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Science in Agriculture and Food Production MCQs with Answers

Science in Agriculture and Food Production MCQs

Which of the following is an essential nutrient for plant growth?
A) Nitrogen
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Oxygen
D) Hydrogen

Answer
A) Nitrogen

What is the primary purpose of crop rotation in agriculture?
A) Increase crop yield
B) Improve soil fertility
C) Control pests
D) Reduce water usage

Answer
B) Improve soil fertility

Which process is used to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form plants can use?
A) Photosynthesis
B) Nitrogen fixation
C) Fermentation
D) Respiration

Answer
B) Nitrogen fixation

What is the main source of energy for photosynthesis?
A) Water
B) Soil nutrients
C) Sunlight
D) Oxygen

Answer
C) Sunlight

Which of the following is a genetically modified crop?
A) Wheat
B) Golden rice
C) Corn
D) Oats

Answer
B) Golden rice

Which type of farming focuses on producing crops and livestock without synthetic inputs?
A) Conventional farming
B) Organic farming
C) Precision farming
D) Industrial farming

Answer
B) Organic farming

What is the primary benefit of using fertilizers in agriculture?
A) Control pests
B) Improve soil structure
C) Enhance plant growth
D) Conserve water

Answer
C) Enhance plant growth

Which farming technique minimizes soil erosion by not tilling the land?
A) Crop rotation
B) No-till farming
C) Slash-and-burn
D) Irrigation farming

Answer
B) No-till farming

Which of the following is a sustainable agricultural practice?
A) Monoculture
B) Pesticide overuse
C) Crop diversification
D) Soil depletion

Answer
C) Crop diversification

The process of selectively breeding plants for desirable traits is called:
A) Genetic modification
B) Natural selection
C) Hybridization
D) Cross-pollination

Answer
C) Hybridization

Which bacteria help plants fix nitrogen from the atmosphere?
A) E. coli
B) Rhizobium
C) Streptococcus
D) Bacillus

Answer
B) Rhizobium

What is the main reason for using drip irrigation?
A) Increase soil fertility
B) Reduce water usage
C) Maximize pest control
D) Increase sunlight exposure

Answer
B) Reduce water usage

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient needed by plants?
A) Phosphorus
B) Potassium
C) Iron
D) Nitrogen

Answer
C) Iron

Which agricultural practice helps conserve water by growing crops suited to dry conditions?
A) Agroforestry
B) Xericulture
C) Hydroponics
D) Silviculture

Answer
B) Xericulture

Which gas is produced by the fermentation of sugars during the production of biofuels?
A) Nitrogen
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Methane
D) Oxygen

Answer
C) Methane

What is the term for using natural predators to control pests?
A) Genetic engineering
B) Biological control
C) Chemical control
D) Crop rotation

Answer
B) Biological control

Which of the following is a leguminous crop that enriches soil nitrogen?
A) Wheat
B) Corn
C) Soybean
D) Rice

Answer
C) Soybean

Which of the following contributes most to soil erosion?
A) Crop rotation
B) Overgrazing
C) Mulching
D) Conservation tillage

Answer
B) Overgrazing

Which of the following can reduce the environmental impact of agriculture?
A) Over-irrigation
B) Precision farming
C) Pesticide overuse
D) Monocropping

Answer
B) Precision farming

Which vitamin is enhanced in genetically modified golden rice?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D

Answer
A) Vitamin A

What is the main function of chlorophyll in plants?
A) Absorb water
B) Absorb sunlight
C) Produce oxygen
D) Fix nitrogen

Answer
B) Absorb sunlight

Which type of pest control involves the use of chemicals?
A) Cultural control
B) Biological control
C) Integrated pest management
D) Chemical control

Answer
D) Chemical control

Which of the following is an example of a micronutrient for plants?
A) Nitrogen
B) Phosphorus
C) Zinc
D) Potassium

Answer
C) Zinc

Which of the following crops is most likely to be grown using hydroponic systems?
A) Rice
B) Corn
C) Lettuce
D) Wheat

Answer
C) Lettuce

Which agricultural practice helps maintain soil fertility by alternating crops?
A) Monoculture
B) Crop rotation
C) Genetic modification
D) Fertilizer overuse

Answer
B) Crop rotation

Which of the following is an example of a renewable agricultural resource?
A) Fossil fuels
B) Water
C) Minerals
D) Natural gas

Answer
B) Water

The main cause of soil salinization in agricultural fields is:
A) Excessive fertilizer use
B) Over-irrigation
C) Use of pesticides
D) Crop rotation

Answer
B) Over-irrigation

Which type of agriculture involves growing crops in nutrient-rich water without soil?
A) Xericulture
B) Hydroponics
C) Agroforestry
D) Silviculture

Answer
B) Hydroponics

Which practice can help prevent the overuse of pesticides?
A) Chemical farming
B) Monocropping
C) Integrated pest management
D) Excessive irrigation

Answer
C) Integrated pest management

Which type of farming reduces the need for chemical inputs by managing farm ecosystems?
A) Organic farming
B) Industrial farming
C) Precision farming
D) Genetic engineering

Answer
A) Organic farming

What is the purpose of a windbreak in agriculture?
A) Reduce soil erosion
B) Increase water usage
C) Maximize sunlight exposure
D) Enhance crop yield

Answer
A) Reduce soil erosion

What type of farming combines forestry with agriculture to improve biodiversity?
A) Silviculture
B) Hydroponics
C) Agroforestry
D) Monoculture

Answer
C) Agroforestry

What is the primary goal of precision farming?
A) Increase pesticide use
B) Maximize water usage
C) Optimize resource use
D) Increase fossil fuel consumption

Answer
C) Optimize resource use

Which nutrient is most commonly added to soil through the use of fertilizers?
A) Nitrogen
B) Calcium
C) Magnesium
D) Sulfur

Answer
A) Nitrogen

Which of the following is a benefit of using cover crops in agriculture?
A) Decrease soil fertility
B) Reduce soil erosion
C) Increase pesticide use
D) Decrease water retention

Answer
B) Reduce soil erosion

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