. Maximization of the opportunities b. Proper use of funds c. Management
techniques
 d. Leadership building
21. Recent information is specialty of
a. Feature article b. Popular article c. News story d. Leaflet
22. IVLP stands for
a. Intensive Village Linkage Programme b. Indian Village Linkage Plan
c. Institution Village Linkage Programme d. Integrated Village Lab Programme
23. Academy for training ARS scientists is
a. NAAS b. MANAGE c. NAARM d. IARI
24. Language usage ability refers to
a. Intelligence b. Personality c. Attitude d. Aptitude
27. The degree to which an innovation is modified in the process of its adoption is
a. Re-engineering b. Re-marking c. Re-modeling d.
Reinvention
28. Which of the following ICT project in Karnataka provides computerization of land records
a. AGRISNET b. DACNET c. Bhoomi project d. e-Krishi
29. Immediate feedback is expected in
a. Mass communication b. Interpersonal communication c. Intrapersonal
communication
d. Non –verbal communication
30. Campaign is a series of
a. Demonstrations b. Field Trips c. Whole-form Demonstrations d.
Exhibitions
31. If an entrepreneurs business is based on current technology an uncontrollable risk might be
a. Changes in consumer tastes b. The weather c. New technology
developments
d. Fashion trends
32. Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s are functioning through the financial assistance of
a. State Government b. ICAR c. World Bank d. FAO
33. Degree of similarity between people engaged in Interpersonal Communication
a. Heterophily b. Homophily c. Empathy d. Sympathy
34. Land reforms have been equated with
a. Urban development b. Agrarian development c. Industrial development
d. Education development
35. When two people are involved in a communication it is called
a. Group communication b. Dyadic communication c. Organizational Communication
d. Family communication
36. The cone of experience was given by
a. Frank Dance b. Maslow c. Edgar Dale d. Rogers
37. The Goal of Extension Education is to promote
a. Income of the farmer b. Area of the New crop c. Scientific outlook
d. Production of the crops
38. AKIS expands to
a. Agricultural Knowledge and Information Syndrome
b. Agricultural Knowledge and Information Service
c. Agricultural Knowledge and Information Science
d. Agricultural Knowledge and Information System
39. Round table discussion is called
a. Panel b. Workshop c. Forum d. Symposium
40. Absolute zero is a property of
a. Nominal scale b. Ordinal scale c. Ratio scale d. Interval scale
41. The perceived attributes of an innovation that reduces the risk component
 a. Complexity b.Triability c. Compatibility d. Observability
42. In PERT network analysis, the difference between the earliest start time and latest start time along the
critical path is
a. Zero b. Positive c. Negative d. Determinate
43. A technique of generating new ideas and creative thinking is
a. Group discussion b. Brain Storming c. Problem Solving d. Conference
44. Need theory of motivation was developed by
a. Maslow AH b. David Mc.Clelland c. Douglas Mc.Gregor d. Signature
Freud
45. The process that integrates the efforts of employees of an organization is known as
a. Cooperation b. Coordination c. Accommodation d.
Assimilation
46. Assignment of numbers to football players is an example of
a. Ratio measurement b. Interval measurement c. Nominal measurement
d. Ordinal measurement
47. Gate keeping theory was given by
a. Kurt Lewin b. Hymes c. Bruce Westley d. Lazarsfeld
48. The sampling procedure most commonly used in order to ensure a representative sample
a. Random sampling b. Systematic sampling c. Cluster sampling d. Quota
sampling
49. Sampling size is influenced by
a. Heterogeneity of population b. Sampling method c. Degree of accuracy
d. Homogeneity
50. Reliability is found to increase when we go for
a. Less number of items b. Homogenous items c. High
Discriminatory items
d. Less difficult items
51. ‘Farmer First’ is an innovative program of
a. ICAR b. ICRISAT c. IRRI d.
BRRI
52. Androgogy means
a. Child education b. Women education c. Adult education
d. Youth education
53. Karnataka state department of Agriculture had established training centers at district level are called as
a. ATICs b. ITIs c. KVKs d. DATCs
54. ATIC delivers the services by adopting the principle of
a. Direct b. Multy window c. Single Window d. Indirect
55. The F test is used to test
a. Ratio of two variance b. Ratio of two means c. Square of normal variate
d. Ratio of two mode
56. Need based and skill oriented vocational training is a future of
a. LLP b. ORP c. KVK
d. AICRP
57. Diffusion and adoption of a new technology are respectively decided by
a. Society and society b. Individual and Individual
c. Individual and society d. Society and individual
58. Mean deviation is minimum when devians are taken from
a. Mean b. Median c. Mode d. Zero

59. Agency responsible for implementing IRDP at district level was

a. DRDA b. DPAP c. DRDO d. DLDB
60. Entrepreneurs can be described as risk
a. Managers b. Averse c. Rewarders d. Loving
61. Minikit trials is also called as
a. National demonstration b. Adoptive trials c. Farm trials
d. Method demonstration
62. In which of the following process time is an important element
a. Adoption b. Diffusion c. Communication d. Innovation
63. The technique of dividing a large group into much smaller ones, in which a topic is discussed within a
limited period of time
a. In basket exercise b. Buzz session c. Fish bowl exercise d. Syndicate method
64. Time line is associated with
a. PRA b. RRA c. LFA d. FSR
65. Village level worker were appointed under Community Development Programme as
a. Horticulture Development Workers b. Forestry Development worker
c. Multi-purpose workers d. Mono purpose workers
66. In traditional society opinion leadership is more
a. Monomorphic b. Zoomorphic c. Polymorphic d.
Homomorphic
67. Selecting a best course of action from the alternatives is
a. Planning b. Decision making c. Controlling d. Leading
68. The approach to leadership which assumes that ‘Leaders are Born and not made’ is
a. Innate approach b. Trait approach c. Contingency approach
d. Behavioral approach
69. The accuracy or precision of measuring instrument is
a. Validity b. Measuring c. Reliability d. Readability
70. Grey revolution indicates the production of
a. Oilseeds production b. Fruits Production c. Fertilizer production d. Pulses
Production
71. IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd (IKSL) works on
a. Mobile voice messages b. Mobile text messages c. Marketing of fertilizers
d. Mobile videos
72. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is used to measure
a. Perception b. Attitude c. Motivation d. Emotion
73. Any decision or action to be realistic has to be based on
a. Facts b. Value judgment c. Opinion d. Moral grounds
74. The sampling type that had developed from the principles of sociometry
a. Area sampling b. Snowball sampling c. Quota sampling
d. Incidental sampling
75. ________ is a statistical tool used in project management to analyze and represent the tasks involved
in completing a given project
a. PERT b. Correlation c. Regression d. ANOVA
76. Round Revolution indicates the production of
a. Potato b. Sweet Potato c. Beetroot d. Egg
77. The establishment of ICAR is based on recommendation of which commission
a. Royal Commission on Agriculture b. Famine Commission
c. Grow More Food Commission d. National Commission on Agriculture
78. The first farm magazine in India is
a. Kheti b. PhoolPhul c. KrishiChayanika d. Yojana
79. ‘KissanBharti’ periodical published from
a. Delhi b. Hissar c. Patnagar d. Lucknow
80. Jute Agricultural Research Institute is situated in
 a. Karnataka b. West Bengal c. Assam
d. Andhra Pradesh
81. The Tollfree Telephone number of Kissan Call Center (KCC) is
a. 1551 b. 5115 c. 5151 d. 1331
82. The conservative outlook is the characteristic of
a. Imitative b. Fabian c. Drone d.
Adoptive
83. Learning is facilitated mostly by
a. Taste b. Hearing c. Touch d. Sight
84. What for ASRB stands
a. Agricultural Services Recruitment Board
b. Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board
c. Agricultural Services Recruitment Beuro
d. Agricultural Services Research Board
85. Etawah pilot project headed by
a. Albert Mayer b. Spencar Hatch c. F.L.Brayne d. S.K.Day
86. Which year is declared as International Year of Soil
a. 2012 b. 2015 c. 2016 d. 2014
87. The concept of FFS was first designed by
a. FAO b. UNESCO c. World bank d. USDA
88. A strong belief in one’s own ability and courage to do work is called
a. Concern for work b. Assertiveness c. Efficiency d. Self confidence
89. OHP is used to project
a. Opaque aid b. Transparent material c. Audio aid d. Audio-
visual aid
90. Immediate feedback is expected in
a. Non-verbal communication b. Mass communication
c. Intra-personal communication d. Inter-personal communication
91. Programme planning is the joint responsibility of
a. People alone b. People and scientists c. People, Extension worker and
local leaders
d. People and Extension worker
92. Dr.Seaman A.Knapp is recognized with
a. Agril. Innovation b. Conducted tour c. Demonstration d.
Field Day
93. Farmers field school (FFS) is a
a. Group-based learning b. Individual learning c. Mass learning

d. Global learning
94. Training is basically
a. Product b. Activity c. Process d. Programme
95. Hierarchy of needs was developed by
a. McGregor b. Maslow c. Drucker d. Berlo
96. Firka development programme initially started at
a. Karnataka b. Andra Pradesh c. Tamil Nadu d.
Kerala
97. The programme initially started by ICAR on the occasion of Golden Jubilee Celebration was
a. ORP b. LLP c. NDP d. IRDP
98. The following is an element of diffusion
a. Distortion b. Feedback c. Overtime d. Signal
99. Systematic display of charts, posters, specimen and model etc around a theme is called
 a. Field day b. Field Trip c. Exhibition d. Campaign
100. In innovation decision process, the perceived attributes of an innovation as relative advantage,
compatability, complexity etc are especially important at
a. Persuasion stage b. Decision stage c. Confirmation stage
d. Knowledge stage
 Common entrance examination to Doctoral Degree Programme
(Farm Universities of Karnataka 2019-20)
1. Verbal Expression of observed phenomena/activity/process is called
a. Concept b. Definition c. Motivation d. Preposition
2. The Change in One variable is associated with another variable is
a. Co-variance relationship b. Null relationship c. Association
d. Correlation
3. The prescription of verbal expression of concept into measurement is called
a. Theoretical linkage b. Co-variance relationship c. Theory
d. Operational definition
4. Networking and building relationship among the individuals is referred as
a. Co-operation b. Inclusion c. Exclusion d. Social Capital
5. The book entitled “Richer Harvest” is written by
a. Sudhir sen b. Newman c. Griffen d. Dhama
6. Managers with the following mindset identify the mistakes keeping in view the previous experiences
a. Collaborative Mindset b. Action Mindset c. Analytical Mindset
d. Reflective Mindset
7. The leadership approach which assumes that ‘Leaders are Born and not made’ is
a. Innate approach b. Trait approach c. Contingency d. behaviorual
approach
8. The accuracy or precision of a measuring instrument even after repeated use is
a. Validity b. Measurement c. Reliability d. Readability
9. The Government of India setup NITI Aayog during the year
a. 2014 b. 2015 c. 2016 d. 2017
10. The term University Extension was first used during the following year
a. 1866 b. 1872 c. 1914 d. 1921
11. Who was awarded Noble Prize for Peace (1970)
a. William Gaud b. M.S.Swaminathan c. Norman E Borlaug d. AmartyaSen
12. The first farm magazine in India is
a. Kheti b. PhoolPhul c. KrishiChayanika d. Yojana
13. The Extension work must be based on needs and interest of
a. Leader b. Facilitator c. Government d.
People
14. The tollfree telephone number of Kissan Call Center (KCC) is
a. 1551 b. 5115 c. 5151 d. 1331
15. Warna wire village network project was started in the state of
a. Andhra Pradesh b. Maharastra c. Uttarpradesh d.
Gujarat
16. ‘Bhoomi Project’ was launched to extend the ICT benefits for digitalization of land records of the
farmers in the state of
a. Karnataka b. Hariyana c. Kerala d. Tamilnadu
17. Round table discussion is called
a. Panel b. Workshop c. Forum d. Symposium
18. Important features of Gyanadoot Project is
a. Panchayat Community Partnership
b. Portal Partial Recovery
c. Soochanalayas
d. District Community Partnership
19. ‘The India’s food crisis and steps to meet it’ was the name of then report submitted by
a. Royal Commission b. Ford Foundation c. Fiscal Commission
d. Rockefeller Foundation
20. ‘Rice Doctor’ an interactive pest diagnostic expert system developed by
a. ICAR b. IRRI c. ICRISAT d. NIAM
21. In innovation decision process, the perceived attributes of an innovation like relative advantage,
compatibility, complexity etc, are especially important at
a. Persuasion stage b. Decision stage c. Confirmation stage d. Knowledge stage
22. Method of Summated Rating for scale construction was proposed by
a. Thurstone b. Likert c. Edward d. Miller

23. When a test measures what it is intended to measure is

a. Reliable b. Validity c. True d.
Replicability
24. The process of selecting maintaining and developing personnel in position to fulfill the organizational
objectives is termed as
a. Recruiting b. Staffing c. Organizing d. Coordinating
25. Process of preparing a person with specific skills to perform assigned job in a better way is called
a. Improvement b. Training c. Motivation d. Organizing
26. Objective training evaluation model was given by
a. Ralph W Tylar b. Daniel Stufflebeam c. Robert Stake d.
Michael Scriven
27. Sociometry technique was developed by
a. Kurl Lewin b. Peter Drucker c. I.Gullick d. J L Moreno
28. Which of the following is the basic unit for planning in Democratic Decentralization
a. Village b. Block c. District d. State
29. Persuasion function of innovation decision process is mainly
a. Cognitive b. Affective c. Behavioral d. Normative
30. The normal distribution has the appearance of the following Shape curve
a. S type b. Z type c. Bell shaped d. U type
31. Farmers Field School was designed initially as a way to introduce
a. IPM b. INM c. SRI d. SWI
32. Need theory of motivation was developed by
a. Maslow AH b. David Mc Clelland c. Sigmund Freud d. Douglas Mc.
Gregor
33. The lowest level of measurement having an arbitrary zero is
a. Nominal level b. Ordinal level c. Interval level d.
Ratio level
34. The basic unit of development under IRDP programme was
a. Village b. Group c. Family d. Individual
35. First paragraph of news story is known as
a. Body b. Lead c. Tail d. Prelude
36. The value of sum of deviations from origin is
a. Negative b. Positive c. Zero d. Different from zero
37. The regression co-efficient is independent of the change of
a. Scale b. Origin c. Variance zero d. Mean
38. SWOT is basically a tool for
a. Decision Making b. Leading c. Controlling d. Motivating
39. The plan, structure and strategy of investigation is referred as
a. Objective b. Hypothesis c. Haunch d. Research design
40. The motivational theory ‘Y’ of management assumes that in an organization the people are in general
a. Like to work b. Do not like to work c. Are indifferent to work
d. Try to avoid difficult work
41. Assignment of numbers to football players is an example for
 a. Ratio measurement b. Interval measurement c. Nominal measurement
d. Ordinal measurement
42. The adoption of an innovation even when experts feel that it should be stopped is called
a. Excessive adoption b. Over adoption c. Vigorous adoption d. Normal
adoption
43. The theory of instrumental conditioning was given by
a. Robert Bolles b. Godon Vower c. David Hoffman d. E.L.Thomdike
44. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) can be used to measure
a. Perception b. Motives c. Attitude d. Emotion
45. Gate keeping theory was given by
a. Kurt Lewin b. Hymes c. Bruce Westly d. Lazarfield
46. The first step in innovation process in an organization is
a. Matching b. Clarifying c. Restructuring d. Agenda setting
47. To test the hypothesis about the propositions of items in a class, we use
a. T test b. Z test c. F test d. X2 test
48. Which of the following level of measurement associated with Mann-Whitney U test
a. Nominal b. Ordinal c. Interval d. Ratio

