1 $Which of the following best describes a specialized farming system ?$

A.

A system involving crop production and livestock raising together

B.

A system integrating forestry and fishery exclusively

C.

A system where 50% or more income is derived from a single source

D.

A system focused solely on subsistence for the family

2 $In the context of Integrated Farming Systems (IFS), what is the primary goal of the circular bio-economy concept?$

A.

To focus exclusively on monoculture for export

B.

To separate livestock from crop production entirely

C.

To recycle waste from one component as input for another

D.

To maximize external input purchase

3 $Which type of cropping system involves growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land with a definite row arrangement?$

A.

Intercropping

B.

Relay Cropping

C.

Mixed Cropping

D.

Sequential Cropping

4 $Identify the farming system commonly practiced in hilly regions involving the slashing and burning of vegetation.$

A.

Hydroponics

B.

Jhum (Shifting) Cultivation

C.

Ley Farming

D.

Precision Farming

5 $What is the mathematical expression for Cropping Intensity ?$

A.

B.

C.

D.

6 $Which breed of cattle is an exotic breed known for high milk production, often used in dairy enterprises?$

A.

Gir

B.

Sahiwal

C.

Holstein Friesian

D.

Red Sindhi

7 $In a piggery-based livelihood system, which of the following is a key economic advantage?$

A.

High feed conversion efficiency (FCE)

B.

Requirement of large grazing lands

C.

Low reproductive rate

D.

Extremely long gestation period

8 $Which livestock is often referred to as the'Poor man's cow' due to its hardiness and low input requirements?$

A.

Sheep

B.

Pig

C.

Goat

D.

Buffalo

9 $What is the term for the poultry system where birds are kept inside a house all the time on floor covered with bedding material?$

A.

Semi-intensive system

B.

Backyard poultry

C.

Deep litter system

D.

Free-range system

10 $Which of the following is a dual-purpose breed of poultry utilized for both meat and egg production in farming systems?$

A.

White Leghorn

B.

Jersey

C.

Cornish

D.

Rhode Island Red

11 $In Duck cum Fish farming, what is a primary benefit provided by ducks to the fish pond?$

A.

Ducks reduce the water level significantly

B.

Ducks act as aerators while swimming

C.

Ducks consume all the fish fry

D.

Ducks require concrete floors inside the pond

12 $Which agroforestry system involves the integration of trees with pasture and livestock ?$

A.

Horti-pasture

B.

Silvipasture

C.

Agri-horticulture

D.

Agrisilviculture

13 $Which of the following describes Alley Cropping ?$

A.

Monoculture of timber trees

B.

Random mixing of fruit trees and crops

C.

Growing trees on boundary bunds only

D.

Growing crops in hedgerows of woody shrubs/trees

14 $What is the primary output of Olericulture within horticultural components?$

A.

Spices

B.

Flowers

C.

Vegetables

D.

Fruits

15 $In a Dairy cum Fish integrated system, what serves as the primary input for the fish pond?$

A.

Cattle feed

B.

Dairy milk

C.

Processed cheese

D.

Cattle manure/slurry

16 $Which fish species is a surface feeder commonly used in composite fish culture?$

A.

Rohu ()

B.

Catla ()

C.

Mrigal ()

D.

Common Carp

17 $What is the typical gestation period of a sow (pig)?$

A.

150 days

B.

3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days

C.

280 days

D.

9 months, 9 days

18 $Which component constitutes Pomology ?$

A.

Vegetable cultivation

B.

Fruit cultivation

C.

Flower cultivation

D.

Medicinal plant cultivation

19 $In a Pig cum Fish system, approximately how many pigs are required to fertilize one hectare of fish pond?$

A.

5-10

B.

30-40

C.

500-600

D.

100-150

20 $Which of the following is a nitrogen-fixing tree often used in agroforestry?$

A.

Pine

B.

Leucaena leucocephala

C.

Teak

D.

Eucalyptus

21 $The integration of Azolla is most common in which cropping system?$

A.

Cotton cultivation

B.

Wheat cultivation

C.

Maize cultivation

D.

Rice cultivation

22 $What is the main advantage of Relay Cropping ?$

A.

Leaving the land fallow for long periods

B.

Growing only one crop per year

C.

Sowing the second crop before harvesting the first crop to utilize residual moisture

D.

Mixing seeds of all crops together

23 $Khaki Campbell is a breed of Duck famous for:$

A.

Fighting ability

B.

High meat production

C.

Ornamental value

D.

High egg production

24 $In Poultry cum Fish farming, the deep litter (manure) adds which major nutrients to the pond?$

A.

Only Calcium

B.

Only Vitamin C

C.

Nitrogen (), Phosphorus (), and Potassium ()

D.

Heavy metals

25 $Which term describes the practice of growing crops in vertical layers?$

A.

Horizontal Farming

B.

Extensive Farming

C.

Shifting Cultivation

D.

