Different types of farming and agriculture - class-IX
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Created by: Palash Sundaram | |
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Slash and burn agriculture is known as
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Organic farming
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Step forming
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Crop rotation
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Jhum cultivation
Slash and burn agriculture is the other name of
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Step farming
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Crop rotation
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Organic farming
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Jhoom cultivation
Prolonged water logging in an agricultural fields is likely to create the problems of
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poor aeration and low salinity
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poor aeration and High salinity
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poor aeration and High acidity
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Metal toxicity and proper aeration
Which of the following is not a safe harvesting process followed by farmers?
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Winnowing
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Threshing
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By using a mechanized harvester
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Harvesting on roads
The process that is used to separate grain from stalks etc.is called as
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Separation
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Threshing
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Hand picking
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Winnowing
The process that is used to separate grain from stalks etc. is threshing. In this process, the stalks are beaten to free the grain seeds.
In clayey soils, the large quantities of organic matter help _____
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In drainage
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In avoiding water logging
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Above both options are correct
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None of these
Fresh initiatives for increasing the water available for agriculture include _______
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Rainwater harvesting
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Watershed management
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Above both options
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None of these
Different crops require _______
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Different climatic conditions
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Temperature
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Photoperiods for their growth and completion of their life cycle
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All of the above
Which of the following particle is suitable to a farmer at fewer water resources?
i) Selected short term crops ii) Cultivated commercial crops
iii) Adapt drip system iv) Crop holiday
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i, iii
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i, ii, iii
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i, iv
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iii, iv
A farmer with less water resources should grow selected short term crops(e.g, paddy, green leafy vegetables) which have a life span of one or less than one year as this process provides cash flow and takes care of day to day operations cost of the farm. Another effective method called drip irrigation is also helps to save water and nutrients as the water drips slowly and directly to the roots of the plant and the evaporation is minimized. So, the correct option is "(i),(iii)".
Growing agricultural crops between rows of planted trees is known as
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Social forestry
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Jhum
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Taungya system
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Agroforestry
Which of the following ill effect is sorted out by the rooftop gardening?
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Insolation
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Photorespiration
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Ozone depletion
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None of the above
The primary cause of heat buildup in cities is insolation i.e. absorption of solar radiation by roads and buildings. Storage of this heat by building material results in subsequent re-radiation. Due to transpiration of plant surface, its temperature does not rise 4-5 degree above the ambient and sometimes is cooler. This then translates into the cooling of the environment. Hence rooftop gardening reduces the overall heat absorption of the building which then reduces energy consumption. Thus the correct answer is option A.
Which of the following is the site specific crop management?
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Polyhouse farming
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Precision farming
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Organic farming
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None of the above
Precision farming is a concept of crop management based on observing, testing, measuring and responding to field variability in crops. In this farming, they use research in weathers, test the soil temperature, humidity, growth and moisture.
Different ways of growing crops can be used to give ____ benefit
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Maximum
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Minimum
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No effect
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Similar
In which method plants grow under the complete controlled condition?
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Organic farming
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Precision farming
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Polyhouse farming
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None of the above
A polyhouse also called polytunnel is a tunnel made of polyethelene semi-circular, square or elongated in shape. Solar radiations are used to heat up the interior. This warms the plants, soil, and other things inside the building faster than heat can escape the structure. This warmed air in interior surfaces is retained in the building by the roof and wall.Temperature, humidity and ventilation is controlled by equipment fixed in the polytunnel or by manual opening and closing of flaps. Thus plants grow under the complete controlled condition in polyhouse farming.
Identify the technique used in polyhouse farming.
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Drip irrigation
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Greenhouse
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Soil covered with sheet
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Both A and B
Drip irrigation is the best for watering plants in a polyhouse. In drip irrigation system, water under high pressure is forced through nozzles arranged on a supporting stand at about 1 feet height. This enables watering at the base level of the plants.This watering system ensures that water does not fall on the leaves or flowers as it leads to disease and scorching problems.
In which of the following farming method, soil is covered with polythene sheet?
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Polyhouse farming
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Precision farming
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Organic farming
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None of the above
Precision farming is a farming system in which inter and intra-field variability in crops are observed and responded to. The goal of precision farming is using information technology in decision making for optimizing returns on inputs and at the same time preserving resources. Polythene sheets prevent weed and soil pathogens growth. They accelerate the uptake of micronutrients from the soil. They reduce the irrigation water requirement of the crop and thus conserve soil moisture. Thus polythene sheets are used in precision farming.
Which of the following practice is suitable to farmer with less water resources
(I) select shortterm crops,
(II) cultivate comercial crops,
(III) adapt drip system,
(IV) crop holiday
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I, II
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I, II, III
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I, IV
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III, IV
Which of the following is a major advantage of rooftop gardening?