49. Ploughing a field is an example of

a. Contrived experience b. Direct purposeful experience c. Demonstration
d. Method demonstration
50. The method used to identify ‘Opinion leaders’ is
a. Interview b. Performance tests c. Observation method d.
Sociometry
51. Who is “Father of PRA”
a. Robertson b. Franklin Goddings c. Robert Chambers d. James Stuart
52. Microanalysis approaches in development refer to
a. Change at individual level b. Change at Family level
c. Change at group level d. Change at social system level
53. The rank correlation is tested by
a. Quade test b. Friedmann Test c. t-test d. F-
test
54. Sampling size is influenced by
a. Heterogeneity b. Sampling method c. Degree of accuracy d.
Homogeneity
55. POSCORB as management function was developed by
a. Gullick&Urwick b. Urwik c. I. Gullik d. H.Fayol
56. Who is called father of Modern Psychology?
a. Sigmund Freud b. Linton c. Edwards d. Mc Cleland
57. Bhoomi project in Karnataka started during the year
a. 2001 b. 2002 c. 2003 d. 2004
58. Preventive innovation have less adoption rate mainly due to
a. Low relative advantage b. High complexity c. Low trialability

d. Low observability
59. The land collected in Bhoodan is distributed among
a. Marginal farmers b. Landless peasants c. Medium farmers d. Big farmers
60. Television broadcast for rural development programmes started in India
a. 1964 b. 1965 c. 1977 d. 1967
61. The smallest meaningful unit of speech is called
a. Heunstic b. Productive c. Morphemes d. Phonemes
62. The F test is used to test
a. Ration of two variances
b. Ratio f two means
c. Square of normal variate
d. Ratio of two mode
63. The sampling type that had developed from the principles of sociometry
a. Area sampling b. Snowball sampling c. Quota sampling

d. Incidental sampling
64. Intellectual capacities of computer is called
a. General intelligence b. Specific intelligence c. Quota sampling
d. Incidental sampling
65. The first rating scale was developed by
a. Starch (1910) b. Diggory(1953) c. Galton (1883) d. JB Watson (1913)
66. A strong belief in one’s own ability and courage to do work is called
a. Concern for work b. Assertiveness c. Efficiency d. Self confidence
67. The character of an entrepreneur to work before being asked by others is referred to
a. Efficiency b. Persistence c. Initiative d. Assertiveness
68. Minikit traits are also called as
a. National demonstration b. Adoptive trails c. Whole farm demonstration
d. Method demonstration
69. Which of the management techniques formally identifies tasks which help to complete the assigned
entire project on time
a. RRA b. PRA c. Critical Path Analysis d. PTD
70. Which of the following statistical tool is used in project management to analyze and represent the rasks
involved in completing a given project
a. PERT b. Correlation c. Regression d. ANOVA

71. The book entailed “Training for Development” was written by

a. OP Dahama&OP Bhatnagar b. AR Desai c. RP Lynton&UdaiPareek
d. Robert Chambers
72. The concept of “Farmers first” was proposed by
a. August Comte b. Robert Chambers c. Van Den Ben d. Hawkins
73. The book entailed “Foundations of Behavioral Research” was written by
a. GL Ray and Mandal b. Naval Bajpai c. Fred N.Kerlinger d. C R
Kothari
74. The mathematical theory of communication was proposed by
a. Aristotle b. Shannon and Weaver c. Lasswell d. Paul
Leagans
75. Guttman scale is basically a
a. Summated Rating scale b. Equal appearing interview scale
c. Cumulative scale d. Thurston scale
76. Farmer’s field school (FFS) is a
a. Group-based learning b. Individual learning c. Mass learning
d. Global learning
77. The character of an entrepreneur to work before being asked by others is referred to
a. Efficiency b. Persistence c. Initiative d. Assertiveness
78. The ‘Semantic differential’ scale has been given by
a. Thurstone b. Likert c. Osgood d. Chauve
79. The term MBO was initially coined by
a. Edward Weidner b. Monotgometry c. Peter Drucker d. Chauve
80. The regression co-efficient are independent of change
a. Scale b. Origin c. Variance zero d. Mean
81. The motivational theory ‘Y’ of management assumes that in an organization the people in general
a. Like to work b. Do not like to work c. Are indifferent to work
d. Try to avoid difficult work
82. The most common technique for ranking is
a. Preference ranking b. Matric ranking c. Wealth ranking d. Card
ranking
83. E-choupals were started by
a. EID Parry b. RCF c. ITC d. IFFCO
84. Scalar chain refers
a. Line of communication b. Urbroken line of command
c. Team of specialist d. Line function
85. Behavioural approach of management focuses on
a. Punishment and rewards b. Strict rules
c. Management by objective d. Motivation and leadership building
86. The process of keeping a watch on the progress of a programme in terms of its target and time schedule
is
a. Decision b. Evaluation
c. Monitoring d. Planning
87. Which of the following combination of the country’s ICT project is not correct
a. DAINet-German b. Drumnet-Korea
c. Agrigate-Australia d. Infotrade-Uganda
88. Division of labour refers to
a. Giving work according to specialization
b. Formation of group of labours
c. Divide and rule
d. Support labours
89. Strategic decisions are considered for
a. Short term effect b. Profit making
c. Moderate effect d. Long term effect
90. Theory X and theory Y of motivation is proposed by
a. Robert Owens b. Douglas Megregor
c. Abram Maslow d. Peter Drucker
91. Degree of similarity between people engaged in interpersonal communication is known as
a. Heterophily b. Suitability
c. Harmony d. Homophily
92. Study of individual’s physical movement is known as
a. Chronemics b. Kinesics
c. Proxemics d. Paralanguage
93. The programme introduced by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to strengthen the
regional research capabilities of State Agricultural Universities is
a. NARP b. NATP
c. NAEP c. IVLP
94. According to Two-factor theory of motivation absence of hygiene factor will lead to
a. Frustration b. Dissatisfaction
c. Humiliation d. Diversification
95. The conservative outlook is the characteristic of
a. Fabian entrepreneur b. Adoptive entrepreneur
c. Imitative entrepreneur d. Drone entrepreneur
96. The process of bringing ideas into reality is known as
 a. Idea generation b. Idea incubation
c. Idea moderation d. Commercialisation
97. Selective perception of an Innovation in Innovation-Decision Process takes place at
a. Knowledge b. Implementation
c. Confirmation d. Persuasion
98. The concept of Opinion Leader was first used in
a. Hypodermic Needle Model b. One Step Flow Model
c. Two Step Flow Model d. Multi Step Flow Model
99. The theory of instrumental conditioning was given by
a. Robert Bolles b. Godon Vower
c. David Hoffman d. E.H.Theomdike
100. According to hypodermic needle model of communication, mass media has
a. Direct effect on mass audience b. Indirect effect on mass audience
c. No effect on mass audience d. Secondary effect on mass audience
 UASB PG ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2013-14
Ph.D. Agricultural Extension Code-03
1. The basic objective of extension is:
a. Development of the people c. Development of the Resource
b. Development of the community d. none of the above
2. Monitoring helps to evaluate the
a. Results only b. Progress c. Both d. None of them
3. Marginal farmers are called as agricultural laborers.
a. Not correct b. Correct c. Partially correct d. None of the above
4. To reach the goal in time it is essential to have
a. Constant monitoring c. Labour managing
b. Job assigning d. None of the above
5. A condition which prevents reaching the objective is called
a. Diversion b. Problem c. Barrier d. None of the above
6. In extension research data can be collected without coming in to close proximity of the respondent is
possible through.
a. Schedule b. PRA method c. Questionnaire d. None of them
7. When one of the sensory perception “seeing” is totally involved by participation, the learner can
remember.
a. Cent percent b. 87% c. 7% d. None of the above
8. Always ex-officio chairman of the planning commission is India is
a. Prime Minister b. Finance c. President d. None of them
Minister
9. In social science research following is always finite in nature.
a. Sample b. Population c. Data d. None of these
10. The purpose of treatment of a message is to make it
a. Clear b. Realistic c. Understandable d. All of these
11. As an important visual aid in teaching programme a poster should be used to
a. Tease the learner b. Suppress the learner c. Inspire the learner d. None of them
12. A diagrammatic representation of facts or ideas is
a. A chart b. A poster c. Hand bill d. None of these
13. Approximately villages in India are about
a. 10 Lakhs b. 20 Lakhs c. 15 Lakhs d. 6 Lakhs
14. Agriculture alone provides employment to the working population in India comes to about
a. 50% b. 100% c. 90% d. none of these
15. All perspective plan is done based on the
a. Year b. Ideas c. Duration d. None of these
16. One of the suggestions of the Vishweshwaraiah plan is
a. Balanced diet b. Environment protection c. Nutritional food supply
d. None of the above
17. Basic steps of data processing is
a. Data collection b. Data Scrutiny c. Data storage d. None of these
18. One of the traditional research approaches is
a. Inductive approach b. Multiple approach c. Deductive approachd. None of them
19. Due to the field visit in PRA method
a. Researcher can relax b. There is increase in understanding
c. Researcher can chat d. None of these
20. In social science survey research is popularly known as
a. Basic research b. Applied research c. Pilot research d. None of these
21. Existing situation and nature of assistance etc. can be identified by taking
 a. Pilot studies b. Just by touring c. Only by observation d. None of
these
22. One of the characteristics of ordinal level of measurement says it has
a. An absolute zero b. Minus one c. Plus one d. None of them

23. In social science sample size can be considered based on

a. Resource availability b. Bothe of these c. Time availability
d. None of these

24. One of the important aspect of evaluation is

a. Observation b. Reconsideration c. Duration d. None of these
25. Reconsideration of success or failure of a programme is important for an
a. Extension worker b. Public worker c. Government worker d. None of these
26. A programme and plan of work are separate but still
a. Supplement each other b. They are same c. Does not supplement each other
d. None of the above
27. In planning a good programme in extension it is essential to have
a. Basic information b. Scientific study
c. Reliable and adequate data d. None of the above
28. A good extension worker should change the
a. Subject matter b. the people c. Area of operation d. None of them
29. In an organization extension should teach people for action by
a. Dictating them b. Persuasion c. Interaction d. None of these
30. Though people are highly educated in modern era, it is necessary to have
a. Motivation b. Differentiation c. Provocation d. None of these
31. For the smooth functioning of the organization an executive should have proper
a. Physical facilities b. Delegation of authority
c. Environment d. None of them
32. If a person uses too many channels in parallel, then he/she is
a. Good communication b. Bad communication
c. Both of them d. None of them
33. Small farmers are eligible for subsidy of 25 percent under,
a. IRDP b. IADP c. HYVP d. None of these
34. Sophisticated data analysis techniques can be correct by the deficiencies of
a. Data collected b. Data tabulated c. Data stored d. None of them
35. In a given situation a process is educative only if there is
a. Learner & teacher b. Subject matter c. Physical facilities d. None of
them
36. To ensure satisfaction to learner, along with interest and attention, we should have
a. Desire b. Conviction c. Action d. All the above
37. To have good diffusion between a source and the receiver, there must be
a. Homophily b. Heterophily c. Both of them d. None of them
38. There is possibility of enhancing learning power of
a. Adults b. Children c. Both of them d. None of them
39. An extension programme should be permanent with
a. Rigidity b. Flexibility c. Sensitivity d. None of these
40. One of the scope of programme planning in agriculture is
a. Efficiency in production b. Deficiency in food grain
c. Both of these d. None of these
41. In social science one of the basic tools of data collection is
a. Schedule b. Questionnaire c. Both of these d. None of these
42. Judging the value of something in a broadest sense is called
a. Revaluation b. Consideration c. Evaluation d. None of these
43. The difference between what is and what ought to be is called as
a. Assessment b. Need c. Refinement d. None of these
44. For a good extension worker following objective is important
a. Working or specific b. Fundamental c. General d. None of these
45. Through self help if development is locally organized with the outside technical aid it is called
a. Rural improvement c. Social justice
b. Community development d. None of the above
46. Compared to India, agriculture in USA contribute following percentage for their National income
a. 10 Percent b. 50 percent c. 3 percent d. none of these
47. Higher the reliability lower is the error variance in research of
a. Basic science b. Applied science c. Social science d. None of them

