What is the main purpose of raising plants in a nursery?
In a nursery young plants are made stronger before transplanting. In exams connect nursery with plant preparation.
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In a nursery young plants are made stronger before transplanting. In exams connect nursery with plant preparation.
View question detailsIn transplanting prepared seedlings are planted in the field. In exams connect it with paddy and vegetable farming.
View question detailsIn threshing grains are separated from the dry plant parts. In exams remember it as a post-harvest process.
View question detailsWinnowing separates grains from lighter husk. In exams treat it as a grain cleaning process.
View question detailsA seed drill places seeds in rows at a suitable depth and with reasonably uniform spacing. This saves seed and gives plants adequate space to grow. Harvesting standing crops is done with a harvester or sickle, so option B is incorrect. Exam tip: remember a seed drill as a tool used for sowing seeds in rows.
View question detailsMulching can help control soil moisture and temperature. In exams connect it with water conservation.
View question detailsIn sprinkler irrigation, water is forced through pipes and sprinkler nozzles and spread over the field as a fine, rain-like spray. Therefore, option A is correct. Supplying water drop by drop near the roots is drip irrigation, while filling the field with water is flood irrigation. Exam tip: remember spray = sprinkler and drop by drop = drip.
View question detailsA farm pond can be useful in water conservation and irrigation. In exams connect it with water management.
View question detailsVermicompost is a good example of organic manure. In exams remember the link between earthworms and manure.
View question detailsGreen manure helps improve soil fertility. In exams connect it with natural soil improvement.
View question detailsTrees on boundaries can help in protection and shade. In exams connect it with agroforestry.
View question detailsTerrace farming is practised by cutting hill slopes into step-like level fields. It slows the flow of rainwater, reduces loss of fertile soil, and makes cultivation possible on slopes. Flat plains do not usually require such terraces. Exam tip: associate terrace farming with hilly regions and soil-erosion control.
View question detailsGrading helps sell produce in a better way. In exams connect grading with marketing preparation.
View question detailsPackaging helps in protection and sale of produce. In exams connect it with value addition.
View question detailsRecords help farmers plan better. In exams connect farming with financial management.
View question detailsA crop calendar provides a schedule for farm operations such as sowing, irrigation, applying manure or fertiliser, and harvesting according to the season and crop duration. Therefore, option A is correct. Soil colour may indicate certain soil properties, but it does not provide the timetable for crop operations. Exam tip: remember a crop calendar as a tool for time-based planning of agricultural activities.
View question detailsBalanced nutrition benefits both soil and crop. In exams connect fertilizer use with soil testing.
View question detailsChemicals should be used carefully and according to instructions. In exams remember pesticide safety.
View question detailsBiological control helps reduce pests through natural methods. In exams treat it as an eco-friendly method.
View question detailsMixed cropping can help in risk and resource use. In exams connect it with income diversity.
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