Agronomical Practices for fodder production

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which of the following is important when selecting fodder crop varieties?
   • A) High-yielding potential
   • B) Disease resistance
   • C) Adaptation to local conditions
   • D) All of the above
     Answer: D) All of the above
2. What is the primary benefit of legume intercropping in fodder production?
   • A) Improved soil fertility
   • B) Enhanced protein content
   • C) Increased pest resistance
   • D) Both A and B
     Answer: D) Both A and B
3. Which of these perennial fodder crops provides a continuous supply of green fodder?
   • A) Alfalfa
   • B) Hybrid napier
   • C) Sorghum
   • D) Maize
     Answer: B) Hybrid napier
4. What is the primary function of fodder trees in agroforestry systems?
   • A) Erosion control
   • B) Shade provision
   • C) Supplementary feed
   • D) Both B and C
     Answer: C) Supplementary feed
5. At what stage should fodder crops be harvested to maximize nutrient content?
   • A) Before flowering
   • B) At flowering
   • C) After flowering
   • D) Any stage
     Answer: A) Before flowering
6. Which of these practices is important for conserving excess fodder?
   • A) Silage making
   • B) Hay making
   • C) Both A and B
   • D) Neither A nor B
     Answer: C) Both A and B
7. What is the primary purpose of soil and water conservation measures in fodder production?
   • A) Improve soil fertility
   • B) Enhance moisture availability
   • C) Reduce erosion
   • D) All of the above
     Answer: D) All of the above
8. How does an integrated farming system benefit fodder production?
   • A) Diversifies income sources
   • B) Reduces input costs
   • C) Enhances soil fertility
   • D) All of the above
     Answer: D) All of the above
9. What is the primary purpose of conducting soil tests in fodder production?
   • A) Determine soil texture
   • B) Assess nutrient levels
   • C) Measure soil pH
   • D) Both B and C
     Answer: D) Both B and C
10. Which of these is an important role of agricultural extension services in fodder production?
    • A) Provide training on best practices
    • B) Introduce new fodder varieties
    • C) Facilitate research partnerships
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above

True/False Questions

1. Quality seeds ensure better germination and crop establishment.
   Answer: True
2. Legumes fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting subsequent crops.
   Answer: True
3. Perennial fodder crops require replanting each year.
   Answer: False
4. Fodder trees improve soil health through leaf litter.
   Answer: True
5. Chaff-cutting increases the palatability of fodder.
   Answer: True
6. Silage and hay making are not important for fodder conservation.
   Answer: False
7. Soil and water conservation measures have no impact on fodder production.
   Answer: False
8. Integrated farming systems reduce risk and enhance resilience.
   Answer: True
9. Organic amendments have no effect on soil fertility.
   Answer: False
10. Research institutions do not contribute to improved fodder production practices.
    Answer: False

Fill in the Blanks

1. __________ seeds should be used to ensure better crop establishment.
   Answer: Quality
2. Legume intercropping helps enhance the __________ content of fodder.
   Answer: protein
3. Perennial fodder crops like __________ provide a continuous supply of green fodder.
   Answer: hybrid napier
4. Fodder trees can help control __________ and improve soil health.
   Answer: erosion
5. Fodder should be harvested at the __________ stage of growth to maximize nutrient content.
   Answer: pre-flowering
6. Silage and hay making help preserve __________ fodder during peak growth periods.
   Answer: excess
7. Soil and water conservation measures ensure adequate __________ for fodder crops.
   Answer: moisture
8. Integrated farming systems create a __________ system where animal waste fertilizes crops.
   Answer: closed-loop
9. Regular __________ tests help determine nutrient levels and pH in the soil.
   Answer: soil
10. Agricultural __________ services provide training on best practices for fodder production.
    Answer: extension