Class 8 Science – Chapter 1

Crop Production and Management

Important Exam Questions (VSA / SA / LA)

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A. Very Short Answer (1 Mark)

1. What is a crop?
2. Name one Kharif crop.
3. Name one Rabi crop.
4. What is ploughing?
5. Which tool is used for harvesting?
6. What is irrigation?
7. Name any one weed.

B. Short Answer (2–3 Marks)

1. Differentiate between Kharif and Rabi crops.
2. Why is loosening of soil important?
3. Write any two advantages of manure.
4. What problems are caused by weeds?
5. What are fertilizers? Give one example.
6. Why is proper storage of grains necessary?

C. Long Answer (4–5 Marks)

1. Explain the main agricultural practices involved in crop production.
2. Describe different methods of irrigation.
3. Explain harvesting and storage of crops.
4. What is weeding? Explain different methods of weed control.

📝 Exam Tip: • Write answers in points • Underline keywords (crop, ploughing, irrigation) • Draw neat diagrams if asked