20 MACQs — Field Preparation in Agriculture-Horticulture (with Answers)

     1. Which implements are needed for primary tillage in field preparation?

a) Plough

b) Harrow

c) Spade

d) Sickle
Answer: a), b), c)

2. The ideal soil for most horticultural crops is:

a) Sandy soil

b) Loamy soil

c) Clayey soil

d) Rocky soil
Answer: a), b), c)

3. Which methods are commonly used for seed bed preparation?

a) Raking

b) Leveling

c) Broadcasting manure

d) Mulching
Answer: a), b), c)

4. Which nutrients play a critical role in the field preparation for horticultural crops?

a) Nitrogen

b) Phosphorus

c) Potassium

d) Zinc
Answer: a), b), c), d)

5. Which factors help in determining the time for land preparation?

a) Soil moisture

b) Rainfall

c) Crop season

d) Soil texture
Answer: a), b), c), d)

6. Which operations improve soil aeration during field preparation?

a) Ploughing

b) Deep digging

c) Application of organic matter

d) Flooding
Answer: a), b), c)

7. Organic manure is best applied during:

a) Before sowing

b) At sowing

c) After germination

d) Before harvesting
Answer: a), b)

8. Which materials are commonly used for mulching?

a) Straw

b) Black polythene

c) Compost

d) Sand
Answer: a), b), c)

9. Soil pH can be improved using:

a) Lime

b) Gypsum

c) Organic manure

d) Urea
Answer: a), b), c)

10. Which operations are involved in secondary tillage?

a) Harrowing

b) Leveling

c) Planking

d) Sowing
Answer: a), b), c)

11. Advantages of proper field preparation include:

a) Better root development

b) Improved nutrient absorption

c) Reduced weed growth

d) Increased disease resistance
Answer: a), b), c), d)

12. Soil sterilization is done by:

a) Solarization

b) Chemical treatment

c) Steaming

d) Flooding
Answer: a), b), c)

13. Marking of rows in field preparation helps in:

a) Uniform spacing

b) Water drainage

c) Easy intercultural operations

d) Preventing seed wastage
Answer: a), c), d)

14. Good drainage in a horticultural field is achieved by:

a) Raised beds

b) Contour bunding

c) Installing drain pipes

d) Excess irrigation
Answer: a), b), c)

15. Field preparation for orchard planting includes:

a) Pit digging

b) Application of manure

c) Irrigation setup

d) Mulching
Answer: a), b), c), d)

16. Preparation of nursery beds requires:

a) Fine tilth soil

b) Proper leveling

c) Shade provision

d) Pest control measures
Answer: a), b), c), d)

17. Sowing methods relevant during field preparation include:

a) Broadcasting

b) Dibbling

c) Drilling

d) Transplanting
Answer: a), b), c), d)

18. Factors influencing field preparation for horticultural crops are:

a) Crop type

b) Climatic conditions

c) Irrigation availability

d) Pest incidence
Answer: a), b), c), d)

19. Cover crops grown during field preparation serve:

a) Weed control

b) Soil improvement

c) Moisture conservation

d) Disease prevention
Answer: a), b), c)

20. Essential tools for field preparation:

a) Hoe

b) Rake

c) Spade

d) Trowel
Answer: a), b), c), d)