Fundamentals of Agriculture Vocabulary

What is crop rotation?

• The practice of growing the same crop in the same place every year

• The practice of growing different crops in succession on the same land

• The practice of leaving the land fallow for a year

• The practice of growing crops without soil

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Which soil type is known for its high water retention?

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

• Loamy soil

• Silt soil

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What is the primary purpose of irrigation?

• To remove pests from crops

• To supply water to crops

• To add nutrients to the soil

• To harvest crops

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Which of the following is a natural method of pest control?

• Using chemical pesticides

• Introducing natural predators

• Burning the crops

• Using synthetic fertilizers

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Which type of fertilizer is made from decomposed organic matter?

• Chemical fertilizer

• Organic fertilizer

• Synthetic fertilizer

• Mineral fertilizer

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What is the main goal of harvesting techniques?

• To plant new seeds

• To remove weeds

• To collect mature crops

• To irrigate the fields

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Which crop rotation practice helps in replenishing soil nutrients?

• Monoculture

• Polyculture

• Fallowing

• Intercropping

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Which soil type is best suited for growing most crops due to its balanced texture?

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

• Loamy soil

• Peaty soil

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Which irrigation method involves delivering water directly to the base of the plant?

• Sprinkler irrigation

• Drip irrigation

• Flood irrigation

• Furrow irrigation

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Which of the following is a chemical method of pest control?

• Crop rotation

• Biological control

• Pesticides

• Mulching

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