NCERT · Biology · Ch.12

Improvement in Food Resources
MCQ MASTER SERIES

Crop Variety · Manure & Fertiliser · Irrigation · Crop Protection · Animal Husbandry · Fisheries · Apiculture

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50
Total Questions
45 min
Suggested Time
3
Difficulty Tiers
6
Core Topics
Question Intelligence

Quiz Analytics

A data-driven breakdown of all 50 questions by difficulty, exam origin and topic distribution.

📈 Distribution Overview

50
Total Questions
Concept Check (NCERT)
36
Boards-Level Reasoning
10
Data / HOTS MCQs
4

🗂 Topic Coverage

Crop Variety Improvement
14%
Crop Production & Nutrients
26%
Irrigation & Cropping System
14%
Crop Protection & Storage
12%
Animal Husbandry & Poultry
18%
Fisheries & Apiculture
16%
36
Concept Check (NCERT)
10
Boards-Level Reasoning
4
Data / HOTS MCQs
Conceptual Framework

Key Concept Highlights

6 foundational pillars that power every question in this quiz. Understand these, and the answers follow naturally.

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Crop Variety Improvement
Varieties are improved through hybridisation and selection for traits like higher yield, disease resistance, shorter duration and tolerance to environmental stresses.
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Nutrient Management & Manures
Soil must supply 16 essential nutrients; manures recycle biological waste and improve soil structure, while fertilisers provide specific nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in concentrated form.
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Irrigation & Cropping Patterns
Irrigation methods such as canals, tube-wells, sprinkler and drip systems ensure timely water supply, while cropping patterns like mixed, inter and crop rotation help maintain soil fertility and reduce risk.
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Crop Protection Management
Crops are protected from weeds, pests and diseases using preventive measures, mechanical control, biological control and safe use of pesticides to avoid residues and resistance problems.
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Animal Husbandry & Dairy
Animal husbandry covers cattle, poultry, fish and other livestock; good breeds, balanced feed, clean shelter and disease control are key to higher milk, egg and meat production.
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Fisheries & Apiculture
Fish production uses capture and culture fisheries, while bee-keeping with selected species near crop fields gives honey, wax and also helps in pollination and better crop yields.
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Exam Format Mirror

Direct simulation of CBSE Board objective sections and JEE Main Paper 1 structure.

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Exam Weight

~6–8%

of Class 9 Science Biology + Agriculture weightage under “Improvement in Food Resources” in school exams, periodic tests and finals.

Quick Reference

Important Formula Capsules

6 must-memorise equations that surface repeatedly across CBSE and JEE papers.

Essential Plant Nutrients
\[ \text{Plants need 16 essential nutrients; macronutrients include N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S.} \]
Primary Nutrients (NPK)
\[ \text{N, P, K are supplied mainly through chemical fertilisers for rapid crop growth.} \]
Mixed vs Inter Cropping
\[ \text{Mixed: two or more crops together; Inter: in distinct rows with specific row patterns.} \]
Crop Rotation Principle
\[ \text{Succeeding crops use different nutrient sets, helping maintain soil fertility.} \]
Culture vs Capture Fishery
\[ \text{Culture: fish farming under controlled conditions; Capture: harvesting from natural water bodies.} \]
Cross-breeding Goal
\[ \text{Combining desirable traits like high yield and disease resistance from two breeds.} \]
Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

By completing this quiz set you will have exercised all the following competencies.

01 Explain why food production must increase, and list the major areas of improvement: crop variety, crop production, crop protection and animal husbandry.
02 Differentiate between manures and fertilisers in terms of nutrient content, effect on soil structure, examples and environmental impact.
03 Identify essential plant nutrients, recognise NPK as primary nutrients and relate deficiency of nutrients to symptoms in plants.
04 Describe common irrigation sources and methods, and compare cropping patterns like mixed cropping, intercropping and crop rotation with suitable examples.
05 Describe major crop pests, weeds and diseases, and outline preventive, biological and chemical methods of crop protection with safety measures.
06 Explain the objectives and basic practices of cattle farming, poultry farming, fisheries and bee-keeping for enhancing milk, egg, meat, fish and honey production.
07 Relate sustainable agriculture practices such as using organic manures, biofertilisers, biopesticides and proper storage to long-term soil health and food security.
Exam Preparation

Strategy & Preparation Tips

5 evidence-based strategies to maximise your score in CBSE Boards and JEE.

