1. Which of the following tools would a farmer use to remove the weeds from the field?

(a)Hoe (b) Plough (c) Axe (d) Cultivator

2. A machine used for cutting the mature crop is
a) Thresher b) Harvester c) Combine d) Plough
3. To separate damaged seeds from healthy seeds we add water. Changes seen are:
a) No change b) Some seeds float which are damaged
c) All seeds lie at bottom d) All seeds float on water.
4. Which of the following is not a Kharif crop?
(a)Paddy (b)Mustard (c )Maize (d)Groundnut
5. Which activity of farmers can promote growth of earthworms and microbes in the
field?
(a)Harvesting (b) Vermicomposting (c) Winnowing (d) Threshing
6. When we stand in front of our dressing table, our left hand seems to be right and right
seems to be left. This is called
(a)Left right (b)Lateral inversion
(c)upside down phenomenon (d)Mirage
Assertion Reason:
(i)Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
(ii)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(iii)A is true but R is false.
(iv)A is false but R is true.
7. Assertion- Rice is a rabi crop and requires a lot of rain to grow
Reason- Pulses are considered as a major source of protein in a vegetarian diet.
8. Assertion: Wheat is a kharif crop.
Reason: Wheat cannot be grown in rainy season.
Fill in the Blanks:
9. ___________ is a device to spread seeds in soil.
10. are the places for storing of grains on a large scale.
11. Name two modern methods of irrigation that help us to use water in a economical
way.
12. What is the advantage of organic farming?
13. What is the name given to unwanted plants that grow along the crop plants and
compete for nutrients and space?
14. Why are manure better than fertilizers? Write four points.
15. What is crop rotation? Write any one advantage of crop rotation.
16. Sowing is the most important part of crop production.
(a)How can farmers select good quality seeds to get a better yield?
(b)Why sowing seeds with seed drill is better?
(c)Why the depth at which seeds are planted is important?
17. Which activity of the farmer can promote growth of earthworms and microbes in the
field?
18. What is the advantage of modern agriculture implements over traditional ones?
19. (a)Name the practice followed for large scale rearing of farm animals.
(b)What facilities are provided to farm animals?