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It reduces the energy consumption
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It is good for the ambience
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It is an economical process
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None of the above
Roof gardening is a type of garden which is started on the roof of the building. It is an ideal way of urban gardening. The advantage of this gardening is it helps in runoff stormwater, these are energy efficient, improves air quality, etc.
In which of the following methods the nutrients are supplied through drip irrigation?
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Precision farming
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Composite farming
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Polyhouse farming
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None of the above
Drip irrigation also called micro irrigation system is the best for watering plants in a polyhouse. In drip irrigation system, water under high pressure is forced through nozzles arranged on a supporting stand at about 1 feet height. This enables watering at the base level of the plants.This watering system ensures that water does not fall on the leaves or flowers as it leads to disease and scorching problems.
The first step of precision farming is
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Loosening of soil
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Sowing seed
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Making greenhouse
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Soil testing
Precision farming is a concept based on observing, testing, measuring and responding to field variability in crops. In this farming, they use research in weathers, test the soil temperature, humidity, growth and moisture. They also rotate crops to improve their diversity and monitor irrigation.
Which of the following technique is used to separate the seeds from the cobs?
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Threshing
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Soaking
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Sprouting
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None of the above
Threshing is the technique used to separate the edible part of crop from the cobs that surrounds it. It is done after harvesting. Soaking is a process in which pulses are kept in water to make them soft. Sprouting is a process in which pulses are kept in wet cloth to receive air and water to sprout.
Which of the following statements can be related to Jhoom farming?
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The land is cleared by burning the weeds.
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The burnt weeds increase the potash content of the soil.
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The fertility of the soil increases.
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All of the above.
Jhoom farming or cultivation is also known as slash and burn agriculture. It is practiced in the areas with thick forest such as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, etc. In this, a portion of forest is cleared by burning all the trees and weeds in that portion to produce ash. Burnt weeds increase the potash content of the soil and thereby increasing the fertility of the soil. Seeds are dropped on it and maize, chilies, rice, etc are grown.
Which is correct about centre of origin of a crop plant
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More frequency of dominant genes
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More diversity in improved variety
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More favourable climatic condition
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None of the above
Jhoom farming is done in areas like
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Meghalaya
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Mizoram
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All of the above
Jhoom farming or cultivation is also called as slash and burn agriculture. It is practiced in the areas with thick forest such as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, etc. In this, a portion of forest is cut down and all the trees and weeds are burnt to produce ash. This ash makes that land fertile. Seeds are dropped on it and maize, chilies, rice, etc are grown.
Jhoom farming is also known as
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Multiple cropping
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Crop rotation
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Slash and burn agriculture
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None of the above
Jhoom farming or cultivation is also known as slash and burn agriculture. It is carried out in the areas with thick forest such as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, etc. In this, a portion of forest is cut down and all the trees and weeds are burnt to produce ash. This ash makes that land fertile by increasing its potash content. Seeds are dropped on it and maize, chilies, rice, etc are grown.
The benefits of terrace garden is _______________.
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To reduce indoor temperature
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To reduce outdoor temperature
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To kill mosquitoes
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None of the above
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
List-I | List-II |
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a. Wind | $1$. Bunchy top of banana |
b. Soil | $2$. Wheat rust |
c. Seed | $3$. Cabbage club rot |
d. Aphid | $4$. Tomato fruit canker |
$5$. Tobacco mosaic |
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A-$1$, B-$2$, C-$4$, D-$5$
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A-$2$, B-$3$, C-$5$, D-$1$
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A-$3$, B-$2$, C-$5$, D-$4$
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A-$2$, B-$3$, C-$4$, D-$1$
Net house farming is also called as
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Greenhouse farming
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Polyhouse farming
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Polytunnel farming
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Precision farming
- A net house refers to the structure which is enclosed by agro nets or any other woven material to allow required sunlight, moisture and air to pass through the gaps.
- It creates an appropriate microclimate conducive to the plant growth.
- These are also called as Shade house or a greenhouse.
- So the correct option is 'Greenhouse farming'.
The colour of net in net house farming is
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White
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Black
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Green
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None of the above
- Green shade nets allow many of the lights to pass through with minimal effect on photosynthesis, however the same is not true for all the colours.
- When the light passes through the shade nets, a fraction of light spectra gets reflected and that varies from the colour of light spectra.
- In blue shade nets, the photosynthetic activity gets reduced and in black/grey shade nets, shade avoidance mechanism is observed as the plant's photosynthetic activity does not suffice it.
- Therefore, green shade nets are mostly preferred over other coloured nets.
Which type of farming produces fertilizers?
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Net house farming
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Rooftop gardening
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Polyhouse farming
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Precision farming
First genetically modified plant commercially released in India is
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Golden rice
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Flavr Savr
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Bt brinjal
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Bt cotton.
Bt cotton is the first genetically modified crop of India. This has been developed by MAHYCO (Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company) in collaboration with American company, Monsanto.
