Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
Incubation forms the __________ step in silkworm seed production.
A)
First
B)
Middle
C)
Last
D)
None of the above
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
The raw silk produced in country Charkha is of inferior quality than Multi-End Reeling Machine.
A)
True
B)
False
C)
Partly Correct
D)
None of these
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
There are __________ Sericulture Train Institute (STI) functioning in Mizoram.
A)
One
B)
Three
C)
Two
D)
Five
In Mizoram, the Sericulture Department operates Sericulture Training Institutes (STIs) to provide technical training to farmers and entrepreneurs on mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing. Currently, there are two such institutes functioning in the state to ensure decentralized training and better outreach across the districts. Therefore, option (c) 'Two' is the correct answer.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
For production of 1 kg. of Muga Raw Silk, __________ are required.
A)
4500-5500 cocoons
B)
1500-1550 cocoons
C)
450-550 cocoons
D)
1200-1300 cocoons
4500-5500 Muga cocoons needed for 1 kg raw silk.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
The extension activites are carried out by Central Silk Board (CSB) in Mizoram through __________.
A)
RSRS
B)
SSPC
C)
TSC
D)
REC
The Central Silk Board (CSB), a statutory body under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, implements its extension activities in various states, including Mizoram, through Training and Support Centres (TSCs). These TSCs act as the primary interface for providing technical guidance, training, and support to sericulture farmers and stakeholders at the grassroots level to improve productivity and quality in silk production.
Breakdown of options:
- RSRS: Not a standard administrative unit for CSB extension.
- SSPC: Not the designated extension wing for CSB in this context.
- TSC (Training and Support Centre): The correct mechanism used by CSB for extension and capacity building in the North Eastern Region (NER) and other states.
- REC: Usually refers to Rural Electrification Corporation or similar entities, unrelated to sericulture extension.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
__________ state is now regarded as the Silk Bowl of India.
A)
Assam
B)
West Bengal
C)
Jammu & Kashmir
D)
Karnataka
Karnataka is regarded as Silk Bowl of India (largest mulberry silk production).
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
Muga Cocoons are formed with continuous filament of
A)
1000-1200 m.
B)
500-700 m.
C)
350-550 m.
D)
300-400 m.
Muga filament shorter 350-550 m compared to mulberry 1000-1200 m
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
Oak Tasar rearing alternate can be done by
A)
Bush rearing
B)
Bottle rearing
C)
Branch rearing
D)
Outdoor rearing
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
Extension works must be based on the needs and interest of the people.
A)
Correct
B)
Incorrect
C)
Partly Correct
D)
None of these
Core principle of extension: must be based on people's needs and interests - Correct.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
1 Acre under rainfed Mulberry Sericulture generates about __________ mandays of employment in a year.
A)
116
B)
120
C)
112
D)
140
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
The cocoon should be stored in an appropriate storage room for long duration and should have __________ and below temperature.
A)
20oC
B)
50oC
C)
40oC
D)
60oC
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
Sericulture can generate employment upto 11 persons for every Kg of raw silk produced, out of which, more than __________ person are women.
A)
7
B)
2
C)
5
D)
6
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
Cultivation of Mulberry in 90 × 90 cm spacing of S. Cost benefit ratio is
A)
1 : 2
B)
1 : 3
C)
1 : 4
D)
1 : 5
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
Under North Eastern Region Textile Promotion Scheme, empowering of Tribal women is achieved in Mizoram under the project __________.
A)
IMSDP
B)
IBSDP
C)
ISDP
D)
Aspirational Project
The correct answer is IMSDP, which stands for Integrated Muga Silk Development Programme. Under the North Eastern Region Textile Promotion Scheme, the Government of India focuses on the promotion of indigenous silks in the Northeast. In Mizoram, the IMSDP is specifically implemented to empower tribal women by providing them with training, raw materials, and technical support for the rearing of silkworms and weaving, thereby enhancing their socio-economic status through the production of high-value silk textiles.
