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Improvement if crop yield - class-VIII

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Selection of crops is done on the basis of

  1. Temperature

  2. Soil condition

  3. Land

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Selection of crops for rotation depends on soil condition, moisture condition, length of rainy season, type of inputs available (irrigation, fertiliser, pesticide, labour and machine power), risk involved, duration of crop (annual, biennial or perennial) and marketing and processing facilities. 

Which of the following agricultural practices keeps the fields free for a season allowing replenishment of the lost nutrients?

  1. Monocropping

  2. Crop rotation

  3. Multiple cropping

  4. Field fallow


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The farm land is ploughed and then not used for the cultivation of the crops for some time. This helps in the land to gain the fertility again and the method is known as field fallow. This provides the land some time to replenish its nutrients so that the next round of crops can grow properly.

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Which of these is/are the advantages of crop rotation?

  1. It prevents the depletion of selective nutrients

  2. It prevents the building up of diseases and pests of a particular crop

  3. It enhances the production by increasing the soil fertility

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The crop rotation is a pattern of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area in the sequential season. It is a method of replenishment of nutrients by the regular succession over the same field. It enhances the health of crops and minimizes the amount of pest. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Which cropping method involves the successive growing of different crops in the same field in a definite pattern?

  1. Mixed cropping

  2. Crop rotation

  3. Inter cropping

  4. Mixed farming


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Intercropping is the practice of growing two or more crops on the same piece of land in alternate rows. It increases the land productivity and acts as an insurance for the farmers during the crop failure.

So, the correct answer is option C.

Which cropping method involves growing two or more crops in definite row pattern?

  1. Intercropping

  2. Mixed farming

  3. Mixed cropping

  4. Crop rotation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Intercropping is a cropping practice that involves growing two or more crops in proximity in different rows. This practice of cultivating different crops gives higher income than the sole cropping. Intercropping maintains the soil fertility and reduces the soil runoff. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

Which of these statements is true about intercropping?

  1. Seeds of two crops are mixed before sowing.

  2. Harvesting and thrashing are not possible separately.

  3. Maximum utilisation of nutrients supplied.

  4. There are set pattern of rows of crops.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intercropping is growing two or more crops simultaneously in the same field in a definite pattern which avoids the competition between both the crops. The sowing time of crops in this pattern may be the same or different.

Which of the following terms is used for raising both plant crop and livestock on farm?

  1. Mixed farming

  2. Intercropping

  3. Monocropping

  4. Crop rotation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mixed farming is a method of agriculture which involves cropping as well as raising livestock. For example growing of cereal crops with cattle farming as cattle excrete nitrogenous waste that can be used as manure for cereals whereas waste from crops is used as fooder and reduces the use of artificial fertilizers.

Which of the following disease in paddy crop is prevented by cultivating black gram or groundnut after paddy? 

  1. Tungrovirus disease

  2. Spotted bole worm and dried disease

  3. Mosaic disease

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.Tungro virus disease is transmitted by leafhoppers, wherein the most efficient vector is the green leafhopper,

B. Spotted bole worm and dried disease - This causes drying and shedding of terminal shoots before flowering. ... Damage is caused by the larvae of the spotted bollworm, Earias vittella, a common pest.

C.Mosaic viruses are plant viruses that cause the leaves to have a speckled appearance

So, the correct option is 'Tungro virus disease'.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding mixed cropping

(I) There is a definite pattern of sowing seeds.
(ii) It increases biodiversity.
 (iii) It removes some nutrients specifically
 (iv) Outbreaks of pests and diseases can spread very rapidly.
 (v) The crops with different maturation times are grown together. 
 (vi) Same fertilizers and pesticides are used for all crops
 (vii) The risk of total crop failure due to uncertain monsoon is reduced.    

