Basic Agriculture and Food Chain Quiz

Agriculture is the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock.

A crop is when the same kind of plants are cultivated on a large scale at one place.

The seven basic practices are: preparation of soil, sowing, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigation, protection from weeds, harvesting, and storage.

<p>Loosening the soil is important because it allows the roots to go deeper, aerates the soil, and helps the roots breathe easily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The major types of crops depending on the season are: kharif and rabi crops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process is called adding manure and fertilizers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is important to protect crops from weeds to allow them proper access to light, space, and nutrients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of irrigation is to supply water to plants at regular intervals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The final step is the storage of grains or produce to keep them safe from rats, insects, microorganisms, and moisture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No, animals including humans cannot make their own food.</p> Signup and view all the answers