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ATOMIC ENERGY CENTRAL SCHOOL , MANUGURU

WORK SHEET – I
Subject: SCIENCE Class: VIII
Chapter – 1; ‘CROP PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT’
MODULE – 1 / 3
Name : _______________________ Roll No.: ________ Class / Sec : _________
Date: ____________ Max. Marks: __25____ Marks Obtained: ____________

I. Answer the following questions in a word or a sentence

Each question carries 1 mark.
1. What is a crop? (1m )
2. Name the different cropping seasons. (1m )
3. What is ploughing or tilling? (1m )
4. Name any two crop plants that are transplanted. (1m )
5. What are the advantages of sowing seeds with a seed drill? (1m )

II . Answer the following questions in brief.

Each question carries 2 marks.
6. Name various agricultural practices in a sequence. (2m )
7. Why is paddy grown mainly in rainy season? (2m )
8. What are the different steps in preparation of soil? (2m )
9. Why is ploughing necessary before sowing seeds? (2m )

III. Answer the following questions in detail.

Each question carries 3 mar
10.What is meant by transplantation? What are its advantages? (3m)
11. Why is it essential to sow seeds at an appropriate distance? (3m)

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12. Explain a method to separate healthy seeds from damaged ones. (3m)
13. Identify the following implements A, B,C,D,E and F. (3m)

A B C D

E F

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