8_Agricultural Practices Quiz

Which agricultural practice involves loosening and turning the soil before sowing seeds?

• Irrigation

• Tilling

• Weeding

• Harvesting

Which microorganism is used in the commercial production of antibiotics like penicillin?

• Lactobacillus

• Penicillium

• Saccharomyces

• Rhizobium

Which is NOT a method of irrigation?

• Sprinkler

• Drip

• Flooding

• Mulching

Which nutrient deficiency is most likely to reduce protein synthesis in plants?

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Potassium

• Calcium

The microorganism used in the production of alcohol from molasses is:

• Aspergillus

• Saccharomyces cerevisiae

• Lactobacillus bulgaricus

• Penicillium chrysogenum

Which process in crop production helps in destroying harmful pests by flooding the field?

• Mulching

• Crop rotation

• Water logging

• Irrigation

The microorganism causing tuberculosis in humans is:

• Mycobacterium tuberculosis

• Clostridium botulinum

• Plasmodium vivax

• Salmonella typhi

The green manure used in agriculture is obtained from:

• Sunhemp

• Mustard

• Rice

• Cotton

Which is the first step in the preparation of soil?

• Levelling

• Sowing

• Tilling

• Manuring

The disease ‘Late Blight of Potato’ is caused by:

• Fungus

• Bacteria

• Virus

• Protozoa