Soil and Water conservation and drainage of water for fodder production
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- What is a key benefit of using drip irrigation in fodder production?
- A) Increases soil erosion
- B) Maximizes water use efficiency
- C) Requires more labor
- D) Reduces crop diversity
Answer: B) Maximizes water use efficiency
- Which practice helps improve soil structure and prevent erosion?
- A) Overgrazing
- B) Reduced tillage
- C) Monoculture cropping
- D) Excessive irrigation
Answer: B) Reduced tillage
- What is the purpose of rainwater harvesting in fodder production?
- A) To increase soil salinity
- B) To collect water for irrigation during dry periods
- C) To prevent soil erosion
- D) To reduce crop yields
Answer: B) To collect water for irrigation during dry periods
- Which of the following is a drought-resistant fodder crop?
- A) Berseem
- B) Cowpea
- C) Oats
- D) Alfalfa
Answer: B) Cowpea
- What is the main benefit of integrating livestock with fodder production?
- A) Decreased soil fertility
- B) Increased nutrient recycling
- C) Higher water consumption
- D) More land required
Answer: B) Increased nutrient recycling
- What is coppicing?
- A) Cutting back trees to stimulate new growth
- B) Planting trees for shade
- C) Harvesting fodder at flowering
- D) Overgrazing pastures
Answer: A) Cutting back trees to stimulate new growth
- Which drainage method helps manage excess water in heavy soils?
- A) Surface drainage
- B) Subsurface drainage
- C) Rainwater harvesting
- D) Irrigation
Answer: B) Subsurface drainage
- What is the purpose of regular soil testing in fodder production?
- A) To monitor water levels
- B) To assess nutrient levels and pH
- C) To evaluate crop yield
- D) To determine planting dates
Answer: B) To assess nutrient levels and pH
- Which practice can enhance fodder production sustainability?
- A) Monoculture cropping
- B) Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
- C) Agroforestry practices
- D) Ignoring seasonal changes
Answer: C) Agroforestry practices
- What is a key aspect of community involvement in fodder production?
- A) Excluding farmers from decision-making
- B) Encouraging knowledge sharing among farmers
- C) Reducing crop diversity
- D) Increasing reliance on external inputs
Answer: B) Encouraging knowledge sharing among farmers
True/False Questions
- Drip irrigation can help reduce water wastage in fodder production.
Answer: True - Coppicing involves cutting trees at ground level to stimulate growth.
Answer: False - Rainwater harvesting is not beneficial for fodder production.
Answer: False - Integrating livestock with fodder production can lead to better nutrient recycling.
Answer: True - Soil testing is unnecessary for effective fodder production.
Answer: False - Subsurface drainage helps manage excess water in heavy soils.
Answer: True - Agroforestry practices can enhance the sustainability of fodder production.
Answer: True - Overgrazing can improve soil fertility.
Answer: False - Regular monitoring of water use is important for optimizing irrigation practices.
Answer: True - Community involvement is not important in fodder production practices.
Answer: False
Fill in the Blanks
- Drip irrigation maximizes __________ use efficiency in fodder production.
Answer: water - __________ is the practice of cutting back trees to stimulate new growth.
Answer: Coppicing - Rainwater harvesting helps collect water for __________ during dry periods.
Answer: irrigation - Integrating livestock with fodder production enhances __________ recycling.
Answer: nutrient - Regular soil testing helps assess __________ levels and pH.
Answer: nutrient - __________ drainage is used to manage excess water in heavy soils.
Answer: Subsurface - Agroforestry practices can improve the __________ of fodder production.
Answer: sustainability - Overgrazing can lead to decreased soil __________.
Answer: fertility - Monitoring water use is important for optimizing __________ practices.
Answer: irrigation - Community involvement encourages __________ sharing among farmers.
Answer: knowledge