MCQs Agronomy-59 Posted on September 22, 2025Author agropublishers 0 1. The practice of farming that aims to maintain and enhance soil health, manage water resources efficiently, and reduce pollution is called_________ Subsistence farming Sustainable agriculture Conventional farming Intensive farming 2. The primary purpose of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is to__________ Test GMO crops Breed new varieties Backup genetic resources Commercial seed trade 3. What is the main advantage of using biofertilizers? They are only effective on a few crops They are environmentally friendly and enhance soil fertility naturally They are very expensive They require extensive chemical processing 4. According to ISTA rules, what is the minimum number of primary samples to be taken from a seed lot of 16-30 containers? 20 10 5 15 5. Which of the following is an example of a “smart farming” technology? A traditional plough A soil moisture sensor connected to an automated irrigation system A simple hoe A manual seed drill 6. Which of the following distinguishes aridity from drought? Aridity is temporary, drought is permanent Both are short-term events Both are identical phenomena Drought is temporary, aridity is permanent 7. The practice of growing different crops in a sequence on the same piece of land is called ________ Monocropping Companion planting Intercropping Crop rotation 8. The concept of “agroecology” integrates which of the following fields of study to design sustainable farming systems? None of these Agronomy and economics Agriculture and ecology 9. ____________ is the primary role of light in plant growth Water absorption Nutrient uptake Photosynthesis Respiration 10. In plants, frost damage is primarily caused by_____________ Reduced photosynthesis High respiration at night Ice crystal formation inside tissues Low relative humidity Loading … Question 1 of 10
