Science Question Paper
Chapter: Crop Production and Management
Class: 8
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
1. Which of the following is a rabi crop?
a) Paddy b) Wheat c) Maize d) Cotton
2. The method used for watering crops is called:
a) Harvesting b) Irrigation c) Weeding d) Threshing
3. The process of separating grain from chaff is known as:
a) Sowing b) Winnowing c) Reaping d) Threshing
4. The tool used traditionally for ploughing is:
a) Tractor b) Combine c) Plough d) Harvester
5. The two main cropping seasons in India are:
a) Spring and Winter b) Kharif and Rabi c) Summer and Autumn d) Rainy and Dry
Section B: Match the Following (1 mark each)
6. Match the items in Column A with those in Column B:
Column A Column B
a) Plough 1) Cutting of crops
b) Irrigation 2) Loosening of soil
c) Harvesting 3) Removal of weeds
d) Weeding 4) Supplying water
Section C: Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark each)
7. Define crop.
8. Name one kharif crop.
9. What is harvesting?
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Science Question Paper
Chapter: Crop Production and Management
Class: 8
10. Why is manure added to the soil?
11. Name one modern tool used for sowing seeds.
Section D: Short Answer Questions (2-3 marks each)
12. Differentiate between kharif and rabi crops. [2 marks]
13. What is crop rotation and why is it beneficial? [2 marks]
14. Describe the process of preparation of soil. [3 marks]
15. What are the advantages of using a seed drill for sowing? [3 marks]
Section E: Long Answer Question (4 marks)
16. Explain in detail the basic agricultural practices followed for crop production.
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