Agriculture Quiz: Wheat and Paddy Cultivation

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What is a significant difference between sexual and asexual modes of reproduction?

Asexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents.

Sexual reproduction results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

Sexual reproduction is faster compared to asexual reproduction.

Asexual reproduction can occur through methods like budding and grafting. (correct)

Which of the following techniques is NOT associated with tissue culture?

Cuttings

Cloning from a single cell (correct)

Budding

Grafting

What is one major advantage of hybrid seed production?

Hybrid seeds require less monitoring during growth.

It reduces the genetic diversity of a crop.

Hybrid seeds have incompatibility resulting in reduced yields.

It ensures uniformity and higher yields in crops. (correct)

Which function is NOT typically the responsibility of a farm manager?

Performing field labor tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of seed testing?

To analyze and ensure seed quality for planting Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of greenhouse technology?

It provides climate control to optimize crop conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of mushroom is commonly cultivated in India?

Button mushroom Signup and view all the answers

What is the main damage caused by swarming caterpillars to paddy plants?

They eat younger plants. Signup and view all the answers

What is Agrotourism primarily focused on?

Educating visitors about farming practices and rural life. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following control measures is NOT recommended for managing swarming caterpillars?

Applying insect nets around plants. Signup and view all the answers

What symptom is associated with paddy blast disease?

Spindle-shaped brown spots on leaves. Signup and view all the answers

Which pest is known for sucking juice from developing grains in paddy?

Rice bug. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common control measure for foot rot/stem rot in paddy?

Using perenox to treat seeds. Signup and view all the answers

Which among the following is NOT an insect pest affecting paddy?

Foot rot. Signup and view all the answers

What are the recommended application rates for carbofuron or quinolphos for pest control in paddy?

15 kg/ha. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms indicates neck rot in paddy?

Dropping of ears. Signup and view all the answers

Which group of crops forms the backbone of the rural economy?

Cereals, oil seed crops, and pulses Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's oil seed area does India contribute?

14 percent Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about pulses is true?

Pulses are rich in proteins and important for vegetarians. Signup and view all the answers

Which wheat species is commonly cultivated in India?

Triticum aestivum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of wheat straw?

As fodder and for thatching and mulching Signup and view all the answers

What property of gluten is particularly important for bakery products?

It forms a rubbery mass essential for dough. Signup and view all the answers

What is a suitable condition for growing wheat?

Wide range of soil conditions with good drainage Signup and view all the answers

Where does soft or bread wheat primarily originate from?

North-West India and South-West Afghanistan Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of preparatory tillage for wheat crops?

To create a well-pulverized and compact seed bed Signup and view all the answers

What is the botanical name of chickpea?

Cicer arietinum Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence the spacing of wheat seeds in a field?

Maturity period and tillering habit Signup and view all the answers

What depth is recommended for sowing irrigated wheat seeds?

3 - 5 cm Signup and view all the answers

Which soil pH range is considered optimum for growing gram?

6.0 to 7.5 Signup and view all the answers

What climatic conditions are ideal for growing gram?

Mild cold with low to moderate rainfall Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum frequency for deep ploughing in rainfed cropping?

Once in three years Signup and view all the answers

When should wheat seeds be sowed for the best results?

Last week of October to first week of November Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a condition that harms gram cultivation?

Sunny weather Signup and view all the answers

What medicinal value do malic acid and oxalic acids from green leaves of chickpea have?

Treat scurvy Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to prepare the land into flat beds after sowing?

Using 'sara yantra' or bund former Signup and view all the answers

How does the tillering habit affect wheat planting density?

Closer spacing for high-tillering varieties Signup and view all the answers

What type of tillage is recommended for chickpea cultivation?

One deep ploughing after harvest Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of temperatures above 30°C on chickpea cultivation?

Affects pod setting and seed development Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimum spacing for rainfed wheat crops?

30 cm Signup and view all the answers

Which type of soil is most suitable for growing gram?

Sandy loam to clay loam Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Wheat

Triticum species (genus) are commonly cultivated in India
Hard wheat originates from Abyssinia, Soft/Bread wheat from North-West India, South-West Afghanistan and USSR
Wheat is a temperate crop, sown in the rabi season
Sowing time varies based on variety: Tall varieties are sown from last week of October to first week of November
Wheat is used for making bread, chapatis, cakes, biscuits, pastries, and other bakery products.
Wheat straw is used as fodder and for thatching and mulching
Wheat can be grown on a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained soils with good water holding capacity
Wheat grows well on light to heavy clay soils
The genus Triticum can be grown from light to heavy soils
It requires well-drained soils due to its temperate nature

Paddy

Swarming Caterpillar: the pest is found in large groups that eat young plants
Control measures: Burning grass and wild rice, and applying thimet granules are recommended
Paddy Gall Fly: affects paddy plants by damaging the leaves and stems
Control measures: It is recommended to apply 10% Thimet granules at the rate of 10 kg per ha. after 10 and 20 days of transplanting
Rice Bug: it sucks juice from developing grains, usually during the milk stage
Paddy Blast: symptoms include spindle-shaped brown to reddish brown spots appearing on the leaves. The spots on stem and grains are darker
Paddy Blast Control measures: Grow resistant varieties, treat the seed with perenox, cupravit, or Cuprosan
Foot Rot/Stem Rot: symptoms include small irregular black spots appearing on the leaf sheath, the resulting damage can cause stunted growth and failure to tiller
Foot Rot/Stem Rot control measures: grow resistant varieties, treat the seed with perenox, cupravit, or Cuprosan

Gram

Also known as Harbhara, Chana, Bengal gram, Chick pea
Botanical name: Cicer arietinum
Family: Leguminosae
Origin: South-West Asia
Gram is considered a fertility restorative crop
Gram grows best in well-drained, light to heavy black, mixed red, or alluvial soils
Sandy loam to clay loam soils are most suitable
The optimum pH range for gram is 6 to 7.5
The best climate for gram is cool and dry with low to moderate rainfall (400-700 mm)
The average temperature required is 25 to 30 degrees Celcius
Excessive rainfall after sowing or at flowering can cause great harm
Cloudy weather and frost conditions during flowering can reduce flowering and seed setting
Gram is fairly hardy and can be grown on rough or cloded seed beds
The cultivation of gram requires one deep ploughing after Kharif harvest by iron plough

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Test your knowledge on wheat and paddy cultivation practices in India. This quiz covers information about Triticum species, sowing times, soil preferences, and pest control measures for paddy. Perfect for agriculture students and enthusiasts!