Which of the following is a staple crop commonly grown in tropical regions?
a) Wheat
b) Rice
c) Barley
d) Corn
Answer: b) Rice
What is the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants called?
a) Nitrogen fixation
b) Photosynthesis
c) Transpiration
d) Respiration
Answer: a) Nitrogen fixation
Which of the following practices involves the deliberate movement of livestock to different grazing areas?
a) Crop rotation
b) Irrigation
c) Transplanting
d) Pasture rotation
Answer: d) Pasture rotation
What is the primary function of herbicides in agriculture?
a) Control pests and diseases
b) Enhance soil fertility
c) Provide nutrients to plants
d) Suppress weed growth
Answer: d) Suppress weed growth
Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction in plants?
a) Pollination
b) Germination
c) Grafting
d) Fertilization
Answer: c) Grafting
What is the process of removing undesirable characteristics from plants through selective breeding called?
a) Hybridization
b) Genetic modification
c) Germplasm conservation
d) Elimination of traits
Answer: d) Elimination of traits
Which of the following nutrients is required in the largest quantity by plants?
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Potassium
d) Calcium
Answer: a) Nitrogen
What is the primary purpose of crop rotation?
a) Prevent soil erosion
b) Maximize crop yield
c) Enhance genetic diversity
d) Control pests and diseases
Answer: d) Control pests and diseases
Which of the following is a method of organic pest control that involves using natural predators?
a) Fertilization
b) Mulching
c) Integrated pest management
d) Companion planting
Answer: c) Integrated pest management
What is the process of transferring pollen from the male reproductive organ to the female reproductive organ in plants called?
a) Fertilization
b) Pollination
c) Germination
d) Transpiration
Answer: b) Pollination
Which of the following is a method of artificial pollination in crops?
a) Wind pollination
b) Insect pollination
c) Hand pollination
d) Self-pollination
Answer: c) Hand pollination
What is the process of preserving genetic material from plants called?
a) Seed storage
b) Germplasm conservation
c) Plant breeding
d) Crop cultivation
Answer: b) Germplasm conservation
Which of the following is a method of soil conservation that involves planting trees along the edges of fields?
a) Crop rotation
b) Terracing
c) Contour plowing
d) Windbreaks
Answer: d) Windbreaks
What is the primary purpose of fertilizers in agriculture?
a) Control pests and diseases
b) Enhance soil fertility
c) Provide nutrients to plants
d) Suppress weed growth
Answer: c) Provide nutrients to plants
Which of the following is a method of weed control that involves manually removing weeds from the field?
a) Herbicide application
b) Mulching
c) Mechanical cultivation
d) Crop rotation
Answer: c) Mechanical cultivation
What is the process of transferring pollen from the anther to the stigma within the same flower called?
a) Cross-pollination
b) Self-pollination
c) Wind pollination
d) Insect pollination
Answer: b) Self-pollination
Which of the following is a method of pest control that involves the use of chemicals to kill pests?
a) Biological control
b) Integrated pest management
c) Pesticide application
d) Crop rotation
Answer: c) Pesticide application
What is the process of transferring a part of a plant to a different plant to combine desirable traits called?
a) Pollination
b) Hybridization
c) Transplanting
d) Grafting
Answer: d) Grafting
Which of the following is a method of water conservation in agriculture?
a) Irrigation
b) Terracing
c) Mulching
d) Fertilization
Answer: c) Mulching
What is the primary purpose of pesticides in agriculture?
a) Enhance soil fertility
b) Control pests and diseases
c) Provide nutrients to plants
d) Suppress weed growth
Answer: b) Control pests and diseases
Which of the following is a method of controlling pests that involves using natural enemies of the pests?
a) Chemical control
b) Mechanical control
c) Biological control
d) Genetic control
Answer: c) Biological control
What is the process of transferring seedlings from a nursery to the field called?
a) Transpiration
b) Transplanting
c) Germination
d) Photosynthesis
Answer: b) Transplanting
Which of the following is a method of soil conservation that involves creating level platforms on steep slopes?
a) Crop rotation
b) Terracing
c) Contour plowing
d) Windbreaks
Answer: b) Terracing
What is the process of removing weeds from the field using specialized equipment called?
a) Irrigation
b) Cultivation
c) Harvesting
d) Pruning
Answer: b) Cultivation
Which of the following is a method of genetic modification in crops?
a) Transpiration
b) Hybridization
c) Grafting
d) Genetic engineering
Answer: d) Genetic engineering
What is the primary purpose of crop residue management?
a) Enhance soil fertility
b) Control pests and diseases
c) Prevent soil erosion
d) Suppress weed growth
Answer: c) Prevent soil erosion
Which of the following is a method of irrigation that involves flooding the fields with water?
a) Drip irrigation
b) Sprinkler irrigation
c) Subsurface irrigation
d) Furrow irrigation
Answer: d) Furrow irrigation
What is the process of removing mature crops from the field called?
