SAIL Practice Agric Science

What of the following explains Crop Rotation?

• Crop rotation involves growing crops randomly without any specific plan.

• Crop rotation is the practice of growing the same crop in the same area every season.

• Crop rotation is the practice of growing different types of crops in the same area in sequential seasons.

• Crop rotation is planting of crops in a rotating manner.

Explain the integrated pest management approach and its benefits.

• The benefits of IPM include reduced pesticide use, lower costs, improved pest control efficacy, protection of beneficial insects, and reduced environmental impact.

• Increased pesticide use and costs

• Decreased pest control efficacy

• Harmful impact on beneficial insects

Identify the different irrigation techniques used in agriculture?

• Overhead and Underground irrigation

• Flood and sprinkler irrigation

• Surface irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation, and sub-surface irrigation.

• Manual irrigation

Which of the following is NOT a land tenure system?

• Inheritance

• Freehold

• Communal

• Family

Describe the various soil types and their properties in relation to crop production.

• Peaty soil is the best for crop production due to its high nutrient content and water retention

• Different soil types like sandy, clayey, loamy, and silty have varying properties such as drainage, water retention, aeration, and nutrient content, which impact crop production differently.

• All soil types have identical properties and do not affect crop production differently

• Rocky soil is ideal for crop production as it provides stability to the plants