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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


Correct Option: B
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.

Which of the following practice is suitable to farmer with less water resources
(I) select shortterm crops, 
(II) cultivate comercial crops, 
(III) adapt drip system, 
(IV) crop holiday

  1. I, II

  2. I, II, III

  3. I, IV

  4. III, IV


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is a major advantage of rooftop gardening?

  1. It reduces the energy consumption

  2. It is good for the ambience

  3. It is an economical process

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roof gardening is a type of garden which is started on the roof of the building. It is an ideal way of urban gardening.  The advantage of this gardening is it helps in runoff stormwater, these are energy efficient, improves air quality, etc.

So, the correct option is 'It reduces the energy consumption'.

In which of the following methods the nutrients are supplied through drip irrigation?

  1. Precision farming

  2. Composite farming

  3. Polyhouse farming

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Drip irrigation also called micro irrigation system 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.

The first step of precision farming is

  1. Loosening of soil

  2. Sowing seed

  3. Making greenhouse

  4. Soil testing


Correct Option: D
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'.

Which of the following technique is used to separate the seeds from the cobs?

  1. Threshing

  2. Soaking

  3. Sprouting

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Threshing is the technique used to separate the edible part of crop from the cobs that surrounds it. It is done after harvesting. Soaking is a process in which pulses are kept in water to make them soft. Sprouting is a process in which pulses are kept in wet cloth to receive air and water to sprout. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Which of the following statements can be related to Jhoom farming?

  1. The land is cleared by burning the weeds.

  2. The burnt weeds increase the potash content of the soil.

  3. The fertility of the soil increases.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jhoom farming or cultivation is also known as slash and burn agriculture. It is practiced in the areas with thick forest such as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, etc. In this, a portion of forest is cleared by burning all the trees and weeds in that portion to produce ash. Burnt weeds increase the potash content of the soil and thereby increasing the fertility of the soil. Seeds are dropped on it and maize, chilies, rice, etc are grown.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Which is correct about centre of origin of a crop plant

  1. More frequency of dominant genes

  2. More diversity in improved variety

  3. More favourable climatic condition

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The two criteria on basis of which Nikolai Ivanwitch Vavilov proposed different centre of origin were
(a) the occurrence of maximum variation in the crop and 
(b) the occurrence of wild relatives.
So, the correct answer is 'More diversity in improved variety'.

Jhoom farming is done in areas like

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Meghalaya

  3. Mizoram

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jhoom farming or cultivation is also called as slash and burn agriculture. It is practiced in the areas with thick forest such as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, etc. In this, a portion of forest is cut down and all the trees and weeds are burnt to produce ash. This ash makes that land fertile. Seeds are dropped on it and maize, chilies, rice, etc are grown.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Jhoom farming is also known as

  1. Multiple cropping

  2. Crop rotation

  3. Slash and burn agriculture

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jhoom farming or cultivation is also known as slash and burn agriculture. It is carried out in the areas with thick forest such as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, etc. In this, a portion of forest is cut down and all the trees and weeds are burnt to produce ash. This ash makes that land fertile by increasing its potash content. Seeds are dropped on it and maize, chilies, rice, etc are grown.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.