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Agricultural Practices and Land Use

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Access a comprehensive collection of questions on agricultural practices and land use planning. The topics span organic farming, sustainable agriculture, soil conservation, and crop rotation. These concepts are essential for general awareness preparation across banking, railway, and civil services examinations.

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Agricultural Practices and Land Use Questions

Multiple choice biology improvement in food resources crop variety improvement improvement if crop varieties improvement in crop variety

Which of these is not a major group of activities for improving crop yield?

  1. Crop protection management

  2. Crop production management

  3. Crop variety improvement

  4. Crop transport management
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Many different management programs are undertaken in order to improve the yield of the crop plants. The crop protection, production, and variety improvement are the management programs which help to enhance the yield of the crop. The transport management is not a part of crop yield increase. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Multiple choice biology improvement in food resources crop variety improvement improvement if crop varieties improvement in crop variety

Genetic diversity in agricultural crops is threatened by -

  1. Introduction of high yielding varieties

  2. Intensive use of fertilizers

  3. Entensive intercropping

  4. Intensive use of biopesticides
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The widespread adoption of high-yielding, uniform varieties leads to the replacement of local landraces, thereby reducing genetic diversity.

Multiple choice evs mud and stones soil types types of soil soil - types, uses and need for conservation

Which of the following is not an example of a soil conservation practice?

  1. Contour farming

  2. Terracing

  3. Strip farming

  4. Planting wind breaks

  5. All of the above are examples of soil conservation practices
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation: Soil conservation is the prevention of soil from erosion or reduced fertility caused by overuse, acidification, salinization or other chemical soil contamination. Slash-and-burn and other unsustainable methods of subsistence farming are also practiced in some lesser developed areas.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

Which of the following is one of the reasons why IT can play a critical role in achieving sustainabledevelopment and food security in the thetwenty-first century?

  1. IT can help in educating people from rural areas about the risks involved in farm-related occupations.

  2. IT can help in disseminating information regarding prices, weather and soil conditions for

    growing different crops etc.

  3. IT can shift occupations from the farm economy by pushing dependent people to urban areas.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The IT has revolutionised many sectors in the Indian economy. There is broad consensus that IT can play a critical role in achieving sustainable development and food security in the twenty-first century. 

Governments can predict areas of food insecurity and vulnerability using appropriate information and software tools so that action can be taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of an emergency.It also has a positive impact on the agriculture sector as it can disseminateinformation regarding emerging technologies and its applications, prices, weather and soil conditions for growing different crops etc. 

Though IT is, by itself, no catalyst for change it can act as a tool for releasing the creative potential and knowledge embedded in the society. It also has the potential of employment generation in rural areas.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

Why is there an urgent need in rural India, where agriculture is a major source of livelihood, to diversify into allied productive activities?

  1. There is greater risk in depending exclusively on farming for a livelihood.

  2. To provide supplementary gainful employment during off-seasons such as Rabi.

  3. The agricultural sector is already overcrowded.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The need for diversification arises from the fact that there is greater risk in depending exclusively on farming for a livelihood. Diversification towards new areas is necessary not only to reduce the risk from the agriculture sector but also to provide productive sustainable livelihood options to rural people. 

Much of the agricultural employment activities are concentrated in the Kharif season. But during the Rabi season, in areas where there are inadequate irrigation facilities, it becomes difficult to find gainful employment. Therefore expansion into other sectors is essential to provide supplementary gainful employment and in realising higher levels of income for rural people to overcome poverty and other tribulations.

Also, agriculture is already overcrowded, a major proportion of the increasing labour force needs to find alternate employment opportunities in other non-farm sectors.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

Which of the following are the disadvantages of a mixed crop livestock farming system?

  1. Farmers in mixed systems have to divide their attention and resources over several activities

  2. Resource-poor farmers going into mixed farming have to apply labour- intensive techniques.

  3. The possibility of reducing risk, spreading labour and re-utilizing resources

  4. Only A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mixed farming is combining two or more independent agricultural activities on the same farm. A typical case of mixed farming is the combination of crop cultivation with dairy farming or in more general terms, crop cultivation with livestock farming.

Mixing has both advantages and disadvantages. For example, farmers in mixed systems have to divide their attention and resources over several activities, thus leading to reduced economies of scale.  Resource-poor farmers going into mixed farming have to apply labour- intensive techniques. Advantages include the possibility of reducing risk, spreading labour and re-utilizing resources.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

What are the advantages of mixed farming with respect to rural farm economy of India?

  1. Farmers can keep their fields under continuous production.

  2. It enhances the productivity of the farmland.

  3. Reduce dependency on external inputs and costs.

  4. Sometimes one activity may hinder the other activity.

  5. Only A and B.

  6. Only A, B and C.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
F Correct answer
Explanation

Advantages of Mixed farming:

  • Farmers can keep their fields under continuous production.
  • It enhances the productivity of the farmland
  • It increases the per capita profitability
  • Both farmings compliment each other.
  • It enhances the productivity of the farmer also.
  • Reduce dependency on external inputs and costs
In the example of mixed cropping of animal husbandry and crop farming, the crops and animals components can complement and support each other. For example, the crop farming gives feed to the animals, and in turn, the animals can supply fertilizers to the crop. So this reduces the need and cost of fertilization and animal feed. 

