Back
0

IPM in Agriculture: Sustainable Crop Protection

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Agriculture, a sustainable approach to crop protection.
Number of Questions: 14
Created by:
Tags: ipm agriculture sustainable crop protection
Start the Quiz
Attempted 0/14 Correct 0 Score 0
‹
›

What is the primary goal of IPM in agriculture?

  1. To eliminate all pests from a crop

  2. To minimize pest populations while preserving beneficial organisms

  3. To maximize crop yields regardless of pest presence

  4. To use chemical pesticides as the sole pest control method

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

IPM aims to manage pest populations below economically damaging levels while preserving beneficial organisms that contribute to natural pest control.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of IPM?

  1. Monitoring pest populations

  2. Applying chemical pesticides

  3. Utilizing biological control agents

  4. Implementing cultural practices

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

IPM emphasizes the use of non-chemical methods to manage pests, such as monitoring, biological control, and cultural practices. Chemical pesticides are used as a last resort when other methods fail to control pest populations.

What is the role of monitoring in IPM?

  1. To determine the presence and abundance of pests

  2. To identify beneficial organisms in the crop

  3. To assess the effectiveness of pest control measures

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monitoring in IPM involves regularly assessing pest populations, beneficial organisms, and crop health to make informed decisions about pest management.

Which cultural practice is commonly used in IPM to reduce pest populations?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Intercropping

  3. Tillage

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural practices in IPM include crop rotation, intercropping, tillage, and other techniques that disrupt pest life cycles, reduce pest habitat, and promote beneficial organisms.

What is the purpose of biological control in IPM?

  1. To introduce natural enemies of pests into the crop

  2. To release genetically modified organisms to control pests

  3. To apply chemical pesticides to kill pests

  4. To remove pests manually from the crop

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biological control in IPM involves the introduction and release of natural enemies, such as predators, parasitoids, and pathogens, to suppress pest populations.

Which of the following is an example of a selective pesticide used in IPM?

  1. Broad-spectrum insecticide

  2. Systemic herbicide

  3. Narrow-spectrum insecticide

  4. Contact herbicide

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Selective pesticides, such as narrow-spectrum insecticides, target specific pests while minimizing harm to beneficial organisms.

What is the concept of economic threshold in IPM?

  1. The pest population level at which control measures are economically justified

  2. The pest population level at which crop damage becomes irreversible

  3. The pest population level at which chemical pesticides must be applied

  4. The pest population level at which natural enemies become ineffective

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The economic threshold in IPM is the pest population level at which the cost of control measures is equal to or less than the value of the crop saved.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of IPM in agriculture?

  1. Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides

  2. Improved crop yields and quality

  3. Increased pest resistance to pesticides

  4. Enhanced biodiversity and ecosystem health

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

IPM aims to reduce pest resistance to pesticides by using a variety of pest management tactics and minimizing the use of chemical pesticides.

What is the role of record-keeping in IPM?

  1. To document pest populations and control measures

  2. To assess the effectiveness of IPM practices

  3. To comply with regulatory requirements

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Record-keeping in IPM involves documenting pest populations, control measures, crop health, and other relevant information to monitor the effectiveness of IPM practices and comply with regulatory requirements.

Which of the following is an example of a non-chemical pest control method used in IPM?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Biological control

  3. Chemical pesticide application

  4. Tillage

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Crop rotation is a non-chemical pest control method used in IPM to disrupt pest life cycles and reduce pest populations.

What is the importance of integrating multiple pest management tactics in IPM?

  1. To enhance the effectiveness of pest control

  2. To reduce the risk of pest resistance

  3. To minimize the environmental impact of pest management

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Integrating multiple pest management tactics in IPM enhances pest control effectiveness, reduces the risk of pest resistance, and minimizes the environmental impact of pest management.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of IPM?

  1. Prevention of pest problems

  2. Reliance on chemical pesticides

  3. Monitoring pest populations

  4. Decision-making based on economic thresholds

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

IPM emphasizes the use of non-chemical methods to manage pests and relies on chemical pesticides only when necessary.

What is the role of IPM in promoting sustainable agriculture?

  1. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides

  2. It enhances biodiversity and ecosystem health

  3. It improves crop yields and quality

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IPM promotes sustainable agriculture by reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides, enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem health, and improving crop yields and quality.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with the implementation of IPM in agriculture?

  1. Lack of knowledge and expertise among farmers

  2. High cost of implementing IPM practices

  3. Difficulty in integrating multiple pest management tactics

  4. Increased pest resistance to pesticides

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IPM aims to reduce pest resistance to pesticides by using a variety of pest management tactics and minimizing the use of chemical pesticides.

- Hide questions
ADVERTISEMENT

Find more quizzes from top tags

general knowledge
3615 Quizzes
119858 Questions
 technology
307 Quizzes
36705 Questions
 sports
963 Quizzes
19148 Questions
 history
1187 Quizzes
13475 Questions
 physics
598 Quizzes
13441 Questions
 biology
1160 Quizzes
12174 Questions
 science & technology
551 Quizzes
11015 Questions
 chemistry
490 Quizzes
9892 Questions
 maths
518 Quizzes
9324 Questions
 softskills
0 Quizzes
7131 Questions