Crop Production II (Continued) - Fertilisers and Fertilisation, Pest and Disease Control in Crops - JSS2 Agricultural science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What are fertilisers primarily used for?
To eliminate weeds
To supply nutrients for plant growth
To control pests
To increase soil acidity
Which term refers to essential elements required by plants in relatively large quantities?
Micronutrients
Organic Fertilisers
Macronutrients
Inorganic Fertilisers
What is efficient nutrient management in agriculture?
Applying fertilisers randomly
Applying fertilisers appropriately
Using only organic fertilisers
Ignoring soil testing results
Which method involves applying fertilisers through irrigation systems?
Soil Testing
Fertigation
Crop Rotation
Sanitation Practices
What approach combines biological, cultural, and chemical methods for pest control?
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Fungicides
Crop Resistant Varieties
Sanitation Practices
Which term refers to chemical substances used to control fungal diseases and insect pests?
Crop Resistant Varieties
Fungicides and Insecticides
Biological Control
Adaptive Management
What is more sustainable and cost-effective than controlling pests and diseases after they occur?
Crop Rotation
Sanitation Practices
Preventive Measures
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
What technique involves adjusting strategies based on observed outcomes and feedback?
Experiential Learning
Crop Resistant Varieties
Adaptive Management
Micronutrients
Which term refers to gaining knowledge through hands-on activities and real-life situations?
Experiential Learning
Fertigation
Soil Testing
Crop Rotation
What are substances applied to soil or plants to provide essential nutrients for optimal plant growth?
Pesticides
Fertilisers
Herbicides
Fungicides