Wheat Cultivation and Uses

Questions and Answers

Match the soil requirement with the crop:

Wheat = Well-drained Sandy loam or brown earth soil with a pH of 5.5 - 7 Barley = Well-drained Sandy loam or brown earth soil with a pH of 5.5 - 7 Oats = Well-drained Sandy loam or brown earth soil with a pH of 5.5 - 7 Rice = Well-drained Sandy loam or brown earth soil with a pH of 5.5 - 7

Match the disease with its description:

Leaf Blotch = Fungal disease spread by rain Powdery mildew = Fungal disease that turns the underside of leaves yellow Leaf rust = Fungal disease that causes premature death of leaves Barely dwarf virus BYDV = Viral disease transmitted by aphids

Match the pest with its description:

Leatherjackets = Crane fly larvae that feed on the crop reducing yield Wireworms = Click beetle larvae that hatch and feed on crops Aphids = Insects that attack wheat crops Thrips = Insects that feed on wheat leaves

Match the wheat preparation process with the correct description:

Ploughing and harrowing = Creating a fine seed bed Sowing in late September - November = Winter wheat Sowing in February - March = Spring wheat Applying Nitrates directive conditions = Sowing wheat Signup and view all the answers

Match the wheat diseases with their descriptions:

Leaf Blotch = Fungal disease spread by rain Powdery mildew = Turns the underside of leaves yellow Leaf rust = Causes premature death of leaves Barely dwarf virus BYDV = Viral disease transmitted by aphids Signup and view all the answers

Match the wheat pests with their descriptions:

Leatherjackets = Crane fly larvae that feed on the crop Wireworms = Click beetle larvae that hatch and feed on crops Aphids = Transmitter of Barely dwarf virus BYDV Combine Harvester = Used for harvesting wheat Signup and view all the answers

Match the wheat usage with its correct match:

Flour production = Primary usage of wheat Animal bedding = Use of straw Animal feed = Another use of wheat Storage conditions = Same as barley Signup and view all the answers