Production of Rice Quiz

What is the main purpose of using a rotoslasher 55 days before planting rice?

• Reduce rat attacks

• Accelerate the decomposition of rice stubble

• Increase soil moisture

• Provide additional fertilizer

What is the depth of soil during the first ploughing (dry ploughing)?

• 3–5 cm

• 5–7 cm

• 8–10 cm

• 12–15 cm

Which of the following is not a method of rat control?

• Barn owl Tyto alba

• Poison bait

• Water bunds

• Transplanter

Duration of seedlings in the dapog nursery before transplanting:

• 5–7 days

• 9–11 days

• 16–20 days

• 25–30 days

What is the main advantage of the transplanting system?

• Lower cost

• No need for a nursery

• Easier to control wind rice

• Less labor

Seed rate for manual broadcasting:

• 50–70 kg/ha

• 80–100 kg/ha

• 100–150 kg/ha

• 200–250 kg/ha

Main function of straw burning:

• Fertilize the soil

• Kill wind rice seeds & pests

• Reduce labor costs

• Fertilize bunds

Transplanter machines are suitable because:

• No need for a nursery

• Fast & uniform

• Low cost

• No need for water

Seeding rate for the transplanting system:

• 10–20 kg/ha

• 25–50 kg/ha

• 80–100 kg/ha

• 140–150 kg/ha

What equipment is used for the third ploughing (wet ploughing)?

• Rotavator

• 4-wheel tractor

• 2-wheel tractor Niplo

• Blower