CLASS VIII(CROP PRODUCTION &MANAGEMENT)

Multiple Choice Questions                                                                1 Mark

1. The instrument ‘combine’ is used for.

A. Sowing of seeds B. Harvesting the crops C. Threshing D. Both harvesting and threshing

2. Which one of the following statements is True about the storage of produce?

i. Harvested grains have less moisture.

ii. Farmers store grains in jute bags or metallic bins.

iii. Small scale storage of grains is done in silos and granaries

iv. Specific chemical treatments are required to protect crops from pests and
microorganisms.

A. ii only B. i, ii and iv C. ii and iv D. iii and iv

3. ____  is the festival associated with the harvest season.

A. Dussehra B. Ganesh Chaturthi C. Baisakhi D. Christmas

4. Rajeev is a farmer. He has ploughed the field but needs to level it. Which one of the
following can he use to level the field?

A. Leveller B. Harvester C. Cultivator D. Seed drill

5. Which one of the following is NOT a source of water for irrigation.

A. Tubewells B. Dams C. Lakes D. Oceans

6. Which one of these crops is cultivated during the winter season.

A. Cotton     B. Linseed C. groundnut D. Paddy

7. Removal of unwanted and uncultivated plants are called.______

8. The same kind of plants cultivated at one place on large scale is called.________
9. Is the cutting of the mature crop manually or by machines.________
10. Proper storage of grains is necessary to protect them from and ________
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Short Answer Questions                                          2/3 Marks
1. Differentiate between Kharif and rabi crops.
2. Identify the instrument used in sowing in modern and write a short note on it. (1 + 2)
3. Give four examples of fertilizers. (2)
4. What do you mean by the term irrigation? (2)
5. If a handful of seeds are given to you, how will you separate healthy seeds from damaged ones? (2)
6. Describe briefly animal husbandry? (3)
7. Why do you think the removal of weeds is essential? Write any one method to control weeds. (2 + 1)
8. What is crop rotation? Why is it important? (2 + 1) 
9. List the advantage of manure over fertilizers. (3)
10. Define harvesting. (2)
11. Choose the odd one out and give reason for the same. (1 + 1)
moat, dhekli, sickle, rahat
12. Correct the following statements. (1 + 1)
a. The separation of grains from the chaff is called weeding.
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b. Manure is a man-made inorganic salt.

Long Answer Questions 5 Marks

1. Farmers practise several agricultural activities over a period of time. 

a. List all the activities performed by the farmers during the cultivation of crops.
b. Explain any one activity in detail.

2. Explain in detail about agricultural implements used during the preparation of soil. 
3. Why is the storage of produce important? Briefly describe the methods involved.

4. Write a short note on the following modern methods of irrigation.

a. Sprinkler System

b. Drip Irrigation System

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