Major crop production techniques and agro practices Part 1
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Question No. 1
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Which of the following is a primary tillage operation?
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Harrowing
B.
Planking
C.
Sowing
D.
Ploughing
Question No. 2
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The process of leaving crop residues on the soil surface to reduce erosion and conserve moisture is known as:
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Mulching
B.
Inter-cropping
C.
Green manuring
D.
Fallowing
Question No. 3
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Which irrigation method is most efficient in terms of water use?
A.
Flood irrigation
B.
Furrow irrigation
C.
Drip irrigation
D.
Sprinkler irrigation
Question No. 4
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The practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land is called:
A.
Crop rotation
B.
Mixed cropping
C.
Fallowing
D.
Relay cropping
Question No. 5
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What is the main purpose of using a seed drill for sowing?
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To broadcast seeds unevenly
B.
To sow seeds at a uniform depth and spacing
C.
To remove weeds from the field
D.
To level the soil after sowing
Question No. 6
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) emphasizes:
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The exclusive use of chemical pesticides
B.
The use of biological controls only
C.
A combination of cultural, biological, and chemical methods
D.
Complete eradication of all pests
Question No. 7
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Which of the following is a leguminous crop often used in crop rotation to improve soil fertility?
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Maize
D.
Lentil
Question No. 8
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The process of removing unwanted plants from the field is known as:
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Weeding
B.
Thinning
C.
Pruning
D.
Roguing
Question No. 9
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What is the ideal pH range for most agricultural crops?
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4.5-5.5
B.
6.0-7.5
C.
8.0-9.0
D.
5.0-6.0
Question No. 10
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Which of the following is a method of vegetative propagation in sugarcane?
A.
Seeds
B.
Spores
C.
Setts
D.
Rhizomes
Question No. 11
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The practice of growing a crop between two main crop seasons to utilize the land is called:
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Catch cropping
B.
Cover cropping
C.
Relay cropping
D.
Multiple cropping
Question No. 12
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Which of the following is a symptom of nitrogen deficiency in plants?
A.
Stunted growth and yellowing of older leaves
B.
Purple discoloration of leaves
C.
Dark green foliage and delayed maturity
D.
Wilting of young leaves
Question No. 13
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What is the primary objective of post-harvest management?
A.
To increase the crop yield in the next season
B.
To reduce losses and maintain the quality of the produce
C.
To develop new crop varieties
D.
To control pests in the field before harvesting
Question No. 14
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The technique of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions, is known as:
A.
Aeroponics
B.
Geoponics
C.
Hydroponics
D.
Aquaponics
Question No. 15
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Which of the following is a biological method of pest control?
A.
Spraying insecticides
B.
Using pheromone traps
C.
Introducing natural predators of the pest
D.
Using genetically modified crops
Question No. 16
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What is the main advantage of zero tillage farming?
A.
It increases soil erosion
B.
It improves soil structure and reduces fuel costs
C.
It requires more intensive irrigation
D.
It leads to higher weed infestation
Question No. 17
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The process of separating grains from the chaff is called:
A.
Threshing
B.
Winnowing
C.
Milling
D.
Ginning
Question No. 18
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Which of the following is NOT a micronutrient essential for plant growth?
A.
Iron (Fe)
B.
Manganese (Mn)
C.
Nitrogen (N)
D.
Zinc (Zn)
Question No. 19
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What is the purpose of practicing summer ploughing?
A.
To conserve soil moisture
B.
To expose and kill pests and weeds
C.
To sow summer crops
D.
To apply fertilizers for the next season
Question No. 20
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The system of growing different crops in a pre-planned succession on the same land is called:
A.
Monocropping
B.
Crop rotation
C.
Inter-cropping
D.
Shifting cultivation
Question No. 21
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Which of the following is a traditional method of irrigation?
A.
Drip irrigation
B.
Sprinkler irrigation
C.
Moat (Pulley-system)
D.
Center-pivot irrigation
Question No. 22
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The application of fertilizers through the irrigation system is known as:
A.
Foliar application
B.
Top dressing
C.
Basal application
D.
Fertigation
Question No. 23
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Which of the following is a physical method of weed control?
A.
Spraying herbicides
B.
Hand pulling
C.
Using weed-resistant crop varieties
D.
Allelopathy
Question No. 24
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What is 'roguing' in crop production?
A.
The process of harvesting
B.
The removal of off-type or diseased plants from a crop population
C.
The application of pesticides
D.
The thinning of seedlings
Question No. 25
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The water that is available to plants in the soil is called:
A.
Gravitational water
B.
Hygroscopic water
C.
Capillary water
D.
Runoff water
Question No. 26
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Which of the following is a characteristic of conventional agriculture?
A.
High reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
B.
Use of crop rotation and organic manures
C.
Focus on biodiversity and ecological balance
D.
Minimal use of external inputs
Question No. 27
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The practice of growing trees or shrubs among or around crops is known as:
A.
Agroforestry
B.
Horticulture
C.
Silviculture
D.
Floriculture
Question No. 28
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What is the primary function of a puddler in rice cultivation?
A.
To level the field
B.
To create a hardpan in the soil to reduce water percolation
C.
To sow rice seeds
D.
To remove weeds
Question No. 29
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Which of the following is a direct effect of soil compaction on crop growth?
A.
Improved root penetration
B.
Increased water infiltration
C.
Restricted root growth and reduced aeration
D.
Enhanced nutrient uptake
Question No. 30
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The technique of artificially applying water to the soil to meet the crop's water requirement is called:
A.
Precipitation
B.
Irrigation
C.