Which plant can grow better in the net house?
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Rose
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Tomato
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Rice
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Corn
Slash and burn agriculture is
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Crop rotation
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Organic farming
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Jhum cultivation
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Step farming
Slash and burn agriculture is also called as jhum cultivation. It is the process of growing crops in which the land of trees and vegetation are first cleared and then burned thereafter. The burnt soil contains potash which increases the nutrient value of the soil.
In which of the following farming method polythene is used to cover crop plants?
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Polyhouse farming
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Precision farming
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Organic farming
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Mixed farming
The protection of cultivated crop is known as polyhouse farming. In this method, polyethene plastic is used to cover the crops and protect from damage or harms. It is the process which crops extend their lifecycle and production can be done throughout the year.
Which of the following can be cultivated in polyhouse farming?
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Capsicum
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Potato
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Chilly
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All of the above
Polyhouse also known as polytunnels (tunnels made of polyethylene) can be used to provide a higher temperature and humidity than that which is available in the environment but can also protect crops from intense heat, bright sunlight, winds, and hailstones. Capsicum is basically a cool season crop and day temperature less than 30$^o$ celsius is favorable for growth and yield. It can be grown in a polyhouse.
Which of the following statements is not correct regarding jhum cultivation ?
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It is also called as shifting cultivation and has resulted in deforestation.
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It helps in increasing crop yield to a considerable extent.
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A time-gap of several years is required for the recovery of the land after cultivation.
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It involves cutting down of trees of the forest, burning of the plant remains and then using the land for farming.
Jhum cultivation which is popularly known as shifting cultivation is one of the oldest types of cultivation practices in India and is practised majorly in the northeastern states of India. This cultivation has a particular pattern that has to be followed according to the cycle or the period of Jhum cultivation.
WhIch of the following is necessary for Improvement of the quality of crops?
1. Introduction
2. Hybridisation
3. Selection
4. Segregation
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1, 2 and 3
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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2, 3 and 4
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2 and 3
Shifting cultivators normally grow
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Cash crops along with fodder
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The major crop along with cereals
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A single crop which is mainly consumed
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Grains, vegetable and tubers in rotation
Shifting cultivation or jhum belongs to category of
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Industrial forestry
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Agroforestry
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Commercial forestry
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Social forestry
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Conservation forestry
Slash and burn agriculture is also called as jhum cultivation or shifting cultivation. It is the process of growing crops in which the land of trees and vegetation are first cleared and then burned thereafter. The burnt soil contains potash which increases the nutrient value of the soil. It belongs to category of agroforestry.
The thickness of soil layer used for terrace farming is
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9 cm
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9 inch
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9 meter
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5 inch
Which of the following technique is used for rooftop gardening?
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Hydroponics
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Aeroponics
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Green roof
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All of the above
(A)Hydroponics is also called as a floating-raft system in which farming is done without using soil on a nutrient-rich solution. For Example, Mint, Tomato, Potato, Lettuce, Basil etc.
Net house farming provides protection against
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Insects
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Heat
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Strong wind
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Both A and C
- Helps in cultivation of flower plants, foliage plants, medicinal plants, vegetables and spices.
- Used for fruit and vegetable nurseries as well as for raising of forest species etc.
- Helps in quality drying of various agro products.
- Used to protect against pest attack.
- Protects from natural weather disturbances such as wind, rain, hail and frost.
- Used in production of graft saplings and reducing its mortality during hot summer days.
Green house crops such as tomatoes and bell pepper produce higher yields. This is due to.
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Tomatoes and bell pepper are not $C _3$ plants
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Due to diffused light in green house
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$CO _2$ is limiting factor to photosynthesis
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$CO _2$ enriched atmosphere leads to higher yield
- Growing crops in greenhouse produce higher yields due to a lot of reasons like - temperature control, carbon dioxide factor, reduced pest and disease exposure and humidity.
- The concentrated carbon dioxide results in larger leaves, stronger plant stems and possible early flowering and fruiting.
- So the correct option is 'CO2 enriched atmosphere leads to higher yield'.
Rooftop gardening are mainly found in urban areas because
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It absorbs heat radiated in the atmosphere.
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In urban areas, there is a shortage of space.
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It reduces rate of pollutants in the atmosphere.
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All of the above.
Roof gardening is a type of garden which is started on the roof of the building. It is an ideal way of urban gardening. In urban areas, local and fresh food can be available due to this gardening. To make cities more efficient and to reduce pollution. It reduces heat buildup in cities in the summer season.
Which is wrong among the following?
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Anabaena and Nostoc are capable of fixing nitrogen in free state.
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Root nodule forming nitrogen fixers live as aerobes under free living state.
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Phosphorus is a constituent of cell membranes, certain nucleic acids and all proteins.
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Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter are chemoautotrophs.