What is the primary goal of agricultural extension services in the field of agricultural economics?
Promoting sustainable farming practices
Maximizing crop yields
Enhancing market access for farmers
Increasing farm profits
Correct answer is C
The primary goal of agricultural extension services in the field of agricultural economics is to enhance market access for farmers. Agricultural extension services provide farmers with information, training, and support to improve their understanding of market dynamics, marketing strategies, and value chain development.
Which of the following are branches of agriculture?
Economics and Mathematics
Agronomy and Horticulture
Biology and Chemistry
Botany and Zoology
Correct answer is B
Agriculture is a broad field that encompasses various branches or disciplines focused on different aspects of plant and animal production. Among the given options, Agronomy and Horticulture are the branches of agriculture.
Crop rotation
Irrigation systems
Farmer field schools
Soil testing
Correct answer is C
Farmer field schools are an example of an agricultural extension method used to disseminate information to farmers. Farmer field schools are structured learning programs where farmers actively participate in hands-on training and field demonstrations.
What is commercial agriculture?
Large-scale farming for profit and market-oriented production
Farming for self-sufficiency and survival
Small-scale farming with limited use of modern technology
Intensive farming using advanced technology
Correct answer is A
Commercial agriculture refers to farming practices that are primarily focused on generating profit through the sale of agricultural products in the market. It involves large-scale cultivation of crops or raising of livestock with the aim of maximizing productivity and economic returns.
What is pollination in plants?
The dispersal of seeds by wind or animals
The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a flower
The process of seed formation after fertilization
The production of flowers by a plant
Correct answer is B
Pollination is the process by which pollen grains from the male reproductive organ of a flower (anther) are transferred to the female reproductive organ (stigma) of the same or a different flower.