1. Which implements are needed for primary tillage in
field preparation?
a) Plough
b) Harrow
c) Spade
d) Sickle
Answer: a), b), c)
- The ideal soil for most horticultural crops is:
a) Sandy soil
b) Loamy soil
c) Clayey soil
d) Rocky soil
Answer: a), b), c)
- Which methods are commonly used for seed bed
preparation?
a) Raking
b) Leveling
c) Broadcasting manure
d) Mulching
Answer: a), b), c)
- 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)
- 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)
- Which operations improve soil aeration during field
preparation?
a) Ploughing
b) Deep digging
c) Application of organic matter
d) Flooding
Answer: a), b), c)
- Organic manure is best applied during:
a) Before sowing
b) At sowing
c) After germination
d) Before harvesting
Answer: a), b)
- Which materials are commonly used for mulching?
a) Straw
b) Black polythene
c) Compost
d) Sand
Answer: a), b), c)
- Soil pH can be improved using:
a) Lime
b) Gypsum
c) Organic manure
d) Urea
Answer: a), b), c)
- Which operations are involved in secondary tillage?
a) Harrowing
b) Leveling
c) Planking
d) Sowing
Answer: a), b), c)
- 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)
- Soil sterilization is done by:
a) Solarization
b) Chemical treatment
c) Steaming
d) Flooding
Answer: a), b), c)
- 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)
- 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)
- Field preparation for orchard planting includes:
a) Pit digging
b) Application of manure
c) Irrigation setup
d) Mulching
Answer: a), b), c), d)
- Preparation of nursery beds requires:
a) Fine tilth soil
b) Proper leveling
c) Shade provision
d) Pest control measures
Answer: a), b), c), d)
- Sowing methods relevant during field preparation
include:
a) Broadcasting
b) Dibbling
c) Drilling
d) Transplanting
Answer: a), b), c), d)
- 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)
- Cover crops grown during field preparation serve:
a) Weed control
b) Soil improvement
c) Moisture conservation
d) Disease prevention
Answer: a), b), c)
- Essential tools for field preparation:
a) Hoe
b) Rake
c) Spade
d) Trowel
Answer: a), b), c), d)
