Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field'?

“System of Rice Intensification” of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practiced results in: 1. Reduced seed requirement 2. Reduced methane production 3. Reduced electricity consumption. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide?

In the context of India’s preparation for Climate-smart Agriculture, consider the following statements: 1. The ‘Climate-Smart Village’ approach in India is a part of a project led by the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), an international research programme. 2. The project of CCAFS is carried out under Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) headquartered in France. 3. The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India is one of the CGIAR’s research centres. Which of the statements given above are correct?

How is permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming? 1. Permaculture Farming discourages monocultural practices but in conventional chemical farming, monoculture practices are predominant. 2. Conventional chemical farming can cause an increase in soil salinity, but the occurrence of such phenomenon is not observed in permaculture farming. 3. Conventional chemical farming is easily possible in semi-arid regions, but permaculture farming is not so easily possible in such regions. 4. Practice of mulching is very important in permaculture farming but not necessarily so in conventional chemical farming. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

What is the use of biochar in farming? 1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming. 2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms. 3. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it enables the growing medium to retain water for a longer time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture? 1. Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of the previous crop. 2. Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible. 3. Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture? 1. Crop diversification 2. Legume intensification 3. Tensiometer use 4. Vertical farming Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of “Conservation Agriculture” assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture? 1. Avoiding the monoculture practices 2. Adopting minimum tillage 3. Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops 4. Using crop residues to cover soil surface 5. Adopting spatial and temporal crop sequencing/ crop rotations Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture? 1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land. 2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field. 3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’? 1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. 2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this. 3. There is no application of chemical / inorganic fertilizers at all in this. 4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which one of the following agricultural practices is eco-friendly?

Which one of the following is the best strategy for environment friendly sustainable development in Indian agriculture?

Which one of the following is useful for biological control of pests?

Mixed cropping is useful when.

Mixed farming means

Rotation of crops means.

Mixed farming means

Contour bunding is used

Which of the following is the most common wheat disease in India?

Why the Indian farmers plough their fields during the time interval between two crops?