Modern Farming Methods

Q. Define polyhouse farming.

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Does the retaining stubs in the fields helps the soil?

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Plants cannot grow without soil.

1. True

2. False

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A few gram seeds were placed in each of the three pots A, B and C containing soil.

The soil in Pot A is mixed with some green twigs and leaves.

The soil in pot B is mixed with old cow dung while soil of pot C is mixed with urea. Pots are watered regularly.

Which of the following will be observed after 10 days?

1. Lot of growth in pot A

2. Not much growth in pot B and a lot of growth in pot A

3. Lot of growth in pot B but very little growth in pot C

4. Very little growth in pot A but lot of growth in pots B and C

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what is the advantages of storing crops in gunny bags

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Question 25
As a part of eco-club activity students were asked to raise a kitchen garden in the school premises. They were provided with some materials given in the box. List the other materials you would require. How will you plan the garden? Write the steps.
khurpi, water-can, spade, shovel
Note: You have been asked to use only environment friendly materials

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The method of watering the roots of a plant drop by drop is called ________________.

Q. Which practices are examples of an integrated cultivation system?
(i) Breeding livestock on oil palm plantations.
(ii) Breeding small fishes in paddy fields.
(iii) Planting many types of crops in a small area.
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii)

Q. Which of the following is NOT correct regarding hydroponics?

1. No soil requirement
2. More time requirement
3. More space requirement
4. Controlled plant growth

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Which plants can be grown using hydroponics?

Q. Why intensive farming is common in india?

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Polyhouse farming is expensive initially but the yield and profit are high compared to regular farming technique.

1. True

2. False

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The conditions necessary for germination is/are

1. water

2. temperature

3. oxygen

4. all A, B and C

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What is the full form of NEISA?

1. No External Input Sustainable Agriculture

2. Non Essential Input Suitable Agriculture

3. No Essential Input Sustainable Agriculture

4. No Extra Input Seed Agriculture

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Do fields have to be irrigated to the same extent in all seasons of the year. Justify

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How can be plants grown using the technology of hydroponics?

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Why is the soil is covered with polythene sheets in precision farming?

1. To control the growth of weeds

2. To limit irrigation

3. Increase the pH value of the soil

4. Improve the soil texture

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Identify the problem(s) faced by the farmers of our country.

1. Drought

2. Low yielding crop

3. Pests

4. Cost of production

Q. What are the different stages that are involved in the farming practices ?

Q. name the different methods for sustainable agriculture farming

Q. The agricultural practice in which a crop field is completely or partially covered by a transparent polyethylene sheet is called.

1. vertical farming
2. polyhouse farming
3. precision farming

Q. A typical farmers capital includes tractor, turbines, plough, seeds, fertilisers, pesticides and cash in hand. Which of these combinations can be classified as working capital?

1. Tractor, Turbines and Plough
2. Seeds, Fertilisers, Pesticides and Cash in hand
3. Plough, Seeds, Fertilisers and Pesticides
4. Plough, Seeds, Fertilisers, Pesticides and Cash in hand

Q. The first step of precision farming is

1. Loosening of soil
2. Sowing seed
3. Soil testing
4. Making greenhouse

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Which of the following methods check the nature of the soil, the elements in the soil and other factors using modern techniques?

1. Aeroponics

2. Precision farming

3. Polyhouse farming

4. Hydroponics

Q. Which of the following is correct regarding aeroponics?

1. Plant roots are exposed in water
2. Plant roots are exposed in air
3. Requires low maintenance
4. High water requirements

Q. In which method plants grow under the complete controlled condition?

1. Organic farming
2. Polyhouse farming
3. Precision farming
4. None of the above

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Which of the following methods can be used to overcome the space constraint and unavailability of fertile soil for growing plants?

1. Polyhouse farming

2. Precision farming

3. Hydroponics

4. Aeroponics

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What is the best technique for watering gardens?

1. Sprinkler system

2. Drip system

3. Chain pump

4. Dhekli

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Which of the following methods can be used to overcome the poor fertility of the soil?

1. Polyhouse farming

2. Precision farming

3. Hydroponics

4. Aeroponics

Q. Hydroponics is -

1. Soilless farming
2. To grow plants in Water
3. To grow Aquatic plants
4. To grow floating hydrophytes