- Option (b) IBSDP and (c) ISDP are not standard acronyms associated with the specific North Eastern Region Textile Promotion Scheme for tribal women's empowerment in this context.
- Option (d) 'Aspirational Project' refers to a broader governance framework (like Aspirational Districts Programme) rather than a specific textile promotion project for sericulture.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
Twisting yarn are subjected to steaming in an/a
A)
Autoclave
B)
Steam chamber
C)
Silk Steam Compressor
D)
None of the above
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
What are Vanya?
A)
Mulberry & Eri
B)
Muga & Eri
C)
Mulberry & Muga
D)
Muga, Eri & Tasar
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
50 gms of Ashtra is to be dissolved in __________ lts. of water (H2O) for disinfecting rearing house.
A)
50 lts.
B)
10 lts.
C)
100 lts.
D)
200 lts.
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
Eri Grainage capacity of 25000-30000 seed cocoons can produce __________ nos. of dfl’s per operation.
A)
4000 – 5000
B)
3000 – 4000
C)
6000 – 7000
D)
5000 – 6000
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
Research Extension Centre (REC) in Mizoram is under
A)
CSB
B)
State Government
C)
District
D)
None of these
In the context of Sericulture administration in India and specifically in Mizoram, the Research Extension Centres (RECs) are established and managed by the Central Silk Board (CSB). The CSB is a statutory body under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. While the State Government (Department of Sericulture) handles the implementation and extension of sericulture activities at the grassroots level, the technical research, training, and specialized extension support provided through the RECs are funded and administered by the CSB to ensure standardized research and development across different agro-climatic zones of the country.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
__________ types of cocoons are available in Mizoram.
A)
Two
B)
Three
C)
Five
D)
Four
In the context of sericulture in Mizoram, the state primarily focuses on two main types of silk production based on the species of silkworms reared. These are: 1. Mulberry silk (Bombyx mori), which is the most common commercial silk, and 2. Eri silk (Samia ricini), which is well-suited to the local climate and traditional weaving practices of the region. While other silks like Muga or Tasar exist globally, the operational and available cocoon types promoted and produced within the Mizoram Sericulture Department's framework are primarily these two. Therefore, 'Two' is the correct answer.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
__________ is a decision to make full use of a new idea, practices or technology in the best course of action.
A)
Diffusion
B)
Adoption
C)
Innovation
D)
Planning
Adoption is defined as decision to make full use of new idea/practice; innovation is the new idea itself.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
Acetic Acid and Sodium Sulphate are used for
A)
Acid treatment of silkworm eggs
B)
Silk dyeing
C)
Cocoon cooking
D)
Moth examination
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
The existing price of Muga Silk Yarn per kg. in Mizoram is
A)
Rs. 10000.00
B)
Rs. 9000.00
C)
Rs. 14000.00
D)
Rs. 15000.00
Muga silk, known as the 'Golden Silk' of Assam, is one of the rarest and most expensive silks in the world due to its natural golden luster and the specific environmental conditions required for the Antheraea assamensis silkworm. In the context of Sericulture Economics for technical examinations in the region, the market value of high-quality Muga silk yarn is significantly higher than Mulberry or Eri silk. Based on the standard pricing benchmarks used in Sericulture Departmental examinations for the 2022 cycle, the existing price for Muga Silk Yarn per kg is recognized as Rs. 15,000.00. Options a, b, and c represent lower price points that do not align with the premium market value of authentic Muga silk yarn.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
Doubling bobbins in twisting rotate in the speed of
A)
5000 – 8000 rpm.
B)
8000 – 10000 rpm.
C)
10000 – 12000 rpm.
D)
10000 – 15000 rpm.
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
Sericulture Extension Officer • 2022 • Technical Paper-IV
India produces __________ kinds of Silks.
A)
Two
B)
Five
C)
Three
D)
Four
Standard sericulture practice as per CSB manual.
