Long Answer Questions.
1.What do you mean by the term crop? Explain briefly the types of crops.
2. What is ploughing or tilling? State its advantages.
3. Define the term agricultural practices and also state the important steps taken during crop
production
4. What is irrigation? Name the two main methods of irrigation and define them briefly
Answers
Explanation:
1...A crop is a plant or animal product that can be grown and harvested extensively for profit or subsistence. Crop may refer either to the harvested parts or to the harvest in a more refined state. ... Horticulture crops include plants used for other crops (e.g. fruit trees).
2..The primary purpose of ploughing is to turn over the upper layer of the soil, bringing fresh nutrients to the surface, while burying weeds and the remains of previous crops and allowing them to break down. The advantages of ploughing are: Loosening of soil can improve air circulation.
3.. The agricultural cycle is the annual cycle of activities related to the growth and harvest of a crop (Plant.) ... The main steps for agricultural practices include preparation of soil, sowing, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigation, harvesting and storage
4..The process of watering the crops is called irrigation. Two methods of irrigation are: (i) Sprinkler system : This system is used on the uneven land where less water is available. ... (ii) Drip irrigation: This system is used to save water as it allows the water to flow drop by drop at the roots of the plants.