Description : Name two important crops associated with the following types of soil : (a) Alluvial soil -SST 10th
Last Answer : (a) Alluvial: Wheat and rice. (b) Black: Cotton and sugarcane. (c) Desert: Barley and ragi. (d) Laterite: Coffee and tea.
Description : Mention the two categories in which the rice crops in India can be grouped. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The categories into which rice crops can be grouped are: (i) Upland Rice (ii) Lowland Rice.
Description : Irrigation has changed the cropping pattern of many regions with farmers shifting to water intensive and commercial crops”. Mention its ecological consequence. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Salinisation of the soil
Description : Round revolution is associated with which of these crops?
Last Answer : Potato
Description : Which of the Soil is affected by Soil erosion and which crops grow well in Laterite Soil. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Soil affected by Soil erosion is Laterite Soil. The important crops of this Soil is Tapioca and Cashewnuts.
Description : 1. Why does alluvial soil differ in texture? 2. State two cash crops that grow well in alluvial soil. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. It is the transported soil and in the upper course of the river it is coarse where as in the lower coarse it is finally grained. 2. Wheat and Rice.
Description : Rotation of crops means (a) Same crop is grown again and again (b) Two crops are grown simultaneously to increase productivity of the soil (c) Different crops are grown in succession to maintain the soil fertility (d) None of the above
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : In the coastal lowland of Kerala two crops of rice is grown per year because of: [IAS 2003] 1. high temperature in winter 2. adequate rain throughout the year 3. adequate irrigation facility 4. presence of water retentive clayey loam soil (a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 (d) 1, 3, and 4
Description : Rotation of crops means – (1) growing of different crops in succession to maintain soil fertility (2) some crops are grown again and again (3) two or more crops are grown simultaneously to increase productivity (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (1) growing of different crops in succession to maintain soil fertility Explanation: Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar/different types of crops in the same area ... and can also improve soil structure and fertility by alternating deep-rooted and shallow-rooted plants.
Description : Do hydroponic crops have as many nutrients as crops grown in the soil?
Last Answer : answer:I think it all depends on how you are farming and what you are growing. There are different approaches to hydroponics and farming in soil. I don't think you have greater control with ... harvested produce change over time . I hope someone else here knows more about this. Great question.
Description : Which soil would be best for growing farm crops explain why?
Last Answer : we dont know
Description : A fertile soil, suitable growing common crops, is like to have a pH value of (a) three (b) four (c) six to seven (d) nine to ten
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Match the following: List-I List-II (Crops) (Geographical conditions) A. Barley 1. Hot and dry climate with poor soil B. Rice 2. Cool climate with poorer soil C. Millets 3. Warm and moist climate with high altitude D. Tea 4. Hot and moist ... C D (a) 2 4 1 3 (b) 3 4 1 2 (c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 3 2 4 1
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Match the following [IAS 1997] Crops Geographical conditions A. Barley 1. Hot and dry climate with poor soil B. Rice 2. Cool climate with poorer soil C. Millets 3. Warm and Moist climate with high altitude D. Tea 4. Hot and Moist climate with ... D (a) 2 4 1 3 (b) 3 4 1 2 (c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 3 2 4 1
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Alluvial soil is rich in chemical properties and is capable of yielding Rabi and Kharif crops. 2. Black soil is suitable for cotton, groundnut. 3. Rabi crops are reaped in autumn after sowing in June. ... ] (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : The crops prefer acidic soil
Last Answer : Ans. Rice, tea and potato
Description : A period in which the available soil moisture is enough to meet the evapotranspiration requirement of dry land crops
Last Answer : Ans.Length of growing period
Description : Such crops are grown to conserve the soil moisture through their ground covering foliage?
Last Answer : Ans.Mulch Crops
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 : Rotation of crops is essential (1) For increasing the quantity of minerals. (2) For decreasing the quantity of proteins. (3) For getting different kinds of crops. (4) For increasing fertility of the soil.
Last Answer : (4) For increasing fertility of the soil. Explanation: Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar/different types of crops in the same area in sequenced seasons. It gives ... the replenishment of nitrogen through the use of green manure in sequence with cereals and other crops.
Description : Spraying of DDT on crops causes pollution of ______. (1) Air & Soil (2) Crops & Air (3) Soil & Water (4) Air & Water
Last Answer : (3) Soil & Water Explanation: DDT is a persistent organic pollutant that is readily adsorbed to soils and sediments, which can act both as sinks and as long-term sources of exposure ... the ground water system which contaminates the entire food chain by severely affecting humans dependent on these.
Description : Which of the following crops would be preferred for sowing in order to enrich the soil with nitrogen? (1) Wheat (2) Mustard (3) Sunflower (4) Gram
Last Answer : (4) Gram Explanation: Gram flour, also known as garbanzo bean flour, chickpea flour, or besan, is pulse flour made from ground chickpeas.
Description : Which crops grown in alluvial soil requires huge amount of water
Last Answer : Rice
Description : Black soil is related to which of the following crops
Last Answer : Cotton
Description : A system of rotating crops with legume or grass pasture to improve soil structure and fertility is called (a) strip farming (b) shifting agriculture (c) ley farming (d) contour farming.
Last Answer : (c) ley farming
Description : Which is not an adverse effect of irrigation? (a) Irrigation changes cropping pattern. (b) Water intensive crops are grown in dry areas. (c) Salinization of soil (d) Increase in crop yield.
