Mechanization in agriculture - SS1 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is mechanization in agriculture?
Using animals for farming
Farming without any machinery
Adoption of machinery and technology in farming
Manual labor-intensive farming
What is one of the primary advantages of mechanization in agriculture?
Increased manual labor
Reduced productivity
Enhanced precision and efficiency
Greater physical strain on farmers
Mechanization in agriculture helps reduce ___________.
Farm size
Crop yields
Drudgery for farmers
Soil erosion
Why is timeliness of operations important in agriculture?
It increases labor costs
It ensures crops are harvested early
It affects crop yields and quality
It reduces the need for machinery
Precision agriculture made possible by mechanization involves:
Random application of fertilizers
GPS-guided machinery for precise farming practices
Minimal concern for resource conservation
Traditional farming methods
How does mechanization contribute to resource conservation in agriculture?
It wastes resources
It reduces soil erosion and conserves water
It increases fuel consumption
It harms soil health
What is one of the benefits of scaling up production through mechanization?
Decreased income for farmers
Reduced economic growth in agriculture
Higher labor requirements
Increased income for farmers
What is a long-term cost-saving aspect of mechanization in agriculture?
Increased labor costs
Higher fuel and maintenance expenses
Reduced labor requirements
Reduced crop quality
Which aspect of crop quality can be improved through mechanization?
Uniformity in harvesting
Crop taste and flavor
Crop yield
Pest resistance
Which farming practice is NOT associated with mechanization?
No-till farming
GPS-guided planting
Manual irrigation
Precision pesticide application
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