Classification of Crops - JSS3 Agricultural Science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which category of crops is primarily cultivated for human consumption?
Cash crops
Perennial crops
Food crops
Specialty crops
What distinguishes annual crops from biennial crops?
Annual crops require two growing seasons
Annual crops complete their life cycle within a season
Biennial crops yield multiple harvests over their lifetime
Annual crops have a lifespan extending beyond two years
Which category of crops includes trees and shrubs?
Herbaceous crops
Woody crops
Perennial crops
Food crops
Which botanical family includes tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers?
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
What distinguishes specialty crops?
They are primarily cultivated for human consumption
They complete their life cycle within a single growing season
They cater to specific needs or markets
They are native to a region
What is involved in crop production planning?
Crop selection, land preparation, and planting schedule
arvesting, packaging, and distribution
Soil erosion control and irrigation management
Pest control and disease management
Which category of crops includes cotton, tobacco, and coffee?
Food crops
Specialty crops
Cash crops
Perennial crops
What distinguishes perennial crops from annual crops?
Perennial crops complete their life cycle within a single growing season
Annual crops require two growing seasons
Perennial crops have a lifespan extending beyond two years
Annual crops yield multiple harvests over their lifetime
Which botanical family includes cabbage, broccoli, and mustard?
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
What distinguishes herbaceous crops from woody crops?
Herbaceous crops yield multiple harvests over their lifetime
Woody crops complete their life cycle within a single growing season
Herbaceous crops are non-woody plants
Woody crops are primarily cultivated for human consumption