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1Which soil type generally holds more water and nutrients but can become poorly drained if compact?
A.Sandy soil
B.Clay soil
C.Gravel only
D.Pure rock without organic matter
Explanation: Clay particles are very fine and pack closely, so clay soils hold water and nutrients well. When compacted they drain slowly and can limit root aeration. Sandy soils drain fast and hold fewer nutrients.
2Loam soil is preferred for many field crops mainly because it:
A.Is a balanced mix of sand, silt, and clay with good structure
B.Is pure clay with no drainage
C.Is only stones and cannot hold water
D.Contains no mineral particles at all
Explanation: Loam combines sand, silt, and clay in proportions that usually give good aeration, water retention, and workability. That balance supports root growth for many crops better than extreme sand or clay alone.
3Primary tillage is mainly done to:
A.Polish harvested grain for export packaging only
B.Open, loosen, and invert soil to prepare a seedbed
C.Replace all irrigation with desalination plants
D.Vaccinate livestock against viral diseases
Explanation: Primary tillage (for example ploughing) breaks and loosens soil, buries residues, and creates a tilth for secondary operations and sowing. It is a land-preparation step, not a post-harvest or animal-health task.
4Certified seed is preferred over farmer-saved seed of unknown origin mainly because it:
A.Always costs nothing and needs no storage care
B.Is tested for genetic purity, germination, and health standards
C.Guarantees zero need for water or fertilizer
D.Can only be used for ornamental gardens
Explanation: Certified seed passes quality checks for variety purity, germination, and seed health. That reliability improves stand establishment compared with untested seed of unknown origin, though good agronomy is still required.
5In India, kharif crops are mainly grown during:
A.The southwest monsoon rainy season
B.Only mid-winter under deep frost
C.Only in sealed greenhouses without soil
D.The driest desert months with zero rain exclusively
Explanation: Kharif crops (for example rice, cotton, soybean in many regions) are sown with the monsoon and grown mainly in the rainy season. Rabi crops are cooler-season crops grown after monsoon rains on residual or irrigated moisture.
6Rabi crops such as wheat in India are typically associated with:
A.Sowing after monsoon and growth in the cooler dry season
B.Sowing only during peak southwest monsoon floods
C.Complete independence from any water source forever
D.Growth only on pure salt pans without soil
Explanation: Rabi crops are sown after the monsoon, grow in the cooler months, and often rely on residual soil moisture and/or irrigation. Wheat is a classic rabi crop in much of India.
7Intercropping means:
A.Growing two or more crops together on the same field in a planned pattern
B.Leaving land permanently bare with no plants ever
C.Burning crop residue only as a marketing method
D.Selling only processed factory goods from cities
Explanation: Intercropping grows two or more crops simultaneously on the same land in a planned arrangement to use space, light, and nutrients efficiently and sometimes reduce risk. It is not fallow, residue burning, or non-farm marketing.
8Crop rotation helps mainly by:
A.Growing the identical crop in the same plot every year forever without change
B.Changing crops over seasons to manage soil fertility, pests, and disease pressure
C.Eliminating the need for any seeds
D.Converting all farmland into parking lots
Explanation: Rotating different crops breaks pest and disease cycles, varies nutrient demand, and can improve soil structure when legumes and deep-rooted crops are included. Continuous monoculture often increases specific pest and fertility problems.
9Which primary nutrient is most closely associated with leafy vegetative growth when adequately supplied?
A.Nitrogen (N)
B.Only pure table salt as fertilizer
C.Plastic mulch film itself as a nutrient
D.Lead metal as a plant food
Explanation: Nitrogen is a major component of proteins and chlorophyll and strongly drives vegetative green growth when available in balanced amounts. Excess nitrogen can delay maturity and increase lodging or disease risk, so balanced NPK and organics matter.
10Farmyard manure (FYM) mainly improves soil by:
A.Adding organic matter that supports structure, microbes, and slow nutrient release
B.Acting only as a pure herbicide that kills all plants
C.Replacing all irrigation water chemically
D.Hardening soil into concrete permanently
Explanation: Well-decomposed FYM adds organic matter, improves soil structure and water holding, feeds soil life, and supplies nutrients gradually. It is not a herbicide or a substitute for irrigation.
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