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What are the three major groups of factors that determine a farming system?
What are the three major groups of factors that determine a farming system?
Which of the following is not considered part of Factor A in the determinants of farming system?
Which of the following is not considered part of Factor A in the determinants of farming system?
What does the term 'cropping pattern' refer to?
What does the term 'cropping pattern' refer to?
Which practice is characterized by growing two or more dissimilar crops simultaneously?
Which practice is characterized by growing two or more dissimilar crops simultaneously?
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Which of the following is a feedback mechanism in a farming system?
Which of the following is a feedback mechanism in a farming system?
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What encompasses the principles of a cropping system?
What encompasses the principles of a cropping system?
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What is a characteristic feature of sequential cropping?
What is a characteristic feature of sequential cropping?
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Which of the following variables is considered an exogenous human variable in a farming system?
Which of the following variables is considered an exogenous human variable in a farming system?
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What is the primary objective of mixed intercropping?
What is the primary objective of mixed intercropping?
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Which cropping type allows for independent cultivation while still interacting agronomically?
Which cropping type allows for independent cultivation while still interacting agronomically?
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What is a characteristic of relay intercropping?
What is a characteristic of relay intercropping?
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Which of the following best describes mono culture?
Which of the following best describes mono culture?
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In modern scientific cropping systems, what is NOT considered one of the three pillars?
In modern scientific cropping systems, what is NOT considered one of the three pillars?
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What does 'cropping pattern' refer to?
What does 'cropping pattern' refer to?
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What is the main concern with shifting cultivation?
What is the main concern with shifting cultivation?
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Which practice involves sowing a crop over an extended time to ensure market supply?
Which practice involves sowing a crop over an extended time to ensure market supply?
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What best describes the farming system as outlined?
What best describes the farming system as outlined?
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Which principle focuses on minimizing potential losses in farming?
Which principle focuses on minimizing potential losses in farming?
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How does a system approach differ from a traditional farming approach?
How does a system approach differ from a traditional farming approach?
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What is one of the objectives of implementing sustainable agriculture?
What is one of the objectives of implementing sustainable agriculture?
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Which characteristic reflects the necessity for active participation in farming decision-making?
Which characteristic reflects the necessity for active participation in farming decision-making?
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What is an example of an enterprise that may be included in a farming system?
What is an example of an enterprise that may be included in a farming system?
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What role does resource recycling play in sustainable agriculture?
What role does resource recycling play in sustainable agriculture?
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What represents a challenge seen in traditional farming that a farming system aims to resolve?
What represents a challenge seen in traditional farming that a farming system aims to resolve?
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What is the formula for calculating crop intensity?
What is the formula for calculating crop intensity?
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Which of the following is a principal limiting factor for adopting multiple cropping?
Which of the following is a principal limiting factor for adopting multiple cropping?
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What type of cropping system was suggested by Dr. S.S. Bains for NW-India?
What type of cropping system was suggested by Dr. S.S. Bains for NW-India?
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Which of the following options best describes multistoried cropping?
Which of the following options best describes multistoried cropping?
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What classification do draft breeds of cattle belong to?
What classification do draft breeds of cattle belong to?
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How is biogas primarily composed?
How is biogas primarily composed?
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Which of the following is a breed of goat native to India?
Which of the following is a breed of goat native to India?
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Which of the following sheep breeds is native to the Himalayan regions?
Which of the following sheep breeds is native to the Himalayan regions?
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What is the recommended per capita consumption of eggs per year?
What is the recommended per capita consumption of eggs per year?
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What is the stocking density for poly fish culture?
What is the stocking density for poly fish culture?
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Which type of agriculture is characterized by high external inputs?
Which type of agriculture is characterized by high external inputs?
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What is the main consequence of eutrophication as indicated in the content?
What is the main consequence of eutrophication as indicated in the content?
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What is the productivity index (P) formula based on the provided content?
What is the productivity index (P) formula based on the provided content?
