Sustainable Agriculture

Q.

Out of drip system and sprinkler system of irrigation, which one is more suitable:​

(a) for uneven land?​

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Q.

What are the raw materials for biogas production?

1. Agricultural waste

2. Manure

3. Chemical fertilisers

4. Plastic

Q.

Which of the following is not a method used in sustainable agriculture?

1. Composting

2. Biogas production

3. Use of chemical fertilisers

4. Fodder production from plant waste

Q. Which of the following systems of irrigation is preferred for the uneven land?

1. chain pump irrigation
   system
2. river irrigation system
3. sprinkler irrigation system
4. drip irrigation system

Q.

After a harvest, certain types of plants are preferably grown on the land to replenish the depleted nutrients in the soil.

Given below is a pictorial representation of a clock with a plant name at different time coordinates. Select the correct option with the time which represents the plant(s) used to replenish the nutrients of soil after a harvest. (Assume that the minute hand is always at 12; for example - neem represents 2:00).

1. 3:00, 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00

2. 7:00 and 9:00

3. 12:00, 1:00, 6:00 and 8:00

4. 7:00, 9:00 and 2:00

Q.

Golden revolution is related to

Q.

What is/are the practice(s) used in Sustainable agriculture?

1. Use of natural pesticides

2. Increased use of pesticides

3. Increase in yield by maximising use of fertilizers

4. Usage of minimum chemical fertilizers and pesticides

Q.

Can hydroponics be organic?

Q. Which of the following is not a significant input for the Green Revolution?

1. High yielding seeds
2. Fertilisers
3. Irrigation sources and methods
4. Adequate rainfall

Q.

Which of the following is an objective of NEISA?

1. High use of fertilsers and pesticides

2. Limited use of fertilisers and pesticides

3. No use of fertilisers and pesticides

4. None of the above

Q. Which of the following is not true for fertilisers?

1. They are environment friendly.
2. They are generally used in small quantity.
3. They increase the yield.
4. Their excessive use disturbs the balance of nutrients in soil.

Q. is known as the Father of Green Revolution.

1. Charles Darwin
2. Louis Pasteur
3. Norman Borlaug

Q.

Which of the following is true for HEIA?

1. Limited use of organic fertilisers.

2. Extensive use of chemical fertilisers.

3. Limited use of chemical fertilisers.

4. No use of chemical fertilisers.

Q. Identify the constituents of chemical fertilisers.

1. Urea
2. NPK
3. Ammonium sulfate
4. Potash
5. Copper phosphate
6. Animal excreta
7. Plant waste
8. Rotten food

Q. How many members are there in Krishak Cooperative?

1. 1500
2. 1200
3. 2300
4. 2700

Q. The following substances can be naturally used as:

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Q. Production of biogas and recycling of crop waste are methods of sustainable agriculture.

1. True
2. False

Q. Medicinal plants are found only in nurseries and botanical gardens.

1. True
2. False

Q. The impact of Green Revolution was felt most in the case of _________.

1. Wheat
2. Rice
3. Pulses
4. Oil seeds

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Q.

Which of the following is not a significant input for the Green Revolution?

1. High Yielding Seeds

2. Fertilizers

3. Irrigation sources and methods

4. Adequate rainfall