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What is a common festival celebrated during the harvest season?
What is a common festival celebrated during the harvest season?
- Thanksgiving
- Diwali (correct)
- Ramadan
- Christmas
What potential risk is associated with leaving harvested grain in the field?
What potential risk is associated with leaving harvested grain in the field?
- Pollution and fire hazards (correct)
- Increased crop yield
- Enhanced insect growth
- Improved soil quality
Why is it important to dry harvested grains before storage?
Why is it important to dry harvested grains before storage?
- To change their color
- To prevent spoilage and pest attacks (correct)
- To enhance flavor
- To increase their weight
Which method do farmers use to separate grain from chaff?
Which method do farmers use to separate grain from chaff?
What can happen if freshly harvested grains are stored without drying?
What can happen if freshly harvested grains are stored without drying?
What is a recommended practice to further protect stored grains?
What is a recommended practice to further protect stored grains?
What causes problems for farmers regarding burned stubble left in the fields?
What causes problems for farmers regarding burned stubble left in the fields?
What type of damage can microorganisms cause to stored grains?
What type of damage can microorganisms cause to stored grains?
What is the primary function of a drip system in agriculture?
What is the primary function of a drip system in agriculture?
What are weeds and why is their removal important?
What are weeds and why is their removal important?
What is weeding most closely associated with?
What is weeding most closely associated with?
What is a precaution farmers should take when using weedicides?
What is a precaution farmers should take when using weedicides?
Which of the following statements about sprayers and weedicides is true?
Which of the following statements about sprayers and weedicides is true?
In what way can tilling help with weed control?
In what way can tilling help with weed control?
Which method is considered the best for watering fruit plants?
Which method is considered the best for watering fruit plants?
What do farmers need to consider regarding the timing of spraying weedicides?
What do farmers need to consider regarding the timing of spraying weedicides?
What is the primary purpose of using manure and fertilizers in agriculture?
What is the primary purpose of using manure and fertilizers in agriculture?
How does a seed drill benefit the sowing process?
How does a seed drill benefit the sowing process?
What can happen to the soil if crops are continuously cultivated without any fallow periods?
What can happen to the soil if crops are continuously cultivated without any fallow periods?
Which of the following statements about manuring is true?
Which of the following statements about manuring is true?
Why are seedlings grown in a nursery before being transplanted to the field?
Why are seedlings grown in a nursery before being transplanted to the field?
What role does soil play for crop plants?
What role does soil play for crop plants?
What can be a consequence of improper or insufficient manuring?
What can be a consequence of improper or insufficient manuring?
Why might birds be a concern during the sowing process?
Why might birds be a concern during the sowing process?
What should be done to prevent mosquitoes from breeding?
What should be done to prevent mosquitoes from breeding?
Which microorganism is responsible for causing malaria?
Which microorganism is responsible for causing malaria?
What is a recommended preventive measure for tuberculosis?
What is a recommended preventive measure for tuberculosis?
How is polio primarily transmitted?
How is polio primarily transmitted?
Which preventive measure is specific for cholera?
Which preventive measure is specific for cholera?
What personal hygiene practice can help prevent the spread of hepatitis A?
What personal hygiene practice can help prevent the spread of hepatitis A?
Which method should be used to avoid chickenpox transmission?
Which method should be used to avoid chickenpox transmission?
What is the primary mode of transmission for measles?
What is the primary mode of transmission for measles?
What are microorganisms primarily characterized by?
What are microorganisms primarily characterized by?
Which of the following groups is NOT classified as a microorganism?
Which of the following groups is NOT classified as a microorganism?
What method can be used to observe microorganisms on moist bread?
What method can be used to observe microorganisms on moist bread?
Why are viruses considered different from other microorganisms?
Why are viruses considered different from other microorganisms?
Which common ailment is NOT caused by viruses?
Which common ailment is NOT caused by viruses?
What happens to bread in a moist environment during the rainy season?
What happens to bread in a moist environment during the rainy season?
In which activity would you observe microorganisms in water from soil?
In which activity would you observe microorganisms in water from soil?
Which of the following microorganisms require a host to reproduce?
Which of the following microorganisms require a host to reproduce?
Study Notes
Crop Management
- Crop management techniques enhance crop production and yield.
- Seed Drill: A tool for sowing seeds at uniform distance and depth, saving time and labour.
- Transplanting: A method of growing seedlings in nurseries and then transplanting them to the field.
- Manure and Fertilizers: Substances added to the soil to provide nutrients for plant growth.
- Manuring: Replenishing soil nutrients by adding manure to maintain soil fertility.
- Weeds: Undesirable plants that compete with crop plants for resources, affecting their growth.
- Weeding: Removal of weeds from fields to promote healthy crop growth.
- Weedicides: Chemicals used to control weeds, applying with caution due to health risks.
Irrigation
- Irrigation Methods: Different techniques for providing water to crops.
- Sprinkler System: Water is sprinkled over crops, mimicking rainfall.
- Drip System: Water is delivered directly to plant roots, reducing water waste and suitable for fruit plants, gardens, and trees.
Harvesting and Storage
- Harvesting: The process of gathering ripe crops.
- Combine Harvester: A machine that harvests crops and separates grain from stalks.
- Winnowing: Method of separating grain from chaff (husk) by wind.
- Storage: Maintaining harvested crops for longer periods, protecting them from moisture, insects, and microorganisms.
- Drying: Grain is dried in the sun before storage to reduce moisture content and prevent spoilage.
Microorganisms
- Microorganisms: Tiny living organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
- Types of Microorganisms: Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae.
- Viruses: Microscopic entities that reproduce inside host cells.
- Disease-Causing Microorganisms: Some microorganisms cause human diseases.
- Preventive Measures: Measures to prevent the spread of diseases include vaccination, hygiene, and mosquito control.
- Malaria: A disease caused by a protozoan parasite transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes.
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Explore essential crop management and irrigation techniques that enhance agricultural productivity. Learn about seed drills, transplanting, and various methods of irrigation like sprinkler and drip systems. Understand the importance of nutrients, weed control, and the role of fertilizers in crop growth.
