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Question 1
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Winnowing makes use of .................... for separation.

A
Sand

B
Wind

C
Water

D
All of the above
Solution
- Winnowing is a method used to separate the grains from the chaff. It involves throwing the mixture into the air so that, the wind blows away the lighter chaff, while the heavier grains fall back down for recovery.
- Techniques included using a winnowing fan (a shaped basket shaken to raise the chaff) or using a tool (a winnowing fork or shovel) on a pile of harvested grain.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
Question 2
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................... method provides water directly to the roots without wastage.

A
Sprinkler system

B
Drip system

C
Harvesting

D
All of the above

Solution

Drip irrigation, is an irrigation method that saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone, through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
Question 3
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Separation of grain from chaff can also be done by__________________

A
Only by threshing

B
Cutting

C
Both A and B

D
Winnowing
Solution
- Winnowing is an agricultural method developed by ancient cultures for separating grain from chaff. It is also used to remove weevils or other pests from stored grain.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.
Question 4
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Threshing is the _____________________

A
Process of removal of bran

B
Process of loosening of grain from chaff

C
Process after winnowing

D
None of these
Solution
- Threshing is the process of loosening the edible part of cereal grain (or another crop) from the scaly, inedible chaff that surrounds it.
- It is the step in grain preparation after harvesting and before winnowing, which separates the loosened chaff from the grain.
- Threshing does not remove the bran from the grain.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
Question 5
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Cultivators make use of ................ for their working.

A
Tractors

B
Pulleys

C
Generators

D
None of these

Solution

A cultivator is a type of farm implement used for secondary tillage. Cultivators are usually either self-propelled or drawn as an attachment behind either a two-wheel tractor or four-wheel tractor.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
Question 6
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Nowadays, seeds are sown in the field using:

A
Seed tractor

B
Seed drill

C
Seed tiller

D
Seed plough

Solution

A seed drill is a sowing device that positions seeds in the row and then covers them. The seed drill sows the seeds at equal distances and proper depth, ensuring that the seeds get covered with soil and are saved from being eaten by birds. It is an efficient method used to save time.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
Question 7
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Choose the correct options from the following.
Advantage of manure is/are

A
It is cheap.

B
It reduces soil erosion.

C
It increases soil fertility, water holding capacity and aeration.

D
All of the above.

Solution

Manure is an organic substance produced by the decomposition of plant and animal wastes in the presence of microorganism and used as fertilizers. Advantages of manure are that it is cheap, it reduce soil erosion, it increases soil fertility, water holding capacity and aeration.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
Question 8
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Growing different crops alternately on the same land is known as ____________.

A
Crop alternation

B
Crop rotation

C
Crop change

D
Multicropping

Solution

Crop rotation is a pattern of growing different types of crops alternately in the same area. This method helps in the replenishment of nutrients by the regular succession over the same field and enhances the health of crops. Hence, it minimizes the growth of pests and increases crop production.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
Question 9
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__________ contains large quantities of organic matter.

A
Manure

B
Sand

C
Rock

D
Water

Solution

Manure is an organic substance produced by the decomposition of plant and animal wastes in the presence of microorganisms and is used to increase the fertility of the soil.
Question 10
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Which of the following is not an example of rabi crops?

A
Wheat

B
Gram

C
Mustard

D
Maize

Solution

The crops grown in the winter season are called rabi crops. Examples of rabi crops are wheat, gram, pea, mustard, etc.
Maize is an example of kharif crops. Kharif crops are sown in the rainy season.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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Question 1

Sand

Wind

Water

All of the above

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Question 2

Sprinkler system

Drip system

Harvesting

All of the above

Solution

Question 3

Only by threshing

Cutting

Both A and B

Winnowing

Solution

Question 4

Process of removal of bran

Process of loosening of grain from chaff

Process after winnowing

None of these

Solution

Question 5

Tractors

Pulleys

Generators

None of these

Solution

Question 6

Seed tractor

Seed drill

Seed tiller

Seed plough

Solution

Question 7

It is cheap.

It reduces soil erosion.

It increases soil fertility, water holding capacity and aeration.

All of the above.

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Question 8

Crop alternation

Crop rotation

Crop change

Multicropping

Solution

Question 9

Manure

Sand

Rock

Water

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Question 10

Wheat

Gram

Mustard

Maize

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