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Question 1Single Answer
The primary objective of tillage is to?
  1. A
    Create a suitable seedbed for germination and crop growth
  2. B
    Increase soil compaction
  3. C
    Reduce organic matter content
  4. D
    Eliminate all soil structure
Question 2Single Answer
Tilth refers to the?
  1. A
    Physical condition of soil resulting from tillage
  2. B
    Chemical composition of soil
  3. C
    Biological activity in soil
  4. D
    Nutrient status of soil
Question 3Single Answer
Which tillage system involves the least soil disturbance?
  1. A
    Zero tillage
  2. B
    Conventional tillage
  3. C
    Reduced tillage
  4. D
    Deep tillage
Question 4Single Answer
Minimum tillage is primarily adopted to?
  1. A
    Reduce soil erosion and conserve soil moisture
  2. B
    Increase fuel consumption
  3. C
    Destroy soil structure
  4. D
    Enhance weed germination
Question 5Single Answer
In zero-tillage system, crops are sown using?
  1. A
    Zero-till seed-cum-fertilizer drill
  2. B
    Conventional plough
  3. C
    Rotavator
  4. D
    Disc plough
Question 6Single Answer
The main advantage of zero tillage in rainfed areas is?
  1. A
    Conservation of soil moisture and organic carbon
  2. B
    Higher weed infestation
  3. C
    Increased soil temperature
  4. D
    Higher fuel consumption
Question 7Single Answer
Which crop in Kerala is most commonly grown under zero-tillage after paddy harvest?
  1. A
    Black gram / Green gram
  2. B
    Rice
  3. C
    Coconut
  4. D
    Rubber
Question 8Single Answer
The major limitation of zero tillage is?
  1. A
    Initial higher weed pressure
  2. B
    Lower cost
  3. C
    Better soil structure
  4. D
    Higher water percolation
Question 9Single Answer
In minimum tillage, soil disturbance is limited to?
  1. A
    Seed row only
  2. B
    Entire field
  3. C
    30 cm depth
  4. D
    No disturbance
Question 10Single Answer
The implement commonly used for zero tillage in Kerala is?
  1. A
    Happy Seeder / Zero-till drill
  2. B
    Mouldboard plough
  3. C
    Disc harrow
  4. D
    Rotavator
Question 11Single Answer
Crop density refers to?
  1. A
    Number of plants per unit area
  2. B
    Weight of crop per hectare
  3. C
    Height of crop
  4. D
    Root depth
Question 12Single Answer
Planting geometry means?
  1. A
    Arrangement of plants in the field (row spacing and plant spacing)
  2. B
    Depth of sowing
  3. C
    Seed rate
  4. D
    Fertilizer placement
Question 13Single Answer
In suare planting system, the distance between rows and plants is?
  1. A
    Eual
  2. B
    Different
  3. C
    Triangular
  4. D
    Rectangular
Question 14Single Answer
Rectangular planting system is commonly used for?
  1. A
    Crops like rice, wheat, and sugarcane
  2. B
    Orchard crops
  3. C
    Vegetables
  4. D
    No crop
Question 15Single Answer
Triangular planting system is most suitable for?
  1. A
    Plantation crops like coconut and arecanut
  2. B
    Cereals
  3. C
    Pulses
  4. D
    Oilseeds
Question 16Single Answer
The major advantage of suare planting is?
  1. A
    Uniform light distribution and easy intercultural operation
  2. B
    Higher plant density
  3. C
    Better weed control
  4. D
    Lower yield
Question 17Single Answer
In rectangular planting, row spacing is usually?
  1. A
    Wider than plant-to-plant spacing
  2. B
    Eual to plant spacing
  3. C
    Narrower than plant spacing
  4. D
    No spacing
Question 18Single Answer
Triangular planting allows?
  1. A
    Higher plant population than suare system for the same spacing
  2. B
    Lower plant population
  3. C
    Same plant population
  4. D
    No population
Question 19Single Answer
The planting geometry that maximizes light interception is?
  1. A
    Triangular system
  2. B
    Suare system
  3. C
    Rectangular system
  4. D
    Random system
Question 20Single Answer
In coconut cultivation in Kerala, the most common planting system is?
  1. A
    Triangular system
  2. B
    Suare system
  3. C
    Rectangular system
  4. D
    No system
Question 21Single Answer
The recommended planting geometry for coconut in Kerala is?
  1. A
    7.5 m triangular
  2. B
    9 m suare
  3. C
    5 m × 5 m suare
  4. D
    10 m rectangular
Question 22Single Answer
The plant population in 7.5 m triangular planting of coconut is approximately?
  1. A
    200 plants/ha
  2. B
    175 plants/ha
  3. C
    250 plants/ha
  4. D
    150 plants/ha
Question 23Single Answer
In suare planting of coconut at 7.5 m spacing, the plant population is?
  1. A
    178 plants/ha
  2. B
    200 plants/ha
  3. C
    250 plants/ha
  4. D
    300 plants/ha
Question 24Single Answer
Triangular planting is preferred in coconut because it?
  1. A
    Gives higher plant density and better light interception
  2. B
    Reduces yield
  3. C
    Increases cost
  4. D
    No advantage
Question 25Single Answer
The recommended row-to-row spacing for rice transplanting in Kerala is?
  1. A
    20 cm
  2. B
    25 cm
  3. C
    30 cm
  4. D
    15 cm
Question 26Single Answer
The recommended hill-to-hill spacing for rice transplanting in Kerala is?
  1. A
    15 cm
  2. B
    20 cm
  3. C
    10 cm
  4. D
    25 cm
Question 27Single Answer
The plant population in rice at 20 cm × 15 cm spacing is approximately?
