12.1 - Improvement in Crop Yields
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Practice Questions
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What are macronutrients?
💡 Hint: Think about the levels of nutrients required by plants.
What is the primary purpose of irrigation?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of water in plant growth.
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What is the main goal of the Green Revolution?
💡 Hint: Consider what the revolution aimed to achieve in terms of crop output.
True or False: Crop rotation can help improve soil health.
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of planting different crops.
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Consider a scenario where a farmer uses chemical fertilizers excessively. Discuss the short-term benefits versus the long-term consequences on soil health and surrounding ecosystem.
💡 Hint: Think about both the immediate results and sustainable agriculture.
A farmer has been practicing monoculture for years. Assess the implications of this practice and suggest alternative cropping strategies that could improve soil health and crop yields.
💡 Hint: Reflect on diversity in farming.
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