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Tag: Agriculture
Bit Bank for Agriculture and Food
1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the first step in the process of agriculture?
- a) Harvesting
- b) Sowing seeds
- c) Ploughing
- d) Irrigation
Answer:ย c) Ploughing
- Which tool is used traditionally for ploughing?
- a) Tractor
- b) Plough
- c) Sickle
- d) Harvester
Answer:ย b) Plough
- What is the main source of irrigation in dry areas?
- a) Rainfall
- b) Wells
- c) Canals
- d) Drip irrigation
Answer:ย d) Drip irrigation
- Organic farming avoids the use of:
- a) Compost
- b) Chemical fertilizers
- c) Cow dung
- d) Water
Answer:ย b) Chemical fertilizers
- Which part of the plant is used to produce seeds?
- a) Roots
- b) Stem
- c) Flower
- d) Leaves
Answer: c) Flower
2. Fill in the Blanks:
- The process of loosening the soil is called _______.
Answer:ย Ploughing - A _______ is used to cut crops after they are harvested.
Answer:ย Sickle - _______ farming uses natural fertilizers and avoids chemical pesticides.
Answer:ย Organic - _______ is a technique where water is provided to plants drop by drop.
Answer:ย Drip irrigation - Farmers protect crops from pests by using _______.
Answer: Pesticides
3. True or False:
- Crop rotation helps in maintaining soil fertility.
Answer:ย True - Seeds need light to germinate.
Answer:ย False - Harvesting is the process of sowing seeds.
Answer:ย False - Rain is the only source of water for irrigation.
Answer:ย False - Ploughing is done after sowing the seeds.
Answer: False
4. Match the Following:
- Organic farming โ a) Uses natural fertilizers
- Drip irrigation โ b) Saves water
- Harvesting โ c) Cutting crops
- Compost โ d) Natural manure
- Pesticides โ e) Protects plants from insects
Answers:
1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e5. Short Answer Questions:
- What is the importance of agriculture?
- Explain the process of irrigation and why it is needed.
- What are the benefits of organic farming?
- Name two traditional farming tools and their uses.
- Describe the process of harvesting.
6. Long Answer Questions:
- Describe the different steps involved in agriculture, from ploughing to harvesting.
- Explain the significance of using organic farming practices.
- Discuss various methods of irrigation and their importance in agriculture.
- What is crop protection, and why is it essential for farmers?
- How does crop rotation help in maintaining soil health?
- What is the first step in the process of agriculture?