The Pinnacle School
Class 8, Science
Crop Production and Management
Worksheet
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1.………….. crop is harvested in October.
[Link] of soil involves ……………. and …………….. it.
[Link] agricultural implement used to sow seeds is called …………..
[Link] a field to remain free of crops for one or more seasons is
called field………….. it allows the field to regain…………..
5. ……………. Bacteria that fixes nitrogen in root nodules of leguminous
plants.
6. The practice of growing fruit, vegetables, flowers and ornamental
plant is called ……..
7. The method of irrigation in which emitters let out a trickle of water
near the roots is called…………
8. Farmer’s friend…………….
9. The production of useful products by growing on a large-scale of
plants and rearing animals is called__________.
10. The crops that are grown in the monsoon season are
called___________ crops.
11. ____________ is rich in organic substances.
18. What is the process of loosening and turning of the soil called?
19. Explain the term levelling.
20. What are the advantages of manure?
21. What do you mean by weeding? Why the process of weeding
necessary? Name the methods applied for weeding.
22. Write short note on the terms: Storage, Harvesting
23. Why sowing seeds with seed drill is better than broadcasting?
24. Name the agricultural tools.
25. What is crop rotation?