Crop Production I (Continued) - JSS2 Agricultural science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Why is crop rotation considered beneficial for crop production?
To encourage the growth of specific crops only
To discourage soil fertility
To enhance soil fertility, reduce pests and diseases
Crop rotation has no impact on crop husbandry
What factors can influence crop yield in agriculture?
Ignoring environmental conditions
Crop yield is unaffected by external factors
Environmental conditions, soil fertility, pests
Factors influencing crop yield have no impact on harvesting
What is the primary goal of harvesting in crop production?
To promote crop wastage
To discourage efficient crop collection
To collect crops at their optimal stage of maturity
Harvesting has no impact on post-harvest practices
Why are post-harvest practices essential in agriculture?
To encourage crop spoilage
To minimise losses, maintain crop quality, and ensure longer shelf life
Post-harvest practices have no impact on crop rotation
To discourage efficient crop storage
Which of the following is an example of a post-harvest practice?
Ignoring efficient crop storage
Curing, drying, and proper storage to prevent spoilage
Post-harvest practices have no impact on factors influencing crop yield
Encouraging crop wastage
How does crop rotation contribute to soil fertility?
By encouraging soil degradation
By reducing the availability of nutrients
By diversifying crops, optimising nutrient usage
Crop rotation has no impact on harvesting
What role do environmental conditions play in influencing crop yield?
Environmental conditions have no impact on crop yield
They are the sole determinant of crop yield
Proper environmental conditions
To discourage the consideration of environmental factors in crop production
How can pests and diseases affect crop yield?
They have no impact on crop yield
By promoting optimal crop growth
By reducing crop yield through damage and infections
To encourage the spread of pests and diseases
Why is proper timing crucial in harvesting for crop production?
To discourage efficient crop collection
To minimise crop quality
To collect crops at their optimal stage of maturity
Harvesting timing has no impact on post-harvest practices
What is the primary objective of post-harvest practices such as curing and drying?
To encourage crop spoilage
To minimise losses, maintain crop quality
Post-harvest practices have no impact on crop rotation
To discourage efficient crop storage