Multiple choice evs modern agriculture agricultural practices in india different types of farming and agriculture various agricultural practices

Which of the following is the site specific crop management?

  1. Polyhouse farming

  2. Precision farming

  3. Organic farming

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Precision farming is a concept of crop management based on observing, testing, measuring and responding to field variability in crops. In this farming, they use research in weathers, test the soil temperature, humidity, growth and moisture.

So, the correct option is 'Precision farming'.

Multiple choice evs modern agriculture agricultural practices in india different types of farming and agriculture various agricultural practices

Identify the technique used in polyhouse farming.

  1. Drip irrigation

  2. Greenhouse

  3. Soil covered with sheet

  4. Both A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Drip irrigation is the best for watering plants in a polyhouse. In drip irrigation system, water under high pressure is forced through nozzles arranged on a supporting stand at about 1 feet height. This enables watering at the base level of the plants.This watering system ensures that water does not fall on the leaves or flowers as it leads to disease and scorching problems.

A greenhouse is a structure with walls and roof made glass in which plants requiring regulated climatic conditions are grown. The interior of a greenhouse exposed to sunlight becomes significantly warmer than the temperature outside, protecting it during cold weather. Thus it is a technique used in polyhouse farming.

Multiple choice evs modern agriculture agricultural practices in india different types of farming and agriculture various agricultural practices

In which of the following farming method, soil is covered with polythene sheet?

  1. Polyhouse farming

  2. Precision farming

  3. Organic farming

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Precision farming is a farming system in which inter and intra-field variability in crops are observed and responded to. The goal of precision farming is using information technology in decision making for optimizing returns on inputs and at the same time preserving resources. Polythene sheets prevent weed and soil pathogens growth. They accelerate the uptake of micronutrients from the soil. They reduce the irrigation water requirement of the crop and thus conserve soil moisture. Thus polythene sheets are used in precision farming.

Multiple choice evs modern agriculture agricultural practices in india different types of farming and agriculture various agricultural practices

The first step of precision farming is

  1. Loosening of soil

  2. Sowing seed

  3. Making greenhouse

  4. Soil testing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Precision farming is a concept based on observing, testing, measuring and responding to field variability in crops. In this farming, they use research in weathers, test the soil temperature, humidity, growth and moisture. They also rotate crops to improve their diversity and monitor irrigation.

So, the correct option is 'Soil testing'.

Multiple choice evs modern agriculture agricultural practices in india different types of farming and agriculture various agricultural practices

In which of the following farming method polythene is used to cover crop plants?

  1. Polyhouse farming

  2. Precision farming

  3. Organic farming

  4. Mixed farming
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The protection of cultivated crop is known as polyhouse farming. In this method, polyethene plastic is used to cover the crops and protect from damage or harms. It is the process which crops extend their lifecycle and production can be done throughout the year.

So, the correct option is 'Polyhouse farming'.

Multiple choice evs modern agriculture agricultural practices in india different types of farming and agriculture various agricultural practices

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding jhum cultivation ?

  1. It is also called as shifting cultivation and has resulted in deforestation.

  2. It helps in increasing crop yield to a considerable extent.

  3. A time-gap of several years is required for the recovery of the land after cultivation.

  4. It involves cutting down of trees of the forest, burning of the plant remains and then using the land for farming.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jhum cultivation which is popularly known as shifting cultivation is one of the oldest types of cultivation practices in India and is practised majorly in the northeastern states of India. This cultivation has a particular pattern that has to be followed according to the cycle or the period of Jhum cultivation.

Initially, the vegetation or the forest on the land is cleared where the cultivation needs to be practised and then the farming begins. After the harvest, the land is allowed to have its vegetation back.
Based on the above jhum cultivation will not help in increasing crop yield to a considerable extent.
So, the correct answer is 'It helps in increasing crop yield to a considerable extent.'

Multiple choice evs - i flow of water irrigation irrigation and its types irrigation and types

A farmer's crop is repeatedly getting infected from a fungal disease. The soil in which crop is sown is clayey. Which of these irrigation methods would lessen the chance of infection?

  1. Furrow irrigation

  2. Drip irrigation

  3. Basin irrigation

  4. Sprinkler irrigation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A.Furrow irrigation -  is conducted by creating small parallel channels along the field length in the direction of predominant slope. Water is applied to the top end of each furrow and flows down the field under the influence of gravity.

B.Drip irrigation -  is the most efficient water and nutrient delivery system for growing crops. It delivers water and nutrients directly to the plant's roots zone, in the right amounts, at the right time, so each plant gets exactly what it needs, when it needs it, to grow optimally.

C.Basin irrigation -  irrigation of land by surrounding it with embankments to form a basin and flooding it with water.

D.Sprinkler irrigation - is the method of applying water to a controlled manner in that is similar to rainfall. The water is distributed through a network that may consist of pumps, valves, pipes, and sprinklers.Irrigation sprinklers can be used for residential, industrial, and agricultural usage.

So, the correct option is ‘Drip irrigation’.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence waste and its management sources of waste protecting our environment rules are for everyone

Which of the following method helps in conservation of soil?

  1. Plant windbreaks

  2. Practice contour farming

  3. Reduce impervious surfaces

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Planting windbreaks, practicing contour farming, and reducing impervious surfaces are all established methods for preventing soil erosion and maintaining soil health.