48. To identify the leader in extension research one can use

a. Casual method b. Socio metric method
c. Observation method d. None of them
49. The National level constitutional provision is an example of
a. Fundamental objective b. Working objective
c. General objective d. None of these
50. An innovative idea, which has scope for trying on an installment basis is termed as
a. Observability b. Compatibility c. Trialability d. None of these
51. Extension needs lot of persuasion since it is not mere spreading of
a. Information b. Idea c. Facts and Data d. None of these
52. In pesson’s model of programme planning the element present throughout the process is
a. Reconsideration b. Collection of data c. Evaluation d. None of these
53. If a person gets meaning from observation it is termed as
a. Distortion b. Diversion c. Perception d. None of them
54. In social science research specially extension, probability sampling is done by
a. Simple random sampling b. Both of these
c. Snow ball sampling d. None of these
55. Sociomatric method is employed in identification of
a. Extension workers b. Social workers c. Leaders d. None of them
56. Sri Rabindranath Tagore is the person who started
a. Marthandam project b. Sriniketan Project
c. Sevaram project d. None of these
57. First Krishi Vignana Kendra by ICAR, started during the year
a. 1974 b. 1978 c. 1990 d. none of these
58. Basically innovation Decision process was evolved by
a. Kelsey & Hearne b. Rogers & Shoemaker
c. Waren Weaver d. None of these
59. The book foundation of behavioural research is authored by
a. A-Adivi Reddy b. Van Den Ban c. Kerlinger d. None of these
60. The social distance scale was developed by
a. Supe b. Samantha c. Bogardus d. None of these
61. The book “Co-operative Extension work” is written by
a. A.T.Mosher b. Kelsey & Heasne c. A.A.Reddy d. None of these
62. In a communication situation noise can be reduced by creasing
a. Observation b. Morechannels c. Fedility d. None of these
63. In a result demonstration situation the objective is to
a. Show to skill b. Show the worth of practice
 c. Both of them d. None of these
64. Normally secondary data is from the
a. Schedule b. Personal method c. Census report d. None of these
65. The word “Evaluation” originated from
a. French b. German c. Latin d. None of these
66. Public address equipment is the example of
a. Visiual aid b. Audio-visual aid c. Audio aid d. None of these
67. Fundamentals of all good writing are
a. Authenticity b. Courageous c. Boldness d. None of these
68. Dramatized experiences are the best examples of
a. Entertainment b. Education c. A.V.aids d. None of these
69. “Planning is designing a course of action to achieve an end”, defined by
a. Kelsey and Hearne b. Dahama and Bhatnagar
c. Myerson and Banfield d. None of these
70. One of the nature of programme planning says
a. It is social process b. Technical process
c. Bio-engineering process d. None of these
71. The gap between “what is and what ought to be” is
a. Interest b. Desire c. Conviction d. Need
72. “Production of desirable changes in human behavior” is
a. Social process b. Biological change c. Education d. None of these
73. One of the limitations of farm and home visit are
a. Seasonal in nature b. Unlimited contacts
c. Time consuming and costly d. All the above
74. In “Edgar Dale-cone of experience”, at the top we find
a. Exhibits b. Demonstrations c. Field trips d. Verbal symbols
75. The word ‘Communis’ in Latin means
a. Difference b. Very Close c. Connecting d. Common
76. A plan of work arranged chronologically is
a. Llist of events b. Project plan
c. Calendar of work d. Programme planning
77. Causal every day evaluation is
a. One of the judgment method b. One of the types of evaluation
c. Elements of evaluation d. None of the above
78. One of the recent extension research approach / method
a. T.O.T b. I.V.L.P c. S.H.G. d. P.R.A.
79. Any message has to be treated for the purpose of
a. Attractiveness b. Reaching reader’s fast
c. Creating dissonance d. None of the above
80. Diffusion of innovation is good between source and receiver if there is
a. Some degree of Heterophilly b. Alike and similar condition
c. Complete homogeneity d. none of these
81. In a learning situation the most important elements among all the five are
a. Subject matter b. Teacher c. Infrastructure d. None of these
82. One of the most universally used and common teaching aid is
a. Radio and Television b. Poster and chart
c. Bulletin board d. Chalk Board
83. In a communication situation noise occurs due to
a. Lack of physical facilities b. Lack of understanding
c. Sharing common goal d. all the above
84. Coordination from the point of extension means
 a. Shared knowledge and teamwork b. understanding each other
c. Sharing common goal d. All the above
85. One of the principles of Extension says
a. We should work for the people b. We should work with the people
c. All the above c. None of these
86. According to Happle, qualities of effective leadership are
a. Physical fitness b. Mental ability
c. Sense of purpose and social insight d. all the above
87. The pattern of learned behavior shared by the members of a society is called
a. Customs b. Culture c. Norms d. None of these
88. An innovation which could be tried on an installment basis in adoption is
a. Relative advantage b. Observabilitly c. Trial-ability d. Compatibility
89. People who adopt first, a new idea much ahead of others are termed as
a. Late majority b. Early adopters c. Early majority d. None of
these
90. The word ‘democracy’ is derived from
a. Latin b. German c. French d. Greek
 University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Ph.D. Enterance Examination 2014-15
Agricultural Extension Education
1. A portable piece of functionality that can be installed in any webpage is
a. Blogs b. Widgets c. Viral marketing d. Podcasting
2. Village information kiosks at Rangareddy distinct in Andhra Pradesh have been taken up by
a. NAARM b. CRIDA c. MANAGE d. Directorate of Oilseed Research
3. Which of the following combination of ICT project implementation is not correct
a. Infotrade - Uganda b. Agrigate - Australia c. Crumnet -Korea d.
DAINet-German
4. During which year the Government of India permitted NGOs and other civil society organization to own
and operate Community Radio
a. 2002 b. 2005 c. 2006 d. 2008
5. DBMS is a
a. Flat ____ database
b. Relational database
c. Both bat file and relational database
d. One table database
6. Which of the following is the simplest form of e-extension
a. Wikis b. Blogs c. Teleconferencing d. Weblog
7. The following net work spans a relatively small area
a. MAN b. LAN c. WAN d. PAN
8. HTML means
a. Hyper Text Markup Language
b. Hyper Text Makeup Language
c. Hyper Transfer Markup Language
d. Hyper Transfer Makeup Language
9. A Aqua was initiated in
a. 2005 b. 2008 c. 2003 d. 2006
10. Which of the following is a video based (medium) mobile application
a. Digital Green b. RML c. IKSL d. KCC
11. mKrishi a personalised integrated rural service platform was launched by
a. ITC b. IFFCO c. Tata Consultancy Services d. EID parry
12. Which of the following ICT initiative helps to control irrigation pumps through mobile phones
a. Nano Ganesh b. Nokia Life Tools c. RML d. IKSL
13. Gyandoot project is being implemented in
a. Dhar district b. Pune c. Salem district d. Ahmadabad
14. NIC was established during
a. 1975 b. 1980 c. 1977 d. 1970
15. Which of the following is not the measure of central tendency?
a. Mean b. Mean deviation c. Mode d. Geometric mean
16. Which of the following is not the multivariate analysis?
a. Factor analysis b. Measures of dispersion
c. Multi ANOVA d. Multiple Regression Analysis
17. The type of survey that tries to answer the questions - what and how is
a. Casual survey b. Exploratory survey c. Explanatory survey d. Descriptive
survey
18. Unstructured interview is suitable for the following situation
a. Descriptive study b. Explanatory research c. Diagnostic research
d. Exploratory research
19. Which of the following is not a projective technique
 a. Sentence completion tests
b. Story completion tests
c. Word association tests
d. Consumer panels
20. Which of the following is the modification of ‘Rorschach test’
a. Rosenzwelg test b. Holtzman inkblot text
c. Thematic apperception text d. Tomkins Hom picture arrangement text
21. Which of the following type of error occurs in rating scale when the respondents are reluctant to give
extreme judgments
a. Error of central tendency
b. Error of severity
c. Error of leniency
d. Error of systematic bias
22. The variable not related to the purpose of the study is
a. Response variable
b. Intervening variable
c. Extraneous variable
d. Control variable
23. Which of the following sampling method ensures sampling in proportion to the size of the segment in
the universe
a. Systematic random sampling b. Cluster sampling
c. Stratified sampling d. Convenience sampling
24. PMRY was started in the year
a. 1983 b. 1993 c. 1994 d. 1995
25. Etawah Pilot project was put into action in the year
a. 1947 b. 1948 c. 1958 d. 1952
26. Which of the following programme is popularly known as ‘Package programme’
a. IRDP b. IADP c. IAAP d. HYVP
27. The IRDP concept was launched in the year
a. 1976-77 b. 1982-83 c. 1992-93 d. 1995-96
28. Which of the following programme involved contact farmer approach?
a. T & V b. IRDP c. NATP d. IVLP
29. Nilokeri experiment was initiated by
a. S.K.Dey b. M.K.Gandhi c. Spencer Hatch d. none of these
30. Panchayat Raj was first recommended by
a. Royal Commission on Agriculture
b. Narasimhan committee
c. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
d. Nariman committee
31. The term extension education was first used in Cambridge University in the year
a. 1914 b. 1867 c. 1850 d. 1873
32. The first transfer of technology project of ICAR was
a. KVK b. ORP c. NDP d. LLP
33. The proponent of T & V system was
a. Paul Leagans b. Denial Benor c. David Berlo d. Seaman Knapp
34. Single window system of delivery of services is a feature of
a. STU b. NAIP c. EEU d. ATIC
35. Informal Education is
a. Life long process
b. Community process
c. Formal
 d. Systematic process
36. Programme to improve the livelihood security of rural people living in disadvantaged regions
a. NAEP b. NAIP c. NATP d. NARP
37. Franchise Agreements is a method of
a. Privatization b. Nationalisation c. Globalisation d. NARP
38. Panchayat Raj system in India is
a. Two tier c. Three tier c. Four tier d. Five tier