a) Cultivation
b) Germination
c) Harvesting
d) Pruning
Answer: c) Harvesting
Which of the following is a method of crop storage that involves drying the harvested crop in the sun?
a) Fermentation
b) Curing
c) Threshing
d) Sun drying
Answer: d) Sun drying
What is the primary purpose of cover crops in agriculture?
a) Provide shade to crops
b) Control pests and diseases
c) Enhance soil fertility
d) Suppress weed growth
Answer: c) Enhance soil fertility
Which of the following is a method of weed control that involves covering the soil with a layer of organic material?
a) Mulching
b) Herbicide application
c) Mechanical cultivation
d) Crop rotation
Answer: a) Mulching
What is the process of removing unwanted plant parts to improve the growth and yield of crops called?
a) Irrigation
b) Pruning
c) Transplanting
d) Pollination
Answer: b) Pruning
Which of the following is a method of protecting crops from birds and pests using nets or covers?
a) Fertilization
b) Mulching
c) Netting
d) Companion planting
Answer: c) Netting
What is the primary purpose of greenhouses in agriculture?
a) Control pests and diseases
b) Enhance soil fertility
c) Provide shade to crops
d) Extend the growing season
Answer: d) Extend the growing season
Which of the following is a method of seed propagation in plants?
a) Transpiration
b) Grafting
c) Transplanting
d) Germination
Answer: d) Germination
What is the process of separating the edible part of a harvested crop from the rest of the plant called?
a) Cultivation
b) Harvesting
c) Pruning
d) Threshing
Answer: d) Threshing
Which of the following is a method of water conservation that involves applying water directly to the roots of plants?
a) Drip irrigation
b) Sprinkler irrigation
c) Flood irrigation
d) Furrow irrigation
Answer: a) Drip irrigation
What is the process of protecting crops from pests and diseases using biological agents called?
a) Genetic modification
b) Integrated pest management
c) Chemical control
d) Mechanical control
Answer: b) Integrated pest management
Which of the following is a method of controlling pests that involves the use of physical barriers?
a) Biological control
b) Mechanical control
c) Chemical control
d) Genetic control
Answer: b) Mechanical control
What is the primary purpose of soil testing in agriculture?
a) Enhance soil fertility
b) Control pests and diseases
c) Prevent soil erosion
d) Determine nutrient deficiencies
Answer: d) Determine nutrient deficiencies
Which of the following is a method of crop storage that involves fermenting the harvested crop?
a) Curing
b) Threshing
c) Sun drying
d) Fermentation
Answer: d) Fermentation
What is the process of removing excess water from the field called?
a) Irrigation
b) Drainage
c) Transplanting
d) Pollination
Answer: b) Drainage
Which of the following is a method of crop storage that involves preserving the harvested crop by drying and curing?
a) Fermentation
b) Curing
c) Threshing
d) Sun drying
Answer: b) Curing
What is the primary purpose of crop scouting in agriculture?
a) Control pests and diseases
b) Enhance soil fertility
c) Monitor crop growth
d) Suppress weed growth
Answer: c) Monitor crop growth
Which of the following is a method of controlling pests that involves the use of pheromones to disrupt their mating patterns?
a) Chemical control
b) Mechanical control
c) Genetic control
d) Pheromone control
Answer: d) Pheromone control
What is the process of breaking up soil clumps and creating a suitable seedbed called?
a) Irrigation
b) Cultivation
c) Harvesting
d) Pruning
Answer: b) Cultivation
Which of the following is a method of weed control that involves using a machine to cut down weeds?
a) Herbicide application
b) Mulching
c) Mechanical cultivation
d) Crop rotation
Answer: c) Mechanical cultivation
What is the process of protecting crops from pests and diseases using chemicals called?
a) Biological control
b) Integrated pest management
c) Chemical control
d) Mechanical control
Answer: c) Chemical control
Which of the following is a method of water conservation that involves capturing rainwater for irrigation?
a) Drip irrigation
b) Sprinkler irrigation
c) Rainwater harvesting
d) Furrow irrigation
Answer: c) Rainwater harvesting
What is the primary purpose of crop rotation?
a) Maximize crop yield
b) Control pests and diseases
c) Enhance genetic diversity
d) Prevent soil erosion
Answer: b) Control pests and diseases
Which of the following is a method of seed dispersal in plants?
a) Transpiration
b) Grafting
c) Transplanting
d) Wind dispersal
Answer: d) Wind dispersal
What is the process of removing the outer husk or shell from a harvested crop called?
a) Cultivation
b) Harvesting
c) Threshing
d) Pruning
Answer: c) Threshing
Which of the following is a method of controlling pests that involves altering the genetic makeup of the pests?
a) Biological control
b) Mechanical control
c) Genetic control
d) Chemical control
Answer: c) Genetic control
What is the primary purpose of soil amendments in agriculture?
a) Control pests and diseases
b) Enhance soil fertility
c) Prevent soil erosion
d) Determine nutrient deficiencies
Answer: b) Enhance soil fertility
Which of the following is a method of plant propagation that involves planting a part of the stem or root into the soil?