  1. A
    3.33 lakh hills/ha
  2. B
    2 lakh hills/ha
  3. C
    5 lakh hills/ha
  4. D
    1 lakh hills/ha
Question 28Single Answer
In SRI method of rice cultivation, the planting geometry is?
  1. A
    25 cm × 25 cm
  2. B
    20 cm × 15 cm
  3. C
    30 cm × 20 cm
  4. D
    15 cm × 10 cm
Question 29Single Answer
The plant population in SRI method (25 cm × 25 cm) is approximately?
  1. A
    1.6 lakh hills/ha
  2. B
    3.33 lakh hills/ha
  3. C
    2.5 lakh hills/ha
  4. D
    5 lakh hills/ha
Question 30Single Answer
The major advantage of rectangular planting in rice is?
  1. A
    Easy intercultural operation with power weeder
  2. B
    Higher density
  3. C
    Lower yield
  4. D
    No advantage
Question 31Single Answer
The recommended planting geometry for banana in Kerala is?
  1. A
    2 m × 2 m
  2. B
    3 m × 2 m
  3. C
    1.8 m × 1.2 m
  4. D
    2.5 m × 2.5 m
Question 32Single Answer
The plant population for banana at 2 m × 2 m spacing is?
  1. A
    2500 plants/ha
  2. B
    2000 plants/ha
  3. C
    3000 plants/ha
  4. D
    4000 plants/ha
Question 33Single Answer
In high-density planting of banana, the spacing is reduced to?
  1. A
    1.8 m × 1.2 m
  2. B
    2 m × 2 m
  3. C
    3 m × 3 m
  4. D
    4 m × 4 m
Question 34Single Answer
The plant population in high-density planting of banana is approximately?
  1. A
    4629 plants/ha
  2. B
    2500 plants/ha
  3. C
    1000 plants/ha
  4. D
    5000 plants/ha
Question 35Single Answer
The recommended planting geometry for tapioca in Kerala is?
  1. A
    90 cm × 90 cm or 90 cm × 60 cm
  2. B
    60 cm × 60 cm
  3. C
    120 cm × 120 cm
  4. D
    30 cm × 30 cm
Question 36Single Answer
The plant population for tapioca at 90 cm × 90 cm spacing is approximately?
  1. A
    12,345 plants/ha
  2. B
    10,000 plants/ha
  3. C
    15,000 plants/ha
  4. D
    20,000 plants/ha
Question 37Single Answer
At 90 cm × 60 cm spacing, the plant population for tapioca is?
  1. A
    18,518 plants/ha
  2. B
    12,345 plants/ha
  3. C
    10,000 plants/ha
  4. D
    25,000 plants/ha
Question 38Single Answer
The recommended planting geometry for black gram in Kerala is?
  1. A
    30 cm × 10 cm
  2. B
    45 cm × 15 cm
  3. C
    60 cm × 20 cm
  4. D
    20 cm × 5 cm
Question 39Single Answer
The plant population for black gram at 30 cm × 10 cm is approximately?
  1. A
    3.33 lakh plants/ha
  2. B
    2 lakh plants/ha
  3. C
    5 lakh plants/ha
  4. D
    1 lakh plants/ha
Question 40Single Answer
The recommended planting geometry for sesame in Kerala is?
  1. A
    30 cm × 15 cm
  2. B
    45 cm × 20 cm
  3. C
    60 cm × 30 cm
  4. D
    20 cm × 10 cm
Question 41Single Answer
In zero tillage, seed is placed at what depth in upland crops?
  1. A
    3–5 cm
  2. B
    1 cm
  3. C
    10 cm
  4. D
    Surface
Question 42Single Answer
The main advantage of triangular planting in coconut is?
  1. A
    Higher plant population for the same area
  2. B
    Lower yield
  3. C
    Difficult intercultural operation
  4. D
    No advantage
Question 43Single Answer
In suare planting of coconut at 7.5 m spacing, the plant population is approximately?
  1. A
    178 plants/ha
  2. B
    200 plants/ha
  3. C
    250 plants/ha
  4. D
    300 plants/ha
Question 44Single Answer
The recommended planting geometry for rubber in Kerala is?
  1. A
    3 m × 7 m
  2. B
    7.5 m triangular
  3. C
    5 m × 5 m
  4. D
    9 m suare
Question 45Single Answer
The plant population for rubber at 3 m × 7 m spacing is approximately?
  1. A
    476 plants/ha
  2. B
    200 plants/ha
  3. C
    300 plants/ha
  4. D
    600 plants/ha
Question 46Single Answer
The recommended planting geometry for arecanut in Kerala is?
  1. A
    2.7 m × 2.7 m suare or 2.5 m triangular
  2. B
    7.5 m triangular
  3. C
    3 m × 7 m
  4. D
    9 m suare
Question 47Single Answer
The plant population for arecanut at 2.7 m × 2.7 m is approximately?
  1. A
    1370 plants/ha
  2. B
    476 plants/ha
  3. C
    200 plants/ha
  4. D
    1000 plants/ha
Question 48Single Answer
In triangular planting, the plant population is?
  1. A
    15% higher than suare planting for the same spacing
  2. B
    Lower than suare
  3. C
    Same as suare
  4. D
    No difference
Question 49Single Answer
The recommended planting geometry for cashew in Kerala is?
  1. A
    7 m × 7 m or 8 m × 8 m
  2. B
    2 m × 2 m
  3. C
    3 m × 7 m
  4. D
    5 m × 5 m
Question 50Single Answer
The plant population for cashew at 8 m × 8 m is?
  1. A
    156 plants/ha
  2. B
    200 plants/ha
  3. C
    100 plants/ha
  4. D
    300 plants/ha
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