1.
Farm tools
A harrow is mainly used for
Answer: C. A harrow is used for breaking clods after ploughing.
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2.
Animal production
Fish farming is called
Answer: C. Aquaculture (pisciculture) is fish farming.
3.
Crop production
Growing different crops on the same land in a planned sequence is called
Answer: A. Crop rotation keeps soil fertile and breaks pest cycles.
4.
Soil fertility
Leguminous crops improve soil fertility because they
Answer: B. Bacteria in legume root nodules fix nitrogen.
5.
Farming systems
A system in which farmers move to new land when the soil becomes exhausted is
Answer: D. Farmers abandon land to recover its fertility.
6.
Soil
A soil with a pH below 7 is
Answer: C. pH below 7 is acidic; liming reduces acidity.
7.
Land tenure
The Land Use Act of 1978 vests land in each state in the
Answer: D. The Act places land in trust with the governor.
8.
Animal health
Newcastle disease affects
Answer: D. Newcastle disease is a viral disease of birds.
9.
Farm mechanisation
The implement used for primary tillage is the
Answer: B. Ploughing is the first tillage; harrowing follows.
10.
Soil conservation
Which practice helps to control soil erosion on slopes?
Answer: D. Ploughing across the slope slows run-off.
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Questions in the MyGradePrep bank for each topic.
| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Animal production | 117 |
| Crop production | 115 |
| Soil fertility | 47 |
| Crop protection | 23 |
| Farm tools | 20 |
| Animal health | 19 |