Last Answer : (c) Salinization of soil
Description : Which of the following crops is tolerant of soil on water salinity ? (A) Date-palm (B) Cabbage (C) Orange (D) Grapes (E) Peas
Last Answer : (A) Date-palm
Description : Which one of the following crops is sensitive to salt as well as boron in soil and water ? (A) Grape (B) Sugar beet (C) Carrot (D) Cotton (E) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Sugar beet
Description : Which of the following crops is tolerant of soil on water salinity ? (A) Date-palm (B) Cabbage (C) Orange (D) Grapes(E) Peas
Last Answer : (B) Cabbage
Description : A farming system in which airable crops are grown in alleys formed by trees or shrubs, to establish soil fertility and to enhance soil productivity, is known as— (A) Relay cropping (B) Multiple cropping (C) Alley cropping (D) Mixed cropping
Last Answer : (C) Alley cropping
Description : The tillage in which the way of growing crops or pasture from the year to year disturbing the soil through village is known as? a. Year – round tillage b. Deep tillage c. Zero tillage d. Secondary tillage e. None of these
Last Answer : c. Zero tillage
Description : The growing of grass or legumes in rotation with grain or tilled crops as a soil conservation measure is termed as? a. Crop rotation b. Ley farming c. Shifting cultivation d. Dairy farming e. Mixed farming
Last Answer : b. Ley farming
Description : With reference to agriculture, what are Smother Crops ? a Crops that are grown for grazing of harvesting for immediate or future feeding of livestock. b Crops grown to conserve the soil ... season when main crop fails. e Crops whose culture practices allow the infestation of weeds intensively.
Last Answer : e Crops whose culture practices allow the infestation of weeds intensively.
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Loamy soil is the best soil for vigorous plant growth, while the clayey soil is solid and hence the plant roots penetrate with difficulty (B) Large ... vegetables (D) Cereal crops grown on alkaline soil absorb higher amount of fluorides thereby spreading fluorosis
Last Answer : (C) Application of large excess of Potassic fertiliser in soil increases the valuable carotene in fruits and vegetables
Description : Which of the following crops require ridging plough for soil preparation? a. Lemo b. Okra c. Beans d. Potato
Last Answer : d. Potato
Description : Hydroponics is the technique of cultivation of crops in—- a. Water b. Soil c. Air d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Water
Description : Which of the following crops would be preferred for sowing in order to enrich the soil with nitrogen? a. Wheat b. Mustard c. Sunflower d. Gram
Last Answer : d. Gram
Description : ed planting is practiced for row crops in (a) Semi-arid conditions to place seed deep in moist soil (b) High rainfall areas to improve surface drainage (c) Irrigated areas leaving more space for operation of equipments (d) Both (b) and (c)
Last Answer : d) Both (b) and (c)
Description : Herbicide residue in soil are undesirable because of a). Injury to sensitive crops b). Accumulate in the produce c). Inhibit soil micro-organisma d). All
Last Answer : d). All
Description : In our country, large patches of forest are being cleared for cultivation of crops . The environmental impact of such practice lead to a) soil erosion b)soil conservation c)soil pollution d)soil fertility
Last Answer : a) soil erosion
Description : Spraying of DDT on crops causes pollution of __________ (1) Air & Soil (2) Crops & Air (3) Soil & Water (4) Air & Water
Last Answer : Soil & Water
Description : Rotation of crops is essential : (1) For increasing the quantity of minerals. (2) For decreasing the quantity of proteins. (3) For getting different kinds of crops. (4) For increasing fertility of the soil.
Last Answer : For increasing fertility of the soil.
Description : Contour ploughing helps in (1) stopping floods (2) growing crops (3) soil conservation (4) checking landslides (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE)
Last Answer : soil conservation
Description : (a) Draw a diagram to show the nutrition in Amoeba and label the parts used for this purpose. Mention any other purpose served by this part other than nutrition. (b) Name the glands associated ... mention their role. (c) How is required pH maintained in the stomach and small intestine? -Biology
Last Answer : Answer.(a) Pseudopodia serves the purpose of locomotion apart from nutrition. (b) The salivary gland is associated with digestion of starch in human digestive tract. It secretes saliva which contains ... juice from liver makes the food alkaline in small intestine for the pancreatic enzymes to act.
Description : Mention any five teaching techniques that you will prefer using in your language teaching class. What is the reason of your choice What are some of the associated language skills, benefits, learning goals and approaches?
Last Answer : playwrights
Description : Mention some proverbs associated with the word season, guess their meanings and write them along with a sentence of your own.
Last Answer : Mention some proverbs associated with the word season, guess their meanings and write them along with a sentence of your own.
Description : How can land degradation be checked in Rajasthan as the state is having arid soil ? Mention any two methods. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Control on over grazing. (ii) Stabilisation of sand dunes.
Description : Mention any two human activities which are responsible for the process of soil erosion. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Two human activities which are responsible for the process of soil erosion are deforestation and overgrazing, mining, construction, etc. (ii) Types of Soil Erosion: (a) Gullies: The running water cuts ... areas down a slope. The top soil is washed away. This process is known as sheet erosion.
Description : Mention two ways by which Soil can get nitrogen. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Fertilizers and mixed farming.