Improvement in Food Resources - Practice for Everyone

1.

Refer to the statements given below:

(a) (i) and (iii)

(b) (ii) and (iv)

(c) (ii) and (iii)

(d) (iii) and (iv)

2.

The level of vitamins A and K are rich in the feed of

(a) Cattle

(b) Poultry

(c) Bees

(d) Both cattle and poultry

3.

Select the incorrect statements about manure.

(a) (i) and (iii)

(b) (i) and (ii)

(c) (ii) and (iii)

(d) (iii) and (iv)

4.

Which of the following nutrients is/are required by plants in large quantities?

(a) (i) and (ii)

(b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (i) and (iv)

(d) (i) and (iii)

5.

Among the listed options, identify the exotic breeds of cattle.

(a) (i) and (ii)

(b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (i) and (iv)

(d) (ii) and (iv)

6.

Observe the diagram carefully and select the correct statement.

(a) This method is known as organic farming.

(b) In this method, nutrient requirements are different for different crops.

(c) It fails to control the spread of pests and diseases to all the plants in field.

(d) Only (a) and (b)

7.

Match the following columns

(a) A – i, B – ii, C – iii, D – iv

(b) A – ii, B – iii, C – i, D – iv

(c) A – iv, B – i, C – ii, D – iii

(d) A – iii, B – i, C – ii, D – iv

8.

All the listed nutrients are present in fertiliser, except

(a) K

(b) N

(c) P

(d) Fe

9.

Select the incorrect statement

(a) In cattle, milk production can be increased by increasing the lactation period

(b) The parasites of cattle may be both external and internal

(c) Exotic breeds are known for their short lactation periods

(d) Micronutrients in cattle feed is necessary for the health and milk output of dairy animals

10.

The character which is not required in improved varieties of poultry is

(a) Increase in the size of egg-laying bird

(b) Dwarf broiler parent for the production of commercial chicks

(c) Tolerance to high temperature

(d) Increase in number and quality of chicks

11.

Which of the following is not true about composite fish culture?

(a) Both indigenous and exotic breeds are used

(b) Fishes can use all the food in the pond

(c) Catlas are kept at the bottom of pond

(d) Fishes don’t compete for resources in the pond.

12.

Match the following columns

(a) A – iii, B – i, C – ii, D – iv

(b) A – ii, B – i, C – iii, D – iv

(c) A – i, B – iv, C – ii, D – iii

(d) A – iii, B – ii, C – iv, D – i

13.

Assertion (A): Broiler chickens are fed with protein-rich supplementary feed along with vitamin A and K Reason (R): Proteins and vitamins promote growth rate and feed efficiency of broilers.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A