Last updated on June 28th, 2023 at 11:09 pm
Q: Why is proper drying of freshly harvested grains necessary?
Proper drying of freshly harvested grains is necessary before storing to prevent spoiling or attacks by pests, bacteria, and fungi.
Q: What is animal husbandry?
Animal husbandry refers to the practice of rearing animals at home or in farms with proper food, shelter, and care.
Q: What are rabi and kharif crops?
Crops in India can be categorized as rabi and kharif crops based on seasons. Rabi crops are grown in winter, while kharif crops are grown in the rainy season.
Q: What are the important steps in crop production?
The important steps in crop production are soil preparation, good variety of seed selection, sowing, fertilization, irrigation, weeding, harvesting, and proper storage of grains.
Q: Define agriculture?
Agriculture deals with the growing and raising of crops and animals for human consumption.
Q: Define horticulture.
Agriculture’s horticulture division deals with vegetables, fruits, flowers, decorative plants, and decorative flowers.
Q: What is a crop?
When a large number of plants are grown at the same place for food, it is called a crop.
Q: What are food grains?
Cereals are tall grasses grown for their nutritious seeds and are called food grains.
Q: Crops are classified into how many different types?
According to season, crops can be classified into 2 types
- Kharif crops – these crops require a lot of water, which is why they are sown before the monsoons in June/July, then harvested after the monsoon.
- Rabi crops – are sown at the beginning of winter and harvested by march/April.
Q: What is plowing?
Tilling and plowing is the process of loosening and turning the soil.
Q: Define weeding and weedicides?
The process of removing weeds from a field is called weeding. A weedicide is a special chemical that is sprayed on weeds in order not to affect the main crops.
Q: Define hybridization.
Hybridization is a technique used to develop new varieties of crops. It involves breeding two types of plants together.
Q: Define nitrogen fixation.
Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting free nitrogen gas in the atmosphere into nitrogen compounds.
Q: Define nitrogen assimilation.
Nitrogen assimilation refers to the process of transforming inorganic nitrogen compounds into organic compounds that become a part of living organisms.
Q: Define ammonification.
Ammonification is the process by which complex organic compounds such as protein are converted to ammonia.
Q: Define denitrification.
Denitrification is the process of converting nitrates into nitrogen gas.
Q: What is animal husbandry?
Animal husbandry refers to the breeding, feeding, and caring of animals for food and other purposes.
Q: What are the basic practices involved in crop production?
A: The basic practices involved in crop production are soil preparation, sowing, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigation, and weed control.
Q: What is soil preparation, and why is it important in crop production?
A: Soil preparation is the first step in crop production, involving loosening and turning the soil to allow deep penetration of roots. It is essential to ensure adequate nutrient availability for plant growth and to promote better root development.
Q: What is crop rotation, and why is it used in agriculture?
A: Crop rotation is a method used to maintain soil nutrients by growing different crops in the same field in a sequence. It is used to prevent soil degradation, disease and pest infestation, and to increase crop yield and quality.
Q: What are weeds, and why are they harmful to crop production?
A: Weeds are unwanted plants that grow in the field and compete with crops for resources like water, nutrients, and light. They can reduce crop yield and quality and cause pest and disease infestation.
Q: What are Rabi and Kharif crops?
A: Rabi and Kharif are the two main seasons for crop cultivation in India. Rabi crops are sown in winter and harvested in spring, whereas Kharif crops are sown in monsoon and harvested in autumn.
Q: What are organic foods, and how are they produced?
A: Organic foods are produced without the use of synthetic methods like pesticides, fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation, industrial solvents, or synthetic food additives. Organic farming relies on natural processes like crop rotation, composting, and biological pest control.