Which of the following is an example of a warm-season crop?
a) Wheat
b) Tomato
c) Barley
d) Potato
Answer: b) Tomato
What is the primary function of photosynthesis in plants?
a) Reproduction
b) Nutrient absorption
c) Energy production
d) Water transport
Answer: c) Energy production
Which of the following is a major source of protein in the human diet?
a) Fruits
b) Dairy products
c) Oils and fats
d) Sugars and sweets
Answer: b) Dairy products
What is the main role of nitrogen in plant growth?
a) Enhancing root development
b) Promoting flowering
c) Increasing leaf size
d) Aiding in protein synthesis
Answer: d) Aiding in protein synthesis
Which of the following is an example of a perennial plant?
a) Corn
b) Rice
c) Carrot
d) Apple tree
Answer: d) Apple tree
What is the process by which plants lose water vapor through their leaves?
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Evaporation
Answer: b) Transpiration
Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified organism (GMO)?
a) Organic spinach
b) Conventional corn
c) Roundup Ready soybeans
d) Non-GMO tomatoes
Answer: c) Roundup Ready soybeans
What is the term for the male part of a flower that contains pollen?
a) Stamen
b) Pistil
c) Sepal
d) Petal
Answer: a) Stamen
Which of the following is a primary macronutrient required for plant growth?
a) Calcium
b) Iron
c) Zinc
d) Nitrogen
Answer: d) Nitrogen
What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Germination
Answer: c) Photosynthesis
What is the term for the protective outer layer of a seed?
a) Embryo
b) Cotyledon
c) Endosperm
d) Seed coat
Answer: d) Seed coat
Which of the following is a method used to control pests without the use of synthetic chemicals?
a) Crop rotation
b) Genetic engineering
c) Irrigation
d) Fertilization
Answer: a) Crop rotation
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas released during agricultural activities?
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Methane
d) Carbon dioxide
Answer: c) Methane
What is the term for the process of breeding plants or animals for specific traits?
a) Hybridization
b) Transpiration
c) Fertilization
d) Pollination
Answer: a) Hybridization
What is the purpose of using cover crops in agriculture?
a) Weed control
b) Fertilizer application
c) Soil erosion prevention
d) Pest management
Answer: c) Soil erosion prevention
Which of the following is a fungal disease that affects wheat crops?
a) Rust
b) Aphids
c) Root rot
d) Potato blight
Answer: a) Rust
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource used in agriculture?
a) Water
b) Sunlight
c) Fossil fuels
d) Fertilizers
Answer: c) Fossil fuels
What is the process by which plants convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form?
a) Nitrification
b) Nitrogen fixation
c) Denitrification
d) Nitrogen assimilation
Answer: b) Nitrogen fixation
Which of the following is a method of soil conservation that involves plowing across the slope of the land?
a) Contour plowing
b) Strip cropping
c) Terracing
d) Crop rotation
Answer: a) Contour plowing
What is the term for the process of transferring pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part?
a) Germination
b) Fertilization
c) Pollination
d) Transpiration
Answer: c) Pollination
Which of the following is a method used to preserve food by removing water content?
a) Fermentation
b) Canning
c) Freezing
d) Dehydration
Answer: d) Dehydration
What is the term for the process of breaking down organic matter by microorganisms?
a) Decomposition
b) Erosion
c) Germination
d) Photosynthesis
Answer: a) Decomposition
Which of the following is a method used to control weeds in agricultural fields?
a) Irrigation
b) Fertilization
c) Crop rotation
d) Herbicides
Answer: d) Herbicides
What is the term for the process of separating cream from milk?
a) Homogenization
b) Fermentation
c) Pasteurization
d) Skimming
Answer: d) Skimming
Which of the following is a method used to measure soil acidity or alkalinity?
a) pH testing
b) Moisture content analysis
c) Nitrogen fixation test
d) Soil fertility assessment
Answer: a) pH testing
What is the term for the deliberate release of beneficial insects to control pests?
a) Integrated pest management
b) Biological control
c) Organic farming
d) Genetic engineering
Answer: b) Biological control
Which of the following is a disease-resistant variety of wheat?
a) Golden rice
b) Bt cotton
c) High-yielding variety
d) Rust-resistant wheat
Answer: d) Rust-resistant wheat
What is the process of drying and preserving grains called?
a) Winnowing
b) Harvesting
c) Threshing
d) Storage
Answer: d) Storage
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas released during rice cultivation?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Methane
d) Nitrogen
Answer: c) Methane
What is the term for the practice of raising fish and plants together in a symbiotic system?
a) Aquaculture
b) Hydroponics
c) Vermiculture
d) Aquaponics
Answer: d) Aquaponics
Which of the following is a method used to control soil erosion?
a) Mulching
b) Tillage
c) Irrigation
d) Fertilization
Answer: a) Mulching
What is the term for the process of breaking down complex organic compounds into simpler substances by microorganisms?
a) Fermentation
b) Decomposition
c) Oxidation
d) Assimilation
Answer: b) Decomposition
Which of the following is an example of a post-harvest food preservation method?
