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The document contains 100 multiple-choice questions covering various topics in agriculture, including agricultural ecology, rock formation, soil formation, rock weathering, cultural practices, and husbandry. Each section presents questions that assess knowledge on sustainable practices, soil types, weathering processes, and farming techniques. The questions aim to enhance understanding of agricultural systems and their environmental impacts.

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Agricultural_Multiple_Choice_Questions

The document contains 100 multiple-choice questions covering various topics in agriculture, including agricultural ecology, rock formation, soil formation, rock weathering, cultural practices, and husbandry. Each section presents questions that assess knowledge on sustainable practices, soil types, weathering processes, and farming techniques. The questions aim to enhance understanding of agricultural systems and their environmental impacts.

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100 Agricultural Multiple-Choice Questions

Agricultural Ecology
1. Which of the following is a component of an agricultural ecosystem?
a) Climate
b) Rocks
c) Soil
d) All of the above

2. What is the primary goal of agricultural ecology?


a) Increase production at all costs
b) Ensure sustainability and environmental balance
c) Eliminate biodiversity
d) Remove all pests from farms

3. Which farming practice helps maintain soil fertility and reduces pests?
a) Monocropping
b) Crop rotation
c) Slash and burn
d) Overgrazing

4. What is the role of decomposers in an agricultural ecosystem?


a) Fix nitrogen in the soil
b) Break down organic matter
c) Absorb water for plants
d) Repel pests

5. Agroforestry is a combination of:


a) Livestock and fisheries
b) Crops and trees
c) Only tree farming
d) Desert farming

6. What does intercropping involve?


a) Growing crops in rows
b) Growing multiple crops in the same field
c) Using synthetic fertilizers
d) Growing a single crop for profit

7. Biological control refers to:


a) Using chemicals to kill pests
b) Using predators to control pests
c) Using manual labor to remove pests
d) Using water to wash off pests
8. Which farming method helps prevent soil erosion?
a) Monoculture
b) Contour farming
c) Overgrazing
d) Slash and burn

9. Which of the following is a benefit of biodiversity in agriculture?


a) Increased pesticide use
b) Higher productivity in monocultures
c) Natural pest control
d) Decreased resistance to diseases

10. What is organic farming?


a) Using synthetic fertilizers
b) Using chemical pesticides only
c) Growing crops with minimal artificial inputs
d) Genetic modification of crops

11. Which factor is NOT a part of an agroecosystem?


a) Water
b) Soil
c) Air
d) Technology

12. Which of the following is the best description of sustainable agriculture?


a) Focusing on profit over environmental impact
b) Using chemicals for higher yields
c) Balancing farming practices with environmental protection
d) Growing genetically modified crops only

13. How does crop rotation reduce pest problems?


a) It eliminates pests naturally
b) It introduces new pests every year
c) It disrupts pest life cycles
d) It increases pesticide dependency

14. Which practice is commonly used to restore soil fertility in agricultural systems?
a) Overgrazing
b) Crop rotation
c) Continuous monoculture
d) Slash and burn

15. Which of the following is an important aspect of integrated pest management?


a) Heavy pesticide use
b) Natural pest predators
c) Elimination of all pests
d) Focusing only on chemical control

Rock Formation and Types


16. Rocks are classified into how many main types?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five

17. Igneous rocks are formed by:


a) Erosion
b) Cooling and solidification of magma
c) Pressure and heat
d) Weathering

18. Which of the following is a sedimentary rock?


a) Granite
b) Basalt
c) Limestone
d) Marble

19. Metamorphic rocks are formed from:


a) Heat and pressure
b) Magma cooling
c) Sediment deposition
d) Wind erosion

20. Which is an example of an intrusive igneous rock?


a) Basalt
b) Granite
c) Limestone
d) Shale

21. What is the primary characteristic of sedimentary rocks?


a) Crystals
b) Layers
c) Solidification
d) Heat transformation

22. What are metamorphic rocks mainly formed by?


a) Pressure
b) Erosion
c) Deposition
d) Cooling
23. What is the process by which sedimentary rocks form from sediments?
a) Cooling
b) Erosion
c) Lithification
d) Melting

24. Which of the following is a key feature of extrusive igneous rocks?


a) Slow cooling
b) Large crystals
c) Quick cooling
d) Smooth texture

25. A common feature of metamorphic rocks is:


a) Foliation
b) Layering
c) Crystallization
d) Soft texture

26. What type of rock is granite?


a) Igneous
b) Sedimentary
c) Metamorphic
d) Organic

27. What is formed when limestone undergoes metamorphism?


a) Slate
b) Marble
c) Quartz
d) Schist

28. Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?


a) Shale
b) Granite
c) Gneiss
d) Obsidian

29. Which type of rock is formed by the cooling and crystallization of molten magma?
a) Igneous
b) Sedimentary
c) Metamorphic
d) Organic

30. Which of these rocks are formed by heat and pressure from existing rocks?
a) Igneous
b) Metamorphic
c) Sedimentary
d) Magmatic

