Class 8 Science – Chapter 1

Crop Production and Management

Important Exam Questions (VSA / SA / LA)

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A. Very Short Answer Questions (1 Mark)

1. What is agriculture?
2. Name one Kharif crop.
3. Which tool is used for ploughing?
4. What are weeds?
5. Name one method of irrigation.

B. Short Answer Questions (2–3 Marks)

1. What is ploughing? Why is it important?
2. Define sowing.
3. What are fertilizers?
4. Why should weeds be removed?
5. Differentiate between Kharif and Rabi crops.
6. What is irrigation? Name any two methods.

C. Long Answer Questions (5 Marks)

1. Explain the various agricultural practices involved in crop production.
2. Describe the methods of irrigation used in India.
3. Explain the process of harvesting and storage of crops.
4. Differentiate between manure and fertilizers.

D. Case-Based / Application Questions

1. A farmer did not remove weeds from his field. What problems might he face?
2. Why is proper storage of grains necessary after harvesting?

📌 Exam Tip: Always write answers in points and include keywords like ploughing, irrigation, manure, harvesting.