Preview Questions Crop Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the impact of high irrigation water salinity on soil health and crop growth?

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It reduces the need for chemical fertilizers

It increases the soil's water-holding capacity

It can lead to soil salinization, reducing crop yields

It improves nutrient absorption by the roots

Question 2: In crop science, what is the significance of the "critical period" in plant growth?

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It determines the best time for planting

It is the period when the crop is most susceptible to stress

It marks the phase of highest photosynthesis efficiency

It is the time when the plant needs the most irrigation

Question 3: When conducting a soil test for nitrogen content, which form of nitrogen is usually measured in agricultural soils?

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Nitrate-Nitrogen (NO3-)

Urea-Nitrogen (CO(NH2)2)

Ammonium-Nitrogen (NH4+)

Nitrous oxide-Nitrogen (N2O)

Question 4: Which crop management technique is most effective in preventing soil erosion on sloped terrains?

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Use of deep-rooted cover crops

Shallow tillage and monocropping

Heavy irrigation

Terracing and contour farming

Question 5: What is the role of an irrigation controller in a modern irrigation system?

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It measures soil moisture and adjusts watering schedules

It filters the water before distribution

It monitors water usage for billing purposes

It automates the operation of valves, pumps, and sprinklers based on preset schedules

Question 6: Which of the following is the most significant drawback of using furrow irrigation in large-scale farming?

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High cost and complexity in system installation

Increased crop susceptibility to fungal diseases

Slow water distribution to all parts of the field

High water usage and soil erosion