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Crop Production and Management

A. Objective Type Questions

1. Choose the correct option:

1.​ Which of the following is a Rabi crop?​

→ (c) Wheat​

2.​ Which of the following is a chemical fertilizer?​

→ (c) NPK​

3.​ Which of the following is a method of irrigation?​

→ (a) Furrow​

4.​ Which of these implements is used for weeding?​

→ (b) Cultivator​

5.​ Which of these is used for bulk storage of grains?​

→ (c) Silos​

II. Match the Following

Column A Column B

Ploughing Loosening

Levelling Iron planks

Humus Rich in nutrients

Chemical fertilizer Urea

Natural fertilizer Bone meal

B. Very Short Answer Questions

1. Write two examples for each:
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1.​ Kharif crops: Rice, Maize​

2.​ Rabi crops: Wheat, Mustard​

3.​ Natural fertilizers: Compost, Bone meal​

4.​ Chemical fertilizers: Urea, NPK​

5.​ Traditional methods of irrigation: Moat, Chain pump​

B. II. One Word Questions and Answers

1.​ Growing plants and rearing of animals​
→ Agriculture​

2.​ Plants of same kind grown on a large scale​

→ Crop​

3.​ Process of loosening and turning soil​

→ Ploughing​

4.​ Tool used to plough the soil​

→ Plough​

5.​ Chemical fertilizers washed into water bodies​

→ Water pollution​

6.​ Placing seeds in the soil​

→ Sowing​

7.​ Artificial application of water to soil​

→ Irrigation​

8.​ Undesirable plants​

→ Weeds​

9.​ Chemical used to destroy weeds​

→ Weedicide​

10.​Cutting and gathering of crops​

→ Harvesting​
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C. Short Answer Questions

1. Name the different agricultural practices in sequence:​
→ Preparation of soil → Sowing → Adding manure and fertilizers → Irrigation → Protection
from weeds → Harvesting → Storage

2. Five reasons showing importance of ploughing:

1.​ Loosens the soil​

2.​ Improves aeration​

3.​ Enhances root penetration​

4.​ Helps water retention​

5.​ Removes harmful organisms​

3. Difference Between Ploughing and Levelling:

No. Ploughing Levelling

1. Loosens and turns the soil Makes soil surface even

2. Done first Done after ploughing

3. Allows air and water in the soil Prevents waterlogging

4. Uses plough or cultivator Uses iron plank or leveler

5. Increases fertility Prepares field for sowing

4. What are fertilizers? How do they help soil?​

→ Fertilizers are chemical substances added to soil to increase its fertility. They provide
essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, improving crop yield.

5. Points to remember while sowing seeds:

1.​ Seeds should be healthy and clean​

2.​ Proper spacing must be maintained​

3.​ Right depth for sowing​

4.​ Moisture should be adequate​

5.​ Seeds should be of high quality​

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6. What does NSC stand for? What is it involved in?​

→ NSC stands for National Seeds Corporation. It is involved in producing and distributing
certified quality seeds.

7. What is irrigation? Two methods:

→ Irrigation is the artificial supply of water to crops.​

Methods:

1.​ Sprinkler system​

2.​ Drip irrigation​

8. Difference Between Mixed Cultivation and Crop Rotation:

No Mixed Cultivation Crop Rotation

.

1. Growing two or more crops together Growing different crops one

after another

2. Crops share the same field Crops grown in a sequence

3. Helps utilize nutrients better Helps restore soil fertility

4. Less pest attack Reduces disease and pest

cycles

5. Example: Maize + Beans Example: Rice → Wheat →

Pulses

9. Food products from animals:

→ Milk, Eggs, Meat, Honey, Cheese

D. Long Answer Questions

1. How soil is prepared before sowing seeds:​
→ Soil is first ploughed using a plough to loosen it. Then levelled using a leveller. This
helps in proper air circulation, root growth, and water absorption. Finally, manure or
fertilizer is added to enrich the soil.

2. Difference Between Chemical and Natural Fertilizers:

No. Chemical Fertilizers Natural Fertilizers

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1. Man-made in factories From plant or animal waste

2. Quick nutrient supply Slow release of nutrients

3. Harmful in excess Eco-friendly

4. Do not improve soil texture Improve soil structure

5. Examples: Urea, NPK Examples: Compost, Cow dung

3. Different ways of sowing seeds:

1.​ Broadcasting​

2.​ Using seed drill​

3.​ Dibbling​

4.​ Transplantation​

5.​ Manual sowing​

4. How farmers protect crops from weeds:

1.​ Hand weeding​

2.​ Using weedicides like 2,4-D​

3.​ Tillage before sowing​

4.​ Crop rotation​

5.​ Proper spacing​

5. How mixed cultivation and crop rotation increase yield:

→ Mixed cultivation reduces risk of crop failure, increases biodiversity, and makes better
use of resources.​
→ Crop rotation restores soil nutrients, breaks pest and disease cycles, and reduces
dependency on chemical fertilizers, leading to better crop productivity.

Here are some additional important questions and answers that are useful for exams
and overall understanding of agriculture topics:
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Additional Very Short Answer Questions

1. What is manuring?​
→ The process of adding natural fertilizers to the soil to increase fertility.

2. What are weeds?​

→ Weeds are unwanted plants that grow along with crops and compete for nutrients.

3. What is harvesting?​
→ The process of cutting and gathering the matured crops from the field.

4. Name two methods of harvesting.​

→ Manual harvesting (sickle), Mechanical harvesting (harvester).

5. What is threshing?​
→ The process of separating grains from harvested crop.

Additional Short Answer Questions

1. What are the advantages of drip irrigation?​
→ Saves water, reduces weed growth, minimizes soil erosion, and ensures direct water
supply to roots.

2. What is a seed drill? How does it work?​

→ A seed drill is a tool used to sow seeds at the right depth and spacing. It ensures
uniformity and prevents seed wastage.

3. What precautions should be taken while using fertilizers?​

→ Use in proper amount, mix well with soil, avoid excessive use, follow government
guidelines.

4. What are bio-fertilizers? Give examples.​

→ Fertilizers containing living organisms that improve soil fertility.​
Examples: Rhizobium, Azotobacter.

Additional Long Answer Questions

1. Explain the process of storage of grains.​
→ After harvesting and drying, grains are stored in granaries, silos, and bins. Before
storing, they are treated with fungicides or pesticides to prevent spoilage. The storage
places are kept clean, dry, and moisture-free to avoid pests and insects.

2. What are modern methods of irrigation? Explain any two.​

→ Modern irrigation methods aim to save water and increase efficiency.
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●​ Sprinkler irrigation: Sprays water like rain over crops. Suitable for sandy soil.​

●​ Drip irrigation: Water drips directly to roots, reducing water wastage.​

3. Why is crop protection necessary? Mention any three methods.​

→ Crop protection ensures high yield and prevents loss from pests, weeds, and diseases.​
Methods:

1.​ Use of pesticides​

2.​ Use of natural predators​

3.​ Growing resistant crop varieties​

4. How does crop rotation help in maintaining soil fertility?​

→ By changing crops in a specific sequence, different nutrients are used and replenished. It
prevents nutrient exhaustion, reduces pests, and improves soil structure.