Modern Techniques in Agriculture

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Modern Techniques in Agriculture: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Hydroponics, Polyhouse Farming, Aeroponics, Definition of Precision Farming and, Techniques in Precision Farming

Important Questions on Modern Techniques in Agriculture

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Mechanization possibility is strongly influenced by

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Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.
I. On the basis of main source of moisture for crops, the farming can be classified as irrigated and rain fed.
II. While irrigated farming is dependent on irrigation facilities but rain fed farming is done with the help of rainfall received during Southwest Monsoon.

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Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the the lists:
List-I (Equipments)
A. Rotary duster
B. Package duster
C. Helf sprayer
D. Pedal pump
List-II (Mode of Use)
1. Ultra low volume (ULV) formulation
2. Small scale use
3. Feeding brush
4. High volume (HV) spray
Codes :
A B C D

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Which one is not a system of farming?

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Consider the following statements about dry land farming. Identify the right ones.
I. The dry land farming is largely confined to the regions having annual rainfall less than 75cm.
II. These regions grow hardy and drought resistant crops.

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Tilt angle of a disc plough is generally—

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Which test is used for comparing two means from independent samples?

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Above 15% farmers had land holding in between:

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To produce more output per unit of land, a cultivator will.

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Which one is not a tool of farm management?

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Which one of the following equipments can be effectively used for spraying an orchard crop?

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Define polyhouse farming.

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Define the term precision farming.

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Give some examples of good farming techniques.

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Define aeroponics.

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The scientist who demonstrated the technique of hydroponics was

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What are the uses of an Accurate Geo-Mapping (AGM) for Precision Farming?

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What are the uses of Automated Steering System (ASS) for Precision Farming?

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What is the use of Variable Rate Technology (VRT) for Precision Farming?

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What is the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) for Precision Farming?