Preview Questions Crop Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: When selecting seeds for pest resistance, which trait should be prioritized?

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The ability to grow in a variety of soil types

The presence of natural insecticidal compounds

The ability to store seeds effectively

The speed of plant growth

Question 2: What is the most important factor when selecting a crop variety for a specific climate zone?

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Disease resistance

Cold tolerance

Heat tolerance

Drought resistance

Question 3: What is the primary concern when using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in pest management?

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Higher costs of GMO seeds

Increased resistance to pests

Loss of biodiversity

Development of pesticide resistance in pests

Question 4: What is the primary purpose of conducting a soil infiltration test in a field?

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To assess the soil's organic matter content

To measure the rate at which water moves through the soil

To determine the water-holding capacity of the soil

To evaluate the soil's nutrient levels

Question 5: Which of the following is a key principle of integrated pest management (IPM)?

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Encouraging the use of monocultures to control pests

Reducing the use of biological control agents

Maximizing pesticide use to ensure crop health

Using chemical pesticides only when necessary

Question 6: In which of the following scenarios is soil salinity most detrimental to crop growth?

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When crops are grown under extreme temperatures

When crops are grown in saline soil with inadequate drainage

When crops are grown in neutral pH soils

When crops experience a surplus of rainfall