Organic Farming

Q. Rahul wants to perform a type of farming which strictly limits the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Which among the following techniques should he rely on?

1. Crop rotation
2. Green manure
3. Use biofertilizers
4. Unirrigated farming

Q. The farming technique in which there is minimal or no use of chemicals is termed as farming.

Q.

With respect to the following statements, choose the correct option.

(i) Food security depends on both, the availability of food and access to it.
(ii) Mixed farming degrades the nutrient quality of the soil.
(iii) Fertilisers are commercially produced plant nutrients.

1. Only statement (ii) is correct.

2. Statement (i) and (ii) are correct.

3. Only statement (iii) is correct.

4. Only statement (ii) is incorrect.

Q. The chickens raised for eggs are commonly called:

1. Broilers
2. Layers
3. Hens
4. Chicks

Q. Identify the product shown in the picture below and choose the correct option about its source.

1. Butter from animal sources.
2. Butter milk from plant sources.
3. Paneer from plant sources.
4. Paneer from animal sources.

Q. Which of the following measures can be taken for the proper maintenance of dairy animals?

1. Proper cleaning and maintenance of shelter facilities.

2. Providing balanced and complete diet​ for healthy growth.

3. Regular vaccination to fight against diseases.

4. Handling the animals harshly in order to tame them.

Q.

Why are honeybees so important?

1. They are excellent pollinators.

2. They show a high degree of social life.

3. They have a stinger.

4. They produce honey and bee wax.

Q.

Choose the correct option that classifies the following food items as plant or animal product.
Wheat, milk, eggs, soybean, sugar, meat, cauliflower, spinach, apple, curd.

1. Animal Products: Milk, eggs, sugar and meat.
   Plant Products: Wheat, Soybean, cauliflower, spinach, apple and curd.
2. Animal Products: Milk, eggs, meat.
   Plant Products: Wheat, Soybean, sugar, cauliflower, spinach, apple and curd.
3. Animal Products: Milk, eggs, meat and curd
   Plant Products: Wheat, Soybean, sugar, cauliflower, spinach and apple.
4. Animal Products: Milk, eggs, soybean, meat and curd
   Plant Products: Wheat, sugar, cauliflower, spinach and apple.

Q. Attributes of composite fish culture are:

1. Combination of five to six species of fish are used.
2. All the fishes are reared in a single pond.
3. Fishes do not compete with each other for food.
4. Nutrients present at all the levels of the pond are used.

Q.

The highest milk yielding breeds of buffaloes of Gujarat are ___________

1. Murrah

2. Mehsana

3. Jersey

4. Dangi