Important Questions from Agriculture - Class 8
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which of the following is a Rabi crop?
a) Rice b) Wheat c) Maize d) Cotton
Answer: b) Wheat
2. What is the practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land
called?
a) Mixed farming b) Crop rotation c) Intercropping d) Monoculture
Answer: c) Intercropping
3. Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
a) Barley b) Mustard c) Paddy d) Gram
Answer: c) Paddy
4. Which tool is used for plowing the soil?
a) Combine b) Plow c) Harvester d) Sickle
Answer: b) Plow
5. Which soil is suitable for the cultivation of cotton?
a) Black soil b) Sandy soil c) Loamy soil d) Red soil
Answer: a) Black soil
2-Mark Questions
1. What is crop rotation?
Answer: Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops in a planned sequence on the
same piece of land. This helps maintain soil fertility and reduces soil exhaustion. For example,
rotating legumes with cereal crops improves nitrogen content in the soil.
2. What are Rabi and Kharif crops? Give examples.
Answer:
- Rabi Crops: These crops are sown in winter and harvested in spring, e.g., wheat, mustard.
- Kharif Crops: These crops are sown in the rainy season and harvested in autumn, e.g., rice,
maize.
3. Why is plowing important in agriculture?
Answer: Plowing loosens the soil, allowing better air circulation and water penetration. It also helps
mix organic matter into the soil and removes weeds.
5-Mark Questions
1. Describe the various agricultural practices in detail.
Answer: The main steps of agricultural practices are:
- Preparation of Soil: Plowing, leveling, and manuring the soil for cultivation.
- Sowing: Planting seeds at proper depth and distance.
- Adding Manure and Fertilizers: Enhancing soil fertility using organic or chemical substances.
- Irrigation: Providing water to crops through canals, wells, or sprinklers.
- Weeding: Removing unwanted plants (weeds) that compete for nutrients and space.
- Harvesting: Cutting and gathering mature crops.
- Storage: Properly storing crops to protect them from pests and moisture.
2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using chemical fertilizers in agriculture.
Answer:
Advantages:
- Increases crop yield quickly.
- Easy to transport and store.
- Supplies specific nutrients in required quantities.
Disadvantages:
- Excessive use reduces soil fertility.
- Causes water pollution when washed away into rivers and lakes.
- Harms soil microorganisms essential for maintaining ecological balance.
3. What is the difference between traditional and modern methods of irrigation? Give examples.
Answer:
- Traditional Methods: Use manual or animal labor, e.g., pulley system, lever system. They are
less expensive but labor-intensive.
- Modern Methods: Include sprinklers and drip irrigation. They save water and provide efficient
irrigation but are costlier.
