1. What is the primary purpose of crop rotation? - A) To increase soil fertility - B) To control pests and diseases - C) To optimize yield - D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above 2. Which of the following is a macronutrient required for plant growth? - A) Iron - B) Zinc - C) Nitrogen - D) Manganese Answer: C) Nitrogen 3. What is the term used to describe the practice of growing different crops in the same area in different seasons? - A) Intercropping - B) Crop rotation - C) Monoculture - D) Agroforestry Answer: B) Crop rotation 4. Which soil type has the best drainage and is best suited for crop production? - A) Clay - B) Sandy - C) Silt - D) Loamy Answer: D) Loamy 5. Which pesticide is used to control insects? ...
Syllabus And Notse Fundamentals of Agronomy Topic 1. Agriculture-definition and importance of agriculture . 2. Agronomy-meaning and scope of Agronomy . 3. Types of seeds, dormancy of seeds . 4. Viability of seeds, seed treatment . 5. Sowing-methods, depth, plant density . 6. Nursery bed and transplanting . 7. Crop density and geometry . 8. Optimum plant population . 9. Tillage-definition and types of tillage including minimum and no tillage. 10. Tilth-definition and characteristics of good tilth. 11. Crop nutrition-essential nutrients-classification . 12. Nutrient mobility in plants, Factors affecting nutrient availability . 13. Functions and deficiency symptoms of primary nutrients . 14. Manures –types, nutrient content , 15. Green manures, compost , 16. Fertilizers , INM . 17. Nutrient use efficiency . 18. Irrigation : definition and objectives . 19. Water resources and irrigation development in India a...