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What is the advantage of using manure in clayey soils?

  • Reducing organic matter content
  • Increasing soil compaction
  • Improving drainage and preventing water logging (correct)
  • Enhancing water logging

    • How is compost prepared?

  • By decomposing plant and animal refuse in pits (correct)
  • By adding chemical fertilizers to farm waste
  • By using only livestock excreta
  • By drying out the farm waste in the sun

    • Which of the following is NOT a way of classifying manure based on the biological material used?

  • Compost and vermi-compost
  • Green manure
  • Biological waste composting (correct)
  • None of the above

    • What is the role of earthworms in the process of making compost?

    <p>Helping in speeding up the decomposition process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do fertilizers primarily supply to plants?

    <p>Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does green manure contribute to soil enrichment?

    <p>By enriching the soil with nitrogen and phosphorus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the lift system in irrigation?

    <p>To supplement irrigation in areas close to rivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of mixed cropping in agriculture?

    <p>Enhance risk and insurance against crop failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are check-dams built in rainwater harvesting and watershed management?

    <p>To stop rainwater from flowing away and boost groundwater levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does inter-cropping differ from mixed cropping?

    <p>Inter-cropping involves growing multiple crops on the same field in a definite pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of tanks in agriculture?

    <p>To intercept and store runoff from small catchment areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some areas use lift systems instead of canals for irrigation?

    <p>Due to insufficient or irregular canal flow from inadequate reservoir release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main nutrient provided by oil seeds like soyabean, ground nut, and sunflower?

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

    Which season in India is known as the kharif season?

    <p>June to October</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are berseem, oats, and sudan grass primarily grown for?

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

    Which of the following is considered a rabi crop in India?

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

    What has been the trend in food grain production in India from 1952 to 2010?

    <p>Four times increase in production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three major groups of activities for improving crop yields mentioned in the text?

    <p>&quot;Crop variety improvement&quot;, &quot;Crop production improvement&quot;, &quot;Crop protection management&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main purposes of cattle husbandry?

    <p>Milk production and draught labour for agricultural work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two species do Indian cattle belong to?

    <p>Bos indicus and Bos bubalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between milch animals and draught animals in cattle husbandry?

    <p>Milch animals are used for milk production, while draught animals are used for farm labour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can milk production be increased in cattle?

    <p>Increasing the duration of the lactation period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the lactation period important in milk production in cattle?

    <p>It impacts the quantity of milk produced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using draught animals in cattle husbandry?

    <p>Agricultural work such as tilling and irrigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main objectives of varietal improvement in farming?

    <p>Improve crop yield and quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In mixed cropping, what does 'simultaneously' mean?

    <p>Growing multiple crops together at the same time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which farming practice involves raising domestic fowls for meat and egg production?

    <p>Poultry farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of inter-cropping in agriculture?

    <p>To enhance land productivity by growing multiple crops together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is composite fish culture different from marine fish capture?

    <p>Marine fish capture relies on fishing nets while composite fish culture focuses on farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of animal husbandry in farming?

    <p>Managing shelter and care for farm animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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