Crop Production and Management

What is irrigation? Name the two main methods of irrigation and define them briefly.

Write a short note on tools used for sowing seeds.

What do you mean by weeding? Why the process of weeding necessary? Name the methods applied for weeding.

Why loosened soil is important for cultivation of crops?

Define crop along with examples

How could you separate good and healthy seeds from the damaged ones?

Define the term agricultural practices and also state the important steps taken during crop production.

What is ploughing or tilling? State its advantages.

What do you mean by preparation of soil?

What do you mean by storage?

Differentiate between kharif and rabi crops

What do you mean by the term crop? Explain briefly the types of crops.

What are the advantages of a seed drill used for sowing?

What are the advantages of a cultivator over plough for the purpose of ploughing?

Write a paragraph in your own word on each of the following:

(a) Tilling

(b) Weeds

Write shorts notes on:

(a) Sowing of seeds

(b) Threshing

Write short note on the terms:

(i) Storage

(ii) Harvesting

What is 'green manure'? How does it benefit the soil and contribute to sustainable agriculture?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using chemical fertilizers in crop production.

Why is regular monitoring of crops for pests and diseases important? What actions should a farmer take upon detecting an infestation or infection?