Q1.
Which of the following gardening practices helps to prevent soil compaction?
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(A)
Tilling
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(B)
Pruning
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(C)
Mulching
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(D)
Using raised beds
Ans: (D) - Using raised beds
Q2.
Which of the following gardening practices helps to retain soil moisture?
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(A)
Tilling
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(B)
Pruning
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(C)
Mulching
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(D)
Irrigation
Q3.
What is the purpose of using trellises in home gardening?
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(A)
To provide shade
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(B)
To support plant growth
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(C)
To retain soil moisture
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(D)
To reduce wind damage
Ans: (B) - To support plant growth
Q4.
Which of the following is a type of garden bed that uses a mixture of soil and organic matter?
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(A)
Raised bed
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(B)
Container garden
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(C)
Hydroponic garden
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(D)
Lasagna garden
Q5.
Which of the following is a benefit of using rainwater harvesting in home gardening?
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(A)
Reduced water bills
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(B)
Increased water consumption
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(C)
Decreased soil fertility
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(D)
Improved plant growth
Ans: (A) - Reduced water bills
Q6.
What is the term for the process of using living organisms to control garden pests?
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(A)
Biological control
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(B)
Chemical control
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(C)
Physical control
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(D)
Cultural control
Ans: (A) - Biological control
Q7.
Which of the following is a benefit of composting in home gardening?
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(A)
Reduced waste disposal costs
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(B)
Increased pesticide use
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(C)
Decreased soil fertility
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(D)
Improved soil structure
Ans: (A) - Reduced waste disposal costs
Q8.
What is the purpose of pruning in home gardening?
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(A)
To reduce plant growth
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(B)
To increase plant yield
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(C)
To improve plant shape
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(D)
To decrease plant disease
Ans: (C) - To improve plant shape
Q9.
What is the primary purpose of crop rotation in home gardening?
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(A)
To increase crop yield
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(B)
To reduce soil erosion
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(C)
To improve soil fertility
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(D)
To decrease water consumption
Ans: (C) - To improve soil fertility
Q10.
What is the term for the process of allowing soil to lie unused for a period of time to restore its fertility?
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(A)
Crop rotation
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(B)
Composting
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(C)
Fallowing
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(D)
Mulching