39. First KVK was established at

a. Rajastan b. Pondicherry c. Puna d. Agra
40. Determining profitability of the new technologies at community level is the objective of
a. T & V system b. TRYSEM c. Operational Research Project d. LLP
41. The programme that aims to establish economically variable enterprises for rural poor
a. SGSY b. PMRY c. NREGP d. IRDP
42. Technology assessment and refinement is the important feature of
a. SGSY b. PMRY c. IVLP d. WDP
43. Decentralized decision making at district level is the objective of
a. SGRY b. ATMA c. ATIC d. NATP
44. ‘National Adult Education Programme’ was launched in India in the year
a. 1977 b. 1979 c. 1988 d. 1978
45. Intensive and systematic learning experience carried out in a community by a multidisciplinary team is
known as
a. RRA b. PRA c. PTD d. FFS
46. Kerzner theory of price adjustment recommends that entrepreneur
a. Should be alert of price fluctuations
b. Should decide the price in advance
c. Fix price with low margin
d. Should fix high price
47. Two factor theory of motivation is given by
a. Maslows b. Herzeberg c. Peter drucker d. Mc Clands
48. Mcclands g theory of achievement motivation emphasized that entrepreneur should have need for
a. Power b. Achievement c. Affiliation d. Money
49. X-efficiency theory recommends that when the output is low
a. The inputs should be replaced if they are not
b. Inputs should be used in low quantity if results is poor
c. Increase the output
d. Improve the work efficiency
50. PERT is used for
a. Project planning and monitoring
b. Estimating the budget
c. Market forecasting
d. Labor management
 University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Department of Agril. Extension Education
Ph.D. Entrance Examination 2015-16
1. Programme planning is the joint responsibility of
a. People alone b. people and scientists
c. People, extension worker and local leaders d. People and extension worker
2. Credibility refers to
a. Message treatment b. Trustworthiness
c. Fidelity d. Empathy
3. Fidelity in communication is associated with
a. Noise b. Distortion c. Effectiveness d. Belief
4. Which of the following ICT project in Karnataka provides computerization of land records
a. AGRISNET b. DACNET c. Bhoomi project d. e-Krishi
5. Info village project of MSSRF started in
a. Trichur b. Pondichery c. Vishakapatna d. Vellore
6. Which of the following ICT project is a knowledge network for grass root innovations
a. SRISTI b. AQUA c. Drishtee d. e-Krishi
7. ICT initiative started by Indian Agribusiness systematic pvt. Ltd is
a. Drishtee.com b. iKisan.com c. Agriwatch.com d. Agriculture
information.com
8. E-chaupal centres are the initiation of
a. ITC b. EID Parry c. Tata chemicals d. IFFCO
9. A portable piece of functionality that can be installed in any webpage is
a. Blogs b. Widgets c. Viral marketing d. Podcasting
10. System approach of management recommends
a. Structured organization
b. unstructured organization
c. Creation of compartments of specialization
d. Management by objective
11. Namma Dhwani is a
a. Agricultural Film b. Community Radio c. Protest Group d. Video
programme
12. Quality testing and improving services is concerned with
a. Sustaining phase b. Support phase
c. Stimulatory phase d. All the three phase
13. Two factor theory of motivation is given by
a. Maslows b. Herzeberge c. Peter drucker d. Mc Clands
14. According to Mcclelland, the determining factor for entrepreneurship development is
a. Family support and encouragement
b. Achievement motivation training
c. Technical qualification
d. Money
15. Job rotation means
a. Placing the personnel on different positions temporarily.
b. Demotion of the personnel
c. Promotion of the personnel on merit
d. Giving responsibility of higher position
16. The programme that takes care of all stake holders is
a. NAIP b. NATP c. NAEP d. NARP
17. Division of labour means
a. Creation of group of labours in the organization
 b. Giving the work according to specialization
c. Devide and rule
d. Support labours
18. Which one of the following is an outcome of constitutional act
a. NAIP b. NREGA c. JRY d. SGRY
19. The central element of Teaching Learning Process is
a. Teacher b. Physical Facility c. Learner d. Teaching Equipment
20. Professional who influences Innovation Decision in a direction deemed desired by the developmental
agency is
a. Facilitator b. Opinion Leader c. Change Agent d. Key Communicator
21. Te process of keeping a watch on the progress of a programme in terms of its target and time schedule is
a. Planning b. Monitoring c. Evaluation d. Decision
22. Filling and keeping filled the positions in the organization is referred as
a. Planning b. Organization c. Staffing d. Leading
23. Immediate feedback is expected in
a. Mass communication
b. Interpersonal communication
c. Intra personal communication
d. Non verbal communication
24. Relationship between fidelity and noise is
a. Inverse b. Direct c. Converse d. Indirect
25. High degree of opinion leadership is found among
a. Innovation b. Early majority c. Early adopters d. Late
majority
26. URL in website is expanded as
a. Unified Resource Locator
b. Uniform Research Locator
c. Unified Research Location
d. Uniform Resource Locator
27. Which of the following is not the characteristic of community Radio
a. Motivated by community
b. Managed by Government
c. Encourages democratic participation
d. Exercise of accountability
28. DBMS is a
a. Flat file database
b. Relational database
c. Both flat file and relational database
d. Exercise of accountability
29. Which of the following is the simplest form of e-extension
a. Wikis b. Blogs c. Teleconferencing d. Weblog
30. The nodal agency for promotion of the enterprises is
a. MSMEDI b. DIC c. KVIB d. CEDOK
31. Strategic decisions involve
a. Long term effect b. Short term effect c. No effect d. Leads into profit
32. Technical feasibility includes assessment of
a. Profits and loss b. Raw materials and supporting infrastructure
c. Social benefits d. Technical personnel
33. Unity of commands refers to
a. Single line of command
b. Multiple lines of command
 c. Autocratic style
d. Free organization
34. National level organization for entrepreneurship development is
a. NIESBUD b. RUDSETI c. MSMEDI d. CEDOK
35. Self assessment and evaluation method for the benefit of the personnel is referred as
a. Self assessment b. Job appraisal c. Performance appraisal d. Job
reporting
36. Laissez faire leadership style refers to
a. Leader has control on the decisions
b. Decision are left to the members
c. Decisions are taken in consultation
d. Guided by rules and regulations
37. A moderated discussion of a single subject by experts of different fields or discipline is called
a. Lecture b. Panel c. Syndicate d. Colloquium
38. Training method of changing behavior through instructed group interaction is known as
a. Seminar b. Round table c. T-Group d. Workshop
39. Which type of noise is closed mindedness?
a. Physical b. Social c. Cultural d. Psychological
40. Grapevine is a form of
a. Formal communication b. Noise c. Rumour
d. Informal communication
41. Role-play is a method employed to enhance
a. Credibility b. Openness c. Homophily d. Empathy
42. Campaign is a series of
a. Method demonstrations b. Field trips c. whole-farm demonstration
d. Exhibitions
43. The technique of dividing a large group into much smaller ones, in which a topic is discussed within a
limited period of time
a. Buzz session b. in basket exercise c. fish bowl exercise
d. Syndicate method
44. Conceptual skills deal with
a. Roles b. Things c. ideas d. People
45. “Seeking Diversity” is one of the principles of
a. PTD b. RRA c. PRA d. Survey
46. Which one of the following is guide for control?
a. Planning b. Action c. Information d. Delegation
47. Which of the following is not an element of diffusion process
a. Innovation b. Time c. Treatment d. Social system
48. Which of the following attribute of innovation has inverse relation with the adoption?
a. Observability b. Reliability c. Compatibility d. Complexity
49. Internet addresses end with “nom” refers to
a. Business firms b. Cultural and entertainment entities
c. Private individuals d. Non profit organizations
50. Which of the following is “non-interactive” type of multimedia application
a. Digital video b. Encyclopedia c. Multimedia games d. Mobile
games
51. KCC was launched during
a. 2004 b. 1998 c. 2000 d. 2002
52. Gyandoot project is being implemented in
a. Dhar district b. Pune c. Salem district d. Ahmadabad
53. Person who take up enterprise due to incentives or subsidies is called
 a. Pure entrepreneur b. Induced entrepreneur c. Technical Entrepreneur
d. Non technical entrepreneur
54. Grouping of various activities in the organization based on the similarity is referred as
a. Delegation b. Unions c. Departmentalization d. Subordinates
55. Dance with folk song is
a. Audio aid b. Projected visual aid c. Non projected audio visual aid
d. Projected audio visual aid
56. IP address consist of
a. Four sections b. Three sections c. Five sections d. Two sections
57. In decision making process, the group begins to clear up vague options during
a. Orientation stage b. Conflict stage c. Emergence stage d. Reinforcement stage
58. Motivation that drives to relate people on social basis is called
a. Competence motivation b. Power motivation c. Attitude motivation
d. Affiliation motivation
59. The carrot and stick approach of motivation is proposed by
a. Robert Owens b. Jeremy Bentham
c. Abram Maslow d. Peter Drucker
60. Theory X and theory Y of motivation is proposed by
a. Douglas McGregor b. Abram Maslow c. Peter Drucker
d. Robert Owens
61. The collection of data in RRA is done by
a. Facilitator b. Extension Worker c. Multi-disciplinary Team
d. Opinion Leader
62. Study of body’s physical movement is known as
a. Kinesics b. Proxemica c. Paralanguage d. Chronemics
63. Immediate feedback is obtained in
a. Mass communication b. Interpersonal Communication
b. Intrapersonal Communication d. Impersonal communication
64. Recent information is specialty of
a. Feature article b. Popular article c. New story d. Leaflet
65. “Farm Account Consciousness” is created by
a. Method demonstration b. Whole Farm Demonstrations
c. Field day d. Front line demonstration
66. Pedagogy is the art and science of teaching
a. Adults b. Children c. Both adults and children d. Peasants
67. The term ‘Extension’ was used for the first time
a. USA b. India c. Germany d. UK
68. In organizational commitment, emotional attachment of the employee to the organization is called
a. Affective commitment b. Regular commitment
c. Continuance commitment d. Normative commitment
69. Culture concerned with achievement of results and providing excellent services to the customers is
called
a. Autocratic culture b. Bureaucratic culture
c. Technocratic culture d. Entrepreneurial culture
70. When two people are involved in a communication it is called
a. Group communication b. Dyadic communication
c. Organizational communication d. Family communication
71. The cone of experience was given by
a. Frank dance b. Maslow c. Edgar Dale d. Rogers
72. Academy for training ARS scientists is
a. NAAS b. MANAGE c. NAARM d. IARI
73. A technique of generating new ideas and creative thinking is
a. Group discussion b. Brain Storming c. Problem Solving d. Conference
74. The process that integrates the efforts of employees of an organization is known as
a. Cooperation b. Coordination c. Accommodation d.
Assimilation
75. “The average human being does not inherently dislike work” is one of the assumption of
a. Theory X b. Theory Z c. Theory Y d. Two Factor theory
76. Firka development programme initially started at
a. Karnataka b. Andra Pradesh c. Tamil Nadu d. Kerala
77. Agency responsible for implementing IRDP at district level was
a. DRDA b. ZP c. DRDO d. DLDB
78. The skills that are essential for top management level is
a. Conceptual b. Technical c. Social d. Theoretical
79. Semantic deferential scale has been given by
a. Thurstone b. Likert c. Osgood d. Chave
80. Farmers field school was designed initially as a way to introduce
a. TPM b. NPM c. SWI d. SRI
81. Who gave the model of Communication containing the words ‘who, says, what, which, channel, to
whom and what effect?
a. Westly and Machean b. Shannon and Warren Weover
c. Harold Lasswell d. Schrmn
82. The programme introduced by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to strengthen the
regional research capabilities of State Agricultural Universities is
a. NARP b. CART c. NAEP d. NATP
83. Semantic differential is a technique to measure
a. Hypothesis b. Meaning c. Objectivity d. Relativity
84. “ Maxdoor Manzil” is associated with
a. Nilokeri experiment b. Marthandam Project c. Etawah project
d. Shantiniketan project
85. According to Two-factor theory of motivation, absence of hygiene factor will lead to
a. Satisfaction b. Dissatisfaction c. More satisfaction d. Low satisfaction
86. Spatial ability deals with relationship
a. Space b. Figure c. Symbolic d. Visual
87. Personality refers to the totality
a. Physical build b. Handsomeness c. Beautiful appearance
d. Psycho-physical systems
88. Achievement motivation is the state of
a. Ability b. Capacity c. Temperament d. Need
89. Self concept refers to
a. Society b. Family c. Self image d. Individual
90. Language usage ability is the test of
a. Intelligence b. Personality c. Attitude d. Aptitude
91. Participation of people in extension programme is
a. Voluntary b. Involuntary c. Compulsory d. Occasional
92. Village level workers were appointed under community development programme as
a. Horticulture development workers
b. Forestry development workers
c. Multi-purpose workers
d. Mono purpose workers
93. Selecting a best course of action from the alternatives is
a. Planning b. Decision making c. Controlling d. Leading
94. Seaman A Knapp is recognized with
a. Agricultural Innovation b. Conducted Tour
c. Demonstration d. Field day
95. Training is basically
a. Product b. Activity c. Process d. Programme
96. Training programme for grass root level workers should essentially focus on
a. Technical skills b. Conceptual skills c. Design skills d. Leadership
skills
97. Which one is not a participatory approach
a. PRA b. PTD c. Survey d. PLA
98. Subsidy for individual project under SGRY is subject to a maximum of
a. Rs. 7500 b. Rs. 10,000 c. Rs. 1.25 Lakhs d. Rs. 5000
99. The following type of entrepreneur assembles and synthesis of information and introduces new
combination of factors of production
a. Fabian b. Drone c. Innovative d. adoptive
100. The conservative outlook is the characteristic of
a. Imitative b. Fabian c. Drone d. Adoptive
 N.D.R.I. Ph.D. Entrance previous years question paper
Department of Agricultural Extension
1. T & V system first introduced in our country in _____________
a. Rajasthan b. Madhya Pradesh c. Uttar Pradesh d. West Bengal
2. National Demonstration introduced in _________
a. 1964 b. 1966 c. 1975 d. 1982
3. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is also known as
a. KGK b. Knowledge Centre c. Trainer Training Centre d. Farm Science
Centre
4. If a=p and b=q, then a+b=p+q is a postulate of measurement come under _________ category
a. Identity b. Transitivity c. Additivity d. Order
5. Transitivity is the basic characteristics of _________ measurement
a. Nominal b. Ordinal c. Interval d. Ratio
6. Which one is the synonym of validity?
a. Consistency b. Stability c. Dependability d. Discrimination
value
7. Which one of the key concepts of test-retest method
a. Stability b. Equivalence c. Internal Consistency d. All of above
8. What is the basic aim of science?
a. Hypothesis b. concept c. Theory d. Knowledge
9. “If such-and-such occurs, then so-and-so results” is related with _________
a. Theory b. Hypothesis c. Principle d. Variables
10. The ex-post facto term was originally used by __________
a. Chapin and Greenwood b. L.L.Thurston c. J.P.Guilford d. Sidney
Siegel
11. “Calendar time” is a suitable example of _________ measurement.
a. Nominal b. Ordinal c. Interval d. Ratio
12. An assumption, that is an essential prerequisite to carrying out some operation or line of thinking is
known as _______
a. Isomorphism b. Postulate c. Properties d. Indicators
13. The concept “Q-Methodology” was given by _________
a. William Stephenson b. C.Rogers c. Atkinson d. Spearman
14. Is a method of observing and measuring the psychological meaning of the concept.
a. Q-technique b. Scale c. Test d. Semantic differential
15. Which is smallest unit of content analysis?
a. Word b. Character c. Theme d. Items
16. Agro-ecosystem analysis was first introduced in __________
a. Turkey b. Kenya c. Thailand d. UK
17. What is the first step of FSR/E?
a. Problem identification
b. Target and research area selection
c. Evaluation
d. Selection of objectives
18. “V-Aid” is a community development program, which was introduced in ______
a. Nepal b. Bangladesh c. Sri Lanka d. Pakistan
19. Cooperative extension associated with______
a. Hatch act b. Smith lever act c. Sri Niketan d. Marthandam project
20. What is the ‘motto’ of the 4-H club?
a. My club b. My community c. My country d. To make the better best
21. A good work in extension work is “Never do anything yourself that you can get someone to do for you”.
Come under principle of ____________
 a. Whole family b. Participation c. Grassroots d. Leadership
22. Kisan Call Centre started in ___________
a. 2004 b. 2005 c. 2006 d. 2007
23. What is the gap between “objective and situation”?
a. Problem b. Motivation c. Perception d. Need
24. Combination of mass media and inter personal communication channel is known as _____________
a. Media mix b. Grape vine communication c. Media forum
d. Cosmopolite

