Living Science (CCE Edition) : Crop Production
Textbook Answers
Multiple Choice Questions (pg 20)
Q: Which of these is not a cereal?...
Answers:
1: (a) Gram
Explanation: Gram is a legume (pulses) while others are cereals
2: (a) Wheat
Explanation: Wheat is a rabi (winter) crop.
3: (a) organic nutrients
Explanation: Compost is made of dead and decaying organic matter.
4: (a) Wilt
Explanation: Wilt is caused by bacteria while others are fungal infections.
5: (c) it prevents soil erosion.
Explanation: Ploughing loosens soil so that more air can fill up the spaces.
6: (d) All of these
7: (d) ploughing
Explanation: Manuring or Fertilizers or Field Fallowing add nutrients.
8: (b) Combine
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (One word answers) - Pg 20-21
Q1. About how many years ago did agriculture begin?...