Vertical Farming

26 $A system combining agricultural crops and forest trees is called:$

A.

Silvipasture

B.

Apiculture

C.

Silviculture

D.

Agrisilviculture

27 $Which of the following is an example of a modern farming system utilizing soil-less culture?$

A.

Ranching

B.

Dryland farming

C.

Jhum cultivation

D.

Hydroponics

28 $In goat farming, the feeding habit of goats is primarily characterized as:$

A.

Grazing

B.

Scavenging

C.

Browsing

D.

Filter feeding

29 $What is the purpose of a Windbreak in a farming system?$

A.

To prevent sunlight from reaching crops

B.

To increase wind speed for pollination

C.

To stop rain from falling

D.

To protect crops/livestock from wind erosion and damage

30 $Identify the column feeder fish species in a composite fish culture system.$

A.

Prawn

B.

Rohu

C.

Mrigal

D.

Catla

31 $Which of the following is a plantation crop often included in farming systems for high economic returns?$

A.

Rice

B.

Rubber

C.

Wheat

D.

Lentils

32 $In Poultry farming, birds raised exclusively for meat production are called:$

A.

Layers

B.

Broilers

C.

Breeders

D.

Pullets

33 $What does IFS stand for in the context of livelihood systems?$

A.

Integrated Farming System

B.

Internal Fertilization System

C.

International Farming Standard

D.

Intensive Farming Structure

34 $Which pig breed is widely known as a high-quality meat producer in modern piggery units?$

A.

Large White Yorkshire

B.

Ghungroo

C.

Local Desi

D.

Niang Megha

35 $The practice of aquaculture involves:$

A.

Processing of tinned tuna

B.

Farming of aquatic organisms (fish, crustaceans, mollusks)

C.

Growing rice in dry fields

D.

Deep sea fishing only

36 $Which represents a Mixed Farming system?$

A.

Livestock rearing + Banking

B.

Crop production + Stone quarrying

C.

Only Wheat production

D.

Crop production + Livestock rearing

37 $Why is lime () added to fish ponds in integrated systems?$

A.

To lower the pH drastically

B.

To kill the fish

C.

To correct acidity and sanitize the pond bottom

D.

To make the water cloudy

38 $What is the primary role of Floriculture ?$

A.

Production of timber

B.

Production of cereals

C.

Production of flowers and ornamental plants

D.

Production of fodder

39 $In Duckery, which housing system involves keeping ducks in a house at night and letting them out to runs/ponds during the day?$

A.

Intensive system

B.

Battery cage system

C.

Semi-intensive system

D.

Tethering

40 $What is a major constraint of Traditional Farming systems?$

A.

Low productivity and high dependency on monsoon

B.

High dependency on fossil fuels

C.

Excessive use of chemical fertilizers

D.

Total mechanization

41 $Which component is essential for a Home Garden (Homestead) livelihood system?$

A.

Multi-storey arrangement of crops/trees near the dwelling

B.

Heavy industrial machinery

C.

Commercial fish trawlers

D.

Monoculture of wheat far from the house

42 $In Dairy farming, 'Colostrum' feeding to the newborn calf is vital because:$

A.

It is tasty

B.

It reduces the body temperature

C.

It stops the calf from growing too fast

D.

It provides immunity (antibodies) and acts as a laxative

43 $Which is a characteristic of Organic Farming components?$

A.

Hydroponic culture with chemical solutions

B.

Use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

C.

Heavy use of synthetic pesticides

D.

Exclusion of synthetic inputs and reliance on crop rotations/manures

44 $In Rabbit farming (often considered a micro-livestock component), the act of eating their own soft night faeces is called:$

A.

Regurgitation

B.

Rumination

C.

Browsing

D.

Coprophagy

45 $For horticultural crops, 'pruning' is primarily done to:$

A.

Kill the plant

B.

Remove all leaves

C.

Maintain shape and improve fruit quality

D.

Increase root depth

46 $Which of the following describes Taungya system in agroforestry?$

A.

Permanent pasture land

B.

Growing orchards only

C.

Raising agricultural crops during the early stages of establishing a forest plantation

D.

Fish farming in forest ponds

47 $In Cattle-Fish integration, the cattle shed is best located:$

A.

In the middle of the city

B.

Directly over or adjacent to the pond embankment

C.

Underground

D.

5 km away from the pond

48 $What is the recommended protein content range for Broiler starter feed ?$

A.

20-23%

B.

40-50%

C.

80-90%

D.

5-10%

49 $Which integrated system is most efficient for utilizing kitchen waste in a household level?$

A.

Backyard Poultry/Piggery

B.

Tea plantation

C.

Deep sea fishing

D.

Large scale wheat farming

50 $The cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants falls under which broad component?$

A.

Animal Husbandry

B.

Agronomy

C.

Fisheries

D.

Horticulture

Unit 3 - Practice Quiz