25. An intensive teaching activity undertaken at an opportune time for a brief period is known as _______
a. Exhibition b. Campaign c. RRA d. PLA
26. Who is the father of “group dynamics”?
a. Kurt Lewin b. Michael collisions c. Norman d. Shaner
27. The book “Human side of Enterprise” is written by _________
a. McGregor b. McClelland c. Duckers d. Taylor
28. Package of exercise organized at the beginning of any programme to provide a glimpse of all aspects of
the training likely to be covered is known as ________
a. Experiential training b. Simulation game c. Ice-breaking
d. Micro lab
29. “conferring authority from one executive or organizational unit to another” is known as ___________
a. Delegation of authority b. Decentralization of authority
c. Span of control d. Democracy
30. Acceptance theory of authority was given by ________
a. Weber b. Barnard c. Fayol d. Mooney
31. Training given to new extension personnel after they have been employed and before they are assigned
to the job is known as _____________
a. Refresher training b. In-service training
c. Induction training d. Orientation training
32. The method of exploring and analyzing the life of a social unit is known as _________
a. Content analysis b. Ethnographic study c. Longitudinal study d. Case
study
33. Which element of learning situation comes under central position?
a. Learner b. Teacher c. Teaching material d. Physical facilities
34. The imaginary or virtual space of computers connected with each other on networks across the globe is
known as _______
a. Cyber b. Cyber space c. Cyber extension d. Internet
35. Who has given the concept of Meta evaluation?
a. Michael Seriven b. Porter c. Mc ley d. Drucker
36. Farmer field school first started in ___________
a. Thailand b. USA c. UK d. Indonesia
37. Who has written the book entitled “Practice of Management”?
a. Taylor b. Fayol c. Weber d. Drucker
38. SREP concept first introduced in ___________
a. UP b. MP c. TN d. Hyderabad
39. The term “Sociometry” derived from ____________ word ‘Socius’ meaning social and ‘metrum’
meaning measure
a. French b. Greek c. Latin d. Sanskrit
40. According to “C.Alderfer” how many core groups of need?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
41. Training & Visit system was ___________
a. Top-down approach
 b. Single command system
c. World bank funded
d. All of above
42. “Conflict and confrontation” is the important feature of ________ group formation stage.
a. Forming b. Storming c. Norming d. Performing
43. Who proposed “INTERPAKS” model of AKIS?
a. Swanson b. Nagel c. Engel d. Roling
44. Who gave the concept of TOWS matrix?
a. Weih rich b. Koontz c. Luther d. Gullik
45. “ Refreshment, liquidation or joint venture useful for _______ strategy in TOWNS matrix.
a. WT b. WO c. ST d. SO
46. One is capable of becoming-to maximize one’s potential and to accomplish something is need
for________
a. Esteem b. Recognition c. Self-actualization d. Growth
47. Which statement is “Very correct”?
a. Reliability is more important than validity
b. Validity is more important than reliability
c. There is no correlation between reliability and validity
d. None of these
48. The representativeness or sampling adequacy of a measuring instrument is known as ___________
a. Face validity b. Construct validity
c. Content validity d. Criterion validity
49. “QUIK method” use for validation of ITK, which is developed by ________
a. Warner b. A.K.Gupta c. Y.P.Singh d. Villers
50. “e-Chaupal” is an initiative of ITC Limited started in _________
a. June 2000 b. June 2001 c. June 2002 d. June 2003
51. _________ is an act of recognizing other’s presence in transactional analysis.
a. Stamps b. Strokes c. Script analysis d. Basic life position
52. “Tarahhat.com” is an ICT initiative based in ________
a. Dhar (MP) b. Anand (Gujarat) c. Jhansi (UP) d. Kolhapur (MH)
53. “Empathy” is the basic characteristic of ___________
a. T-group b. Role playing c. Brain storming d. Fish bowl technique
54. ____________ was conducted “Hawthorne experiment”.
a. Elton mayo b. Barnard c. Taylor d. Parker
55. “Strategic Extension Campaign” methodology developed by
a. FAO b. MANAGE c. IIM-A s. NIRD
56. Who is the father of “Total Quality Management”?
a. Edwards Deming b. C.l.Barnard c. Dale d. Koontz
57. What is first step of “Experiential Learning Cycle”?
a. Process b. Experience c. Theory d. Application
58. The concept “Market-led Extension” was developed by __________
a. MANAGE b. NIAM c. FAO d. DIM
59. “Farmer-back-to-farmer” model of TOT was developed by ________
a. Rhoades and Booth
b. Chambers
c. Norman
d. Rolling
60. ___________ is expression end towards, which our efforts are directed.
a. Goal b. Objectivea c. Aim d. Mission
61. The style of managers has low concern for both people and production is known as ___________ in
managerial gird.
 a. Country club b. Accommodating d. Impoverished d. Dictatorial
62. Which body of ATMA responsible for ‘Policy making’?
a. ATMA management committee
b. Farmer advisory committee
c. Governing board
d. FIGs
63. National commission on farmers situated in ________
a. New Delhi b. Hyderabad c. Chennai d. Ahmadabad
64. What are basic purposes of research design?
a. To control variance
b. To provide answers to research questions
c. To proper analysis of results
d. Both a & b
65. “Status” comes under __________ factor in two factor theory of motivation.
a. Hygiene b. Motivator c. Satisfier d. Job content
66. When people participate in joint analysis, which leads to action plans known as _____ participation
a. Self-mobilization b. Interactive c. Functional d. Passive
67. The porter-Lawler model of motivation is also known as ____________
a. Need hierarchy theory
b. ERG theory
c. Behavioural theory
d. Performance-satisfaction theory
68. The phenomena or characteristics hypothesized to be the outcome, effect or consequence of other’s
variables known as ___________ variable.
a. Independent b. Dependent c. Continuous d. Active
69. Who has proposed “Bounded rationality model” of decision making?
a. H.A.simon b. Lindblom c. Etizioni d. Dror
70. The tendency to hold an individual responsible for his/her problems, rather than the system for adoption
of technology is known as __________
a. Pro-Innovation bias
b. Person blame
c. System blame
d. Researcher blame
71. What is the main innovation of PRA
a. Method b. Approach c. Behaviour d. Process
72. Extension teaching is invariably of the ________ type.
a. Inductive b. general to particular c. Deductive d. Vertical
73. The fundamental objective of extension is the development of ___________
a. People b. Family c. Community d. Society
74. Through which element, we can easily differentiate diffusion and communication?
a. Innovativeness b. Message c. Channel d. Time
75. “Takcoll” point occurs in diffusion curve when _________ percent people adopt the technology
a. 5-10 b. 10-20 c. 20-30 d. 30-40
76. “Re-invention” is especially likely to occur at the _________ stage.
a. Knowledge b. Decision c. Implementation d. Confirmation
77. A set of interrelated units that are engaged in joint problem solving to accomplish a common goal
known as ___________
a. Community b. Family c. Group d. Social system
78. ____________ innovation-decision choices to adopt or reject an innovation that are made consensus
among the members of a social system
a. Optional b. Collective c. Consensus d. Authority
79. The first study of diffusion was conducted by _______ on hybrid seed corn in 1943.
a. Rogers b. Trade c. Ryan and Gross d. George Simmel
80. “Poster” is more effective method at _________ stage.
a. Knowledge b. Persuasion c. Decision d. Implementation
81. Who proposed the SMCR model of communication?
a. Leagan b. Lasswell c. Berlo d. Rogers
82. Mathematic theory of communication developed by __________
a. Shannon and weaver b. Schramm c. Shoemaker d. Aristotle
83. Training about handling of milking machine comes under domain of _____ demonstration.
a. Methods b. Result c. On-Farm d. National
84. Who is the father of “Demonstration”?
a. Knapp b. Ryan and Gross c. Stuart d. K.N.Singh
85. Group discussion is also known as _____________
a. Inter personnel method
b. Panel method
c. Group thinking conference
d. Buzz session
86. “Models” are a _________ type aids.
a. Presentation b. Traditional c. Modern d. Display
87. Real object taken out of their natural settings known as ___________
a. Object b. Model c. Mock-up d. Specimen
88. Consist of series of individual charts which are tacked together and hung on a supporting stand known
as ________
a. Tree chart b. Organizational chart c. Bar chart d. Flip chart
89. ___________ are particular useful in showing trends and relationships.
a. Pie chart b. Line chart c. Bar chart d. Over-lay chart
90. A __________ is an outline of activities so arranged as to enable efficient execution of the entire
programme.
a. Calendar of work b. Project c. Program planning d. Plan of work
91. Extension work in Japan was first started by __________
a. Youth b. NGOs c. Government d. Farmer organization
92. The concept “multipurpose village level worker” came in __________
a. Etawah project b. Gurgaon project c. CDP d. NES
93. Intensive Agricultural Area Programme is also known as ___________
a. Package programme
b. Package approach
c. Package method
d. Average area programme
94. The _________ is the unit of rural society
a. Family b. Village c. Society d. Individual
95. Pattered of learned behavior shared by the members of a society known as __________
a. Norms b. Values c. Culture d. Behavior
96. The highest level of opinion leadership present in ______ category.
a. Innovators b. Early Adopters c. Early majority d. Late
majority
97. “Research on sustainable rural livelihood security” is the ________ component of NAIP.
a. 1st b. 2nd c. 3rd d. 4th
98. Johari window is a cognitive psychological tool created by __________
a. Johari and Nohari
b. Atkinson
c. Collinson
 d. Luft and Ingham
99. MaxMin con principle related with _______
a. Research methodology
b. Management
c. Communication
d. Q-sort technique
100. Screening of idea come under ________ session of brainstorming.
a. Red b. Blue c. Yellow d. Yellow
 Department of Agricultual Extension
JRF model Question paper
1. Extension of recent agricultural knowledge to rural people through trained persons of the same
locality is called the principle of
a. Panchayat Raj b. Centralized power
c. Local leadership d. Trained specialists
2. Important elements of evaluation process are:
a. Observation collection of some information and find solution
b. Observation or collection and criteria to observations
c. Observation, collection of some information and applying some standards.
d. Observation, criteria to observations and making some decisions
3. Working objective consists of
a. Audience and Knowledge
b. Audience, type of change and skill
c. Audience, type of change and content
d. Knowledge, Skill and Attitude
4. The process that deals with learning through physically doing something is:
a. Acquiring skill
b. Psychomotor learning
c. Physical learning
d. Motor learning
5. The system approach to training was developed by
a. Alfred York b. Knowles M c. Lynton Pareek d. Paulo Freire
6. Experiential learning is a process of transforming experience in to
a. Skill b. Attitude c. Knowledge d. Training
7. Training is basically a:
a. Product b. Activity c. Process d. Programme
8. The most emphasized behavior dimension in training
a. Attitude b. Knowledge c. training d. Skill
9. The training approach developed from engineering concept
a. Discrete approach b. System approach
c. Process approach d. Performance approach
10. Action research programme is considered as an example for
a. Formal training b. Direct training c. Non-formal training
d. Distant training
11. Learning through experiencing is the crux of
a. Micro lab b. Programmed instruction c. Simulation d. Experiential
learning
12. The analogue of heart and blood vessels in training best represent to
a. Method and curriculum
b. Strategy and objective
c. Curriculum and Method
d. Need and methods
13. Sensitivity training normally needs a time period of
a. 15-20 minutes b. 1-2 hours c. 1-2 days d. 5-10 days
14. The responsibility for the outcome of training rest solely on
a. Learner b. trainer c. Institution d. None of the above
15. The difference between expected and actual job performance is known as
a. Training curriculum
b. Training strategy
c. Training content
 d. Training need
16. Use of psychological tools in training is otherwise known as
a. Instrument exercise
b. Simulation exercise
c. Sensitivity exercise
d. Laboratory exercise
17. The word curriculum is derived from
a. Latin b. French c. Arabic d. English
18. Data in role play method is:
a. Brought from outside
b. Standardized
c. Self generated
d. General
19. Interaction and involvement of participants is in the highest degree in
a. Field method b. Laboratory method c. Lecture method d. Case method
20. To remove boredom during the training programme we use
a. Climate setting b. Role playing c. Ice braking d. Micro lab
21. Concept of POSDCoRB was given by
a. Mounton b. Blake c. Gullick d. None of these
22. Father of Modern Management Theory is
a. Taylor b. Fayol c. Pareto d. Weber
23. The concept of MBO (Management by objective) was given by
a. Peter drucker b. Donglas Mc Gregor c. Mounton d. Taylor
24. The Siamese twins of Management is
a. Directing and budgeting
b. Organizing and monitoring
c. Monitoring and control
d. Planning
25. In a situation where 2 plus 2 becomes equal to 5, is known as
a. Synergy b. Administration c. Strategy d. Management
26. In the port folio matrix, there is a strong competitive position and low growth rate is known
a. Question mark b. Cash cows c. Stars d. Dogs
27. Delphi technique was given by
a. Olaf Helmer b. Donglas Mc Gregor c. Mounton d. Taylor
28. The application of new ideas is known as
a. Intuition b. Creativity c. Innovation d. Refinement
29. Work tends to expand to fill the time available
a. Marconi law b. Management by objective c. Commitment principle
d. Partkinson’s law
30. Ability to make prompt and good decisions is known as
a. Decisiveness b. Initiative c. Social insight d. Cohesiveness
31. He individuals at different in the organization ‘have the power to make decisions without asking their
superior for permission’ is known as
a. Authority b. Empowerment c. Both a and b d. None of the above
32. In an organization if power is greater than responsibility (P˃R) then the behavior of the superior will
be
a. Democratic b. Bureaucratic c. Autocratic d. None of the above
33. In management the scalar principle deals with
a. Line and staff relationship
b. Staff and superior relationship
c. Both a and b
 d. None
34. The concept of field force theory was given by
a. Mounton b. Kurt lewin c. Donglas Mc Gregor d. Taylor
35. The process of influencing people in organization so that they will contribute to organizational goals
is known as
a. Managing b. Controlling c. Leading d. Administrating
36. The concept of Zone of Indifferent is associated with
a. Decision making b. Leadership c. Motivation d. Authority
37. Among the following motivation theories, which is completely consistent with MBO
a. Expectancy theory
b. Two factory theory
c. Equity theory
d. Reinforcement theory
38. A well known approach to define the leadership style is
a. Leadership continuum b. TOWS matrix c. Managerial grid
d. Social matrix
39. The sequence of group formation stages is
a. Forming, Norming, Storming, Performing
b. Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing
c. Forming, Performing, Storming, Norming
d. Forming, Storming, Performing, Norming
40. To process to improve the quality of an organization with active participation of all the members in
an organization is known as
a. Total Organizational Improvement
b. Computer aided management
c. Total quality management
d. None of the above
41. The basic aim of science is
a. Theory b. Control c. Prediction d. All the above
42. Level of significance is probability of
a. Type ll error b. Sampling error c. Type 1 error d. All the above
43. The basis of sampling theory is
a. Local control b. Probability c. Randomization d. Reliability
44. The manipulated variable in an experiment is
a. Dependent variable
b. Independent variable
c. Active variable
d. Both a and b variable
45. The most commonly used method in a social survey is
a. Observation b. Questionnaire c. Interview schedule d. Case study
46. The measurement in social science is concerned with
a. Objects b. Properties of objects c. Properties of phenomena
d. Phenomena
47. The exact procedures used to represent a concept is
a. Operational definition b. Conceptual definition c. Observational definition
d. None
48. The basic focus of Thematic Appreciation Test is on
a. Process b. Product c. Input d. Both a and b
49. F-test us used to test
a. Ratio of two means b. Ratio of two variance c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
50. Three canons of scientific research is
a. Reliability b. Validity c. Objectivity d. All the above
51. The maxmincon principle deals with
a. Improvement of validity
b. Improvement of reliability
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
52. The method used for measuring the meaning of concepts is
a. Sociometry b. Projective technique c. Semantic differential
d. All the above
53. The three step action research methodology was given by
a. Stephen core b. Emily c. KurtLewin d. McMillan
54. In content analysis methodology, which of the following is unit of analysis
a. Words b. Characters c. Themes d. All the above
55. Which of the following is not a way of communication?
a. Circular communication
b. Diagonal communication
c. Interpersonal communication
d. Horizontal communication
56. Which term is related to the application of the IT in the process of Govt. functioning?
a. E-governance b. E-commerce c. A&B d. None of these
57. Secondary colors are
a. Red, Blue & Green
b. Blue, Yellow & Red
c. Red, Yellow & Green
d. None of the above
58. The scientific approach to sociology on suicide study was followed first by
a. August comte b. Emile Durkhheim c. Karl Marx d. Linton
59. In primary socialization of child, important role is played by
a. Mother b. Father c. Mother, father both d. Play groups
60. When the child gets complete identification of both the sexes, the phase is known as
a. Phallic stage b. Latency stage c. Oral stage d. Genital stage
61. Following theory of socialization is based on roles prescribed to individuals
a. Cooley’s theory b. Piagetian theory c. Theory of Cook and Cook
d. Theory of Gillen and Gillen
62. Rural sociology directly helps extension education in
a. Transfer of technology
b. Adoption and rejection of technology
c. Increases the impact
d. Provides background and understanding of rural people
63. The psychoanalytic approach to study human behavior was propounded by
a. John B Watson b. Sigmund Freud c. B.F.Skinner d. PeterDrucker
64. The first ever Ph.D.Programme in extension education in India was started by
a. G.B.Pant University, Pantnagar
b. PAU, Ludhiana
c. TNAU, Coimbatore
d. None
65. The colour TV was launched in India during the year
a. 1962 b. 1982 c. 1992 d. 1972
66. What is the name of cloned buffalo male claf
a. Pratham b. Garima c. Shresth d. Dolly
67. The journal “Agricultural and Livestock” started by ICAR during 1930, which was later renamed as:
a. Indian Farming
b. Indian Horticulture
c. Indian Journal of Animal Science
d. Indian Journal of Agricultural science
68. The first journal in Hindi published by ICAR was
a. Unnat Krishi b. Krishi chanakya c. Kheti d. Phal Phool
69. First line extension/transfer of technology projects of ICAR Integrated in to KVK in the year
a. 1974 b. 1979 c. 1990 d. 1992
70. ATMA is a
a. Community approach
b. Communication approach
c. Top-down approach
d. Participatory approach
71. Learning in facilitated when the No. of senses used by the learner at a time
a. One b. Two c. Two or more d. None of the above
72. Complete learning is found in
a. Demonstrations b. Dramatized experiences c. Contrived experiences
d. Direct, purposeful experiences
73. Buzz session is also known as
a. Philips 66 b. Huddle system c. Syndicate d. Both a & b
74. Media forums in India is known as
a. Radio phonics b. Kisan Chaupal c. Charcha Mandals d. Telescuola
75. A better colour combination of chalk and board is
a. Black & white b. Yellow and Green c. Red and white d. Blue and yellow

