Description : Objectives of Tillage a. To destroy the prevent weeds. c) both A & B b. To reduce soil and erosion d) increase the output of work per unit time
Last Answer : both A & B
Description : Soil mulch is useful in: (A) Minimize evaporation losses (B) Improving aeration (C) Improving drainage (D) Removing weeds
Last Answer : (A) Minimize evaporation losses
Description : The purpose of harrowing is to: a Pulverize soil b Destroy weeds c Break clods d All are correct
Last Answer : d All are correct
Description : Bio-fertilisers are cheaper, renewable and pollution free. They improve the __________ of the soil. (A) Nutrient supply (B) Texture (C) Water holding capacity (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Which of the following soils has self-aeration capacity? (a) Alluvial soil (b) Black soil (c) Red soil (d) Mountain soil
Last Answer : (b) Black soil
Description : One to two flushes of weeds are destroyed before planting of crop is called a). Stale seed bed b). Blind hoeing c). Weeding d). Summer ploughing
Last Answer : a). Stale seed bed
Description : Name the Soil known for its self-ploughing quality and the capacity to hold moisture. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Black cotton Soil; Cotton and Sugarcane.
Description : is a method of ploughing in which the soil broken and turn along the contours. a. Normal ploughing c. Contour ploughing b. Sub soil plough. d. Disc plough
Last Answer : Contour ploughing
Description : Which one of the change may occur due to desertification? a) decrease in atmospheric temperature b) increase in water holding capacity of soil c) increased chances of flood d)conversion of fertile land into a desert
Last Answer : d)conversion of fertile land into a desert
Description : The power tillage is most suitable for: a) Stationary operation c) Deep ploughing b) Rotary operation d) All are correct
Last Answer : Rotary operation
Description : Pick out the correct statement. (A) Oxygen content decreases from lignite to bituminous coal as the coalification increases (B) The less the oxygen content, better is the coal, as it reduces the calorific value (C ... capacity of coal increases and the caking power decreases (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Herbicides are less effective on weeds under which of the soil condition a). Field capacity b). Saturated c). Both a and b d). Dry
Last Answer : d). Dry
Description : This type blades in rotary tiller are more effective in cutting weeds and they do not Pulverize the soil much. b. twisted c. straight d. None of the above
Last Answer : Ans- a. ‘L’
Description : Harrow is a tillage implement that cuts the soil to shallow depth for smoothening and pulverizing the soil as well as to cut weeds and to mix the materials with the soil. a. Primary. c. Tertiary b. Secondary. d. None
Last Answer : Secondary
Description : it is made of wooden plank used for smoothing the soil and crushing the Weeds . A) Triangular harrow C Blade harrow B) Patela D Guntaka
Last Answer : Patela
Description : Which soil has the lowest water holding capacity ?
Last Answer : : Desert soils have the lowest water holding capacity.
Description : Soil particles determine its (a) texture (b) field capacity (c) water holding capacity (d) soil flora.
Last Answer : (a) texture
Description : Benthic organisms are affected the most by (a) light reaching the forest floor (b) surface turbulence of water (c) sediment characteristics of aquatic ecosystems (d) water-holding capacity of soil
Last Answer : c) sediment characteristics of aquatic ecosystems
Description : Which one of the following statement not true for organic manure ? a) It enhances water holding capacity of soil . b) It has a balance of all plant nutrients c) It provides humus to soil. d) It improves texture of soil.
Last Answer : b) It has a balance of all plant nutrients
Description : Normal ploughing is a ploughing up to depth of. cm. a. 10. c.15 b. 20. d.25
Last Answer : 15
Description : Normal ploughing up to a depth of about CM. i. 20 c) 15 ii. 14 d) 24
Description : Disc plough is more useful for a) Shallow ploughing b) Fast ploughing c) Deep ploughing d) Slow ploughing
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Description : tractor us used for major operation such as ploughing, harrowing, sowing, harvesting and transporting work. A. Row crop Tractor C. Special purpose tractor B. Crawler tractor D. General purpose tractor
Last Answer : General purpose tractor
Description : The draft requirement in MB plough compared to disc plough for same depth of ploughing is: a) Less c) More b) Equal d) None of these
Last Answer : More
Description : The function of scraper is to . a) Remove soil stuck to the disc b) Provide support to the disc c) Used for holding plough d) None of the above
Last Answer : Remove soil stuck to the disc
Description : Mechanisation in india at various levels can be done in following ways a) by introducing the improved agricultural implements on small scale holding to be operated by bullocks. b) by using small ... tractor and machines on remaining holding to supplement animal power source. d) All of the above
Last Answer : All of the above
Description : In the activated sludge process A. Aeration is continued till stability B. Aeration is done with an admixture of previously aerated sludge C. Sludge is activated by constant stirring D. Water is removed by centrifugal action
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : Aeration of water is done to remove (A) Odour (B) Colour (C) Bacterias (D) Turbidity
Last Answer : (A) Odour
Description : Aeration Of water is done to remove a) Odour* b) Colour c) Bacterias d) Hardness e) Turbidity
Last Answer : a) Odour*
