DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL BANGALORE NORTH(2018 – 19)

SUBJECT : SCIENCE
ASSIGNMENT NO: 1

TOPIC : CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (answers) CLASS : VIII

Answer the following questions.

1. Pick out the odd from the following words given in the box and give reason for it
Plough, seed Drill, Hoe, Chain Pump, Sickle
Ans : Seed drill being modern tool for agriculture.

2. If you are given a dry piece of land for cultivation what will you do before sowing the seeds?
Ans: Ploughing and levelling.

3. State whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements
a) Using good quality seed is the only criterion to get high yield .
b) growing different crops in different seasons in the same field will deplete the soil of nutrients.
c) All crop plants are sown as seeds in the field.
d) Cells off roots nodules of leguminous fix nitrogen.
e) Freshly harvested grains must be dried before storing.
Ans: a) No, as other factors like nutrition, irrigation, and biotic factors also affect yield.
b) No, They naturally replenish soil.
c) No some plants stem cuttings are grown.
d) No, bacteria present in it fix nitrogen.
e) Yes

4. Which activity of the farmers can promote growth of earthworms and microbes in the field?
Ans: ploughing

5. Beera wants to practice crop rotation in the field. Suggest a rabi crop and a kharif crop which will replenish
his field with nitrogen . Which crop replenishes nitrogen and why?
Ans: Wheat and Pulses. Pulses( leguminous plants)

6. Suggest two natural methods to replenish soil with all nutrients.

Ans: Crop rotation, field fallow

7. Despite favourable climatic conditions, a farmer’s crop failed to give good yield. Give the possible reasons
for this.
ans: Seeds may be infected, might not have used a good variety seeds, crops may be destroyed by insects
and pest.

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8. Paddy is a major cereal crop in our country.
a) In which season is paddy cultivated? Ans Rainy season
b) Write the method of sowing. Ans: transplantation

9. Given below is a conversation between two farmers Heera and Beera.

Heera : Brother Beera, your crops looks beautiful! Rhey have grown pretty fast.
Beera : Yes, I have sprayed Urea this time. What about you?
Heera : Well, I am still relaying on good old cow dung. I am saving money for buying tractor.
Beera : Thay’s good. Tractor saves a lot of time and labour.
Heera : Yes, Its been very labour intensive for me and now these weeds have come up.
Beera : Try weedicides, They are very effective.
Now answer the following questions
a) List the practices which are not environmental friendly and why?
b) What is the advantage of modern agriculture implements over traditional ones?
c) Name one weedicides and the precaution farmers must take during its application.
Ans: a) using weedicides and urea.
b) saves time and labour
c) 2,4-D. Farmers should cover their nose and mouth during spraying weedicides.

10. Terms related to agricultural practice are given below. Rearrange them in the correct sequence.
Harvesting, sowing, manuring, tilling and ploughing, irrigation, de-weeding
Ans: tilling and ploughing, sowing, manuring, irrigation, de-weeding, Harvesting

11. What measures must be taken to prevent spoilage and insect attack of harvested grains.
Ans: Grains must be dried before storing. Should be stored in dry cleaned silos.

12. During which months farmers grow Mustard in India?

Ans October to march

13. Give some examples of fertilisers.

Ans: UREA, ammonium phosphate, NPK etc

14. Why is it necessary to dry grains before storage?

Answer: To prevent spoilage of grains.

15. Read the statements given below

(i) Seeds require moisture for germination.
(ii) Plants can absorb nutrients mostly in dissolved form.
(iii) Irrigation protects crop from both frost and hot air currents.
(iv) Irrigation improves soil texture.

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Choose the combination of statements which indicate the need to irrigate crops.
a) (i) and (ii) b) (i), (ii), (iii)
c) (I), (ii), (iii), (iv) - Ans d) (i), (iii)

16. Which of the following is NOT true for fertilizers?

a) They increase the yield
b) Their excessive use disturbs the balance of nutrients in soil.
c) They are generally used in small quantity.
d) They are environment friendly. - Ans

17. Given below are statements about the harmful effects of weeds on crop plants.
(i) They interfere in harvesting.
(ii) They help crop plants to grow healthy.
(iii) They compete with crop plants for water, nutrients, space and light
(iv) They effect plant growth.
Choose the correct combination of statements
a) (i), (iii) and (iv) b) (iii) Only
c) (iii) and (iv) d) (i), (ii), (iii) (iv)

18. Suggest a method to separate good, healthy seeds from the damaged ones
Ans: Soak seeds in water. Healthy seeds will sink to the bottom of the bowl, while
damaged seeds will float. Use your fingers to gently separate all the seeds from the top.

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