Preview Questions Crop Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the key objective of priming seeds before sowing?

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Increase genetic purity

Prevent seed dormancy

Improve germination speed and uniformity

Enhance seed size

Question 2: Which method would be most appropriate for determining soil compaction in fields where crops show signs of stunted growth?

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Penetrometer testing

Soil moisture analysis

Soil pH testing

Cation Exchange Capacity testing

Question 3: What is the key role of potassium in crop nutrition?

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Increases protein synthesis

Promotes root development

Regulates water uptake

Enhances disease resistance

Question 4: What is the most effective method for controlling aphid populations in crop fields?

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Biological control using natural predators

Chemical application of insecticides

Increasing plant density to confuse aphids

Planting aphid-resistant crops

Question 5: How would soil analysis indicate the potential for soil erosion in a specific agricultural field?

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By measuring the infiltration rate and organic matter levels

By revealing high levels of soluble salts and low organic matter

By detecting low levels of soil aggregation and high sand content

By showing a lack of nutrients and high sodium content

Question 6: Which method is most commonly used to assess the genetic purity of seeds during selection?

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DNA fingerprinting

Visual inspection of seed size

Germination testing

Seed coating analysis