Description : Pudding is done to— (A) Reduce percolation of water (B) Pulverise and levelling soil (C) Kill weeds (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (D) All of the above
Description : Puddling is done to: A. Reduce percolation of water B. Kill weeds C. Pulverize soil D. Level the field
Last Answer : A. Reduce percolation of water
Description : Puddling is done to: a) Reduce percolation of water b) Kill weeds c) Pulverise soil d) Level the fields
Last Answer : a) Reduce percolation of water
Description : Pudding is done to a) Reduce percolation of water b) Pulverise and levelling soil c) Kill weeds D) All of the above
Last Answer : D) All of the above
Description : Consider the following zones : 1. Saturation zone 2. Capillary zone 3. Intermediate zone 4. Soilwater zone Which of these does not relate to the zone of aeration in the soil profile ? a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 4 only d) 1 only
Last Answer : d) 1 only
Description : The tillage that is done immediately after crop harvesting to remove the weeds and to restore soil structure is? A. strip B. sub-soil C. fallow D. stubble
Last Answer : D. stubble
Description : In which of the following ways can soil be conserved? 1. Contour ploughing 2. Terracing 3. Shifting cultivation 4. Crop rotation (a) I, II and IV (b) II, III and IV (c) II and IV (d) I and III shop.ssbcrack.com
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which of the following is/are methods of checking soil erosion? 1. Strip cropping 2. Contour ploughing 3. Use of irrigation and fertilisers 4. Terrace farming (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 4 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Soil can best be conserved on the hills by which of the cultivating methods? (a) Strip cropping (b) Crop rotation (c) Contour ploughing (d) Terracing
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : The optimum range of available soil moisture for convenient and effective ploughing
Last Answer : Ans.50-75%
Description : Very often, the farmers add lime to the soil before ploughing because (a) high concentration of lime aids the plant growth (b) lime takes up the extra moisture of the soil (c) the soil becomes soft and it becomes easy to plough (d) lime decreases the acidity of the soil
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Contour ploughing helps in – (1) stopping floods (2) growing crops (3) soil conservation (4) checking landslides
Last Answer : (3) soil conservation Explanation: Contour ploughing is the farming practice of ploughing across a slope following its elevation contour lines. The rows form slow water run-off during rainstorms to prevent soil erosion and allow the water time to settle into the soil.
Description : Soil erosion on hill slopes can be checked by – (1) Afforestation (2) Terrace cultivation (3) Strip cropping (4) Contour ploughing
Last Answer : (2) Terrace cultivation Explanation: Terrace farming is a type of farming that was developed first by the Inca people. This method of farming uses "steps", called andenes that are built into the side of ... of water that would take plants with it and destroy the all of the crops on the hillside.
Description : Which of the following methods does not help in conserving soil fertility and moisture? (1) Contour ploughing (2) Dry farming (3) Strip cropping (4) Shifting agriculture
Last Answer : (4) Shifting agriculture Explanation: Shifting cultivation is an agricultural system in which plots of land are cultivated temporarily, then abandoned. It is also known as slash and burn ... reclaimed by natural vegetation, or sometimes converted to a different long-term cyclical farming practice.
Description : The soil conservation method in which mountain slope is cut into step is – (1) Contour ploughing (2) Cover planting (3) Strip cropping (4) Terracing
Last Answer : (4) Terracing Explanation: In agriculture, a terist is a piece of sloped plane that has been landscaped into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for ... and surface run off and are effective for growing crops requiring much water, such as rice.
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by – (1) Tree plantation/afforestation (2) Crop rotation (3) Contour ploughing (4) Using farm manure
Last Answer : (1) Tree plantation/afforestation Explanation: Soil erosion in a desert region can be checked by tree plantation and afforestation.
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by – (1) Contour ploughing (2) Using farm manure (3) Tree plantation/Afforestaion (4) Crop rotation
Last Answer : (3) Tree plantation/Afforestaion Explanation: Afforestation holds the key for preventing soil erosion in desert regions and further desertification. Trees or even small plants bind soil to ... introduction of improved dry farming practices and animal husbandry and plantations for fuel and fodder.
Description : Plantation of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion are called: (1) Shelter belts (2) Contour ploughing (3) Strip cropping (4) Afforestation
Last Answer : (4) Afforestation Explanation: Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no forest. As plant roots hold the soil. Afforestation prevents soil erosion and enables better retention of water.
Description : Subsoil plough is useful for — a. for deep ploughing b. to break hard pan of soil c. Shallow ploughin
Last Answer : b. to break hard pan of soil
Description : A practice that does not necessarily involve tillage a). Summer ploughing/hot weather cultivation b). Stale seed bed c). Soil solarization d). None
Last Answer : c). Soil solarization
Description : _______ is one of the ways which can be used for soil replenishment. a) field fallow b)transplantation c)tilling d)ploughing
Last Answer : a) field fallow