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Course:- Agriculture
General Agriculture Knowledge:
1. Q: What is agriculture?
A: Agriculture is the science and practice of cultivating plants and raising animals for
food, fiber, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life.
2. Q: What is the primary purpose of crop rotation?
A: To improve soil fertility and reduce the risk of pests and diseases.
3. Q: What is the most widely grown cereal grain in the world?
A: Wheat.
4. Q: Which gas is essential for photosynthesis?
A: Carbon dioxide (CO2).
5. Q: What is the process of converting plant material into biofuels?
A: Biomass conversion.
6. Q: What is the term for the science of soil management and crop production?
A: Agronomy.
7. Q: What is the purpose of using pesticides in agriculture?
A: To control or eliminate pests and diseases that can damage crops.
8. Q: Which gas is released during the process of microbial decomposition of
organic matter in soil?
, A: Carbon dioxide (CO2).
9. Q: What is the main source of protein in animal feed?
A: Soybean meal.
10. Q: What is the term for the practice of cultivating two or more crops in the same
field at the same time?
A: Intercropping.
Crop-Specific Questions:
11. Q: Which fruit is known as the "king of fruits" and is famous for its strong odor?
A: Durian.
12. Q: What is the primary ingredient in beer?
A: Barley.
13. Q: Which vegetable is also known as "lady's fingers"?
A: Okra.
14. Q: What is the main ingredient in chocolate?
A: Cocoa beans.
15. Q: Which grain is commonly used to make whiskey?
A: Corn (maize).
16. Q: What is the largest fruit in the world?
A: Jackfruit.
17. Q: Which crop is known as the "golden grain"?
A: Corn (maize).
18. Q: What is the primary source of cooking oil in many Asian countries?
A: Palm oil.
19. Q: Which vegetable is a rich source of vitamin C and is often used to make
sauerkraut?