12. Improvement In Food Resources
Assertion & Reason Quiz
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1. Assertion (A): Manure contains large quantities of organic matter and small quantities of nutrients. Reason (R): Manure helps in avoiding water logging in clayey soil. *
1 point
2.  Assertion (A): Removal of weeds from cultivated fields during the early stages of growth of crops is essential for a good harvest. Reason (R): Weeds compete for food. space and  light and they take up nutrients and reduce the growth of the crop. *
1 point
3.  Assertion (A): Cereals such as wheat, rice, maize and millets provide us carbohydrates. Reason (R): Vegetables, spices and fruits provide a range of vitamins and minerals in addition to small amounts of proteins. carbohydrates and fats *
1 point
4.  Assertion (A): Some nutrients are required by plants in large quantities and are called macronutrients whereas some nutrients are required in small quantities and are called micronutrients.  Reason (R): Zinc, boron, iron and chlorine are macronutrients whereas nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, potassium etc. are micronutrients. *
1 point
5.  Assertion (A): In Intercropping, two or more crops are grown simultaneously on the same piece of land and there is no definite pattern for sowing the seeds. Reason (R): Intercropping ensures maximum utilisation of nutrients and prevent spread of diseases and pests *
1 point
6.  Assertion (A): Beekeeping is the practice of rearing bees to get honey and wax. Reason (R): Pasturage is the availability of flowers to the bees for nectar and pollen collection. *
1 point
7.  Assertion (A): Milk production in cattle can be raised by increasing the Lactation period. Reason (R): Exotic breeds are selected for short lactation periods. *
1 point
8.  Assertion (A): Proper cleaning for cows and buffaloes is required. Reason (R): Proper cleaning maintains the health of animals and also helps in clean milk production *
1 point
9.  Assertion (A): An egg laying poultry is called layer and the poultry reared for obtaining meat Is called broiler. Reason (R): The housing. nutritional and environmental requirements of broilers are different from those of egg Layers. *
1 point
10.  Assertion (A): Fish and few other varieties of aquatic animals are used as food. Reason (R). Fish and other varieties of seafood constitute a good source of protein. *
1 point
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