Terrace Farming

Q. Terrace cultivation is the method of growing crops on plains.

1. True
2. False

Q. Overwatering the land results in _______.

1. making the land saline.
2. lowering the fertility of soil.
3. reducing the soil productivity.
4. increasing the soil productivity.

Q.

Which kind of farming is used for cultivation in hilly areas?

1. Plain farming
2. Terrace farming
3. Commercial farming
4. Mixed farming

Q. Terrace farming is appropriate for

1. crops grown in rainy season.
2. crops grown in hilly regions.
3. crops grown in summer season.
4. crops grown in fields.

Q.

Step farming technique is used for ___ plantations.

1. tea

2. orange

3. apple

4. mango

Q.

In hilly areas step farming is used because

1. It prevents runoff of nutrients

2. Steps make the soil more fertile

3. Steps make the soil infertile

4. It prevents landslide

Q. Terrace farming is appropriate for which of the following type of crops?

1. Crops grown in fields
2. Crops grown in rainy season
3. Crops grown in hilly regions
4. Crops grown in summer season

Q. Choose the most appropriate condition of a field if it has an increased number of earthworms in it.​

1. Less fertile
2. Well watered and aerated
3. Presence of harmful chemicals
4. Presence of harmful insects

Q. Mention the ways in which a community can support farmers.

Q. A grows crops and takes care of them.

1. farmer
2. painter
3. lawyer
4. carpenter

Q. On a plane surface, farmers grow crops by cutting steps into the soil in plains.

1. False
2. True

Q. Mention the ways in which a community can support farmers.