Crop and Horticulture Propagation Practices

Question 1

What is the primary definition of planting in crop production?

Accepted Answer

The act of placing planting materials into the soil or a growing medium to germinate, grow, and develop into mature crops.

Question 2

Which of the following crops is typically grown from seeds?

Accepted Answer

Maize

Question 3

What distinguishes vegetative planting materials from seeds?

Accepted Answer

Vegetative materials are used for asexual propagation, producing plants genetically identical to the parent.

Question 4

Cassava and sweet potato are examples of crops propagated using which type of vegetative material?

Accepted Answer

Stem Cuttings

Question 5

Yam and Irish potato are classified as which type of planting material?

Accepted Answer

Tubers

Question 6

Plantain, banana, and pineapple are propagated using which vegetative material?

Accepted Answer

Suckers

Question 7

Which planting tool is specifically designed to poke small, uniform holes in the soil for sowing seeds or planting small seedlings?

Accepted Answer

Dibber

Question 8

A small tool with a curved scoop-like blade used for digging small holes and lifting delicate seedlings during transplanting is known as a:

Accepted Answer

Hand Trowel

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of a garden line and pegs in planting?

Accepted Answer

To mark straight rows and maintain accurate spacing on the field.

Question 10

Which planting method involves making small holes in the soil at regular intervals and placing one or more seeds or vegetative parts into each hole?

Accepted Answer

Dibbling

Question 11

Which planting method is characterized by the random scattering of seeds over the surface of a prepared seedbed, often leading to uneven distribution?

Accepted Answer

Broadcasting

Question 12

The practice of transferring young, healthy seedlings from a temporary nursery bed or container to their permanent positions in the main field is called:

Accepted Answer

Transplanting

Question 13

Which of the following crops is typically planted using the broadcasting method?

Accepted Answer

Rice

Question 14

Tomato, pepper, and onion are commonly propagated using which planting method?

Accepted Answer

Transplanting

Question 15

According to the lesson, when using the dibbling method, how deep should the holes typically be for seeds like maize or cowpea?

Accepted Answer

2 to 3 centimetres deep

Question 16

When broadcasting tiny seeds, what is the recommended ratio of seed to fine dry sand to ensure even distribution?

Accepted Answer

One part seed to three parts sand

Question 17

To minimize water loss and transplanting shock, when is the best time to perform transplanting?

Accepted Answer

Late afternoon or on a cloudy day

Question 18

Based on the summary table, what is the primary tool used for planting yam tubers?

Accepted Answer

Spade / Hoe

Question 19

What type of planting material is used for Amaranthus, according to the lesson's summary?

Accepted Answer

Seed

Question 20

According to the lesson's summary, what is the planting method for cassava?

Accepted Answer

Planted on ridges (Direct)

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