Q1 TLE6 PERIODICAL TEST-AGRICULTURE

Which of the following best explains why planting fruit-bearing trees can help both the environment and the economy?

• They provide shade and can be used for furniture.

• They absorb carbon dioxide and produce fruits for sale.

• They look attractive and require little maintenance.

• They grow faster than most plants.

A farmer wants to propagate mango trees quickly without waiting for seeds to germinate. Which method should he choose?

• Planting seeds only

• Using grafting or cuttings

• Broadcasting seeds in the field

• Allowing natural germination

If seedlings are planted too close together, what problem is most likely to happen?

• Faster fruiting

• Better pest resistance

• Competition for sunlight and nutrients

• Increased root strength

Which is the best marketing strategy for selling fruit tree seedlings in a rural area?

• Displaying them in a supermarket far from the farm

• Selling online only without local advertisement

• Partnering with local markets and farmers' cooperatives

• Selling during the rainy season only

A farmer chooses to plant native guava trees instead of imported apple trees. Which is the most logical reason?

• Guava trees grow faster than apple trees everywhere.

• Native guava trees are more adapted to the local climate and pests.

• Apple trees do not produce any fruit.

• Guava fruits are larger than apples.

If a community stops planting trees for 10 years, which consequence is most likely to occur?

• Increase in biodiversity

• Lower risk of floods

• Decline in air quality and soil fertility

• Decrease in land area

Which improvement would make seedling sales more sustainable and profitable?

• Selling seedlings without any care instructions

• Using organic soil mixtures and eco-friendly packaging

• Offering only one type of seedling year-round

• Avoiding all marketing to reduce costs

Proper spacing between fruit-bearing trees is important because it:

• Helps them grow in straight lines

• Prevents damage from heavy winds

• Improves sunlight exposure and reduces pest spread

• Makes the farm look more attractive

Government programs that provide free seedlings to farmers are important because they:

• Reduce competition between farmers

• Encourage the planting of more trees and support local livelihoods

• Prevent farmers from starting their own nurseries

• Ensure that all farmers plant the same type of tree

What is the main purpose of planting fruit-bearing trees?

• To make the soil dry

• To produce fruits for food and income

• To remove other plants

• To make the air dirty