#1
Which of the following is not a traditional agricultural practice?
Monoculture
ExplanationGrowing a single crop in a large area, lacking diversity.
#2
Which agricultural practice involves planting different crops in the same field at the same time?
Polyculture
ExplanationSimultaneous cultivation of multiple crop varieties in a single field.
#3
What is the process of preparing the soil for planting known as?
Plowing
ExplanationBreaking and turning soil to prepare it for cultivation.
#4
What is the process of adding nutrients to the soil to improve plant growth known as?
Fertilization
ExplanationSupplying essential nutrients to soil for better plant development.
#5
Which of the following is a method used in organic farming to control pests?
Biological control
ExplanationUsing natural predators or organisms to manage pest populations.
#6
What is the practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land known as?
Polyculture
ExplanationCultivating multiple crop types together for mutual benefits.
#7
Which of the following is a practice that helps to improve soil fertility?
Crop rotation
ExplanationAlternating crops in a specific order to enhance soil health.
#8
Which of the following is a method used in sustainable agriculture to conserve water?
Drip irrigation
ExplanationEfficiently providing water directly to plant roots, minimizing wastage.
#9
What is the practice of growing trees and agricultural crops on the same piece of land known as?
Agroforestry
ExplanationIntegrating trees with crops to enhance ecological and economic benefits.
#10
Which of the following is a traditional method of pest control that involves attracting or introducing natural predators of the pests?
Biological control
ExplanationUsing predators to control pest populations in a natural way.
#11
Which of the following is a traditional method of irrigation?
Furrow irrigation
ExplanationWatering crops by creating channels or furrows between rows.
#12
Which of the following is a method used in organic farming to improve soil health?
Cover cropping
ExplanationPlanting cover crops to protect and enhance soil between main crops.
#13
Which of the following is a method used in organic farming to control weeds?
Mechanical cultivation
ExplanationUsing mechanical methods to control weed growth without chemicals.
#14
What is the process of removing salts from soil to improve fertility known as?
Leaching
ExplanationWashing out salts from soil to enhance soil fertility.
#15
Which of the following is a method used in sustainable agriculture to reduce soil erosion?
Contour plowing
ExplanationPlowing along the contours of the land to prevent water runoff.
#16
Which of the following is a method used in organic farming to improve soil structure?
Cover cropping
ExplanationEnhancing soil structure through the use of cover crops.