If you are given a dry piece of land for cultivation what will you
do before sowing the seeds?
Pick out the odd one from the following words given in the box
and give reason for it.
Plough, Seed Drill, Hoe, Chain Pump, Sickle
The system of irrigation where in water is supplied drop by drop
near the roots of plants, is called
(a) pulley system (c) sprinkler system
(b) drip system (d) lever system
. The monsoon season in our country is during the months
(a) April to December (c) November to March
(b) June to September (d) January to May
The process of loosening and turning of soil is called
(a) irrigation and manuring (c) tilling and ploughing
(b) digging and winnowing (d) harvesting and storage
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 healthily.
(iii) They compete with crop plants for water, nutrients, space
and light.
(iv) They affect plant growth.
Choose the correct combination of statements.
(a) i, iii, iv (c) iii, iv
(b) iii only (d) i, ii, iii, iv
Which of the following is not true for fertilisers?
(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.
Which of the following tools would a farmer use to remove weeds
from the field?
(a) Hoe (c) Axe
(b) Plough (d) Cultivator
Read the statements given below.
(i) Seeds require moisture for germination.
(ii) Plants can absorb nutrients mostly in dissolved form.
(iii) Irrigation protects crops from both frost and hot air currents.
(iv) Irrigation improves soil texture.
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 (d) i and iii