Husbandry of Beverages - SS1 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which method is commonly used for propagating cocoa?
Seeds
Seeds
Cuttings
Tissue culture
What is the ideal annual rainfall range for growing cocoa?
500-1000 mm
1000-2500 mm
2500-4000 mm
Which type of soil is preferred for tea cultivation?
Sandy
Clay
Loamy
How is coffee primarily propagated?
Seeds
Cuttings
Tissue culture
What is the recommended pH range for coffee-growing soil?
4.0-5.0
5.0-6.0
6.0-7.0
Which pre-planting operation is common in coffee farming?
Terracing
Adding shade trees
Leveling the land
What is a common manure for cocoa cultivation?
Nitrogen-rich fertilizer
Compost and animal manure
Phosphorus fertilizer
What type of tea is produced through oxidation/fermentation?
Green tea
Black tea
Oolong tea
Which processing step comes after plucking tea leaves?
Oxidation
Withering
Rolling
How are coffee cherries typically harvested?
By machine
By shaking the tree
By hand-picking