Organic Farming Quiz

Which agricultural approach prioritizes natural methods and inputs for growing crops and raising animals?

• Conventional farming

• Genetically modified farming

• Organic farming

• Industrial farming

Who is considered the father of modern organic agriculture?

• Rudolf Steiner

• Sir Albert Howard

• Lady Eve Balfour

• J.I. Rodale

What is the primary aim of organic farming?

• Ignoring soil health

• Promoting monoculture

• Conserving natural resources

• Maximizing the use of synthetic chemicals

Which practice in organic farming involves alternating different crops on the same land to prevent nutrient depletion and disrupt pest cycles?

• Crop rotation

• Green manuring

• Composting

• Mulching

What is the main advantage of using biological pest control methods in organic farming?

• Cheap and eco-friendly

• Labor-intensive

• Environmental pollution

• High cost

Which type of organism causes harmful physiological disorders in plants and is studied in plant pathology?

• Insects

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Fungi

What is the primary method of controlling crop diseases that involves using healthy planting materials and proper seedbed preparation?

• Cultural method

• Legislative method

• Chemical control

• Biological control

Which disease is caused by a bacterium and results in uniform wilting of the whole plant even with enough water?

• Halo blight

• Fusarium wilt

• Black arm

• Bacterial wilt

What is the main symptom of viral infection in plants?

• Gall formation

• Leaf chlorosis

• Rosettes

• Malformation

Which method of pest control involves the use of living organisms to reduce the pest population?

• Physical control

• Cultural method

• Integrated pest management

• Chemical control