Crop Production Characteristics Quiz

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What is the main benefit of uniform maturity in crop harvesting?

Increases crop productivity

Reduces losses during harvesting (correct)

Improves adaptability to different environments

Enhances desirable agronomic characteristics

How can developing varieties with wider adaptability help stabilize crop production?

It increases the farmer's purchasing capacity for inputs

It reduces the amount of nutrients consumed by the crop

It allows growing the same variety in different climatic conditions (correct)

It improves desirable agronomic characteristics like tallness and branching

What is a desirable agronomic characteristic for fodder crops?

Dwarfness

Profuse branching (correct)

Higher purchasing capacity for inputs

Reduced nutrient consumption

What is a desirable agronomic characteristic for cereal crops?

Dwarfness Signup and view all the answers

How does a farmer's purchasing capacity affect crop production practices?

It decides the cropping system and production practices Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between higher inputs and yields in crop production?

Higher inputs lead to higher yields Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of check-dams in agriculture?

To prevent rainwater from flowing away Signup and view all the answers

Which farming technique involves growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land?

Intercropping Signup and view all the answers

How does mixed cropping reduce risk for farmers?

By providing insurance against crop failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of intercropping?

Maximizes nutrient utilization Signup and view all the answers

Which farming practice involves growing crops in a pre-planned succession on a piece of land?

Crop rotation Signup and view all the answers

How is the choice of crops for crop rotation decided?

Depending on moisture availability and irrigation facilities Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of organic farming?

Minimal or no use of chemicals as fertilizers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using bio-agents like blue green algae in organic farming?

To prepare biofertilizers Signup and view all the answers

Why are cropping systems like mixed cropping and crop rotation beneficial in organic farming?

They help control insects and pests Signup and view all the answers

What is the major dependency for crop success in most areas of agriculture in India?

Timely monsoons and sufficient rainfall Signup and view all the answers

Why do light soils pose a challenge in areas with irregular rainfall distribution?

They have less water retention capacity Signup and view all the answers

How do scientists address the challenge of drought in rain-fed farming areas?

By developing crop varieties tolerant to drought conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods helps in weed control?

Intercropping and crop rotation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary issue with excessive use of chemical pesticides?

They can be poisonous and cause pollution Signup and view all the answers

Which method helps in controlling pests, according to the text?

Summer ploughing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using resistant varieties of crops?

Pest resistance Signup and view all the answers

Which condition will likely give the most benefits for crop production?

Using quality seeds, adopting irrigation, using fertilizers and crop protection measures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a mechanical method of weed control?

Removing weeds by hand or machine Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors responsible for storage losses in agricultural produce?

Insects, rodents, fungi, mites, and bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Why is proper drying of produce important before storage?

To prevent discolouration of the produce Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to kill pests during storage of grains?

Chemicals for fumigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of systematic management of warehouses in controlling storage losses?

To improve marketability of produce Signup and view all the answers

Why is animal husbandry considered important as living standards increase?

To meet the growing demand for milk, eggs, and meat Signup and view all the answers

What does animal husbandry involve apart from feeding and breeding aspects?

Disease control and breeding techniques Signup and view all the answers