Crop Production

Question 1

Types of drains

Answer 1

Surface drains
Subsurface drains

Question 2

Purpose of Drainage in Vegetable Production

Answer 2

To prevent water-logging
To enhance root growth and nutrient uptake

Question 3

Use of Garden Line in establishing drains

Answer 3

Ensures straight alignment and accurate spacing during drain digging.

Question 4

Importance of Good ‘Grade’ in Drain Digging:

Answer 4

Facilitates proper water flow
Prevents water stagnation

Question 5

Crops Usually Planted on Ridges

Answer 5

Potatoes
Carrots

Question 6

Advantages of Using Ridges for Cultivation:

Answer 6

Improved drainage and aeration

Prevents water-logging and enhances soil warmth

Question 7

Tilth

Answer 7

Physical condition and structure of the soil, including texture and fertility.

Question 8

Purposes of Tillage:

Answer 8

Weed control
Seedbed preparation
Soil aeration/improvement

Question 9

Furrows

Answer 9

Trenches or channels in the soil for planting seeds or facilitating irrigation