Sustainable Farming Methods Quiz
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What is a key characteristic of sustainable farming methods mentioned in the text?

  • Resilience to droughts and floods (correct)
  • Dependence on uneducated work force
  • Maximizing environmental damage
  • Minimizing productivity and profit

    • Which farming method is NOT mentioned as contributing to sustainable agriculture in Pakistan?

  • Heavy pesticide and fertilizer use (correct)
  • Intercropping
  • Cover crops and perennial crops
  • Crop rotation

    • What did field trials in Punjab reveal about zero tillage planting compared to conventional tillage practice?

  • Zero tillage lowered crop yield by 13%
  • Zero tillage had no impact on crop yield
  • Zero tillage reduced production cost (correct)
  • Zero tillage increased GHG emissions

    • What role does technology play in sustainable farming methods according to the text?

    <p>Maximizing productivity and profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crop rotations is practiced in the north-eastern districts of Punjab?

    <p>Rice-wheat rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does intercropping contribute to sustainable agriculture in Pakistan?

    <p>Efficiently increases the agricultural output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which farming systems are being developed to be environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable?

    <p>Farms in different sizes producing a variety of crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does sustainable farming maximize productivity and profit while minimizing environmental damage?

    <p>By depending on educated workforce, research, and technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What resilient aspect do sustainable farming methods possess according to the text?

    <p>Adaptability to changing environmental conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crop rotation is commonly practiced in most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and some districts of Punjab and Balochistan Province?

    <p>Maize-wheat rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does intercropping contribute to agricultural output in Pakistan?

    <p>It efficiently increases agricultural output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of planting cover crops and perennial crops in sustainable farming methods?

    <p>Improvement in crop yield and reduction in production cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did zero tillage planting perform in comparison to conventional tillage practice according to field trials in Punjab?

    <p>Produced higher yields for wheat and mung beans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an educated workforce important for sustainable farming methods?

    <p>To optimize productivity and profit while minimizing environmental damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of embracing diversity in sustainable farming methods?

    <p>It maximizes productivity while minimizing environmental damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key aspect of planting methods can contribute to improved crop yield and reduced production cost?

    <p>Zero tillage planting can improve yield and reduce production cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

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