- 1. Agriculture is the practice of cultivation of crops and livestock for human consumption and utilization. It encompasses various activities such as plowing, planting, harvesting, and raising livestock. Agriculture is essential for food production and plays a crucial role in feeding the world's population. It also contributes to the economy by providing employment opportunities and raw materials for industries. Sustainable agricultural practices are increasingly important to ensure the long-term health of the environment and the well-being of future generations.
What is the main component of fertilizer that promotes plant growth?
A) Phosphorus
B) Potassium
C) Nitrogen
D) Calcium
- 2. What is the process of watering crops called?
A) Plowing
B) Pruning
C) Harvesting
D) Irrigation
- 3. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas emitted in agriculture?
A) Methane
B) Nitrogen oxides
C) Sulfur dioxide
D) Carbon monoxide
- 4. What is the term for the practice of growing crops without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers?
A) Industrial agriculture
B) GMO farming
C) Organic farming
D) Hydroponics
- 5. Which type of livestock is primarily raised for its wool?
A) Cows
B) Sheep
C) Pigs
D) Chickens
- 6. Which type of irrigation system delivers water directly to the root zone of plants?
A) Furrow irrigation
B) Sprinkler irrigation
C) Drip irrigation
D) Flood irrigation
- 7. What is the term for the removal of trees to create space for agricultural purposes?
A) Deforestation
B) Selective logging
C) Revegetation
D) Reforestation
- 8. What is the traditional Japanese art of growing miniature trees called?
A) Chrysanthemum
B) Bonsai
C) Espalier
D) Topiary
- 9. Which of the following is a root vegetable?
A) Tomato
B) Carrot
C) Broccoli
D) Cucumber
- 10. Which farming method involves rotating crops in a defined order over several seasons?
A) Intensive farming
B) Crop rotation
C) Permaculture
D) Monoculture
- 11. What is the term for the process of collecting honey from beehives?
A) Pollen collection
B) Honey harvesting
C) Wax extraction
D) Beekeeping
- 12. Which of the following is a commonly consumed leafy green vegetable?
A) Zucchini
B) Spinach
C) Turnip
D) Radish
- 13. What is the process of breaking up soil and preparing it for planting called?
A) Tilling
B) Harvesting
C) Mulching
D) Weeding
- 14. What type of machinery is used for cutting and gathering crops automatically?
A) Sprayer
B) Combine harvester
C) Seeder
D) Tractor
- 15. What is the term for the process of making grain into flour?
A) Threshing
B) Roasting
C) Binning
D) Milling
- 16. Which type of farming relies on natural rainfall for irrigation instead of artificial irrigation systems?
A) Rainfed farming
B) Sprinkler farming
C) Drip farming
D) Flood farming
- 17. Which animal is known as the 'ship of the desert'?
A) Elephant
B) Camel
C) Horse
D) Goat
- 18. What gas do plants use in photosynthesis?
A) Methane
B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Oxygen
D) Nitrogen
- 19. What is the primary function of fertilizers in agriculture?
A) Kill pests
B) Prevent waterlogging
C) Provide essential nutrients to plants
D) Increase soil erosion
- 20. Which crop is known as the 'King of cereals'?
A) Rice
B) Wheat
C) Barley
D) Maize
- 21. What is the largest mammal in the world?
A) Giraffe
B) Blue Whale
C) Elephant
D) Hippopotamus
- 22. What is the process of removing weeds from a field called?
A) Weeding
B) Irrigation
C) Fertilizing
D) Pest control
- 23. Which agricultural practice involves raising fish alongside crops or livestock?
A) Aquaculture
B) Apiculture
C) Viticulture
D) Sericulture
- 24. What do you call the animal feed composed primarily of grass or legumes?
A) Concentrates
B) Fodder
C) Forage
D) Additives
- 25. What is the practice of beekeeping called?
A) Sericulture
B) Apiculture
C) Pisciculture
D) Viticulture
- 26. What is the process of separating the grain from the harvested crop called?
A) Winnowing
B) Threshing
C) Harvesting
D) Drying
- 27. What is the process of separating the chaff from the grain called?
A) Harvesting
B) Winnowing
C) Drying
D) Threshing
- 28. Which animal is primarily raised for its meat production?
A) Sheep
B) Cattle
C) Goat
D) Horse
- 29. What is the process of turning animal manure and crop residue into compost called?
A) Composting
B) Tilling
C) Mulching
D) Weeding
- 30. Which tool is commonly used for planting seeds in rows at a consistent depth?
A) Seeder
B) Harrow
C) Plow
D) Seed drill
- 31. Which agricultural process involves cutting and gathering crops from the fields?
A) Harvesting
B) Sowing
C) Pruning
D) Threshing
- 32. The spreading of minerals and nutrients over the soil to improve its fertility is known as what?
A) Fertilization
B) Diversification
C) Tillage
D) Weed control
- 33. What is the process of removing water from soil to prevent waterlogging called?
A) Fertigation
B) Hydration
C) Drainage
D) Irrigation
- 34. Which of the following is a type of agricultural land management that integrates trees and shrubs with crops or livestock?
A) Xeriscaping
B) Terracing
C) Hydroponics
D) Agroforestry
- 35. Which of the following is a method used to protect crops from insects using natural enemies?
A) Mulching
B) Chemical pesticides
C) Biological control
D) Fumigation
- 36. What is the process of selecting and cultivating plants for specific traits called?
A) Pruning
B) Grafting
C) Plant breeding
D) Sowing
- 37. What is the practice of spreading large amounts of crop residues on fields to improve soil fertility called?
A) Pruning
B) Fertilizing
C) Weeding
D) Mulching
- 38. Which agricultural practice involves growing fish and plants together in a symbiotic environment?
A) Aquaponics
B) Hydroponics
C) Drip irrigation
D) Aeroponics
- 39. Which agricultural practice involves the use of a series of leveled steps built into a slope to reduce soil erosion?
A) Agroforestry
B) Terracing
C) Strip cropping
D) Contour farming
- 40. What is the process of preparing land for growing crops called?
A) Threshing
B) Sowing
C) Tillage
D) Harvesting
- 41. Which of the following is an example of a cash crop?
A) Barley
B) Sugarcane
C) Cotton
D) Soybeans
- 42. What is the study of soils in relation to crops called?
A) Entomology
B) Meteorology
C) Pedology
D) Botany
- 43. What is the term for the raising of livestock such as cows, sheep, and pigs?
A) Horticulture
B) Olericulture
C) Viticulture
D) Animal husbandry
- 44. What is the process of planting seeds or young plants in the soil called?
A) Harvesting
B) Sowing
C) Tillage
D) Threshing
- 45. Which of the following is a method used to control erosion in agriculture by plowing along the contour lines of a slope?
A) Strip cropping
B) Terracing
C) Contour plowing
D) Broadacre farming
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