a) Transpiration
b) Grafting
c) Transplanting
d) Cutting
Answer: d) Cutting
What is the process of protecting crops from pests and diseases using physical barriers called?
a) Genetic modification
b) Integrated pest management
c) Physical control
d) Chemical control
Answer: c) Physical control
Which of the following is a method of controlling pests that involves the use of natural predators or parasites?
a) Chemical control
b) Biological control
c) Mechanical control
d) Genetic control
Answer: b) Biological control
What is the process of supplying water to plants to support their growth called?
a) Irrigation
b) Drainage
c) Transpiration
d) Pollination
Answer: a) Irrigation
Which of the following is a method of weed control that involves rotating different crops in the same field?
a) Mulching
b) Herbicide application
c) Mechanical cultivation
d) Crop rotation
Answer: d) Crop rotation
What is the primary purpose of soil erosion control measures in agriculture?
a) Control pests and diseases
b) Enhance soil fertility
c) Prevent soil erosion
d) Determine nutrient deficiencies
Answer: c) Prevent soil erosion
Which of the following is a method of controlling pests that involves physically removing the pests from the plants?
a) Chemical control
b) Biological control
c) Mechanical control
d) Genetic control
Answer: c) Mechanical control
What is the process of protecting crops from pests and diseases using cultural practices called?
a) Genetic modification
b) Integrated pest management
c) Cultural control
d) Chemical control
Answer: c) Cultural control
Which of the following is a method of water conservation in agriculture that involves applying water directly to the plant roots?
a) Drip irrigation
b) Sprinkler irrigation
c) Flood irrigation
d) Furrow irrigation
Answer: a) Drip irrigation
What is the process of removing pests and diseases from seeds before planting called?
a) Seed treatment
b) Transplanting
c) Germination
d) Pollination
Answer: a) Seed treatment
Which of the following is a method of weed control that involves covering the soil with plastic or fabric?
a) Mulching
b) Herbicide application
c) Mechanical cultivation
d) Crop rotation
Answer: a) Mulching
What is the primary purpose of organic farming practices?
a) Maximize crop yield
b) Control pests and diseases
c) Enhance soil fertility
d) Prevent soil erosion
Answer: c) Enhance soil fertility
Which of the following is a method of plant propagation that involves joining two different plant parts together?
a) Transpiration
b) Grafting
c) Transplanting
d) Cutting
Answer: b) Grafting
What is the process of removing excess moisture from the soil called?
a) Irrigation
b) Drainage
c) Transplanting
d) Pollination
Answer: b) Drainage
Which of the following is a method of controlling pests that involves altering the environment to make it less favorable for pests?
a) Biological control
b) Mechanical control
c) Cultural control
d) Chemical control
Answer: c) Cultural control
What is the primary purpose of soil pH adjustment in agriculture?
a) Control pests and diseases
b) Enhance soil fertility
c) Prevent soil erosion
d) Determine nutrient deficiencies
Answer: b) Enhance soil fertility
Which of the following is a method of controlling pests that involves the use of chemicals to kill pests?
a) Biological control
b) Mechanical control
c) Chemical control
d) Genetic control
Answer: c) Chemical control
What is the process of removing the outer covering of seeds before planting called?
a) Transpiration
b) Threshing
c) Transplanting
d) Scarification
Answer: d) Scarification
Which of the following is a method of water conservation in agriculture that involves capturing and storing rainwater for later use?
a) Drip irrigation
b) Sprinkler irrigation
c) Rainwater harvesting
d) Furrow irrigation
Answer: c) Rainwater harvesting
What is the process of providing plants with the necessary nutrients for growth called?
a) Irrigation
b) Fertilization
c) Transpiration
d) Pollination
Answer: b) Fertilization
Which of the following is a method of controlling pests that involves the use of genetically modified crops?
a) Biological control
b) Mechanical control
c) Genetic control
d) Chemical control
Answer: c) Genetic control
What is the primary purpose of crop protection practices in agriculture?
a) Maximize crop yield
b) Control pests and diseases
c) Enhance soil fertility
d) Prevent soil erosion
Answer: b) Control pests and diseases
Which of the following is a method of weed control that involves rotating crops in a specific sequence?
a) Mulching
b) Herbicide application
c) Mechanical cultivation
d) Crop rotation
Answer: d) Crop rotation
What is the process of transferring young plants from a seedbed to the field called?
a) Irrigation
b) Cultivation
c) Transplanting
d) Pruning
Answer: c) Transplanting
Which of the following is a method of controlling pests that involves the use of natural substances to repel pests?
a) Chemical control
b) Biological control
c) Mechanical control
d) Organic control
Answer: d) Organic control
What is the primary purpose of soil amendment in agriculture?
a) Control pests and diseases
b) Enhance soil fertility
c) Prevent soil erosion
d) Determine nutrient deficiencies
Answer: b) Enhance soil fertility
