Improvement in Food Resources

Topics in this chapter

• Crop Variety Improvement
• Crop Production Management
• Crop Protection and Pest Management
• Cattle and Poultry Farming
• Fish Production and Culture
• Bee-Keeping and Honey Production

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-DFB0B0

   Which of the following macronutrients is provided by air and water to plants rather than by the soil?

   1. A.Nitrogen
   2. B.Carbon
   3. C.Phosphorus
   4. D.Potassium
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-767B58

   Italian bee variety, Apis mellifera, is commonly used for commercial honey production. What is its major advantage over native varieties?

   1. A.It produces less honey but is very docile.
   2. B.It stings frequently and defends the hive aggressively.
   3. C.It has high honey collection capacity and stays in a given beehive for long periods.
   4. D.It does not breed well in captivity.
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-5A0279

   Which of the following farming practices aims at minimizing chemical input and maximizing nutrient recycling through organic waste?

   1. A.Mixed farming
   2. B.Organic farming
   3. C.Hybridization
   4. D.Intercropping
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-9D1601

   Why is Italian bee variety preferred over native varieties for commercial honey production?

   See the answer and solution
5. Question 5Q-8FC9F5

   Which of the following is an exotic breed of cattle crossed with local Indian breeds to improve lactation period and disease resistance?

   1. A.Red Sindhi
   2. B.Sahiwal
   3. C.Jersey
   4. D.Gir
   See the answer and solution