Step 01
Lock All Key Definitions
Write crisp definitions for agriculture, animal husbandry, mixed cropping, crop rotation, vermicompost, green manure, bee-keeping, composite fish culture and fodder crops; many MCQs in your set are direct term checks.
Step 02
Map Each MCQ to Topic
Tag every question by theme—nutrients, cropping system, irrigation, protection, livestock, fisheries, apiculture—so you can instantly recall the right concept block during timed quizzes.
Step 03
Use “Eliminate by Property”
For items like Kharif/Rabi, macro/micro nutrients, marine/freshwater fish or animal-based products, eliminate options that do not match the season, habitat or biological source mentioned in the chapter.
Step 04
Bundle Allied Ideas
Study related ideas together, for example manure–vermicompost–green manure, biofertilisers like Rhizobium and Azospirillum, and pest vs weed control, so linked MCQs become easier to answer in one go.
Step 05
Revise Breed & Output Pairs
Link terms like milch animals, fodder crops, poultry, marine fish, composite fish culture and bee-keeping with their main products such as milk, meat, eggs, fish and honey to avoid confusion in close options.

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Biology — IMPROVEMENT IN FOOD RESOURCES

50 Questions Class 9 MCQs
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The branch of science that deals with food production from plants and animals is called
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The major group of activities involved in agriculture are
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The process of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same field is called
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The practice of growing different crops in succession on the same field is called
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Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
6
Wheat is a
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Which nutrient promotes leafy growth in plants?
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Which of the following is a micronutrient for plants?
9
Organic farming avoids
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The process of breeding plants with superior traits is called
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High Yielding Varieties (HYVs) are developed for
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Which of the following improves soil structure and water retention?
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Fertilizers provide
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Which one of the following is not a type of irrigation?
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Which irrigation method saves the most water?
16
Weedicides are used to control
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Which is a preventive measure for storage losses?
18
Animal husbandry deals with
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The process of cross-breeding two different species of animals is called
20
Milch animals are reared for
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Which of the following is a marine fish?
22
The process of breeding and rearing fish in ponds is called
23
The most common freshwater fish in India are
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Bee-keeping is also known as
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The queen bee’s main function is to
26
Honey bees convert nectar into honey through
27
The main source of honey is
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Sericulture is related to
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Poultry farming involves rearing of
30
The main product of poultry farming is
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Which of the following provides maximum energy per gram?
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Composite fish culture means
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Vermicompost is produced using
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Green manure is obtained from
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Rhizobium bacteria help in
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Which is not a pest control method?
37
Which of the following is a leguminous crop?
38
Which nutrient deficiency causes stunted plant growth?
39
The first step in crop production is
40
Which of the following is not an animal-based food product?
41
Which crop adds nitrogen naturally to soil?
42
Which vitamin is rich in eggs?
43
A good quality honey contains mainly
44
Drought-resistant crops are developed by
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Which of these is not a component of animal feed?
46
Azospirillum is used as
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The main aim of crop improvement is
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Fodder crops are grown for
49
Which of the following is a Rabi crop?
50
Which of the following improves the taste and color of honey?
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Frequently Asked Questions

It refers to methods and practices that increase the production and quality of food from plants and animals.

Kharif crops (rainy season) and Rabi crops (winter season).

Growing different types of crops sequentially on the same land to improve soil fertility and prevent pests.

Manures are natural organic substances, fertilizers are chemical nutrients applied to soil to promote plant growth.

Microorganisms that enrich soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen or decomposing organic matter.

Irrigation supplies water to crops when rainfall is insufficient, ensuring proper growth.

Drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation.

The science of breeding and caring for farm animals to improve food resources like milk, meat, and eggs.

White Leghorn and Rhode Island Red.

Raising chickens specifically for meat production.

The controlled breeding and rearing of fish in artificial water bodies for food production.

Rearing different species of fish in the same pond that feed at different levels to utilize resources fully.

To meet the increasing demand for food due to population growth and to ensure sustainable food supply.

By providing essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium for better plant growth.

Growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same field to maximize resource use and reduce pest infestation.

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