76. Mass media support to Agricultural Extension scheme of ICAR was launched in
a. 2005 b. 1995 c. 2000 d. 1990
77. Which of the following A.V. equipment runs on the principles of indirect projection?
a. Movie projector b. Slide projector c. Opaque projector d. None of these
78. The prime goal communication is
a. Persuasion b. Influence c. Both a and b d. Informative
79. Which model of communication emphasis on role of ‘field of Experience’
a. Lass well’s Model
b. Berlo’s model
c. Schramm’s model
d. Leagans model
80. The optimum rate of delivery of words during speech should be
a. 120 words/minute b. 160 words/minute c. 60 words/minute d. None of the
above
81. The concept of Key communicators was first developed by
a. Rogers b. Lazarsfeld c. Mead d. Sandhu
82. According to McClelland, the twin characteristics of entrepreneurship are
a. Doing things in a novel manner and taking high risk
b. Doing things in novel manner and decision making under uncertainty
c. Taking moderate risk and blaming circumstances
d. Taking calculated risk and inventing new things
83. The prime colour used in News print are
a. RBY b. RBG c. CMBK d. CMYK
84. The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development of India is located at
a. Delhi b. Hyderabad c. Ahmadabad d. Mumbai
85. The term ‘Entrepreneur’ referring to economic activities was first coined by
a. Richard Cantilon
b. McClelland
c. Adam Smith
d. Schumpeter
86. The statement of situation, objective, problems and solutions is known as
a. Extension objectives
b. Extension programme
c. Extension target
d. All the above
87. A statement of policy to guide decisions and action in a consistent manner is known as
a. Aim b. Goal c. Target d. Principle
88. To be a successful extension programme it must meet the following needs of the people
a. Unfelt needs b. General Needs c. Felt Needs d. All the above
89. The second phase of operation Flood was launched in the year
a. 1980-81 b. 1970-71 c. 1986-87 d. 1976-77
90. ERG theory of motivation was put forward by
a. F. Herzberg b. V.H.Vroom c. L.W.Porter d. ClaytonAlderfer
91. Name the expert system developed by MANAGE, Hyderabad
a. WHEAT WIZ b. RICE CROP DOCTOR c. CALEX d. BDM EXPERT
92. The concept of Farmers Field School was first introduced at
a. Philippine b. Indonesia c. USA d. Srilanka
93. Which one of the following is a web browser
a. Google b. Yahoo c. Firefox d. Altavista
94. What is the old name of NDRI
a. Imperial Dairy Research Institute
b. Imperial Institute of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
c. Indian Dairy Research Institute
d. None of the above

95. The separate division of Dairy Extension came into existence in the year
a. 1961 b. 1965 c. 1955 d. 1963
96. The Dairy Samachar published by the Dairy Extension Division of NDRI is a
a. Six Monthly Magazine b. Yearly Magazine
c. Monthly Magazine d. Quarterly Magazine
97. The distortion type wherein loss of message is maximum
a. Systematic b. Mirage c. Fog d. Virtual
98. The behavior that reflects the inner state is called
a. Covert behavior b. Concealed behavior c. Exposed behavior d. Overt
behavior
99. The communication model best suited for broad cast of farm information
a. Shannon and Weaver
b. Lazwell
c. Schram
d. Berlo
100. The basic life position that denotes over dominance
a. I am OK You are OK
b. I am OK You are not OK
c. I and You are not OK
d. I am not OK but You are OK
 Common entrance examination for PG programmes in farm universities of Karnataka-2016
M.Sc. (Agri.) in Agricultural Extension Education / Agricultural Extension

1. The process by which a person attains changes in behavior by his own activity is called as
a. Learning b. Teaching
c. Self activities d. Extension education process
2. ___________ is called as father of Demonstration
a. Thorndike E.L. b. Seaman, A. Knapp
c. Skinner B.F. d. Maslow
3. Indian Journal of Extension Education is published from
a. IARI, New Delhi b. ICAR, New Delhi
c. MANAGE d. Govt. of India
4. Etawah Pilot Project started by
a. Singh K.N b. Bryne F.L
b. Albert Mayer d. Leagans J.P
5. Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP) started in
a. 1960 b. 1959
c. 1961 d. 1962
6. During the distortion of message the meaning of the message remains same is called as
a. Fog distortion b. Systematic distortion
c. Mirage distortion d. Masked distortion
7. _________ are expressions of the ends towards which our efforts are directed.
a. Goal b. Needs
c. Objective d. Message
8. _________ is an example of group contact method
a. Farmers call b. Extension campaign
c. Method demonstration d. Result demonstration
9. Brati Balika was started in which programme
a. Marthandam project b. Etawa project
c. Shrinekethan project d. Firka development project
10. _________ is the distance in any given direction one is expected to go during a given period of ____

a. Aim b. Goal
c. Target d. Focus
11. The term extension education was first used in 1873 by
a. Cambridge University b. Oxford University
c. 4 H club d. USDA
12. To teach a farmer about the seed treatment before sowing which method is most appropriate
a. Method demonstration b. Result demonstration
c. Campaign d. Circular letter
13. Who gave the concept of cone of Experience?
a. Edger Dale b. Auguste Comte
c. Masslow d. Emile Durkheim
14. The following organization has been established to promote small & medium industrial sector
a. NABARD b. IDBI bank
c. SIDBI d. All of these
15. Data compiled from secondary sources inside or outside the organization are termed as
a. Secondary b. Exploratory
c. Primary d. All of these
16. Banks which maintains a portion of their demand & time liabilities with the RBI is called as
 a. Statutory Liquidity Ration b. Bank Deposit
c. Cash Reserve Ratio d. Government securities
17. Banks in India are regulated under
a. Companies act, 1956 b. Banking Regulation act, 1949
c. Reserve Bank of India act, 1934 d. None of these
18. Savings bank account opened with a commercial bank with zero / minimal balance is known as
a. Savings bank ordinary account
b. No fill account
c. Student savings bank account
d. Current account
19. Which theory states that there is no best way to manage all situations?
a. Contingency theory b. administrative theory
c. System theory d. Bureaucratic theory
20. The record of a country’s imports and exports of goods and services is called its
a. Visible trade balance b. Balance of payments
c. Balance of trade d. Balance of payments on current account
21. Employment tends to __________ when aggregate output ____________
a. Rise;rises b. falls; rises
c. Rise; falls d. Not change; falls
22. National institute of agricultural marketing is located at
a. Faridabad b. Jaipur
c. Hyderabad d. New Delhi
23. In India Cooperative Movement was introduced in the year
a. 1900 b. 1912
c. 1904 d. 1914
24. KSAMB scheme to help the farmers during the agricultural operations is known as
a. Farmers group insurance scheme
b. Crop insurance scheme
c. Raitha sanjeevini scheme
d. Jeevan dhara
25. Net profit is calculated in the
a. Balance sheet b. Profit and loss account
c. Trial balance d. Trading account
26. The apex organization of industrial finance in India is
a. IDBI b. ICIC
c. RBI d. IFCI
27. _____________ factors are the most popular bases for segmenting customer groups.
a. Geographic b. Psychographic
c. Demographic d. Behavioural
28. Income elasticity (EM) for inferior goods will be
a. Em˃1 b. Em=0
c. Em˂1 d. Em˂0
29. Inflation refers to _______ in general price level
a. Decrease b. Increase
c. Same stand d. None of these
30. Yellow revolution refers to
a. Oilseeds b. Cereals
c. Milk d. All the three
31. Cost of family labour is accounted as
c. Explicit cost b. Implicit
c. Overhead cost d. None of these
32. Income statement is also called
a. Profit and loss statement b. Balance sheet
c. Budget statement d. None of these
33. Headquarters of NABARD is located at
a. Bangalore b. Chennai
c. Bombay d. Mysore
34. Net capital rations of Farm A, Farm B, Farm C and Farm D are 0.96, 1.18, 1.04 and 1.30, respectively
which one of them is financially most safe farm?
a. Farm D b. Farm A
c. Farm C d. Farm B

35. Which one of the following is not a correct assumption of Linear programming
a. Single value expectations b. Short term static model
c. Non-linearity d. Finiteness
36. An example for hypothecated loan is
a. Gold loan b. Tractor loan
c. Loan on land property d. loan on LIC bonds
37. Problem of apportioning of costs arises in agricultural sector because of which one of the following
types of relationships between two products
a. Competitive b. Complementary
c. Joint products d. supplementary
38. The market information system developed by the Government of Karnataka giving the latest information
on agricultural prices in the regulated markets is named as
a. Agriwatch b. Commodity India
c. Krishi Marata Vahini d. Raitha mitra
39. At the point of inflexion in a classical production function, the elasticity of production is
a. Less than one b. Constant
c. Greater than one d. Minimum
40. The crop loan is an example for
a. Non self-liquidating loan
b. Partially self-liquidating loan
c. Self-liquidating loan
d. Chattel loan
41. Externality refers to
a. Intended act of an individual on another resulting in efficiency and welfare gain
b. Unintended act of an individual on another causing side effect resulting in inefficiency and welfare
loss
c. Intended act of an individual on another causing side effect resulting in inefficiency and welfare loss
d. Economic gain and profit
42. The gestation period required to generate sufficient income to repay principal and interest is the basis for
classifying loans as
a. Term loans b. Production loans
c. Personal loans d. consumption loans
43. Power to influence price is the essence of
a. Perfectly competitive market b. Monopoly
c. Oligopoly d. Duopoly
44. Which of the following is a rectangular hyperbola
a. AFC b. AVC
c. MC d. ATC
45. The market value of final goods and services produced in an economy is referred to as
a. Net National Product b. Gross National Product
 c. Gross Domestic Product d. Net Domestic Product
46. Quality control in farm products is ensured by
a. MARKFED b. BIS
c. AGMARK d. NDDB
47. Which of the following is an example for current asset?
a. Farm produce ready for sale
b. Farm animals
c. Farm machinery
d. Land
48. The S-M-C-R communication model was given by
a. Berlo b. Lasswell
c. Rogers d. Leagans
49. When we express the cost of inputs and services at constant prices they will become
a. Money costs b. Real costs
c. Variable costs d. Fixed costs
50. Life long process of learning to happen through daily experience and exposure is
a. Informal education
b. Non-formal education
c. Formal education
d. Higher education

51.Transfer of technology through “Contract farmers” was introduced in

a. HYVP b. NARP
c. T&V system d. ATMA
52.Which of the following programme was launched to bridge the gap between well developed research
system with that of extension system
a. T&V system b. NAEP
c. HYVP d. NARP
53.Jawahar Rozgar Yojana consists of
a. NREP, RLEGP
b. SFDA, IRDP, TRYSEM
c. IRDP, TRYSEM, DWCRA
d. TRYSEM, JRY
54.Which of the following programme was initiated to make the country self sufficient in edible & non
edible oils of plant origin
a. NATP b. TMO
c. NAEP d. NAIP
55.Which of the following scheme was implemented in identified backward blocks of district situated in
the drought prone, desert, tribal & hill areas
a. EAS b. SFDA
c. IADP d. T & V System
56.Which programme was renamed as National Rural Livelihood Mission in 2014
a. JRY b. SGSY
c. SGRY d. NREGA
57.NRLM includes
a. ASDP,RSETI, MKSP
b. ASDP, NREGA, JRY
c. EAS, NREGA, SGRY
d. All the three
58.Which of the following programme aimed to impart skill to rural youth who are poor and provide
them with jobs having regular monthly wages
 a. MKSP b. ASDP
c. MGNREGA d. IRDP
59.Which of the following programme focuses on the poor women and sustainable agriculture
a. MKSP b. ASDP
c. MGNREGA d. IRDP
60.Which of the following projects was the first project to shift the focus from discipline oriented
research to production system research
a. NAIP b. NATP
c. NAEP d. NARP
61.Example of extrinsic motivation
a. Money b. Awards
c. Subsidies d. grants
62.Which of the following is not a transfer of technology project
a. AICPND b. ORP
c. KVK d. SFDA
63.Which of the following project was intended to show the genetic production potentiality of new
technologies and to influence both the farmers and the extension agencies
a. KVK b. LLP
c. ORP d. AICPND
64.Which of the following project aimed at disseminating the proven technology in a area among
farmers on a watershed basis
a. KVK b. LLP
c. ORP d. AICPND
65.Which of the following project was designed to impart need based and skill oriented vocational
training to the practicing farmers and inservice field level workers
a. KVK b. LLP
c. ORP d. AICPND
66.Which was the programme launched as a part of ICAR golden jubilee celebration in 1979
a. KVK b. LLP
c. ORP d. AICPND
67.Which are the projects merged with the KVK’s
a. AICPND, ORP, LLP
b. ORP, LLP, NARP
c. AICPND, LLP, NATP
d. NARP, NATP
68.Field demonstrations conducted under the close supervision of the scientists of the NARS are called
a. Method demonstration
b. Result demonstration
c. Frontline demonstration
d. Block demonstration
69.SGRY includes
a. EAS, JGSY
b. NREP, IRDP
c. TRYSEM, DWCRA
d. All the three

