Preview Questions Crop Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which pest causes "hopper burn" in rice plants?

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Leafhoppers

Rice stem borer

Thrips

Brown planthopper

Question 2: Which method would be most appropriate for determining soil compaction in fields where crops show signs of stunted growth?

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Penetrometer testing

Soil moisture analysis

Soil pH testing

Cation Exchange Capacity testing

Question 3: What is the role of pheromone traps in pest management strategies?

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To enhance plant growth and deter pests

To attract pests and monitor population levels

To introduce natural predators into the ecosystem

To kill pests and reduce their population

Question 4: How does soil pH directly influence the availability of plant nutrients?

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Higher pH improves nitrogen fixation and root development

pH has no significant impact on nutrient availability

Low pH reduces the availability of calcium and magnesium

Lower pH increases the availability of phosphorus and iron

Question 5: Which of the following best describes the impact of temperature fluctuations on crop phenology?

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It accelerates germination and growth rates

It induces a delay in flowering and fruit set

It has no impact on the crop cycle

It leads to reduced seedling establishment

Question 6: What is the primary benefit of crop rotation in sustainable agriculture?

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It improves soil fertility by varying nutrient demands

It enhances crop yield by planting monocultures

It reduces the need for pesticide application

It prevents soil erosion by maintaining a constant plant cover