Question

1. Write and describe the various steps involved in preparation of soil.
2. Define sowing and describe various methods adopted for sowing seeds.
3. Describe the process of irrigation along with all the methods of irrigation.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.In agriculture, ploughing, levelling, and manuring are the three steps of soil preparation. Ploughing includes loosening and digging of soil. During ploughing, the soil becomes loose and the nutrients in deep soil come to the top.

2.Sowing or seeding is an art of placing seeds in the soil to have good germination in the field. ... There are different methods of sowing such as Broadcasting, Dibbling, Drilling, Seed dropping behind the plough, Transplanting, Hill dropping and Check row planting.

3.Irrigation is the process of applying water to soil, primarily to meet the water needs of growing plants. Water from rivers, reservoirs, lakes, or aquifers is pumped or flows by gravity through pipes, canals, ditches or even natural streams. ... The three main methods of irrigation are surface, sprinkler and drip/micro.

Answer 2

1. In agriculture, ploughing, levelling, and manuring are the three steps of soil preparation. Ploughing includes loosening and digging of soil. During ploughing, the soil becomes loose and the nutrients in deep soil come to the top.

2. Sowing or seeding is an art of placing seeds in the soil to have good germination in the field. There are different methods of sowing such as broadcasting, dribbling, drilling, seeds dropping behind the plough, transplanting, hill dropping and check row planting.

3. Irrigation is the process of applying water to soil, primarily to meet the water needs of growing plants. Water from rivers, reservoirs, lakes, or aquifers is pumped or flows by gravity through pipes, canals, ditches or even natural streams. The three main methods of irrigation are surface, sprinkler and drip/micro.