Agronomical Practices for fodder production
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Quality seeds ensure better germination and crop establishment.
Answer: True - Legumes fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting subsequent crops.
Answer: True - Perennial fodder crops require replanting each year.
Answer: False - Fodder trees improve soil health through leaf litter.
Answer: True - Chaff-cutting increases the palatability of fodder.
Answer: True - Silage and hay making are not important for fodder conservation.
Answer: False - Soil and water conservation measures have no impact on fodder production.
Answer: False - Integrated farming systems reduce risk and enhance resilience.
Answer: True - Organic amendments have no effect on soil fertility.
Answer: False - Research institutions do not contribute to improved fodder production practices.
Answer: False
Fill in the Blanks
- __________ seeds should be used to ensure better crop establishment.
Answer: Quality - Legume intercropping helps enhance the __________ content of fodder.
Answer: protein - Perennial fodder crops like __________ provide a continuous supply of green fodder.
Answer: hybrid napier - Fodder trees can help control __________ and improve soil health.
Answer: erosion - Fodder should be harvested at the __________ stage of growth to maximize nutrient content.
Answer: pre-flowering - Silage and hay making help preserve __________ fodder during peak growth periods.
Answer: excess - Soil and water conservation measures ensure adequate __________ for fodder crops.
Answer: moisture - Integrated farming systems create a __________ system where animal waste fertilizes crops.
Answer: closed-loop - Regular __________ tests help determine nutrient levels and pH in the soil.
Answer: soil - Agricultural __________ services provide training on best practices for fodder production.
Answer: extension