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Which farming practice emphasizes environmental sustainability, economic profitability, and social responsibility?
Which farming practice emphasizes environmental sustainability, economic profitability, and social responsibility?
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What impact does canal irrigation have on land as mentioned?
What impact does canal irrigation have on land as mentioned?
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What is the coefficient of sustainability (Cs) based on?
What is the coefficient of sustainability (Cs) based on?
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What is represented by the Land Use Factor (L) in agricultural productivity?
What is represented by the Land Use Factor (L) in agricultural productivity?
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Which of the following ratios measures the productivity of intercropping compared to sole cropping?
Which of the following ratios measures the productivity of intercropping compared to sole cropping?
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What does the Area Time Equivalent Ratio (ATER) denote in agricultural assessments?
What does the Area Time Equivalent Ratio (ATER) denote in agricultural assessments?
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In terms of greenhouse gases, how many molecules of ozone can one molecule of CFC degrade?
In terms of greenhouse gases, how many molecules of ozone can one molecule of CFC degrade?
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What is the minimum area of degraded land mentioned?
What is the minimum area of degraded land mentioned?
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What kind of agriculture did Robert Rodale start?
What kind of agriculture did Robert Rodale start?
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What is the formula for calculating Crop Water Use Efficiency (WUE)?
What is the formula for calculating Crop Water Use Efficiency (WUE)?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of efficiencies mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of efficiencies mentioned?
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Study Notes
Farming System and Sustainable Agriculture
- Farming system is a group of interacting components working together for a common purpose
- Components' impacts on each other need to be considered
- System approach focuses on how one component affects others
- Holistic approach is needed for farming system development (e.g., agriculture)
- Farming systems involve factors like soil, plants, tools, animals, labor, and capital
- Farming systems are complex and influenced by various economic, social, and political forces
- Resource management strategies are used to achieve sustainable production
- Includes maintaining environmental quality
Farming System Principles
- Farm is viewed as a combination of enterprises
- Enterprises include crops, livestock, poultry, fisheries, etc.
- Sustainable practices are essential
- Minimizing risks is a key principle
- Optimizing resource utilization is crucial
- Principles of integration of enterprises
Cropping System Principles
- Principles of cropping system include interactions among farm resources
- Cropping pattern arrangement considering national agricultural policies, efficiency, land capability
- Multiple cropping increases productivity by intensifying both in time and space
- Sequential, intercropping, and mixed cropping are various approaches to cropping
- Sequential cropping involves planting crops in sequence, intercropping involves planting different crops together, and mixed cropping involves simultaneous planting of different crops in the same field
Mixed and Alternative Cropping Systems
- Mixed cropping involves planting multiple crops in the same field without distinct row arrangements
- Row intercropping involves planting crops in different row arrangements
- Strip intercropping involves planting crops in strips of different widths
- Relay intercropping involves successive planting in a single season
- Mixed farming involves combining various enterprises on the same farm
Determinants of Farming Systems
- Farming systems are determined by biological, physical, and human elements
- Physical factors include soil, topography, climate, and location
- Biological factors include crop and livestock physiology
- Endogenous human factors include family size, education, labor, policies, and capital
- Exogenous human factors include price, trade, and access to credit
Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainability involves meeting present needs without compromising future generations' needs
- Eutrophication is an environmental issue in water bodies
- Principles of sustainable agriculture include ecological, economic, and social dimensions
- Includes alternative farming (ecofarming, permaculture) and regenerative agriculture
- Sustainability is quantified using indices
- Indicators such as total factor productivity and resource use are considered
Farming System and Productivity
- Land equivalent ratio (LER) is a measure of efficiency gain from intercropping
- Area time equivalent ratio (ATER) accounts for the duration of crop growth
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Explore the principles of farming systems and their impact on sustainable agriculture. This quiz covers the interactions between various components such as crops, livestock, and economic factors that influence farming practices. Test your understanding of holistic and resource management strategies essential for sustainable production.
