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Questions and Answers
When is the best time for soil sampling?
When is the best time for soil sampling?
- During the rainy season
- After harvesting the current crop
- Before growing the next crop and prior to applying manures and fertilizers (correct)
- During the planting season
What is the primary purpose of soil sampling?
What is the primary purpose of soil sampling?
- To find out the quantity of essential nutrients available to plants (correct)
- To measure the temperature variations in different soil layers
- To determine the composition of soil particles
- To identify the presence of insects and pests in the soil
At what depth should samples be drawn for cereals, vegetables, and other seasonal crops?
At what depth should samples be drawn for cereals, vegetables, and other seasonal crops?
- 15-30 cm
- 0-15 cm (correct)
- 30-45 cm
- 45-60 cm
Why is it important for the soil sample to be representative of the area?
Why is it important for the soil sample to be representative of the area?
For deep rooted crops like sugarcane and cotton, samples should be obtained from which depths?
For deep rooted crops like sugarcane and cotton, samples should be obtained from which depths?