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

A.

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

B.

A system involving crop production and livestock raising together

C.

A system focused solely on subsistence for the family

D.

A system integrating forestry and fishery exclusively

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

A.

To maximize external input purchase

B.

To separate livestock from crop production entirely

C.

To recycle waste from one component as input for another

D.

To focus exclusively on monoculture for export

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.

Mixed Cropping

B.

Intercropping

C.

Relay 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.

Precision Farming

D.

Ley 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.

Red Sindhi

B.

Holstein Friesian

C.

Sahiwal

D.

Gir

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.

Extremely long gestation period

D.

Low reproductive rate

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

A.

Sheep

B.

Goat

C.

Pig

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.

Free-range system

B.

Deep litter system

C.

Semi-intensive system

D.

Backyard poultry

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.

Rhode Island Red

C.

Cornish

D.

Jersey

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

A.

Ducks consume all the fish fry

B.

Ducks act as aerators while swimming

C.

Ducks require concrete floors inside the pond

D.

Ducks reduce the water level significantly

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

A.

Agrisilviculture

B.

Silvipasture

C.

Agri-horticulture

D.

Horti-pasture

13 $Which of the following describes Alley Cropping ?$

A.

Growing crops in hedgerows of woody shrubs/trees

B.

Growing trees on boundary bunds only

C.

Random mixing of fruit trees and crops

D.

Monoculture of timber trees

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

A.

Fruits

B.

Flowers

C.

Vegetables

D.

Spices

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

A.

Dairy milk

B.

Cattle manure/slurry

C.

Cattle feed

D.

Processed cheese

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.

3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days

B.

9 months, 9 days

C.

280 days

D.

150 days

18 $Which component constitutes Pomology ?$

A.

Flower cultivation

B.

Fruit cultivation

C.

Vegetable 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.

100-150

D.

500-600

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

A.

Eucalyptus

B.

Leucaena leucocephala

C.

Teak

D.

Pine

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

A.

Wheat cultivation

B.

Rice cultivation

C.

Maize cultivation

D.

Cotton cultivation

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

A.

Leaving the land fallow for long periods

B.

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

C.

Growing only one crop per year

D.

Mixing seeds of all crops together

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

A.

High meat production

B.

High egg production

C.

Ornamental value

D.

Fighting ability

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

A.

Only Calcium

B.

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

C.

Only Vitamin C

D.

Heavy metals

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

A.

Horizontal Farming

B.

Vertical Farming

C.

Extensive Farming

D.

Shifting Cultivation

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

A.

Silviculture

B.

Agrisilviculture

C.

Silvipasture

D.

Apiculture

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

A.

Jhum cultivation

B.

Hydroponics

C.

Dryland farming

D.

Ranching

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

A.

Grazing

B.

Browsing

C.

Scavenging

D.

Filter feeding

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

A.

To increase wind speed for pollination

B.

To protect crops/livestock from wind erosion and damage

C.

To stop rain from falling

D.

To prevent sunlight from reaching crops

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

A.

Catla

B.

Rohu

C.

Mrigal

D.

Prawn

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

A.

Wheat

B.

Rice

C.

Rubber

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.

International Farming Standard

B.

Intensive Farming Structure

C.

Integrated Farming System

D.

Internal Fertilization System

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

A.

Large White Yorkshire

B.

Ghungroo

C.

Niang Megha

D.

Local Desi

35 $The practice of aquaculture involves:$

A.

Deep sea fishing only

B.

Farming of aquatic organisms (fish, crustaceans, mollusks)

C.

Growing rice in dry fields

D.

Processing of tinned tuna

36 $Which represents a Mixed Farming system?$

A.

Crop production + Livestock rearing

B.

Crop production + Stone quarrying

C.

Livestock rearing + Banking

D.

Only Wheat production

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

A.

To kill the fish

B.

To lower the pH drastically

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 flowers and ornamental plants

C.

Production of cereals

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.

Semi-intensive system

C.

Battery cage system

D.

Tethering

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

A.

High dependency on fossil fuels

B.

Low productivity and high dependency on monsoon

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.

Monoculture of wheat far from the house

C.

Commercial fish trawlers

D.

Heavy industrial machinery

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

A.

It is tasty

B.

It provides immunity (antibodies) and acts as a laxative

C.

It reduces the body temperature

D.

It stops the calf from growing too fast

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

A.

Use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

B.

Heavy use of synthetic pesticides

C.

Exclusion of synthetic inputs and reliance on crop rotations/manures

D.

Hydroponic culture with chemical solutions

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

A.

Rumination

B.

Coprophagy

C.

Regurgitation

D.

Browsing

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

A.

Remove all leaves

B.

Kill the plant

C.

Maintain shape and improve fruit quality

D.

Increase root depth

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

A.

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

B.

Permanent pasture land

C.

Fish farming in forest ponds

D.

Growing orchards only

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

A.

5 km away from the pond

B.

Directly over or adjacent to the pond embankment

C.

Underground

D.

In the middle of the city

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

A.

5-10%

B.

20-23%

C.

40-50%

D.

80-90%

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

A.

Backyard Poultry/Piggery

B.

Large scale wheat farming

C.

Tea plantation

D.

Deep sea fishing

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

A.

Agronomy

B.

Horticulture

C.

Animal Husbandry

D.

Fisheries

Unit 3 - Practice Quiz