  1. (ii), (v), (vi), (vii)

  2. (i), (ii), (v), (vi)

  3. (iii), (iv), (v), (vi)

  4. (i), (ii), (iv), (vii)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Mixed cropping is also known as polyculture, inter-cropping or co-cultivation.
  • It is a type of agriculture technique in which two or more plants are planted simultaneously in the same field, interlinking the crops so that they grow together.
  • Benefits of mixed cropping are:-
(1) It saves space as crops in the same field might ripen at different seasons.
(2) It provides various environmental benefits.
(3) A balance of input and outgo of soil nutrients.
(4) It helps in the suppression of plant diseases, suppression of weeds and insect pests.
(5) The risk of total crop failure due to uncertain monsoon is reduced.    

The correct answer is OPTION A.

Growing two or more crops in definite row pattern is called

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Inter-cropping

  3. Mixed cropping

  4. Intra-cropping


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Inter-cropping is growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same field in a definite pattern. A few rows of one crop alternate with a few rows of a second crop. The crops are selected such that their nutrient requirements are different. This ensures maximum utilization of the nutrients supplied, and also prevents pests and diseases from spreading to all the plants belonging to one crop in a field. Thus, both crops give better returns.
So, the correct answer is 'Inter-cropping'.

Horti-pastoral farming refers to

  1. Growing food and fodder

  2. Growing mixed crops

  3. Growing fodder and rearing cattle

  4. Growing fruit trees and fodder simultaneously


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Growing fodder grass for cattle along with fruit trees or growing fruit trees while rearing cattle is known as horti-pastoral farming. It is adopted as an alternative land use system in North India. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Growing two or more crops but in definite row pattern is known as

  1. Intercropping

  2. Crop rotation

  3. Mixed farming

  4. Mixed cropping


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A- Inter cropping is farming in which two or more crops are grown together indefinite pattern at same time on same piece of land for greater yield. Inter cropping maintains soil fertility and reduces soil erosion and depletion.

The crops are selected for inter-cropping and their nutrient requirements are _____

  1. Similar

  2. Different

  3. No change

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

Mixed cropping ______

  1. Reduces risk

  2. Gives some insurance against failure of one of the crop

  3. Both options a and b are correct

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

Advantages of inter-cropping

  1. It makes better use of natural resources, sunlight, land and water

  2. Soil erosion is effectively arrested

  3. The produce of each crop can be marketed and consumed separately

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

.......... is growing of two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land.

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Mixed cropping

  3. Terrace farming

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mixed cropping is a system of planting two crops at a time on the same land. It is also known as polyculture i.e two types of crops are sown and irrigated at a time. The benefits of mixed cropping are that the plant will get nutrients from the soils.

So, the correct option is ' Mixed cropping'.

Mixed farming referred only to ________________.

  1. Growing of crop together by mixing the seeds

  2. Growing of cash crops and food grains together

  3. Crop production combined with dairy farming at farm

  4. Growing of fruits and vegetable mixed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Explanation: Mixed farming is an agrarian system that mixes arable farming with the raising of livestock at the same time. When on a farm along-with crop production, some other agriculture based practice like poultry, dairy farming or bee keeping etc. is adopted, then this system of farming is known as mixed farming.

The growing two or more crops at a time in a field is called as

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Inter cropping

  3. Mixed cropping

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When the same land is used for the cultivation of more than one crop is known as mixed cropping. The same field is divided into smaller regions. The seeds of different crops are sown and cultivation of different crops is carried out in the same piece of land. 

Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

Which of the following biofertilizer bacteria is a phosphorus solubilizer?

  1. Azotobacter

  2. Azospyrillum

  3. Basillus   & Pseudomonas

  4. Cyanobacteria


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A.Azotobacter is a genus of usually motile, oval or spherical bacteria . It has several metabolic capabilities, including atmospheric nitrogen fixation by conversion to ammonia.
B.Azospirillum bacteria can promote plant growth. 
C.The bacteria Basillus  & Pseudomonas convert non labile Phosphorous  through either inorganic Phosphorous solubilizing or organic Phosphorous mineralization processes.
D.Cyanobacteria, also known as Cyanophyta, are a phylum of bacteria that obtain their energy through photosynthesis, and are the only photosynthetic prokaryotes able to produce oxygen.
So the correct option is ' Bacillus  & Pseudomonas ' .

