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Multiple choice evs whose forests? improved methods of agriculture cropping patterns food for all conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife deforestation and conservation

Weeds, insects and diseases can be controlled by _____

  1. Use of pesticides

  2. Sprayed on crop plants

  3. Herbicides, insecticides and fungicides

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

Integrated pest management involves using various methods, including chemical agents like herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, to control weeds, insects, and diseases.

Multiple choice evs whose forests? improved methods of agriculture cropping patterns food for all conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife deforestation and conservation

Weeds can be removed by using

  1. Pesticides

  2. Weedicides

  3. Antibiotics

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

Weeds are the undesirable plants that are not cultivated. They are the plants at the wrong place. They compete with the crop for nutrients and space. Hence, they are harmful to the crop. These weeds can be controlled by using weedicides.

Multiple choice evs whose forests? improved methods of agriculture cropping patterns food for all conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife deforestation and conservation

Unwanted plants growing along with crop plants are called as ________.

  1. Herbs

  2. Weeds

  3. Crops

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

The unwanted plants which grow in field along with the crop plants are termed as weed. They are harmful for the crops as they compete for nutrients with them.

Multiple choice evs whose forests? improved methods of agriculture cropping patterns food for all conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife deforestation and conservation

The weeds competes for 

  1. Food

  2. Water

  3. Sunlight

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

Weeds compete with crops for all essential growth resources: nutrients (food), water, and sunlight. This triple competition makes weeds so harmful to agricultural productivity. All options A, B, and C are correct.

Multiple choice evs whose forests? improved methods of agriculture cropping patterns food for all conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife deforestation and conservation

Which of the following is important to prevent the growth of weeds?

  1. Insecticides

  2. Pesticides

  3. Biofertilizers

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

Insecticides and pesticides are used to kill the insects and the pest that harm the crops . While biofetilizers are the manure (contains living microorganisms) . On the other hand , weedicides are used to kill the weeds .

So the correct option is 'Weedicides' .

Multiple choice evs whose forests? improved methods of agriculture cropping patterns food for all conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife deforestation and conservation

The unwanted plants that grow in a crop field are known as

  1. Seeds

  2. Weeds

  3. Fruits

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

The unwanted plants in a crop field are known as weeds. These compete with the crop plants in the field for nutrition, hence hampering their growth. 

So, the correct option is 'Weeds' .

Multiple choice evs whose forests? improved methods of agriculture cropping patterns food for all conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife deforestation and conservation

Cochineal insect has been used in checking the wild growth of________________.

  1. <p>Opuntia</p>

  2. <p>Eichhornia</p>

  3. <p>Aphids</p>

  4. Screw worm
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The cochineal insect (Dactylopius ceylonicus) was introduced to control the invasive growth of Opuntia (prickly pear cactus) in various regions.

Multiple choice evs whose forests? improved methods of agriculture cropping patterns food for all conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife deforestation and conservation

Which of the following weed should be eradicated quickly?

  1. Opuntia

  2. Eichhornia

  3. Parthenium

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

Parthenium hysterophorus is a highly invasive weed that spreads rapidly and poses significant health and agricultural risks. It is widely recognized as a major weed requiring urgent eradication efforts compared to the other options listed.