Preview Questions Crop Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which agricultural practice reduces pest habitat but may harm biodiversity?

Which action should you take?

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Monocropping

Reduced tillage

Cover cropping

Strip cropping

Question 2: How does the use of biochar influence soil fertility, based on soil analysis results?

Which action should you take?

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It increases soil salinity and restricts plant growth

It enhances soil carbon content and increases nutrient retention

It reduces soil pH and limits nutrient availability

It has little to no impact on soil fertility

Question 3: What is the key limitation of using sprinkler irrigation in high-wind areas?

Which action should you take?

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Over-irrigation

Uneven water distribution

Soil salinization

Reduced water efficiency

Question 4: What is the primary advantage of selecting hybrid seeds over open-pollinated varieties in crop production?

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Higher yield potential and uniformity

Higher resistance to pests and diseases

Easier to store and preserve

Greater genetic diversity

Question 5: Which of the following is a pre-requisite for seed dormancy breaking?

Which action should you take?

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Exposure to extreme cold

Seed scarification

Moisture absorption

Low oxygen levels

Question 6: How can water-use efficiency in irrigation be maximized?

Which action should you take?

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Using high-pressure sprinkler systems

Scheduling irrigation based on crop evapotranspiration (ET)

Applying water at night only

Increasing the frequency of irrigation