Methods of Crop Improvement


 
 
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Methods of Crop Improvement

Improvement of Crops: The period of 1960 – 1980 is called as the Golden era. India became self sufficient in food grains. In India, there are two main seasons for cultivating crops: rabi and kharif. Factors responsible for increased production of crops:

  • Use of improved seeds/ crops developed by plant breeding.
  • Improvement in soil fertility by using fertilisers.
  • Protection of plants from pests by using pesticides.
  • Control of plant diseases.
  • Better storage facilities.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Use of improved seeds/ crops developed by plant breeding can improve crop yield.

    (b) Protection of plants from pests by using pesticides can improve crop yield.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    The crops can be made resistant from _________________ abiotic factors.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Use of improved seeds/ crops developed by plant breeding.

    (b) Improvement in soil fertility by using fertilisers.

    (c) Protection of plants from pests by using pesticides.

    Right Option : D
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