The technique of growing two or more different crops together in the same field is known as 

  1. mixed cropping

  2. mixed farming

  3. inter-cropping

  4. crop rotation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mixed cropping is a technique which involves growing up of two or more different crops in the same field. The different crops to be grown together are so chosen that they do not have common pests and pathogens or similar requirement of water and animals. For example, ground nut and sunflower/gram.

________ is grown in mixed cropping.

  1. Maize + Black gram

  2. Sunflower + Soyabean

  3. Sorghum + wheat

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mixed cropping is a system of planting two or more crops at a time on the same land. It is also known as poly-culture i.e two types of crops are sown and irrigated at a time.  Mustard and wheat is an example of mixed cropping.

So, the correct option is ' Maize+Black gram'.

The selection of crops in mixed cropping is in such a way that they support each others growth.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. Data insufficient


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The method of growing two or more crops simultaneously on same piece of land is called mixed cropping or inter-cropping. This method helps in improving the fertility of soil. It is very important that crops support each others growth to grow all of them on same piece of land.

Water from rivers is the only source for irrigation in the fields

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Irrigation is the application of controlled amounts of water to plants at needed intervals. Irrigation helps to grow agricultural crops, maintain landscapes, and revegetate disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of less than average rainfall.
  • Sources of irrigation water include groundwater, through springs or wells, surface water, through rivers, lakes, or reservoirs, or even other sources, such as treated wastewater or desalinated water.
  • Hence Water from rivers is the only source for irrigation in the fields is a false statement.
  • So, the correct answer is 'False'.

Mixed farming involves combination of _____ with crop production.

  1. Rearing of livestock

  2. Fishing

  3. Hunting

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mixed farming is one in which crop production is combined with the rearing of livestock. The livestock enterprises are complementary to crop production; so as to provide a balance and productive system of farming. In mixed farming, at least 10% of its gross income must be contributed by livestock activity. 

Which irrigation technique is considered the most water efficient? 

  1. Surface

  2. Drip

  3. Sprinkler

  4. Spray


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Drip irrigation is most economical and efficient technique of irrigation. Watering plants by drip irrigation method is a more economical way of watering plants. In this technique, water is supplied drop by drop near the plant roots through the small opening is called as drippers. By this method, there is no loss of water due to seepage, runoff or evaporation. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Of the following all are the traditional method of irrigation except

  1. Chain pump

  2. Pulley system

  3. Persian wheel

  4. Basin irrigation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Basin irrigation is a type of surface irrigation especially in regions with layouts of small fields having level surfaces and surrounded by low bunds which prevent the water from flowing to the adjacent fields. This method is generally suitable for crops that are unaffected by standing water for long periods. for e.g., rice cultivation areas.
Chain pump, pulley system, and persian wheel belongs to the traditional system of irrigation.
So, the correct answer is option D.

Which of the following irrigation procedure is/are followed when the land of cultivation is huge and the availability of water is scarce?

  1. Drip irrigation

  2. Furrow irrigation

  3. Basin irrigation

  4. All of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A. Drip irrigation is a system of micro-irrigation system that allows the water to drip slowly to the roots of the plants.It is done in places where water is scarce. 

B. Sprinkler irrigation is the method of applying water to a controlled manner in that is similar to rainfall. This too is done to reduce the wastage of water . 
C. Furrow irrigation is conducted by small parallel channels among the field length in the direction of slope . 
D. Basin irrigation is where water is applied & distributed over the soil surface by gravity. 
So the correct options is ' Drip Irrigation & Sprinkler irrigation ' .

Furrow irrigation is seen in:

  1. Chilly

  2. Cotton

  3. Mango

  4. Groundnut


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Furrow irrigation is conducted by creating small parallel channels along the field length in the direction of the predominant slope. Water is applied to the top end of each furrow and flows down the field under the influence of gravity.

So, the correct option is 'Cotton'.

_____ is an elaborate and extensive irrigation system.

  1. Canal system 

  2. Wells

  3. Tanks 

  4. River valley system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Canal system is a type of irrigation system in which water can be supplied to one or more farms at once. The canal irrigation system was an important means in 1960. Now canals are the second largest source of the irrigation system. The Indira Gandhi canal is the largest canal system in India. Now, it os 2nd largest source of canal irrigation.

