Which practice prevents soil erosion in hilly areas?
Mulching
Terrace farming
Monocropping
Flood irrigation
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Correct Answer: B — Terrace farming
Explanation:
Terrace farming reduces water runoff and prevents soil erosion on slopes.
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Which practice prevents soil erosion in hilly areas?
Mulching
Terrace farming
Monocropping
Flood irrigation
Correct Answer: B — Terrace farming
Explanation:
Terrace farming reduces water runoff and prevents soil erosion on slopes.
What is vermicomposting?
Composting using fungi
Composting using earthworms
Composting using bacteria
Composting using fish waste
Correct Answer: B — Composting using earthworms
Explanation:
Vermicomposting uses earthworms to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich compost.
In pisciculture, which of the following species is commonly cultivated?
Sheep
Goat
Rohu
Cow
Correct Answer: C — Rohu
Explanation:
Rohu is a commonly cultivated fish species in pisciculture.
Which fodder crop is commonly fed to livestock?
Cotton
Maize
Rice
Alfalfa
Correct Answer: D — Alfalfa
Explanation:
Alfalfa is a nutritious fodder crop rich in protein and commonly fed to livestock.
Which crop benefits significantly from drip irrigation?
Sugarcane
Rice
Grapes
Cotton
Correct Answer: C — Grapes
Explanation:
Drip irrigation is highly effective for grape cultivation because it provides water directly to roots.
Why is manure preferred over chemical fertilizers?
It is eco-friendly and improves soil texture
It acts faster than fertilizers
It only provides potassium
It is cheaper
Correct Answer: A — It is eco-friendly and improves soil texture
Explanation:
Manure improves soil texture, increases microbial activity, and is environmentally friendly.
Which of the following is an organic manure?
Ammonium nitrate
Urea
Potash
Compost
Correct Answer: D — Compost
Explanation:
Compost is an organic manure produced by decomposition of plant and animal waste.
Which disease is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D in cattle?
Brucellosis
Mastitis
Rickets
Anthrax
Correct Answer: C — Rickets
Explanation:
Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets, leading to weak bones and skeletal deformities.
What is the process of improving the genetic quality of livestock called?
Shearing
Crossbreeding
Vaccination
Breeding
Correct Answer: B — Crossbreeding
Explanation:
Crossbreeding combines desirable traits from different breeds to improve livestock quality.
Which of the following is a high-yielding breed of cow?
Gir
Ongole
Red Sindhi
Jersey
Correct Answer: D — Jersey
Explanation:
Jersey cows are known for high milk production and rich butterfat content.
Which of these is an example of biofertilizer?
Urea
DAP
Rhizobium
Ammonium nitrate
Correct Answer: C — Rhizobium
Explanation:
Rhizobium fixes atmospheric nitrogen and improves soil fertility naturally.
What is green manure?
Growing plants plowed back into the soil
Decomposed organic matter
Chemical fertilizers
Animal excreta
Correct Answer: A — Growing plants plowed back into the soil
Explanation:
Green manure improves soil fertility by adding organic matter and nutrients.
Which irrigation method is best for water conservation?
Tank irrigation
Sprinkler irrigation
Drip irrigation
Canal irrigation
Correct Answer: C — Drip irrigation
Explanation:
Drip irrigation supplies water directly to plant roots with minimal wastage.
Which farming practice helps conserve soil moisture?
Irrigation
Ploughing
Crop rotation
Mulching
Correct Answer: D — Mulching
Explanation:
Mulching helps retain soil moisture and reduce evaporation.
Which type of crop is grown during the rainy season?
Kharif
Zaid
Rabi
All of the mentioned
Correct Answer: A — Kharif
Explanation:
Kharif crops are grown during the rainy season.
Which irrigation system involves the rotation of water supply through canals?
Canal irrigation
Drip irrigation
Basin irrigation
Sprinkler irrigation
Correct Answer: A — Canal irrigation
Explanation:
Canal irrigation distributes water through a network of canals to agricultural fields.
Which factor is important in organic farming?
Use of synthetic fertilizers
Monocropping
Heavy use of pesticides
Use of organic manures and biofertilizers
Correct Answer: D — Use of organic manures and biofertilizers
Explanation:
Organic farming relies on natural fertilizers and biofertilizers instead of synthetic chemicals.
Which cropping pattern involves growing crops in a specific sequence?
Crop rotation
Intercropping
Monocropping
Relay cropping
Correct Answer: A — Crop rotation
Explanation:
Crop rotation involves growing different crops in a planned sequence to maintain soil fertility.
Which crop is classified as a Kharif crop?
Barley
Maize
Mustard
Wheat
Correct Answer: B — Maize
Explanation:
Maize is a Kharif crop grown during the rainy season.