- 1. Agriculture is the practice of cultivation of crops and livestock for human consumption and utilization. It encompasses various activities such as plowing, planting, harvesting, and raising livestock. Agriculture is essential for food production and plays a crucial role in feeding the world's population. It also contributes to the economy by providing employment opportunities and raw materials for industries. Sustainable agricultural practices are increasingly important to ensure the long-term health of the environment and the well-being of future generations.
What is the main component of fertilizer that promotes plant growth?
A) Calcium
B) Nitrogen
C) Potassium
D) Phosphorus
- 2. What is the process of watering crops called?
A) Plowing
B) Irrigation
C) Pruning
D) Harvesting
- 3. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas emitted in agriculture?
A) Nitrogen oxides
B) Carbon monoxide
C) Methane
D) Sulfur dioxide
- 4. What is the term for the practice of growing crops without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers?
A) GMO farming
B) Organic farming
C) Hydroponics
D) Industrial agriculture
- 5. Which type of livestock is primarily raised for its wool?
A) Cows
B) Pigs
C) Sheep
D) Chickens
- 6. Which type of irrigation system delivers water directly to the root zone of plants?
A) Drip irrigation
B) Flood irrigation
C) Sprinkler irrigation
D) Furrow irrigation
- 7. What is the term for the removal of trees to create space for agricultural purposes?
A) Revegetation
B) Selective logging
C) Reforestation
D) Deforestation
- 8. What is the traditional Japanese art of growing miniature trees called?
A) Topiary
B) Bonsai
C) Chrysanthemum
D) Espalier
- 9. Which of the following is a root vegetable?
A) Tomato
B) Carrot
C) Cucumber
D) Broccoli
- 10. Which farming method involves rotating crops in a defined order over several seasons?
A) Monoculture
B) Intensive farming
C) Crop rotation
D) Permaculture
- 11. What is the term for the process of collecting honey from beehives?
A) Wax extraction
B) Honey harvesting
C) Beekeeping
D) Pollen collection
- 12. Which of the following is a commonly consumed leafy green vegetable?
A) Turnip
B) Zucchini
C) Spinach
D) Radish
- 13. What is the process of breaking up soil and preparing it for planting called?
A) Tilling
B) Mulching
C) Weeding
D) Harvesting
- 14. What type of machinery is used for cutting and gathering crops automatically?
A) Tractor
B) Seeder
C) Combine harvester
D) Sprayer
- 15. What is the term for the process of making grain into flour?
A) Threshing
B) Binning
C) Roasting
D) Milling
- 16. Which type of farming relies on natural rainfall for irrigation instead of artificial irrigation systems?
A) Sprinkler farming
B) Flood farming
C) Drip farming
D) Rainfed farming
- 17. Which animal is known as the 'ship of the desert'?
A) Goat
B) Horse
C) Camel
D) Elephant
- 18. What gas do plants use in photosynthesis?
A) Oxygen
B) Methane
C) Nitrogen
D) Carbon Dioxide
- 19. Which crop is known as the 'King of cereals'?
A) Rice
B) Wheat
C) Barley
D) Maize
- 20. Which agricultural process involves cutting and gathering crops from the fields?
A) Sowing
B) Threshing
C) Pruning
D) Harvesting
- 21. What is the process of preparing land for growing crops called?
A) Sowing
B) Tillage
C) Harvesting
D) Threshing
- 22. Which agricultural practice involves growing fish and plants together in a symbiotic environment?
A) Hydroponics
B) Aquaponics
C) Drip irrigation
D) Aeroponics
- 23. Which tool is commonly used for planting seeds in rows at a consistent depth?
A) Harrow
B) Seed drill
C) Plow
D) Seeder
- 24. Which of the following is a method used to protect crops from insects using natural enemies?
A) Chemical pesticides
B) Mulching
C) Fumigation
D) Biological control
- 25. What is the practice of spreading large amounts of crop residues on fields to improve soil fertility called?
A) Mulching
B) Fertilizing
C) Weeding
D) Pruning
- 26. Which animal is primarily raised for its meat production?
A) Sheep
B) Goat
C) Cattle
D) Horse
- 27. What is the term for the raising of livestock such as cows, sheep, and pigs?
A) Horticulture
B) Animal husbandry
C) Olericulture
D) Viticulture
- 28. What is the process of removing water from soil to prevent waterlogging called?
A) Fertigation
B) Drainage
C) Irrigation
D) Hydration
- 29. What is the process of planting seeds or young plants in the soil called?
A) Harvesting
B) Threshing
C) Sowing
D) Tillage
- 30. What is the practice of beekeeping called?
A) Pisciculture
B) Sericulture
C) Apiculture
D) Viticulture
- 31. What is the process of separating the grain from the harvested crop called?
A) Winnowing
B) Drying
C) Harvesting
D) Threshing
- 32. Which agricultural practice involves raising fish alongside crops or livestock?
A) Apiculture
B) Sericulture
C) Aquaculture
D) Viticulture
- 33. Which of the following is a type of agricultural land management that integrates trees and shrubs with crops or livestock?
A) Agroforestry
B) Terracing
C) Xeriscaping
D) Hydroponics
- 34. Which agricultural practice involves the use of a series of leveled steps built into a slope to reduce soil erosion?
A) Agroforestry
B) Contour farming
C) Terracing
D) Strip cropping
- 35. What is the process of separating the chaff from the grain called?
A) Threshing
B) Drying
C) Harvesting
D) Winnowing
- 36. What is the process of removing weeds from a field called?
A) Fertilizing
B) Weeding
C) Pest control
D) Irrigation
- 37. The spreading of minerals and nutrients over the soil to improve its fertility is known as what?
A) Diversification
B) Fertilization
C) Tillage
D) Weed control
- 38. Which of the following is a method used to control erosion in agriculture by plowing along the contour lines of a slope?
A) Strip cropping
B) Broadacre farming
C) Contour plowing
D) Terracing
- 39. What is the process of selecting and cultivating plants for specific traits called?
A) Plant breeding
B) Grafting
C) Pruning
D) Sowing
- 40. Which of the following is an example of a cash crop?
A) Cotton
B) Soybeans
C) Sugarcane
D) Barley
- 41. What do you call the animal feed composed primarily of grass or legumes?
A) Additives
B) Concentrates
C) Fodder
D) Forage
- 42. What is the primary function of fertilizers in agriculture?
A) Kill pests
B) Increase soil erosion
C) Prevent waterlogging
D) Provide essential nutrients to plants
- 43. What is the process of turning animal manure and crop residue into compost called?
A) Weeding
B) Tilling
C) Mulching
D) Composting
- 44. What is the study of soils in relation to crops called?
A) Meteorology
B) Entomology
C) Pedology
D) Botany
- 45. What is the largest mammal in the world?
A) Blue Whale
B) Hippopotamus
C) Elephant
D) Giraffe
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