Exam Details
| Subject | Introduction to Organic Farming | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | Certificate in Organic Farming | |
| Department | School of Agriculture (SOA) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | December, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
1. Define the following
Bio-fertilizers
Mixed Farming
Crop Rotation
Green Manures
Weeds
Match the following
G.M. Crop Tractor Trail
Endosulphan Loss of organic matter
DDT Bt Cotton
Soil Compaction Nervous disorder
Stubble burning Cancer causing
2. Fill in the blanks
Growing and caring of crops is called
Use of and has increased farm production which resulted in green revolution.
is considered as the backbone of Indian Economy.
Out of 90 or more elements found in the soil, only are found to be essential for plant growth.
Chemicals used to control pests are called
Disease causing organisms are called
In organic farming is considered as the key to successful production
the most dynamic part of a living soil.
Organic farming is intended to provide and food.
Use of inputs can be reduced by and of materials and energy.
3.
Define organic farming. List the four principles of organic farming as suggested by IFOAM.
Write down the difference between organic manures and chemical fertilizers.
4. Discuss the contributions of Sir Albert Howard in organic movement or organic farming.
Discuss the significance of LEISA farming approach.
5. Write down the ecological benefits of organic farming.
Write in brief the initiatives taken by the Government of India for promotion of organic farming in the country.
6. Discuss in brief the consequences of modern agriculture on soil, water, air and human health.
Write briefly about the pros and cons of Genetically Modified crops.
7. Write short notes on any five of the following:
Organic certification
Accreditation
IFOAM
Codex Alimentarius
Soil Fertility Management
Quality of Organic Products
Labelling of Organic Products
Bio-fertilizers
Mixed Farming
Crop Rotation
Green Manures
Weeds
Match the following
G.M. Crop Tractor Trail
Endosulphan Loss of organic matter
DDT Bt Cotton
Soil Compaction Nervous disorder
Stubble burning Cancer causing
2. Fill in the blanks
Growing and caring of crops is called
Use of and has increased farm production which resulted in green revolution.
is considered as the backbone of Indian Economy.
Out of 90 or more elements found in the soil, only are found to be essential for plant growth.
Chemicals used to control pests are called
Disease causing organisms are called
In organic farming is considered as the key to successful production
the most dynamic part of a living soil.
Organic farming is intended to provide and food.
Use of inputs can be reduced by and of materials and energy.
3.
Define organic farming. List the four principles of organic farming as suggested by IFOAM.
Write down the difference between organic manures and chemical fertilizers.
4. Discuss the contributions of Sir Albert Howard in organic movement or organic farming.
Discuss the significance of LEISA farming approach.
5. Write down the ecological benefits of organic farming.
Write in brief the initiatives taken by the Government of India for promotion of organic farming in the country.
6. Discuss in brief the consequences of modern agriculture on soil, water, air and human health.
Write briefly about the pros and cons of Genetically Modified crops.
7. Write short notes on any five of the following:
Organic certification
Accreditation
IFOAM
Codex Alimentarius
Soil Fertility Management
Quality of Organic Products
Labelling of Organic Products
Other Question Papers
Departments
- Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
- Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
- National Centre for Disability Studies (NCDS)
- School of Agriculture (SOA)
- School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)
- School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
- School of Education (SOE)
- School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
- School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)
- School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
- School of Gender Development Studies(SOGDS)
- School of Health Science (SOHS)
- School of Humanities (SOH)
- School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies (SOITDS)
- School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
- School of Law (SOL)
- School of Management Studies (SOMS)
- School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts (SOPVA)
- School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts(SOPVA)
- School of Sciences (SOS)
- School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
- School of Social Work (SOSW)
- School of Tourism & Hospitality Service Sectoral SOMS (SOTHSM)
- School of Tourism &Hospitality Service Sectoral SOMS (SOTHSSM)
- School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)
- School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
- Staff Training & Research in Distance Education (STRIDE)
Subjects
- Economics And Marketing of Organic Produce
- Inspection and Certification Of Organic Produce
- Introduction to Organic Farming
- Organic Production System