1. Which of the following factors is NOT considered in selecting appropriate crop varieties?

a) Soil pH b)
Average rainfall c) Nearby market demand d) Crop rotation schedule
Answer: c) Nearby market demand

2. What is the primary purpose of land preparation in crop cultivation? a) Weed control b) Soil fertility
enhancement c) Pest management d) Facilitating seed germination and root growth
Answer: d) Facilitating seed germination and root growth

3. Which irrigation technique involves applying water directly to the root zone of plants? a) Drip irrigation
b) Sprinkler irrigation c) Flood irrigation d) Furrow irrigation
Answer: a) Drip irrigation

4. What is the term used for the process of removing undesirable plant species from crop fields? a) Pruning
b) Thinning c) Weeding d) Mulching
Answer: c) Weeding

5. Which nutrient is commonly associated with promoting healthy leaf and stem growth in plants? a)
Nitrogen b) Phosphorus c) Potassium d) Calcium
Answer: a) Nitrogen

6. Which of the following methods is NOT used for seed treatment? a) Fumigation b) Seed coating c) Hot
water treatment d) Genetic modification
Answer: d) Genetic modification

7. What is the primary goal of integrated pest management (IPM)? a) Complete eradication of pests b)
Minimizing pesticide use while controlling pests effectively c) Promoting the use of chemical pesticides d)
Encouraging the growth of beneficial insects
Answer: b) Minimizing pesticide use while controlling pests effectively

8. Which harvesting method involves cutting crops close to the ground? a) Hand harvesting b) Mechanical
harvesting c) Threshing d) Reaping
Answer: a) Hand harvesting

9. What is the recommended temperature for seed storage to maintain viability? a) Below 0°C b) Between
10°C and 20°C c) Between 25°C and 30°C d) Above 40°C
Answer: b) Between 10°C and 20°C

10. What is the main advantage of organic farming practices? a) Higher crop yields b) Reduced
environmental impact c) Lower production costs d) Increased dependence on synthetic inputs
Answer: b) Reduced environmental impact

11. What is the primary purpose of crop rotation? a) Controlling weeds b) Improving soil fertility c)
Preventing soil erosion d) Minimizing water usage
Answer: b) Improving soil fertility

12. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas emitted from conventional agricultural practices? a) Oxygen
b) Nitrous oxide c) Argon d) Helium
Answer: b) Nitrous oxide

13. Which of the following is NOT a common post-harvest handling practice? a) Drying b) Grading c)
Irrigating d) Packing
Answer: c) Irrigating
14. What is the primary function of a crop production plan? a) Maximizing profits b) Minimizing labor costs
c) Ensuring food security d) Optimizing resource utilization
Answer: d) Optimizing resource utilization

15. Which government agency is responsible for regulating crop production practices? a) Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) b) Department of Agriculture (DOA) c) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) d)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Answer: b) Department of Agriculture (DOA)

16. Which technology is used for precision agriculture? a) Tractor b) GPS c) Scarecrow d) Pitchfork
Answer: b) GPS

17. What is the primary purpose of soil amendment? a) Improving soil structure b) Controlling pests c)
Enhancing seed germination d) Increasing atmospheric oxygen levels
Answer: a) Improving soil structure

18. Which of the following is NOT a sustainable crop production practice? a) Cover cropping b)
Monoculture farming c) Crop rotation d) Conservation tillage
Answer: b) Monoculture farming

19. Which of the following is a perennial crop? a) Wheat b) Rice c) Maize d) Banana
Answer: d) Banana

20. What is the main advantage of using cover crops? a) Weed suppression b) Reduced soil erosion c)
Enhanced water retention d) Increased nutrient depletion
Answer: b) Reduced soil erosion

21. Which of the following irrigation methods is most water-efficient? a) Flood irrigation b) Sprinkler
irrigation c) Drip irrigation d) Furrow irrigation
Answer: c) Drip irrigation

22. What is the primary function of a threshing machine? a) Seeding b) Harvesting c) Separating grains from
stalks d) Irrigating crops
Answer: c) Separating grains from stalks

23. Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing crop growth and development? a) Soil fertility b)
Weather conditions c) Crop variety d) Political stability
Answer: d) Political stability

24. Which nutrient deficiency is characterized by yellowing of leaves in plants? a) Nitrogen b) Phosphorus
c) Potassium d) Iron
Answer: a) Nitrogen

25. What is the primary benefit of using genetically modified (GM) crops? a) Increased susceptibility to
pests b) Higher tolerance to adverse weather conditions c) Reduced crop yields d) Lower nutritional value
Answer: b) Higher tolerance to adverse weather conditions

26. Which of the following pests is a vector for transmitting plant diseases? a) Ladybug b) Aphid c)
Earthworm d) Caterpillar
Answer: b) Aphid

27. What is the primary purpose of applying mulch to crop fields? a) Controlling weeds b) Increasing soil
temperature c) Enhancing soil aeration d) Preventing soil erosion
Answer: a) Controlling weeds

28. Which of the following is NOT a common method of crop preservation? a) Freezing b) Canning c)
Irrigating d) Drying
Answer: c) Irrigating

29. What is the recommended pH range for most crops? a) 3-5 b) 6-8 c) 9-11 d) 12-14
Answer: b) 6-8

30. Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider in determining the economic viability of crop
production? a) Market demand b) Soil type c) Labor availability d) Crop variety
Answer: d) Crop variety