MCQs Agronomy-60 Posted on October 1, 2025Author agropublishers 0 1. The Haun Scale is a widely used system for quantifying the development of cereal crops. What is its primary methodological limitation for predicting overall plant growth and yield? It requires specialized equipment, limiting its use in field conditions It cannot be applied until the plant reaches the reproductive growth stage Its measurements are destructive, requiring the plant to be harvested It relies solely on the number of leaves, which can be influenced by environmental stress independently of other developmental processes 2. Which of the following is a major impact of using conservation tillage? Reduced fuel consumption and labor costs Increased soil erosion Decreased water infiltration Increased weed problems 3. Improper drying, cleaning, or treatment of seeds primarily results in __________ Increased seed uniformity Reduced seed viability and poor field performance Enhanced vigor Improved germination 4. What is the major function of the Zadoks Decimal Code? To recognize cereal growth stages To record plant height To diagnose plant disease To ascertain yield potential 5. What is the primary function of a “pyranometer” in agricultural meteorology? Measuring wind speed Measuring air temperature Measuring solar radiation Measuring rainfall 6. Which of the following indices is widely used for assessing aridity globally? Soil moisture index UNEP aridity index (P/PET) Wind erosion index NDVI 7. The use of beneficial fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plant roots to improve nutrient uptake is known as ____________ Fertilization Rhizobium fixation Mycorrhizal inoculation Tillage 8. “Biotechnology” in agriculture refers to _________ The use of only organic inputs The cultivation of plants without machinery The use of traditional breeding methods b) The application of living organisms and their derivatives to improve crops, animals, and agricultural processes 9. The term “aquaponics” combines which two systems? Aeroponics and horticulture Aquaculture and permaculture Hydroponics and aquaculture Hydroponics and forestry 10. The use of a GPS-guided tractor to apply fertilizer only to specific areas of the field that require it is an example of ______________ Organic farming Subsistence farming Traditional farming Precision farming Loading … Question 1 of 10