Factors of Soil Formation


31. Which factor is NOT involved in soil formation?
a) Climate
b) Parent material
c) Pollution
d) Time

32. The presence of organic matter in soil is primarily influenced by:


a) Water content
b) Climate and vegetation
c) Soil depth
d) Air pollution

33. Soil formation is influenced by which of the following processes?


a) Erosion
b) Weathering
c) Deposition
d) All of the above

34. Which of the following is NOT a factor in soil formation?


a) Parent material
b) Time
c) Fertilization
d) Climate

35. Which of these contributes to the development of soil horizons?


a) Biological activity
b) Human activity
c) Wind erosion
d) All of the above

36. Which soil horizon is rich in organic material?


a) O horizon
b) A horizon
c) C horizon
d) R horizon

37. What is the primary component of soil?


a) Water
b) Air
c) Mineral particles
d) Organic material
38. The process by which rocks break down into smaller particles is called:
a) Erosion
b) Weathering
c) Melting
d) Evaporation

39. The soil type known for being high in organic material is:
a) Sandy soil
b) Clay soil
c) Peaty soil
d) Loamy soil

40. Which of the following is an important factor influencing soil texture?


a) Organic matter
b) Mineral content
c) Climate
d) All of the above

Rock Weathering
41. What is rock weathering?
a) Formation of rocks
b) Breaking down of rocks into smaller particles
c) Movement of rocks by water
d) Melting of rocks

42. Which of the following is a type of chemical weathering?


a) Oxidation
b) Frost action
c) Wind abrasion
d) Physical breakdown

43. What is the result of physical weathering?


a) Rocks break down into smaller pieces without changing composition
b) Rocks change their chemical composition
c) Rocks melt into magma
d) Rocks combine with new minerals

44. Which of these is an example of mechanical weathering?


a) Rusting of iron
b) Tree roots breaking rock
c) Dissolving limestone in acid
d) Formation of stalactites

45. What effect does water have on rock weathering?


a) Water accelerates chemical weathering
b) Water prevents weathering
c) Water has no effect
d) Water turns rocks into clay

46. What type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions?
a) Physical weathering
b) Biological weathering
c) Chemical weathering
d) Erosion

47. Frost wedging occurs when:


a) Water seeps into cracks in rocks and freezes
b) Rocks chemically dissolve in acid
c) Wind blows particles against rocks
d) Plants break rocks apart

48. Which of the following is an agent of mechanical weathering?


a) Water
b) Plants
c) Temperature changes
d) All of the above

49. What is the main result of chemical weathering?


a) Fragments of rock
b) New minerals forming from reactions
c) Increased rock strength
d) Faster erosion

50. What causes oxidation in rocks?


a) Water exposure
b) Plant roots
c) Heat
d) Oxygen combining with minerals

Cultural Practices
51. What is a cultural practice in agriculture?
a) Use of modern technology
b) Traditional beliefs related to farming
c) Farming techniques to improve yield
d) Crop hybridization

52. Crop rotation helps prevent:


a) Pests and soil depletion
b) Faster plant growth
c) Overuse of water
d) Increase in plant diseases

53. Which of these practices helps to improve soil fertility?


a) Monoculture
b) Agroforestry
c) Overgrazing
d) Slash and burn

54. Which practice helps in pest control without using chemicals?


a) Integrated pest management
b) Chemical spraying
c) Crop monoculture
d) Over-irrigation

55. What is the practice of tilling the soil?


a) Planting crops
b) Breaking up the soil to prepare for planting
c) Watering plants
d) Fertilizing the soil

56. What is mulching in agriculture?


a) Irrigating crops
b) Planting crops
c) Applying organic material over soil
d) Harvesting crops

57. Which farming method reduces the need for chemical pesticides?
a) Organic farming
b) Monoculture
c) Intensive farming
d) Conventional farming

58. What is the main purpose of contour plowing?


a) To increase crop yield
b) To reduce soil erosion
c) To increase pest resistance
d) To increase irrigation

59. Which method involves planting trees alongside crops?


a) Agroforestry
b) Monoculture
c) Agrochemical use
d) Aquaponics
60. What practice can help prevent waterlogging in soil?
a) Over-irrigation
b) Crop rotation
c) Drainage improvement
d) Excessive tilling

Husbandry and Cultivation


61. Animal husbandry is the practice of:
a) Cultivating plants
b) Rearing and managing livestock
c) Raising fish
d) Using fertilizers

62. Which of the following is an example of intensive farming?


a) Crop rotation
b) Greenhouse farming
c) Monoculture
d) Polyculture

63. Which of these animals is typically raised in poultry farming?


a) Cows
b) Pigs
c) Chickens
d) Goats

64. What is the process of artificial selection in agriculture?


a) Cross-pollination
b) Selectively breeding animals or plants for desirable traits
c) Genetic modification
d) Organic farming

65. The practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously in the same field is called:
a) Agroforestry
b) Polyculture
c) Monoculture
d) Aquaculture

66. Which of the following is a benefit of using organic fertilizers?


a) Fast-acting results
b) Reduces environmental impact
c) Requires large amounts
d) Increases crop susceptibility to diseases

67. What is the main purpose of irrigation in agriculture?


a) To add nutrients to the soil
b) To improve soil texture
c) To supply water to crops
d) To prevent pests

68. Which method of cultivation involves growing crops in greenhouses?


a) Hydroponics
b) Monoculture
c) Conventional farming
d) Precision farming

69. What type of farming involves using animals for labor and food production?
a) Agroforestry
b) Husbandry
c) Aquaculture
d) Horticulture

70. What is the goal of sustainable farming practices?


a) Maximizing short-term profits
b) Increasing pesticide use
c) Long-term environmental health and productivity
d) Expanding crop acreage

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