Infiltration
D.
Percolation
Question No. 31
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Which of the following is an example of a cover crop?
A.
Maize
B.
Wheat
C.
Cowpea
D.
Sugarcane
Question No. 32
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What is the role of a harrow in soil preparation?
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To break large clods of soil and level the field
B.
To create deep furrows
C.
To compact the soil
D.
To apply fertilizers
Question No. 33
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The stage of crop growth at which irrigation is most critical is known as:
A.
Germination stage
B.
Tillering stage
C.
Flowering stage
D.
Maturity stage
Question No. 34
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Which of the following is a method to control soil salinity?
A.
Adding more salt to the soil
B.
Using saline water for irrigation
C.
Leaching with good quality water
D.
Compacting the soil surface
Question No. 35
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The practice of harvesting a crop and then allowing it to regrow from the stubble is called:
A.
Ratooning
B.
Topping
C.
Ginning
D.
Stripping
Question No. 36
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What is the 'economic threshold level' in Integrated Pest Management?
A.
The pest population density at which control measures should be applied to prevent an economically damaging infestation
B.
The level at which all pests are eradicated
C.
The maximum number of pests a crop can tolerate without any yield loss
D.
The point at which biological control is no longer effective
Question No. 37
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Which of the following is a major greenhouse gas emitted from agricultural fields, especially rice paddies?
A.
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
B.
Methane (CH4)
C.
Nitrous oxide (N2O)
D.
Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
Question No. 38
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What is the purpose of 'curing' in harvested crops like onion and potato?
A.
To increase their moisture content
B.
To improve their color
C.
To heal injuries and prolong their storage life
D.
To make them ready for immediate consumption
Question No. 39
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The cultivation of a single crop species over a large area is known as:
A.
Polyculture
B.
Monoculture
C.
Permaculture
D.
Aquaculture
Question No. 40
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Which soil type has the highest water holding capacity?
A.
Sandy soil
B.
Loamy soil
C.
Clayey soil
D.
Silty soil
Question No. 41
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The practice of using the residual moisture of the previous crop's field for sowing the next crop is called:
A.
Dryland farming
B.
Rainfed farming
C.
Sequential cropping
D.
Relay cropping
Question No. 42
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Which of the following is a characteristic of sustainable agriculture?
A.
Maximizing short-term yields at any cost
B.
Heavy reliance on non-renewable resources
C.
Maintaining ecological balance and long-term productivity
D.
Promoting monoculture
Question No. 43
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What is the main function of a combine harvester?
A.
It only cuts the crop
B.
It only threshes the grains
C.
It performs harvesting, threshing, and winnowing
D.
It is used for sowing seeds
Question No. 44
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The yellowing of plant leaves due to the deficiency of a mineral nutrient is called:
A.
Necrosis
B.
Chlorosis
C.
Etiolation
D.
Stunting
Question No. 45
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The process of raising fish in rice paddies is an example of:
A.
Integrated farming system
B.
Monoculture
C.
Organic farming
D.
Precision agriculture
Question No. 46
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Which of the following is a post-emergence herbicide?
A.
Glyphosate
B.
Pendimethalin
C.
Alachlor
D.
Butachlor
Question No. 47
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The optimal temperature for the germination of most kharif crops is:
A.
10-15°C
B.
15-20°C
C.
25-35°C
D.
5-10°C
Question No. 48
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What is the primary reason for deep tillage?
A.
To control weeds on the surface
B.
To create a shallow seedbed
C.
To break hard pans in the subsoil and improve drainage
D.
To conserve surface moisture
Question No. 49
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The practice of selecting and planting seeds from the best-performing plants of the previous season is a basic form of:
A.
Hybridization
B.
Genetic engineering
C.
Mass selection
D.
Clonal propagation
Question No. 50
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of excessive irrigation?
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It can lead to soil salinization and waterlogging
B.
It reduces the need for fertilizers
C.
It improves soil aeration
D.
It decreases the incidence of root diseases
Question No. 51
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The removal of the terminal bud of a plant to encourage lateral growth is known as:
A.
Topping or pinching
B.
Disbudding
C.
De-suckering
D.
Defoliation
Question No. 52
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Which of the following is a common practice in conservation agriculture?
A.
Intensive tillage
B.
Burning of crop residues
C.
Permanent soil cover
D.
Monocropping
Question No. 53
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The process by which nitrogen from the atmosphere is converted into ammonia by microorganisms is called:
A.
Nitrification
B.
Denitrification
C.
Nitrogen fixation
D.
Ammonification
Question No. 54
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Which farming system aims to be self-sufficient by integrating various agricultural activities like crop production, animal husbandry, and forestry?
A.
Commercial farming
B.
Subsistence farming
C.
Mixed and integrated farming
D.
Plantation agriculture
Question No. 55
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What is the primary purpose of soil testing?
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To determine the color of the soil
B.
To identify the types of weeds present
C.
To assess the nutrient status and pH of the soil
D.
To measure the water holding capacity
Question No. 56
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The practice of growing crops on the same land year after year is referred to as:
A.
Crop rotation
B.
Continuous cropping or monoculture
C.
Fallowing
D.
Strip cropping
Question No. 57
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Which of the following is a mechanical method of pest control?
A.
Using pheromone traps
B.
Spraying biopesticides
C.
Handpicking of pests
D.
Releasing sterile male insects
Question No. 58
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The ideal time for harvesting most grain crops is when:
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The leaves are still green
B.
The grains have a high moisture content
C.
The grains are fully mature and have the desired low moisture content
D.
The crop shows signs of lodging
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