a) Irrigation
b) Canning
c) Crop rotation
d) Fertilization
Answer: b) Canning
What is the term for the process of transferring genes from one organism to another?
a) Cross-pollination
b) Genetic engineering
c) Hybridization
d) Natural selection
Answer: b) Genetic engineering
Which of the following is a method used to control pests by attracting and trapping them?
a) Fumigation
b) Biological control
c) Pheromone traps
d) Herbicides
Answer: c) Pheromone traps
What is the term for the practice of growing multiple crops in the same field in alternating rows or patches?
a) Monoculture
b) Polyculture
c) Intercropping
d) Strip cropping
Answer: c) Intercropping
Which of the following is a method used to improve soil fertility by adding organic matter?
a) Mulching
b) Composting
c) Irrigation
d) Fertilization
Answer: b) Composting
What is the term for the process of removing undesirable traits from a plant or animal population through selective breeding?
a) Hybridization
b) Genetic engineering
c) Inbreeding
d) Genetic selection
Answer: d) Genetic selection
Which of the following is a method used to control plant diseases caused by fungi?
a) Insecticides
b) Fungicides
c) Herbicides
d) Rodenticides
Answer: b) Fungicides
What is the term for the process of preserving food by adding salt or sugar?
a) Fermentation
b) Canning
c) Pickling
d) Freezing
Answer: c) Pickling
Which of the following is a method used to improve soil structure and drainage?
a) Irrigation
b) Terracing
c) Liming
d) Fertilization
Answer: c) Liming
What is the term for the process of removing unwanted seedlings or plants to allow the remaining ones to grow better?
a) Pruning
b) Thinning
c) Transplanting
d) Grafting
Answer: b) Thinning
Which of the following is an example of a leguminous crop?
a) Wheat
b) Rice
c) Soybean
d) Corn
Answer: c) Soybean
What is the term for the practice of raising animals for food, fiber, or other products?
a) Agriculture
b) Horticulture
c) Aquaculture
d) Livestock farming
Answer: d) Livestock farming
Which of the following is a method used to control soil erosion on steep slopes?
a) Terracing
b) Contour plowing
c) Strip cropping
d) Mulching
Answer: a) Terracing
What is the term for the process of preserving food by subjecting it to high temperatures for a short period of time?
a) Freezing
b) Dehydration
c) Pasteurization
d) Fermentation
Answer: c) Pasteurization
Which of the following is a method used to control pests by introducing natural predators or parasites?
a) Pesticide application
b) Genetic engineering
c) Biological control
d) Soil sterilization
Answer: c) Biological control
What is the term for the process of breeding plants or animals with the same desirable traits to produce offspring with those traits?
a) Hybridization
b) Inbreeding
c) Genetic engineering
d) Cross-pollination
Answer: b) Inbreeding
Which of the following is a method used to control weeds by physically removing them from the field?
a) Herbicide application
b) Mulching
c) Hand weeding
d) Strip cropping
Answer: c) Hand weeding
What is the term for the process of converting organic waste into nutrient-rich compost?
a) Vermiculture
b) Anaerobic digestion
c) Fermentation
d) Composting
Answer: d) Composting
Which of the following is a method used to measure soil moisture content?
a) pH testing
b) Nitrogen fixation test
c) Tensiometer
d) Soil fertility assessment
Answer: c) Tensiometer
What is the term for the practice of growing plants in water without soil?
a) Hydroponics
b) Aquaponics
c) Aeroponics
d) Vermiculture
Answer: a) Hydroponics
Which of the following is a method used to control plant diseases caused by bacteria?
a) Fungicides
b) Insecticides
c) Antibiotics
d) Rodenticides
Answer: c) Antibiotics
What is the term for the process of transferring genes from one plant to another through tissue culture techniques?
a) Cross-pollination
b) Tissue culture
c) Genetic engineering
d) Hybridization
Answer: b) Tissue culture
Which of the following is a method used to control pests by disrupting their mating patterns?
a) Insecticides
b) Pheromone traps
c) Biological control
d) Fumigation
Answer: b) Pheromone traps
What is the term for the process of preserving food by converting sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide?
a) Canning
b) Fermentation
c) Pickling
d) Freezing
Answer: b) Fermentation
Which of the following is a method used to improve soil fertility by adding essential nutrients?
a) Irrigation
b) Composting
c) Fertilization
d) Mulching
Answer: c) Fertilization
What is the term for the process of transferring embryos from one animal to another?
a) Embryo transfer
b) Artificial insemination
c) Cloning
d) Genetic engineering
Answer: a) Embryo transfer
Which of the following is a method used to control pests by using chemicals to kill or repel them?
a) Biological control
b) Integrated pest management
c) Herbicides
d) Insecticides
Answer: d) Insecticides
What is the term for the process of preserving food by exposing it to low temperatures?
a) Canning
b) Freezing
c) Dehydration
d) Fermentation
Answer: b) Freezing
