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What is the term used for the duration of sunlight that affects the growth and flowering of plants?
What is the term used for the duration of sunlight that affects the growth and flowering of plants?
- Hybridisation
- Thermoperiods
- Genetically modified crops
- Photoperiods (correct)
How is hybridisation defined in the context of crop improvement?
How is hybridisation defined in the context of crop improvement?
- Introducing disease resistance in crops
- Introduction of a gene to enhance crop characteristics
- Crossing between similar plants within the same genus
- Crossing between different species of plants within the same genus (correct)
Which method involves introducing a gene into crops to confer specific desirable traits?
Which method involves introducing a gene into crops to confer specific desirable traits?
- Genetic modification (correct)
- Hybridisation
- Interspecific crossing
- Photosynthesis
What is essential for new crop varieties to be accepted in different areas according to the text?
What is essential for new crop varieties to be accepted in different areas according to the text?
In which season are some crops grown that are termed as requiring improvement in yield?
In which season are some crops grown that are termed as requiring improvement in yield?
What is a key factor considered when selecting crop varieties or strains for breeding?
What is a key factor considered when selecting crop varieties or strains for breeding?
What is the main purpose of varietal improvement in crop production?
What is the main purpose of varietal improvement in crop production?
In crop production, what is the primary purpose of intercropping?
In crop production, what is the primary purpose of intercropping?
Why is crop rotation considered beneficial in agriculture?
Why is crop rotation considered beneficial in agriculture?
What is the primary purpose of using manure and fertilizers in fields?
What is the primary purpose of using manure and fertilizers in fields?
How does genetic manipulation contribute to agricultural practices?
How does genetic manipulation contribute to agricultural practices?
Which practice ensures that fish production can be increased both in marine and inland ecosystems?
Which practice ensures that fish production can be increased both in marine and inland ecosystems?
What is the significance of uniform maturity in crop harvesting?
What is the significance of uniform maturity in crop harvesting?
Why is tallness and profuse branching considered desirable in fodder crops?
Why is tallness and profuse branching considered desirable in fodder crops?
In which type of crops is dwarfness desired and why?
In which type of crops is dwarfness desired and why?
How does the financial condition of farmers impact their choice of cropping system and production practices?
How does the financial condition of farmers impact their choice of cropping system and production practices?
Why is developing varieties for wider adaptability beneficial in stabilizing crop production?
Why is developing varieties for wider adaptability beneficial in stabilizing crop production?
How do biotic and abiotic factors affect crop production differently?
How do biotic and abiotic factors affect crop production differently?
What is the primary purpose of using check-dams in agriculture?
What is the primary purpose of using check-dams in agriculture?
Which of the following statements about mixed cropping is true?
Which of the following statements about mixed cropping is true?
In intercropping, what is the primary reason for alternating rows of different crops?
In intercropping, what is the primary reason for alternating rows of different crops?
Which factor primarily determines the choice of crops in a crop rotation system?
Which factor primarily determines the choice of crops in a crop rotation system?
What is the main advantage of intercropping over monocropping (growing a single crop)?
What is the main advantage of intercropping over monocropping (growing a single crop)?
Which cropping system is most effective in reducing the risk of complete crop failure?
Which cropping system is most effective in reducing the risk of complete crop failure?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the effects of weeds on crops?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the effects of weeds on crops?
Which of the following is NOT a method by which insect pests can harm crops?
Which of the following is NOT a method by which insect pests can harm crops?
Which of the following is a desirable agronomic characteristic for crop production?
Which of the following is a desirable agronomic characteristic for crop production?
Which of the following is a common method for controlling weeds, insect pests, and diseases in crop production?
Which of the following is a common method for controlling weeds, insect pests, and diseases in crop production?
Which of the following statements accurately describes nutrient management in crop production?
Which of the following statements accurately describes nutrient management in crop production?
