ICAR-IARI Technician study plan

List the steps of mitosis and meiosis and state where crossing over occurs

Define gene, allele, genotype, phenotype, and heritable variation with one crop example each

Distinguish qualitative from quantitative traits and name two each in field crops

Build a one-page glossary of 30 genetics terms in your own words

Explain Mendelian segregation and independent assortment using a monohybrid and dihybrid cross you solve yourself

Calculate phenotypic ratios for test crosses and backcrosses

Describe the Hardy-Weinberg equation and state the five conditions it assumes

Summarise the central dogma and DNA replication in under 150 words each

Compare self-pollinated, cross-pollinated, and often cross-pollinated crops and list two breeding methods suited to each

Outline the pedigree, bulk, and backcross methods with their merits and limits

Explain heterosis, inbreeding depression, and the difference between a synthetic and a composite variety

Describe mutation breeding and polyploidy induction with one crop example each

Explain the steps of a varietal release trial from initial evaluation to notification

List the seed classes in the certification chain and state the generation limit for each

Define the economic threshold level and distinguish it from the economic injury level

Describe the disease triangle and classify two pathogens by mode of entry

Identify the causal organism and key symptoms for five major cereal diseases

Identify the causal organism and key symptoms for five major pulse and oilseed diseases

State the mode of action and target group for four major insecticide classes

Explain integrated pest management and list five components with a field example of each

Describe safe handling, waiting period, and resistance management for pesticides

Describe the life cycle and damage symptoms of stem borer, aphid, whitefly, and stored-grain pests

Explain seed treatment, biocontrol agents, and pheromone traps with dose and timing

Define extension education and contrast it with formal education

List the steps in planning a need-based extension programme

Compare individual, group, and mass contact methods with one strength and one limitation each

Explain the diffusion of innovations model and classify adopters into the five categories

Describe the role of KVK, ATMA, and DAESI in technology transfer

Outline the steps of a farm field trial and a front-line demonstration

Distinguish PRA from RRA and list three PRA tools with their purpose

Describe ICT-based extension channels and one limitation of each

Solve 40 mixed multiple-choice questions under timed conditions and log every error by domain

Re-derive the five weakest concepts from memory without notes

Recite the seed certification generations and the disease triangle from memory

Write a 10-line summary of each domain's core facts as a final revision sheet