Tuesday 8 March 2016

CBSE Class 8 - Science - Chapter 1 - Crop Production and Management (Questions and Answers)

Crop Production and Management 

CBSE Class 8 - Science - Chapter 1 - Crop Production and Management (Questions and Answers)
Types of Crops (based on Seasons)


Questions and Answers based on Class 8 NCERT Chapter


Q1: Define agriculture.

Answer: It is a science that deals with the growth of plants and animals for human use is called agriculture.

Q2: Define Crop


Answer: When plants of the same kind are grown and cultivated at one place on a large scale, it is known as a crop. For example, crop of wheat means that all the plants grown in a field are that of wheat.


Q3: What are agricultural practices?


Answer: All the activities which are involved in the cultivation of crops from sowing to harvesting are known as agricultural practices.



Q4: Why does India need improved agricultural practices?


Answer: Following are the reasons that India need improved agricultural practices:

i. India's population is around 1.20 Billion and it is growing faster than its ability to produce wheat and rice.
ii. To provide sufficient food to such a large population, it is required to maintain regular production and proper crop management.
iii. It requires an improvement in agricultural practices and application of latest technology.


Q5: List the seven agricultural practices.

Answer:
i.   Preparation of soil
ii.  Sowing
iii. Adding manure and fertilisers
iv.  Irrigation
v.   Protecting from weeds
vi.  Harvesting
vii. Storage
CBSE Class 8 - Science - Chapter 1 - Crop Production and Management (Questions and Answers)