AGRICULTURE IN CENTRAL ASIA

1. What is a key focus of agricultural projects in Central Asia?

• A) Increasing urbanization

• B) Improving water management

• C) Building more factories

• D) Promoting tourism

2. What is one method being used to address water scarcity in Central Asia?

• A) Building more dams

• B) Using drip irrigation

• C) Cutting down trees

• D) Expanding forests

3. Which of the following is a practice promoted to restore soil health in Central Asia?

• A) Cutting down all crops

• B) Using only chemicals

• C) Crop rotation and organic fertilizers

• D) Ignoring soil quality

4. What is a climate-smart agriculture technique used in Central Asia?

• A) Planting only one type of crop

• B) Introducing drought-resistant crops

• C) Ignoring weather conditions

• D) Building large buildings

5. What do agro-processing projects in Central Asia aim to do?

• A) Build roads

• B) Enhance agriculture value chains

• C) Increase import of goods

• D) Decrease farm production

7. Which of the following is a benefit of sustainable farming practices in Central Asia?

• A) Increased soil erosion

• B) Enhanced food security

• C) Higher chemical usage

• D) Decreased crop yields

8. What role do local communities play in agricultural development in Central Asia?

• A) They have no involvement

• B) They provide traditional knowledge

• C) They only focus on urban issues

• D) They discourage innovation

9. How can technology improve agricultural productivity in Central Asia?

• A) By reducing the use of machinery

• B) By providing better data for decision-making

• C) By increasing manual labor

• D) By limiting crop varieties

6. What is a common challenge faced by farmers in Central Asia due to climate change?

• A) Increased rainfall

• B) More predictable weather patterns

• C) Higher temperatures and droughts

• D) Decreased pest populations

11. How does organic farming contribute to environmental sustainability in Central Asia?

• A) By using synthetic fertilizers

• B) By promoting biodiversity

• C) By increasing soil degradation

• D) By relying on monoculture practices