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Multiple choice biology sustainable agriculture patterns of cropping rotation of crops cropping patterns common irrigation systems

The technique of growing two or more different crops together in the same field is known as 

  1. mixed cropping

  2. mixed farming

  3. inter-cropping

  4. crop rotation.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mixed cropping is a technique which involves growing up of two or more different crops in the same field. The different crops to be grown together are so chosen that they do not have common pests and pathogens or similar requirement of water and animals. For example, ground nut and sunflower/gram.

Multiple choice biology sustainable agriculture patterns of cropping rotation of crops cropping patterns common irrigation systems

________ is grown in mixed cropping.

  1. Maize + Black gram

  2. Sunflower + Soyabean

  3. Sorghum + wheat

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

Mixed cropping is a system of planting two or more crops at a time on the same land. It is also known as poly-culture i.e two types of crops are sown and irrigated at a time.  Mustard and wheat is an example of mixed cropping.

So, the correct option is ' Maize+Black gram'.

Multiple choice biology sustainable agriculture patterns of cropping rotation of crops cropping patterns common irrigation systems

The selection of crops in mixed cropping is in such a way that they support each others growth.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. Data insufficient
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The method of growing two or more crops simultaneously on same piece of land is called mixed cropping or inter-cropping. This method helps in improving the fertility of soil. It is very important that crops support each others growth to grow all of them on same piece of land.

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Large scale storage of grains is done in _______________

  1. Plastic bags

  2. Silos

  3. Pouches

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

  • Insects in stored grain can cause much damage. The farmer may lose up to a third of the stored grain. 
  • Large scale storage of grains is done in silos and granaries to protect them from pests like rats and insects.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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Which system is a boon in regions of poor availability of water?

  1. Sprinkler system

  2. Rahat

  3. Drip system

  4. Dhekli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Drip irrigation is an irrigation method that saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone, through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters. 


Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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Small scale storage of grains is done in_______________________

  1. Silos

  2. Granaries

  3. Buckets

  4. Jute bags
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

  • Storage of food crops is an important step of agricultural practices as harvesting because if the grains are not stored properly it may get spoilt or attacked by insects or rats or microorganisms. 
  • Large scale storage of grains is done in granaries or silo. Farmers store their dried grains in jute bags or metallic bins. 


Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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The heat of dump grain in storage occurs due to .......... content and growth of moulds.

  1. High moisture

  2. Low moisture

  3. Biotic

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

Heating of stored grains results due to the high moisture content in the grains. The grains heat up the water content present in the grain due to thier pre existing temperature which attracts more moisture leading to the growth of microbes in the grains or germinate the seeds thus destroying the yield. 

So, the correct option is 'High moisture'.

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Preventive and control measures adopted for the storage of grains include 

  1. Strict cleaning

  2. Proper disjoining

  3. Fumigation

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

Most important aspect of agriculture is proper storage of harvested grains and other agricultural produce. Proper storage is necessary to get seasonal foods regularly throughout the year. The godowns and stores should be properly clean, storage bags should be fumigated or treated with insecticides or pesticides. In India, the loss due to improper storage of grains is about 9% annually. So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

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The grains are stored mainly for purpose _____

  1. To make use of agricultural products as sowing grains for next year

  2. To make the food stuff regularly available throughout the year

  3. To maintain the price rate of agriculture product

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

Grain storage serves multiple purposes including seed preservation for future planting, ensuring consistent food availability throughout the year, and stabilizing market prices by managing supply.

Multiple choice evs - i food for all improved methods of agriculture receding water table water conservation and irrigation cropping patterns whose forests?

How temperature causes damage to a food material?

  1. It affects the growth of casual organisms

  2. Alters the enzyme action

  3. Both A and B

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

Food can be spoiled when temperatures are not controlled because high temperature give way for the growth of bacteria and excessive heat increases the rate of enzyme reactions. Exposing food to clod temperature also damages the food.

So, the correct option is 'Both A and B '.