So, the correct option is 'Canal system'.

_____ are constructed wherever plenty of exploitable ground water is available.

  1. Wells

  2. Canal system

  3. Tanks 

  4. River lift system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Well system is based on the availability of ground water. In the well irrigation system, the wells are constructed wherever exploitable ground water is present.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

___________ are let out in the fields to destroy pests selectively.

  1. Birds

  2. Insects

  3. Ladybirds

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In biological control method, birds, insects and other living organisms are deliberately let out in fields to selectively kill pests. This becomes an easy method for protecting crops against selective pests.

What is/are the disadvantage/s of tube well irrigation system?

  1. Groundwater is used as the source

  2. Can be dug at any convenient place

  3. Simplest and the cheapest source 

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tube well irrigation system is a type is a system in which water is supplied to the fields by connecting large pipes 100-200 mm. The main disadvantage is it leads to depletion of groundwater due to which groundwater reserves may get exhausted.

So, the correct option is 'Groundwater is used as the source'.

Which type of soil is preferred the most for basin irrigation?

  1. Loamy

  2. Sand

  3. Hard crust

  4. Clayey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Loamy soil is a type of soil which is composed of sand,slit and some clay. its mineral composition is about 40%. This type of soil is mainly required for ideal plant-growing. It is rich in minerals and plants thrive best in this type of soil.

So, the correct option is 'Loamy'.

Furrow irrigation is a type of .......... irrigation.

  1. Tube well

  2. Basin

  3. Surface

  4. Flood


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Furrow irrigation is a type of irrigation in which water runs on the surface in small ditches and furrows. It is conducting by creating small parallel channels for the flow of water on the surface. 

So, the correct option is 'Surface'.

Colletotrichum infecting sugarcane produces which of the following asexual fruiting bodies?

  1. Acervulus

  2. Pycnidiurn

  3. Sporodochium

  4. Synnemata


Correct Option: A

Prolonged liberal irrigation of agricultural fields is likely to create the problem of -

  1. Aridity

  2. Metal toxicity

  3. salinity

  4. Acidity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Irrigation without proper drainage of water leads to water clogging in the soil. Due to clogging, the vegetation and crops die due to insufficient supply of oxygen to them this condition is called as Salinity.
So, the correct answer is 'Salinity'.
So the correct option is C.

Match List I(Rice diseases) with List II(Causal organisms) and select the correct answer using the codes given the lists.

List-I List-II
a. Blast $1$. Ephelis oryzae
b. Stern rot $2$. Xanthomonas oryzae
c. Udbatta $3$. Sclerotium oryzae
d. Blight $4$. Pyricularia oryzae
  1. A-$4$, B-$3$, C-$1$, D-$2$

  2. A-$2$, B-$1$, C-$3$, D-$4$

  3. A-$2$, B-$3$, C-$1$, D-$4$

  4. A-$4$, B-$1$, C-$3$, D-$2$


Correct Option: A

Solid waste may choke drains and gully pits, resulting in

  1. Sedimentation

  2. Water logging

  3. Soil erosion

  4. All of above


Correct Option: B

In India, under canal net-work system of irrigation, generally, how much amount of water is allowed to run in small canal?

  1. Less than 4 cusec

  2. Less than 10 cusec

  3. Between 15 to 20 cusec

  4. Between 25 to 30 cusec


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Canal irrigation was started in 1960, these are human-made channels for water transportations. India has the largest canal system starting for Harike Barrage and terminates in irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert, it is known as The Indira Gandhi Canal. Now, canal irrigation is 2nd largest source of water transportation in the world.

So, the correct option is 'Less than 10 cusec'.

_________ is the biological controlled product.

  1. Bt cotton

  2. Grasses

  3. Gibberlin modified fruits

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bt cotton is modified in such a way that it is resistant to insects and pests. It has inactive protein being produced which gets activated once entering the gut of insect and killing them.

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