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What is the first stage in the farming practices involved in crop production?
What is the first stage in the farming practices involved in crop production?
- Nurturing the crop plants
- Choosing seeds for planting (correct)
- Harvesting the crops
- Protecting the harvested crops
Which of the following is NOT a major group of activities for improving crop yields?
Which of the following is NOT a major group of activities for improving crop yields?
- Crop protection management
- Crop production improvement
- Crop variety improvement
- Soil erosion management (correct)
What does crop variety improvement involve?
What does crop variety improvement involve?
- Selecting varieties that ensure low crop yields
- Enhancing crop varieties through hybridization (correct)
- Eliminating crop diseases completely
- Focusing solely on crop production methods
Hybridization in crop variety improvement refers to crossing between which types of plants?
Hybridization in crop variety improvement refers to crossing between which types of plants?
What characteristic is NOT typically sought in crop variety improvement?
What characteristic is NOT typically sought in crop variety improvement?
Which of the following focuses on protecting growing and harvested crops from loss?
Which of the following focuses on protecting growing and harvested crops from loss?
What method can be mentioned in the context of crop variety improvement?
What method can be mentioned in the context of crop variety improvement?
Which phrase best describes the second stage of farming practices?
Which phrase best describes the second stage of farming practices?
What does the introduction of specific genes into crops achieve?
What does the introduction of specific genes into crops achieve?
What is the relationship between photoperiods and crop growth?
What is the relationship between photoperiods and crop growth?
Which of the following is a key consideration for developing new crop varieties?
Which of the following is a key consideration for developing new crop varieties?
What type of crops grow specifically in the rainy season?
What type of crops grow specifically in the rainy season?
What is one challenge that unpredictable weather poses to agriculture?
What is one challenge that unpredictable weather poses to agriculture?
What is the primary process through which plants manufacture food?
What is the primary process through which plants manufacture food?
Why is it important for farmers to receive good quality seeds?
Why is it important for farmers to receive good quality seeds?
What aspect of crop product quality can vary significantly?
What aspect of crop product quality can vary significantly?
What is the primary purpose of using neem leaves or turmeric in grain storage?
What is the primary purpose of using neem leaves or turmeric in grain storage?
What is a major consequence of poor monsoons in agriculture?
What is a major consequence of poor monsoons in agriculture?
Which method is used to supplement irrigation in areas with insufficient canal flow?
Which method is used to supplement irrigation in areas with insufficient canal flow?
How do check-dams benefit agricultural practices?
How do check-dams benefit agricultural practices?
What happens to crop yields when crops receive adequate water during their growing season?
What happens to crop yields when crops receive adequate water during their growing season?
What is the primary role of tanks in agriculture?
What is the primary role of tanks in agriculture?
Which cropping method involves growing different crops in the same field at the same time?
Which cropping method involves growing different crops in the same field at the same time?
Droughts can occur due to which of the following factors?
Droughts can occur due to which of the following factors?
What is the primary characteristic of drought-resistant crop varieties?
What is the primary characteristic of drought-resistant crop varieties?
Which of the following best describes inter-cropping?
Which of the following best describes inter-cropping?
What is a likely benefit of mixed cropping?
What is a likely benefit of mixed cropping?
Why is weed removal important during the early stages of crop growth?
Why is weed removal important during the early stages of crop growth?
What are the primary ways insect pests damage plants?
What are the primary ways insect pests damage plants?
What advantage does inter-cropping have in terms of nutrient utilization?
What advantage does inter-cropping have in terms of nutrient utilization?
Which statement about light soils is true in the context of drought?
Which statement about light soils is true in the context of drought?
Diseases in plants are primarily caused by which of the following?
Diseases in plants are primarily caused by which of the following?
What type of food is required to support a dairy animal's healthy life?
What type of food is required to support a dairy animal's healthy life?
Which of the following is not a type of animal feed mentioned?
Which of the following is not a type of animal feed mentioned?
What facilitates the cleaning of the cattle shed floor?
What facilitates the cleaning of the cattle shed floor?
Which breeds are selected for long lactation periods?
Which breeds are selected for long lactation periods?
What is a primary benefit of using feed additives in dairy animals?
What is a primary benefit of using feed additives in dairy animals?
What aspect is critical for cattle's health and milk production?
What aspect is critical for cattle's health and milk production?
Which type of parasites are mentioned as harmful to cattle?
Which type of parasites are mentioned as harmful to cattle?
What characteristic of local breeds contributes to their resilience?
What characteristic of local breeds contributes to their resilience?
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Study Notes
Crop Variety Improvement
- Crop variety improvement focuses on finding varieties with desirable characteristics for high yield
- Breeding for disease resistance, fertilizer response, product quality, and high yields are key aspects
- Hybridisation involves crossing genetically dissimilar plants, which can be intervarietal, interspecific, or intergeneric
- Genetic modification introduces genes for desired characteristics, leading to genetically modified crops
- New crop varieties must perform well in different environmental conditions for farmer acceptance
- Quality seed is crucial for uniform germination and performance of a particular variety
Crop Production Improvement
- Crop production depends on practices like irrigation, fertilization, and pest control
- Most agriculture in India is rain-fed, making timely monsoons crucial for crop success.
- Irrigation methods address water scarcity and ensure water availability during critical growth stages.
- Canal systems distribute water from reservoirs or rivers
- River lift systems draw water directly from rivers for supplementary irrigation
- Tanks store run-off from smaller catchment areas
- Rainwater harvesting and watershed management initiatives help increase water availability for agriculture
Cropping Patterns
- Different cropping patterns can maximize benefits and resource utilization.
- Mixed cropping involves growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same land for reduced risk and insurance against failure
- Intercropping involves growing two or more crops in a specific pattern within the same field, maximizing nutrient utilization and pest control
- Crop rotation involves switching crops over time, breaking pest and disease cycles and enhancing soil fertility
- Weeds compete with crops for resources, necessitating their removal during early growth stages
Pest And Disease Control
- Pests damage plants through root/stem/leaf cutting, sap sucking, or boring into stems/fruits
- Plant diseases are caused by pathogens like bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
- Proper storage conditions protect harvested crops from spoilage and pests
- Suitable storage conditions include well-ventilated sheds, protected from rain, heat, and cold, with sloping floors for drainage
- The floor of cattle sheds should be sloping for drainage and to facilitate cleaning.
- Balanced rations containing appropriate nutrients are essential for maintaining healthy dairy animals
- Feed additives containing micronutrients improve animal health and milk output.
- Disease prevention is key to maintaining a healthy herd and increasing milk production
- Healthy cattle show regular feeding habits and maintain a normal posture
- Cattle diseases can be caused by internal and external parasites.
- External parasites live on the skin and can cause skin irritations.
- Internal parasites live within the body and can cause various health issues.
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