70.Division of labour means

a. Creation of group of labours in the organization
b. Giving the work according to specialization
c. Devide and rule
d. Support labours
71.Job enrichment refers to
a. Horzonal expansion of job responsibilities
b. Vertical expansion of job responsibilities
c. Providing promotion
d. Providing increment
72.Line and staff organization have
a. Administrative and specialized staff
b. Only specialized staff
c. More levels
d. Highly autocratic
73.According to Jean Baptist entrepreneur is an
a. Organizer b. Innovator c. Decision maker d. Risk taker
74.Unity of commands refers to
a. Single line of command
b. Multiple lines of command
c. Autocratic style
d. Free organization
75.National level organization for entrepreneurship development is
a. NIESBUD b. RUDSETI c. MSMEDI d. CEDOK
76.Programmed decision making technique is used for
a. Routine problems b. Unusual problem c. Long term problems
d. Simple problems
77.Persons who take up enterprise due incentives or subsides is called
a. Pure entrepreneur b. induced entrepreneur
c. Technical entrepreneur d. Non technical entrepreneur
78.Partnership businesses is suitable when partners are
a. Up to 20 b. Up to 5 c. Up to 15 d. Up to 25
79.Microfinance support is given to
a. Low income clients b. Youth c. All category clients d.
Medium category members
80.In Laissez _____ leadership style
a. Leader has control on the decisions
b. Decision are left to the members
c. Decisions are taken in consultation
d. Guided by rules and regulations
81.Training given to new extension personnel immediately after they have been employed and before
they are assigned to work in particular area is known as
a. Refresher training b. induction training c. Pre-service training
d. Retraining
82.A moderated discussion of a single subject by experts of different helds and discipline is called
a. Lecture b. Panel c. Syndicate d. Colloquium
83.Training method of changing behavior through instructed group interaction is known as
a. Seminar b. Round table c. T-Group d. Workshop
84.Dance with folk song is a
a. Audio aid b. projected visual aid c. non projected audio visual aid
d. Projected audio visual aid
85.In decision making process the group begins to clear up vague options by taking about them is known
as
a. Orientation stage b. conflict stage c. emergence stage
d. Reinforcement stage
86.Motivation that drive to relate people on social basis is called
a. Competence motivation b. power motivation c. attitude motivation
d. ___________ motivation

87.Kinesics is the study of

a. Non verbal communication b. Body language c. Movement
d. Verbal communication
88.First farm magazine in India was
a. Kisan world b. _______ c. Kisan bhai d. Jai javan jai kisan
89.Ability of an instrument to measure what it purports to measure is referred as
a. Validity b. Practicability c. Reliability d. Predictability
90.Which of the following is known as social microscope
a. Case study b. Survey c. Case history d. Questionnaire
91.Laggards are
a. Venturesome b. Skeptical c. Deliberate d. Traditional
92.Degree of similarity between the people engaged in interpersonal communication is
a. Heterophily b. Empathy c. Homophily d. Sympathy
93.Closed mindedness is a typed of _________ noise
a. Physical b. Social c. Psychological d. cultural
94.Credibility of communicator is measured in terms of perception of
a. Sender b. Facilitator c. Receiver d. Mediator
95. Study of distance with which we communicate is known as
a. Kinesics b. Proximics c. Paralnguage d. Syntax
96.PPP model means
a. Giving business to private companies
b. Government and private company jointly executing the work
c. Government involving contractors in the work
d. None of these
97.Micro enterprises are those which require initial investment of
a. Up to 25 lakhs b. Above 25 lakhs c. Up to 10 Lakhs d. Up to 1 lakhs
98.Strategic decisions are taken by
a. Top level management b. Bottom level management
c. Middle level management d. All of these
99.The management skill most needed for people working at top position
a. Technical skill b. Conceptual skills c. Leadership skill d. Clerical skill
 Department of Agricultural Extension
JRF mock test paper
1. Community Development Programme was launched in the country on

