Common Pests and Diseases in Crops - JSS1 Agricultural science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary concern of farmers when dealing with crop pests?
Aesthetic appeal
Biodiversity promotion
Crop yield and quality protection
Soil conservation
Which of the following is an example of a crop pest?
Earthworm
Ladybug
Aphid
Honeybee
What is the term for microorganisms that cause diseases in crops?
Pests
Pathogens
Predators
Pollinators
Which life stage of pests is typically the most damaging to crops?
Egg
Larva
Pupa
Adult
What is the primary cause of the spread of crop diseases?
Overwatering
Soil erosion
Pathogens and environmental conditions
Crop rotation
What is the role of vectors in the spread of crop diseases?
They control the population of pests
They transmit pathogens from infected to healthy plants
They are predators of crop pests
They contribute to soil fertility
Which practice aims to manage crop pests and diseases by combining biological, cultural, and chemical control methods?
Monoculture
Crop rotation
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Organic farming
What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
Complete eradication of pests
Minimising the use of chemical pesticides
Encouraging pest diversity
Promoting monoculture
What is the significance of understanding the life cycle and behaviour of pests in crop management?
Aesthetic appeal
Efficient targeting of control measures
Promotion of biodiversity
Enhancing soil fertility
What is the term for a disease that affects a wide range of host plants?
Specific disease
Endemic disease
Epidemic disease
Polyphagous disease