Crop Production and Management Tools and Techniques
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How do green plants synthesise their own food?

  • Through a process called photosynthesis (correct)
  • By absorbing food from the soil
  • By feeding on insects and other animals
  • By consuming water directly

    • What is the primary reason why animals, including humans, cannot make their own food?

  • Lack of chlorophyll (correct)
  • Inability to digest plants
  • Insufficient sunlight exposure
  • Absence of water

    • Why is it necessary to eat food?

  • To provide raw materials for growth and repair (correct)
  • To eliminate waste from the body
  • To enhance physical appearance
  • To maintain body temperature

    • What was the primary source of food for nomadic people before agriculture?

    <p>Hunted animals and raw fruits/vegetables (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines agriculture?

    <p>Cultivating land for food production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is 'regular production, proper management, and distribution' necessary in crop production?

    <p>To ensure sufficient food supply for a large population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is paddy not grown in the winter season?

    <p>Paddy requires a lot of water, which is not available in the winter season. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two broad cropping patterns identified in India?

    <p>Kharif and Rabi Crops (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do earthworms and microbes contribute to soil health?

    <p>They help in turning and loosening the soil. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the preparation of soil involve turning and loosening it?

    <p>To allow roots to penetrate deep into the soil. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the most critical agricultural practices before growing a crop?

    <p>Adding manure and fertilizers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some crops like paddy thrive in specific seasons in India?

    <p>Due to variations in temperature, humidity, and rainfall across different regions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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