Agriculture

Description: Test your knowledge on Agriculture with this quiz.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is not a type of agriculture?

  1. Arable farming

  2. Pastoral farming

  3. Forestry

  4. Aquaculture


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Forestry is the management of forests for the production of timber and other forest products, while agriculture is the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock.

What is the process of preparing land for planting crops called?

  1. Tilling

  2. Fertilizing

  3. Irrigating

  4. Harvesting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tilling is the process of turning over the soil to loosen it and prepare it for planting.

Which of the following is not a type of crop?

  1. Cereals

  2. Legumes

  3. Fruits

  4. Vegetables


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Legumes are a type of plant that includes beans, peas, and lentils, while cereals, fruits, and vegetables are all types of crops.

What is the process of raising livestock called?

  1. Arable farming

  2. Pastoral farming

  3. Aquaculture

  4. Silviculture


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pastoral farming is the raising of livestock, such as cattle, sheep, and goats, on natural grasslands.

Which of the following is not a type of livestock?

  1. Cattle

  2. Sheep

  3. Goats

  4. Fish


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fish are not livestock, as they are not raised on land.

What is the process of watering crops called?

  1. Tilling

  2. Fertilizing

  3. Irrigating

  4. Harvesting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Irrigating is the process of watering crops using artificial means, such as sprinklers or drip irrigation.

Which of the following is not a type of fertilizer?

  1. Nitrogen

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Potassium

  4. Carbon dioxide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbon dioxide is not a fertilizer, as it is not used to provide nutrients to plants.

What is the process of harvesting crops called?

  1. Tilling

  2. Fertilizing

  3. Irrigating

  4. Harvesting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harvesting is the process of gathering crops from the field after they have matured.

Which of the following is not a type of agricultural machinery?

  1. Tractor

  2. Combine harvester

  3. Plow

  4. Computer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Computers are not agricultural machinery, as they are not used to perform agricultural tasks.

What is the process of controlling pests and diseases in agriculture called?

  1. Tilling

  2. Fertilizing

  3. Irrigating

  4. Pest control


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pest control is the process of controlling pests and diseases that can damage crops and livestock.

Which of the following is not a type of pest control?

  1. Chemical pesticides

  2. Biological control

  3. Crop rotation

  4. Irrigation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Irrigation is not a type of pest control, as it is not used to control pests and diseases.

What is the process of managing soil fertility called?

  1. Tilling

  2. Fertilizing

  3. Irrigating

  4. Soil management


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Soil management is the process of managing soil fertility and preventing soil erosion.

Which of the following is not a type of soil management practice?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Contour plowing

  3. Terracing

  4. Irrigation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Irrigation is not a type of soil management practice, as it is not used to manage soil fertility or prevent soil erosion.

What is the process of managing water resources in agriculture called?

  1. Tilling

  2. Fertilizing

  3. Irrigating

  4. Water management


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Water management is the process of managing water resources in agriculture, such as irrigation and drainage.

Which of the following is not a type of water management practice?

  1. Irrigation

  2. Drainage

  3. Crop rotation

  4. Terracing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Crop rotation is not a type of water management practice, as it is not used to manage water resources.

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