Agricultural Science Quiz

What is the primary purpose of farm structures?

• To provide entertainment

• To increase efficiency of agricultural production

• To decorate the farm

• To store personal belongings

Which of the following is a type of farm building?

• Fishpond

• Greenhouse

• Barn

• Silo

What is a greenhouse used for?

• Growing plants in a controlled environment

• Processing milk

• Housing livestock

• Storing grains

Which method of crop propagation involves planting seeds?

• Grafting

• Vegetative propagation

• Seed propagation

• Cuttings

What is one advantage of crop propagation by seeds?

• It requires special skills

• It is more resistant to diseases

• Plants mature and produce early

• Seeds are cheap to obtain

What is the purpose of thinning in post-planting operations?

• To water the plants

• To harvest the crops

• To remove excess seedlings

• To add fertilizer

Which of the following is NOT a post-harvesting operation?

• Sorting

• Cleaning

• Drying

• Planting

What is the main function of irrigation?

• To provide artificial watering

• To remove weeds

• To prepare the soil

• To harvest crops

What is the effect of timely harvesting?

• Loss of flavor

• Maximizes crop yield

• Lower market value

• Increased spoilage

Which of the following is a disadvantage of crop propagation by seeds?

• It reduces the amount for consumption

• It is convenient to handle

• It is easy to store

• It is portable