a. 1st January 1952 b. 31st March 1952

nd
c. 2 October 1952 d. 1st April 1952
2. National Extension Service was launched in the country during the year
a. 1953 b. 1987
c. 2000 d. 1950
3. Education is the production of _________ changes in the human behavior
a. Undesirable b. Desirable
c. Unwanted d. Crazy
4. Adult education is _______ type of education
a. Formal b. Informal c. Non-formal d. Montessori
5. B.Sc. (Agri.) degree programme is ___________ type of education
a. Formal b. Informal c. Non-formal d. Montessori
6. Extension education is ______________ type of education
a. Formal b. Informal c. Non-formal d. Montessori
7. Example of social responsibility
a. Black Marketing b. adulteration c. tax evasion d. addressing
consumer grievances
8. Prime minister employment generation programme is implemented through
a. Khadi and Village Industries Commission
b. ICAR institutions
c. State Agriculture Department
d. Farm Universities
9. Managerial characteristic of an entrepreneur
a. Laziness b. Indiscipline c. Risk taking d. Autocratic
10. The word entrepreneur is derived from _________ word
a. Sanskrit b. Hindi c. Greek d. French
11. Entreprendre refers to _________
a. To do something
b. Accepting defeat
c. Inoperative
d. Indecency
12. The concept of entrepreneur in definite term was first given by
a. Richard Cantillon b. Jean Baptist c. Schumpter d. Mc. Clallands
13. Entrepreneurs are oriented towards
a. Problem creating
b. Problem solving
c. creating confusion
d. Misbehaving
14. First step of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
a. Safety needs b. Social needs
c. Physiological needs d. Esteem needs
15. Last step of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs ______ needs
a. Safety b. Self-actualization
c. Social d. Esteem
16. Model village concept on cooperative lines in Bengal was introduced by
a. T.Prakashan b. G.L.Brayne
c. V.T.Krishnamachari d. Daniel Hamilton
17. Blue print of business growth and a roadmap of development
a. Monitoring b. Evaluation
c. Follow up d. Planning
18. Judging the value of something
a. Planning b. Coordination
c. Evaluation d. Control
19. Keeping track of what is happening
a. Monitoring b. Planning
c. Coordinating d. Control
20. Process of reviewing the effectiveness of the programme after it has terminated
a. Follow-up b. Planning
c. Leadership d. Controlling
21. Achievement motivation factor was developed by
a. Rabindranath Tagore
b. S.K.Dey
c. Mohammed Khan
d. David McCle
22. The word ‘S’ in SWOT analysis refers to
a. Standard product b. Strength
c. Satisfying d. Systematic
23. Outdated technology is the _________ of the organization
a. Strength b. Weakness
c. Threats d. Opportunities
24. Process of introducing a new product into the market
a. Idea generation
b. Idea incubation
c. Commercialization of idea
Idea withdrawl
25. Scheme of promotion and provision of hand holding support to entrepreneurs for taking up micro
and small enterprises
a. Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme
b. Rajiv Gandhi Udyami Mitra Yojana
c. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
d. Integrated Rural Development Programme
26. Raitha Samparka Kendra is launched under
a. Agriculture Technology Management Agency
b. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
c. Raitha Mitra Yojana
d. Training and visit programme
27. Raitha Samparka Kendras are established at _______ level
a. Hobli b. Taluk
c. State d. District
28. Broad Based Extension System was introduces under
a. Tamil Nadu Agricultural Development Project
b. Training and Visit system
c. Karnataka Agricultural Development Project
d. ATMA
29. Training and visit system was introduced by
a. Berlo b. Paul Leagans
c. Robert Clive d. Daniel Benor
30. Demerit of T & V system
 a. Professionalism
b. Regular and continuous training
c. Time bound work
d. Staff intensive
31. Example of private agricultural extension service provider
a. Karnataka State Department of Agriculture
b. Marketing board
c. Agri-business company
d. ICAR
32. SWOT analysis was earlier called as _______ analysis
a. SOFT b. BRIGHT
c. SWIFT d. SWAT
33. The word ‘T’ in SWOT analysis refers to
a. Technology b. Threat
c. Testing d. Travelling
34. Example of public agricultural extension service provider
a. Farmers organizations
b. AXIS bank
c. Farm University
d. Agri-business company
35. Beneficiaries of Swarnajayanthi Grama Swarozgar Yojana are called as
a. Swarojgaris b. Raitha bandhu
c. Grameena bandhu c. Raitha mitra
36. Swarnajayanthi Gram Swarozgar Yojana was launched in the country during
a. 2000 b. 1999
c. 1988 d. 2012
37. Institutional village link programme is an innovative programme developed by
a. Karnataka State Department of Agriculture
b. Agri-business company
c. ICAR
d. Farm university
38. Marthandam Project was started during 1921 at
a. Lucknow b.Mysore
c. Travancore d. Hyderabad
39. The word Extension is derived from ___________ roots
a. Greek b. Latin
c. Hindi d. Sanskrit
40. Smith Lever Act was passed in
a. USA b. UK
c. India d. Australia
41. Dr. Seaman A Knap is recognized with
a. Agricultural Demonstration
b. Farm visits
c. Field day
d. Agricultural exhibitions
42. Seed Corn trains were organized in lowa by
a. Prof. Murry b. Prof. Holden
c. Prof. Robert d. Seaman A Knap
43. First Agricultural University established in the country
a. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
b. G.B.Pant Agricultural University
 c. UASB
d. Bihar Agricultural University
44. The term extension education was first used by _________ university
a. Delhi b. Hayward
c. Cambridge d. Mysore
45. Smith Lever Act was passed in USA during the year
a. 2000 b. 1941
c. 1914 d. 1900
46. Year of launching high yielding variety programme
a. 1965-66 b. 1947
c. 1999 d. 2010
47. The originator of Shrinikethan attempt
a. Mahatma Gandhi b. S.K.Dey
c. Rabindranath Tagore d. Dr.Spencer Hatch
48. T.PRakshan initiated ______ Project
a. Etawah b. Sevagram
c. Firka Development d. Srinikethan
49. Sevagram experiment was initiated by
a. Mahatma Gandhi b. S.K.Dey
c. Rabindranath Tagore d. Dr.Spencer Hatch
50. Etawah Project was started by
a. T.Prakshan b. Albert Mayer
c. Rabindranath Tagore d. Dr. Spencer Hatch
51. Implemented to rehabilitate displaced persons from west Pakistan
a. Taj project b. Nilokheri project
c. Etowah project d. Firka development project
52. Intensive agricultural development project is also called as
a. high yielding variety programme
b. Package programme
c. Dry land development programme
d. Watershed programme
53. Second tier of Panchayat raj system
a. Village panchayat
b. Zilla panchayat
c. Taluk panchayat
d. Municipality
54. First tier in panchayat raj system
a. Village panchayat
b. Zilla panchayat
c. Taluk panchayat
d. Municipality
55. Panchayat raj system was recommended by
a. Balwantray G. Mehta b. S.K.Dey
c. Srinivasan d. Robert Clive
56. Ashok Mehta recommended _______ tier system of panchayat Raj
a. 6 b. 2 c. 1 d. 4
57. The word panchayat numerically means
a. 4 b. 6 c. 5 d. 2
58. Agriculture Technology Management Agency is a registered society established at
a. Taluk b. District c. Hobli d. State
59. Many things are learned while working together underlines the principle of _______
 a. Satisfaction b. Participation
c. Interest & Needs d. Cultural difference
60. The term extension education was first used during the year
a. 1999 b. 1800 c. 1873 d. 2000
61. Gap between what is and what ought to be
a. Motivation b. Need
c. Attention d. Satisfaction
62. Coombs and Ahmed (1974) classified education into ______ types
a. 5 b. 6 c. 3 d. 8
63. Change should start from the existing situation, highlights the principle of
a. Grassroots b. evaluation
c. Family d. Participation
64. The prime objective of starting self help groups is to inculate the habit of
a. Enjoyment b. Saving
c. Spending d. infighting
65. People’s ________ are the starting point of extension programmes (s)
a. Interests & needs
b. Satisfaction
c. Spending
d. Infighting
66. Community development emphasis on ______
a. Cunningness b. Cooperation
c. Individualism d. Selfishness
67. The 4-H clubs are very popular in
a. USA b. Russia
c. Australia d. Italy
68. The state agricultural universities in India were set up on the pattern of Land Grant Universities of
a. China b. USA
c. Japan d. Vietnam
69. Each SHG constitute members ranging from
a. 20-30 b. 40-60
c. 10-20 d. 30-40
70. Major source of income for Panchayat Raj institutions
a. Surcharges or cess
b. Local tax on property
c. Government grants
d. Income from fees for local service
71. Observatory walk through or around the village with a group of farmers
a. Venn diagram b. Historical line
c. Transect walk d. Seasonality diagram
72. Lifelong learning process is also called as
a. Formal education
b. Non-formal education
c. Informal education
d. Montessori
73. Training & Visit in the country was first introduced in
a. Karnataka b. TamilNadu
c. Jammu&Kashmir d. Rajasthan
74. Training & Visit system was funded by
a. World bank b. Australia
c. USA d. Russia
 75. Democratic decentralization is otherwise called
a. Watershed programme
b. Panchayat Raj
c. Community Development
d. Upliftment of Rural Poor
76. In ______ the teaching is largely outside the four walls of the institutions
a. Higher secondary
b. Degree programme
c. Matriculation
d. Extension education
77. Strategic Research and Extension Plan is related to
a. Agriculture Technology Management Agency
b. Training and Visit Programme
c. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
d. Small Farmers Development Agency
78. Hatch Act of 1887 resulted in
a. Establishment of experimental stations
b. Establishment of Land Grant Colleges
c. Establishment of 4-H clubs
d. Co-operative extension service
79. Multipurpose Village Extension workers were appointed to work in
a. Agriculture Technology Management Agency
b. Training and Visit programme
c. Community Development Project
d. Raitha Samparka
80. Number of tiers in Panchayat Raj System
a. 4 b. 3 c. 7 d. 5
81. Rural Reconstruction Institution was established by Rabindranath Tagore to implement
a. Sevagram Experiment
b. Nilokheri project
c. Srinikethan Project
d. Guragaon experiment
82. The state of ________ was first to launch Panchayat Raj in the country
a. Karnataka b. Assam
c. Rajasthan d. Tamil Nadu
83. Intensive agricultural development programme was launched in the country during
a. 1960 b. 1988
c. 1999 d. 2010
84. ___________ is not a watershed programme
a. Desert Development Programme
b. Drought Prone Area Programme
c. Integrated Wasteland Development Programme
d. Command Area Development Programme
85. Extension component of National Agricultural Technology Project is implemented by
a. Department of Agriculture and Co-operation
b. Department of Forestry and Environment
c. Ministry of Finance
d. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
86. Agriculture Technology Management Agency is implemented under the guidance of
a. National institute of rural development
b. Farm Universities
 c. Institute of Wood Science and Technology
d. National Institute of Agricultural
87. Agriculture Technology Management Agency was implemented in Karnataka during
a. 2000 b. 2005-06
c. 2013 d. 2010
88. _________ gives the events occurred in the development of village over a period of time
a. Venn diagram b. Social map
c. Historical line d. Seasonality diagram
89. Agriculture technology information centre was started under
a. National Agricultural Technology Project
b. Integrated Rural Development Programme
c. Training & Visit system
d. Broad Based Extension system
90. ________ was set up at district level to implement integrated rural development programme
a. Raitha Samparka Kendra
b. District Rural Development Agency
c. Krishi Vigyan Kendra
d. Farmers Training Institute
91. Prime Minister Employment Scheme is implemented for the benefit of
a. Educated unemployed youth
b. Farmers
c. Artisans
d. Landless labours
92. Demerit of Privatization of Agricultural Extension Service
a. Provides demand driven service
b. Increases staff professionalism
c. More commercial in nature
d. Market oriented
93. The word ‘T’ in T & V system refers to
a. Truthful b. Training
c. Timeliness d. Time bound
94. Intensive agricultural district programme was implemented in ______ district of Andhra Pradesh
state during its first phase
a. Khammam b. Warangal
c. West Godawari d. Kurnool
95. Three behavioural components are knowledge attitude and ______
a. Perception b. Skill
c. Motivation d. Aspiration
96. Nilokheri experiment was started under the leadership of ________
a. Rabindranath tagore
b. S.K.Dey
c. M.Visveswaraiah
d. Mahatma Gandhi
97. The Economic Conference of Mysore was initiated by
a. M.Visveswaraiah
b. Srinivas
c. Tippu sultan
d. Hyder ali
98. _________ works as Advisory body to taluk panchayats
a. Village panchayat
b. Grama Sabha
 c. Zilla panchayat
d. SHGs
99. Main objective of integrated tribal development of tribals
a. Exploit tribals
b. Drive away tribals from forests
c. Improve socio-economic development of tribals
d. Encourage tribals to over exploit forest resources
100. _______ is the depiction of village resources
a. Venn diagram b. Resource mapping
c. Seasonality diagram d. Time line series
 JRF Mock Test (09.03.2018)
Department of Agricultural Extension
1. Process through which individuals are made ready to enter a certain kind of professional job
a. Pre-service training
b. In-service training
c. Induction training
d. All the three
2. Training which is given immediately after employment to introduce the new entrant to the job is
a. Induction training
b. On the job training
c. Career training
d. All the three
3. Training which is usually provided at an early stage of service is
a. Induction
b. Orientation
c. Foundation
d. Career training
4. Training which is offered to update and maintain the specialized subject matter knowledge of the
incumbents is referred as
a. Refresher training
b. Pre-service training
c. Induction training
d. Career training
5. Training which is given to the employees to keep them at their peak performance lvel also to prevent them
from getting into a rut is referred to
a. Maintenance training
b. On the job training
c. Career
d. Foundation
6. The training focused on constantly improving the efficiency of professional leaders or improving the
performance of an incumbent holding a position with assigned job responsibility
a. Pre-service training
b. Background courses
c. In-service training
d. All the three
7. Periodical or adhoc training on the job by the superior officer or specialists to the subordinate field staff is
a. Introduction training
b. On the job training
c. Career training
d. Refresher training
8. Training which is designed to upgrade the knowledge, skills and ability and ability of employees to take
greater responsibility in higher positions is referred as
a. Induction training
b. Foundation training
c. Career development training
d. Refresher training
9. Acquisition of higher degree or diploma by the employees is an example for
a. Introduction training
b. On the job training
c. Foundation training
d. Career training
10. Social units or human groupings, deliberately constructed to eek specific goals refers to
a. Organization
b. Unit
c. Society
d. All the three
11. Formal organizations should have
a. Predetermined goals
b. Prescribed roles, rules and regulations
c. Authority structure
d. All the three
12. Which of the following theory is traditional, pessimistic, static and rigid theory of management
a. Theory X b. Theory Y
c. Theory Z d. Theory R
13. Characteristics of Theory X human beings
a. Dislike of work
b. Avoid responsibility
c. Little ambitions and want security
d. All the three
14. Deciding in advance what to do, how to do, when and who is to do and with what result refers to
a. Planning b. Organizing
c. Staffing d. Co-ordinating
15. Which of the following theory is optimistic, dynamic and flexible with an emphasis on self-direction theory
of management
a. Theory X b. Theory Y
c. Theory Z d. Theory R
16. A special group of people whose job is to direc the efforts and activities of other people towards common
objectives is
a. Management b. Organization
c. Controlling d. Directing
17. POSDCORB is given by
a. Gullick b. Drucker
c. Koontz d. Tripathi
18. Managing is concerned with
a. Productivity b. Effectiveness
c. efficiency d. All the three
19. Which of the following is not the goals of extension organization
a. the transfer of knowledge from research to the clients
b. Educating clients
c. Forcing clients
d. Enabling clients
20. The term management is derived from the French word ‘Menage’ meaning _________
a. Housekeeping
b. Security
c. Utilizing
d. Managing
21. Making decisions which involves selecting and integrating the courses of action that an organization will
follow to attain its objectives refer to _______________
a. Planning
b. Management
 c. Institution system
d. All the three
22. The rural people who are in need of and desire the change referred as ___________
a. Change agent system b. Client system
c. Change agency system d. All the three
23. Individuals who influence the innovation decisions of the rural people in a direction deemed desirable by the
extension organization belongs to ________
a. Change agent system b. Client system
c. Social system d. All the three
24. POSDCORB refers to _____________
a. Functions of management b. Functions of communication
c. Functions of organization d. All the three
25. Establishing an intentional structure of roles for people to fill in an organization is referred as
a. Staffing b. Organizing
c. Directing d. Controlling
26. Organization of management involves
a. Identification & classification of required activities
b. Grouping of activities necessary to attain objectives
c. Assignment of each grouping to a manager with authority
d. All the three
27. Right to act refers to
a. Authority b. Responsibility
c. Directing d. Staffing
28. The new Panchayath Raj is an outcome of
a. 73rd constitutional amendment act 1992
b. 69th constitutional amendment act 1983
c. 74th constitutional amendment act 1992
d. 92nd constitutional amendment act 1992
29. Power in a position to exercise discretion in making decisions affecting other is ___________
a. Authority b. Responsibility
c. Staffing d. Directing
30. Which of the following is not the source of authority in an organization _______
a. Legal authority b. Financial authority
c. Operational authority d. Official authority
31. Pattern of distribution of authority in an organization is indicated by _______
a. Line function b. Staff function
c. Line & staff function d. None of these
32. In what type of function a superior exercises authority directly over a subordinate __________
a. Line function b. Staff function
c. Legal function d. Operational function
33. In what type of function office staff is advisory in nature they thinks for the head of the organization and
five necessary support and advice
a. Line b. Staff
c. Operational function d. Legal function
34. Example for staff function
a. Associate Director of Extension at HQ
b. Joint Director of Agriculture at HQ
c. ADA at Taluk level
d. a and b
35. There is a limit to the number of subordinates a manager can effectively supervise is referred to
a. Principle of span of management (control)
 b. Principle of scalar
c. Principle of subordinate
d. All the three
36. Vesting of decision making power to a subordinate by superior is called as
a. Delegation of authority
b. Scalar authority
c. Legal authority
d. Functional authority
37. Which of the following organizations is profit organization
a. Panchayats
b. Youth clubs and Mahila Mandals
c. Voluntary organizations
d. Banks
38. Which of the following organizations is non-profit organization
a. Schools b. Banks
c. Cooperatives d. Commercial Establishments
39. Process of selecting maintaining and developing personnel in position to fulfil the organizational objectives
is referred as
a. Staffing b. Co-ordinating
c. Leading d. All the three
40. Establishing harmonious relationship between the efforts of individuals and groups for the accomplishment
of enterprise objectives is meaning of
a. Leading b. Co-ordination
c. Staffing d. Directing
41. Which function of management aims at combining individuals, groups and organizations as a “Team” to
attain objectives
a. Staffing b. Leading
c. Coordination d. Organization
42. Formal record of activities or performance or achievement of a programme is referred as
a. Leading b. Reporting
c. controlling d. Coordinating
43. Which function of management provides some amount of functional control in an organization and also
services a documentation for its work
a. Reporting b. Budgeting
c. Auditing d. Controlling
44. Stating the objectives in numerical and financial terms referred as _________
a. Reporting b. Budgeting
c. Auditing d. Controlling
45. Process of influencing people so that they will strive willingly and enthusiastically towards attainment of the
organization goals is meaning of
a. Coordinating b. Leading
c. Staffing d. Organizing
46. Wich of the following principle of Extension develops confidence among farmers
a. Principle of cultural difference
b. Principle of grass root
c. Principle of interest and needs
d. Principle of learning by doing
47. The term motivation comes from
a. Latin b. German
c. English d. French
48. Buzzing is a
 a. Individual b. Mass
c. Not a
d. Group
49. Official examination of records is called
a. Report b. Audit
c. Budget d. None of these
50. PRA is developed by _____ at Clark University
a. Richard Cantillon b. Richard York
c. Henry Ford d. Richard Ford
51. _________ is defined as an action oriented way of training in which the activity is performed
a. Training b. Motor training
c. Skill training d. Managerial training
52. _________ include supervision techniques, human relations and conceptual skills
a. Managerial skills b. Supervisory skills
c. Technical skills d. Human skills
53. The first step in designing a training programme
a. Situation analysis
b. Clear statement of objectives of the training programme
c. Reconsideration
d. Planning
54. S in “SMART”
a. Specific b. Smart
c. Simple d. Short
55. Skits, demonstration, charts, diagrams, picture are examples of ________
a. showing methods of training
b. Participative training methods
c. Management fames
d. Verbal training methods
56. Role play, syndicate, business games, assignments are examples of ___________
a. Management games
b. Doing methods of training
c. Verbal training methods
d. Participative training methods
57. Case studies, role play, business games, brain storming, sensitivity training, buzz group are examples of
________
a. Participative training methods
b. Management games
c. Non verbal training methods
d. Verbal training methods
58. Microlab helps to improve the level on
a. Interaction b. Stimulation
c. Communication d. None of these
59. Microlab was first conducted by National Training Laboratory in Bethel Maine
a. UK b. USA
c. France d. America
60. SMART is related to
a. Objective b. Aim
c. Goal d. None of these
61. The term Pedagogy is a
a. French b. Greek
c. Latin d. English
62. Experiential learning is ___________ cantered
a. Learner b. Trainer
c. Situation d. Institution
63. Full form of RRA
a. Rapid Rural Appraisal
b. Reason Rural Appraisal
c. Region Rural Appraisal
d. None of these
64. Full form of PRA
a. Participation Rural Appraisal
b. People Rural Appraisal
c. Participatory Rural Appraisal
d. None of these
65. Full form of AESA
a. Agriculture Eco System Analysis
b. Agro Eco system analysis
c. Agene Eco System Analysis
d. None of the above
66. KVK is a __________ training centre
a. Vocational b. Informal
c. Formal d. None of these
67. Least effective method of training is
a. Brain storming b. Panel technique
c. Lecture d. Workshop
68. Dividing large group into smaller groups for discussion is
a. Workshop b. Role Play
c. Seminar d. Buzz technique
69. Panel technique is a modified form of
a. Colloquium b. Lecture
c. Group discussion d. Seminar
70. _______ is also known as portal/inductive or vestibule training
a. Foundation training
b. In-service training
c. Experiential training
d. On the job training
71. Phillip 66 format is also known as
a. Workshop b. Buzz session
c. Seminar d. Lecture
72. Training and education are same
a. False b. Partially true
c. True d. None of these
73. Training is change in
a. Knowledge b. Attitude
c. Skill d. Behaviour
74. Trainee’s needs and interests should be kept in mind while designing raining programme
a. False b. Partially true
c. True d. None of these
75. Theory X and Theory Y was given by
a. Maslow b. Mc Gregor
c. Alderfer d. Tripathi
76.Grow More Food (GMF) Campain was launched in the country in _______
a. 1947 b. 1950
c. 1949 d. 1948
77.Planning commission setup by the government of India in the year _____
a. 1949 b. 1950
c. 1948 d. 1948
78.Operational Unit in both CD and NES was
a. Community block b. Development block
c. District block d. Village block
79.In CD, multi - purpose workers are
a. Block level workers
b. Village level workers
c. Community level workers
d. Agricultural assistants
80.Creation of block administration as a team had been a unique feature in
a. CD b. NES c. CDB d. Panchayat Raj
81.Which was the programme initiated for rapid expansion of the CD projects
a. CDB b. NES c. CDB d. Panchayat Raj
82.The key person in the whole community Decentralization was initiated by
a. BDO b. EO c. CDO d. AAO
83.The popular initiative democratic decentralization was initiated by
a. Balwantray G. Mehta b. Dwarkinath
c. Yashwant G Mehta d. Ashok Mehta
84.Which of the following programme is a facilitating component of IRDP
a. DPAP b. TRYSEM c. CADA d. IRDP
85.Which of the following food programme helped the country in attaining self sufficiency
a. IADP b. HYVP c. ICDP d. IRDP
86.Which of the following activity is not a component of ICDP
a. Cattle breeding
b. Introduction of high yielding variety
c. Food and fodder development
d. Dairy extension
87.ICDS stands for
a. Integrated Child Development Scheme
b. Integrated cattle development programme
c. Integrated Crop development scheme
88.ICDS was started in ______
a. 1975 b. 1977 c. 1971 d. 1979
89.ICDP was started in ______
a. 1964 b. 1967 c. 1968 d. 1969
90.PMGSY stands for
a. Pradhan Mantri Gram sadak YOjana
b. Prime Minister Gram Swarozgar Yojana
c. Pradan Mantri Gram Swarozgar Yojana
c. All the above
91.PMGSY is managed by
a. 2001 b. 1999 c. 2000 d. 2002
92.Providing good all weather road connectivity to unconnected villages is the objective of
a. DPAP b. PMGSY c. SGSY d. MSP
93.PMGSY is managed by
a. IRRDA b. NRRDA c. CRDA d. DRDA
94.Swarna Jayanthi Gram Swarozgar YOjana consists of
a. TRYSEM, DWCRA
b. MWS, SITRA, GKY
c. IRDP=TRYSEM=DWCRA=SITRA=GKY=MWS
d. IRDP=WYTEP=GKY
95.Which of the following programme aimed at attaining the Gandhian ideal villages of self rule
a. Sarvodaya b. Adarsh Seva Sangh
c. Sevagram d. Firka Development
96.Which of the following programme was launched in 1947 to increase the agricultural production
a. Firka development b. Etawah project
c. GMF campaign d. Sevagram
97.Which of the following programme was started to provide work for the rural poor during periods of
slack employment of the year in 1977
a. DDP b. SFDA
c. CADP d. NREP
98.Which of the following programme was started to provide technical skills to beneficiaries to enable
them to take up self-employment
a. IAAP b. HYVP
c. TRYSEM d. ICDP
99.The methodology adopted in DWCRA is
a. Individual b. Group
c. Mass approach d. All the above
100.Which of the following programme was launched to provide income generating activities and an
organizational support in terms of a receiving system for the assisted women
a. DWCRA b. TRYSEM
c. NREP d. NATP