Food and Nutrition Basics
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What are the main sources of food?

  • Trees, Plants and Animals (correct)
  • Sea, Water and Animals
  • Fish, Birds and Animals
  • What nutritional elements do we get from food?

    Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

    The population of India is increasing steadily.

    True

    What was the goal of the Green Revolution?

    <p>To increase food production in India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal of the White Revolution?

    <p>To increase milk production in India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crops provide carbohydrates?

    <p>Cereals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crops provide protein?

    <p>Pulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crops provide fat?

    <p>Seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crops provide Vitamins and minerals?

    <p>Vegetables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a Kharif season crop?

    <p>Wheat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rabi crops are grown during winter season.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main elements required by plants for growth?

    <p>Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hybridization?

    <p>Hybridization is cross-breeding of different varieties of plants to create a new variety with improved traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main categories of methods used to increase crop production?

    <p>Improving crop varieties, crop production management, and crop protection management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Manure is a good source of organic matter for the soil.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a type of manure?

    <p>Chemical Fertilizer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main methods of irrigation?

    <p>Wells, Canals, River Lift System, Tanks and Rain Water Harvesting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Crop Rotation?

    <p>Planting different crops in consecutive years to improve the yield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intercropping refers to growing two or more crops simultaneously in the same field.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of pests that can affect crops?

    <p>Weeds, Insects and Pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some methods of pest control?

    <p>Using Pesticides, Rotating Crops and Using Biological Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Storage of harvested grains is important to ensure food security.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the practice of raising livestock?

    <p>Animal Husbandry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of animal husbandry is concerned with raising cattle?

    <p>Cattle Farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organic farming uses chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are the main methods of fish production?

    <p>Finned Fish Production and Unfinned Fish Production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Beekeeping is a practice where bee colonies are raised for honey and beeswax.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the area where honeybees gather nectar and pollen?

    <p>Pasturage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of organic farming?

    <p>Reduced environmental impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Food and Nutrition

    • Food is necessary for all living beings for growth and health
    • Food provides nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals
    • Plants and animals are primary food sources
    • India's population is growing rapidly, requiring increased food production
    • Food production increased fourfold in India between 1904 and 1969
    • Improvement strategies are needed for increased yields

    Crop Improvement

    • Crop variety improvement
    • Crop management
    • Crop protection management
    • Increasing the amount of arable land

    Types of Crops

    • Cereals (wheat, rice, maize, millets): Provide carbohydrates
    • Seeds (not all edible): Provide fats
    • Pulses (chickpeas, peas, lentils): Provide protein
    • Vegetables, spices, fruits: Provide vitamins & minerals

    Crop Seasons

    • Kharif crops are grown during the monsoon season (June-October)
    • Examples: Black gram, green gram, rice, soybeans, paddy
    • Rabi crops are grown during the winter season (November-April)
    • Examples: Wheat, chickpeas, peas, mustard, flax

    Crop Production Improvement

    • Crop variety improvement

      • Higher yield
      • Improved quality (e.g., protein in pulses, oil in oilseeds)
      • Resistance to biotic (diseases, pests) and abiotic (drought, salinity) stresses
      • Wide adaptability
      • Desired agronomic traits (e.g., long branches in fodder crops)
    • Crop production management

      • Nutrient management
      • Irrigation
      • Cropping pattern

    Nutrient Management

    • Nutrients: Plants need various elements, obtained from air, water, and soil
    • Macronutrients: Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur (needed in large amounts)
    • Micronutrients: Iron, manganese, boron, zinc, copper, molybdenum, chlorine (needed in small amounts)
    • Manure: Organic material (animal waste, plant residues) improves soil quality
    • Fertilizers: Chemicals that add nutrients to soil

    Crop Protection Management

    • Protecting crops from pests (insects, rodents), diseases (fungal, bacterial), and weeds (other plants)
    • Pest Control (During Growth): Various strategies to control pests
    • Storage of Grains: Protecting stored grains from damage and pests.

    Organic Farming

    • Organic farming avoids chemical fertilizers and pesticides, reducing environmental impact
    • It uses natural methods and promotes soil health

    Animal Husbandry

    • Cattle Farming: Includes cows, buffaloes for milk
    • Poultry Farming: For eggs and meat.

    Fish Production

    • Culture Fishing: Producing fish in controlled environments
    • Marine Fishing: Harvesting fish from the sea
    • Inland Fishing: Fish farming in freshwater sources

    Beekeeping

    • Beekeeping involves managing bee colonies to collect honey and beeswax
    • Different bee types differ in honey quality and characteristics.

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    This quiz covers essential concepts of food and nutrition, including the types of crops, their nutritional contributions, and the importance of crop improvement techniques. Understand the relationship between food production and a growing population, especially in the context of India. Test your knowledge on various crop seasons and their significance!

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