This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Biotechnology > Agricultural Biotechnology β Quiz 1 π Homepage π Download PDF Books π Premium PDF Books Agricultural Biotechnology Quiz 1 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which crop requires a temperature between 21$^\circ$C to 27$^\circ$C and grows well in old alluvial soil? A) Millets. B) Maize. C) Wheat. D) Rice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Maize. 2. What is the most common method for controlling weeds in agricultural areas? A) Use of chemical pesticides. B) Manual removal of plants. C) Introduction of herbivorous animals for pasture. D) Use of organic fertilizers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use of chemical pesticides. 3. What is the term used to describe the process of growing enough food for oneself or the community without surplus for trade or sale? A) Small-scale agriculture. B) Industrial agriculture. C) Subsistence agriculture. D) Monoculture. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Subsistence agriculture. 4. Type of agriculture that predominates in southern and eastern Asia and whose production is essentially in rice.The statement refers to agriculture ..... A) SUBSISTANCE INTENSION. B) Of rainfed. C) Burnt. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) SUBSISTANCE INTENSION. 5. Extensive agriculture consists of an occupation ..... A) Discontinued soil throughout the year and is characteristic of traditional agriculture. B) Permanent I give alone. C) Permanent soil and is characteristic of modern agriculture. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Discontinued soil throughout the year and is characteristic of traditional agriculture. 6. Controlling animals and plants for humans to use is known as..... A) Agriculture. B) Domestication. C) Cultivate. D) Nomadic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Domestication. 7. How many people in the world are dedicated to agriculture, approximately? A) 80%. B) 20%. C) 40%. D) Only some people from CoΓn and Monda. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 40%. 8. What is aquaponics? A) A method of traditional farming. B) A type of livestock management. C) A farming methodology combining aquaculture and hydroponics. D) A technology for soil analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A farming methodology combining aquaculture and hydroponics. 9. Which of the following is the correct estimate for how many people one producer was able to provide for in 1960? A) 100. B) 25. C) 155. D) 40. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 25. 10. Which term refers to the use and management of things on Earth naturally? A) Agriculture. B) Natural Resources. C) Agribusiness. D) Biotechnology. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Natural Resources. 11. The culture of plants is dependent on soil fertility and climatic conditions, which is why tea culture occupies large areas in: A) Mediterranean Europe. B) Asia Musica. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Asia Musica. 12. During the Neolithic Revolution A) People learned to grow food. B) People migrated to find food. C) People were nomadic. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) People learned to grow food. 13. What does horticulture-ornamental involve? A) Growing plants for clothing. B) Growing plants for shelter. C) Growing plants for food. D) Growing plants for their beauty. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Growing plants for their beauty. 14. Which of the following does NOT describe the Paleolithic Age? A) People developed spoken language. B) People raised animals for food. C) People probably used friction to create fire. D) People used flint tools and weapons. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) People raised animals for food. 15. ..... is known as fertilizer A) Man-made chemical substance rich in nutrients, essential for plant growth. B) Compost. C) Water with salt. D) Sugars, salts and chemicals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Man-made chemical substance rich in nutrients, essential for plant growth. 16. According to the von ThΟnen Model, the crops grown in an area are most directly related to their transportation costs. Which of the following would MOST likely be produced closest to a major market? A) Wheat. B) Almonds. C) Milk. D) Dried Spices. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Milk. 17. What is the role of State departments of natural resources in managing Yellowstone National Park? A) Regulate workplace safety within the park. B) Regulate the use of agricultural biotechnology in surrounding farms. C) Regulate food safety in park concessions. D) Manage and regulate natural resources within the park. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Manage and regulate natural resources within the park. 18. Loans used for purchase of seeds, pesticides, fertilizers is known as ..... loan. A) Long term. B) Medium term. C) Short term. D) Term loan. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Short term. 19. Other forms of environmentally sustainable agricultural production are ..... A) Plantation agriculture, permaculture and natural agriculture. B) Biodynamic agriculture, and permaculture and natural agriculture. C) Biodynamic agriculture, and permaculture and extensive cereal agriculture. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Biodynamic agriculture, and permaculture and natural agriculture. 20. Marketing agricultural products happens in several places, such as..... A) Restaurants, grocery stores, and farmers markets. B) Only at grocery stores. C) Only at restaurants. D) Only farmers markets. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Restaurants, grocery stores, and farmers markets. 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