Crop Production and Management
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Agricultural Practices and Soil Preparation
SubtopicAgricultural Practices and Soil Preparation under Crop Production and Management for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The removal of unwanted plants from a field is known as:
A.Sowing
B.Tilling
C.Weeding
D.Harvesting
- 2.
Watering the soil before tilling is sometimes necessary because:
A.Dry soil is too hard to plough
B.Seeds need water to sleep
C.Microbes hate dry soil
D.Water makes the soil darker
- 3.
In modern times, most farmers prefer using a cultivator because it saves:
A.Soil and Water
B.Seeds and Manure
C.Labor and Time
D.Sunlight and Air
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Sowing and Selection of Seeds
SubtopicSowing and Selection of Seeds under Crop Production and Management for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these factors is most important for a seed to germinate after it is sown?
A.High winds
B.Presence of moisture
C.Total darkness
D.Loud noise
- 2.
What is the common purpose of both traditional and modern sowing tools?
A.To irrigate the field
B.To harvest the grain
C.To place seeds into the soil
D.To crush the seeds
- 3.
When using a traditional sowing tool, where are the seeds placed first?
A.In the sharp pipes
B.In the funnel
C.Directly in the soil
D.Behind the bullocks
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Adding Manure and Fertilizers
SubtopicAdding Manure and Fertilizers under Crop Production and Management for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why is adding manure considered eco-friendly?
A.It uses chemicals
B.It uses waste materials and doesn't pollute water
C.It is made in factories
D.It kills all living organisms in soil
- 2.
Which of these provides the most humus to the soil?
A.NPK Fertilizer
B.Ammonium Sulphate
C.Cattle dung manure
D.Urea
- 3.
To maintain the fertility of the soil, we should substitute chemical fertilizers with ________.
A.More chemicals
B.Organic manure
C.Plastics
D.Sand
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Irrigation Systems and Water Management
SubtopicIrrigation Systems and Water Management under Crop Production and Management for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which source of irrigation carries water from a river to various fields through a network of narrow channels?
A.Pond
B.Canal
C.Lake
D.Well
- 2.
Which of the following is used in traditional irrigation but NOT in modern irrigation?
A.Pumps
B.Manual cattle labor
C.Pipes
D.Water
- 3.
How do plants obtain minerals from the soil?
A.They eat the soil
B.They absorb minerals dissolved in water
C.They get minerals from the air
D.They produce minerals through leaves
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Protection from Weeds and Pests
SubtopicProtection from Weeds and Pests under Crop Production and Management for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following describes a weed correctly?
A.A plant that is purposely grown
B.An unwanted plant growing with a crop
C.A plant that provides manure
D.The main product of the farm
- 2.
Chemicals that are used to protect crops from diseases caused by fungi are:
A.Rodenticides
B.Fungicides
C.Weedicides
D.Fertilizers
- 3.
The physical removal of weeds includes:
A.Manual uprooting
B.Adding fertilizers
C.Irrigation
D.Threshing
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Harvesting and Storage of Food Grains
SubtopicHarvesting and Storage of Food Grains under Crop Production and Management for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why should grains be cleaned before storage?
A.To make them look pretty
B.To remove dirt and prevent infestation
C.To make them heavier
D.To change their shape
- 2.
The festival of 'Pongal' is associated with the harvest of which crop in South India?
A.Wheat
B.Rice
C.Mustard
D.Gram
- 3.
In the context of agriculture, 'storage' refers to keeping grains safe until they are:
A.Harvested
B.Consumed or sold
C.Sown
D.Watered
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Food from Animals and Animal Husbandry
SubtopicFood from Animals and Animal Husbandry under Crop Production and Management for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following products is obtained from the skin of animals like cows and buffaloes after they die?
A.Wool
B.Silk
C.Leather
D.Cotton
- 2.
In a beehive, where is the honey stored?
A.In the Queen's chamber
B.In hexagonal wax cells called honeycombs
C.In the drones' legs
D.Outside the hive
- 3.
To improve the quality and quantity of milk, farmers often use:
A.Better crop seeds
B.Selective breeding of animals
C.More pesticides
D.Artificial irrigation
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