Question 1:
a) Crops under organic farming are more prone to insects and pests. Explain this sentence with the help of appropriate illustrations.
b) Describe the common cultural and mechanical practices to manage the insect pests in the organic farming.
Question 2: Seed is a significant input for organic farming. Describe this statement with appropriate examples. As well give a brief account of seed germination and its kinds.
Question 3:
a) Describe the function of water in the soil with appropriate illustrations.
b) What is the scheduling of irrigation? Describe the steps of scheduling of irrigation for the crops.
Question 4: What do you mean by the term Contamination Control? Why it is significant for organic farming? Describe with the help of appropriate illustrations.
Question 5:
a) What do you mean by the term Crop Rotation? Write its principles and advantages in the organic farming.
b) Define the terms compost and composting. Describe the process of composting with illustration.