Sustainable Agricultural Practices - JSS1 Agricultural science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary focus of Sustainable Agricultural Practices?
Maximising chemical inputs
Ignoring environmental impact
Emphasising principles that ensure long-term environmental, economic, and social viability
Discouraging organic farming methods
What are the key principles of sustainable agriculture?
Over Reliance on chemical fertilisers and pesticides
Balancing environmental, economic, and social considerations in farming practices
Ignoring social aspects of farming
Minimising biodiversity
How does organic farming contribute to sustainable agriculture?
By maximising chemical use
By promoting the use of synthetic pesticides
By relying on natural inputs and avoiding synthetic chemicals
By disregarding soil health
What does agroecology focus on in sustainable agriculture?
Ignoring ecological principles
Balancing ecological processes with agricultural production
Maximising monoculture practices
Reducing biodiversity
How does conservation agriculture contribute to sustainability?
By promoting excessive soil disturbance and erosion
By discouraging water conservation
By minimising soil disturbance, maintaining cover, and promoting crop rotation
By avoiding crop diversity
What is the primary goal of sustainable agriculture?
Depleting soil, water, and biodiversity
Meeting present food production needs at the expense of future generations
Conserving resources while meeting current needs and ensuring the ability to meet future needs
Maximising the use of synthetic inputs
How does diversification of crops and livestock contribute to sustainable agriculture?
It decreases resilience to pests and diseases
It minimises environmental impact
It reduces soil fertility
It increases dependency on chemical inputs
Which practice is commonly employed to promote soil health in sustainable agriculture?
Heavy tillage
Excessive use of synthetic fertilisers
Cover cropping
Monoculture farming
What distinguishes organic farming from conventional farming?
Heavy use of synthetic chemicals
Crop rotation and polyculture
Limited concern for animal welfare
Lack of certification
What is a key aspect of organic farming related to animal welfare?
Use of growth hormones
Access to open spaces for livestock
Heavy reliance on antibiotics
Lack of concern for humane treatment