Crop Production and Management — Class 8 MCQs with Answers
Class 8 CBSE Science · Chapter 101
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72 practice questions · 24 Easy · 24 Medium · 24 Hard · Updated
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Practise the most important Class 8 CBSE Science questions from Chapter 101, "Crop Production and Management". You get 6 timed quizzes made from 72 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 24 Easy, 24 Medium and 24 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that top scorers in CBSE Board exams get right.
To score well in "Crop Production and Management", focus on clear concepts in physics, chemistry and biology basics. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This helps you stay accurate when time is short, just as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Crop Production and Management, then move to Medium and Hard to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 8 Science mastery score. Try the 6 sample questions below: tap an option to see the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Crop Production and Management — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 8 Science)
6 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. Tap an option to check yourself.
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- Q1 of 6Easy
Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
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Answer: Paddy
Explanation: Kharif crops are sown in the rainy season (June–Sept): paddy, maize, soybean, cotton. Wheat, gram and mustard are Rabi (winter) crops.
- Q2 of 6Easy
The loosening and turning of soil before sowing is called:
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Answer: Tilling (ploughing)
Explanation: Tilling or ploughing loosens and turns the soil, allowing roots to penetrate and breathe, and brings nutrient-rich soil to the top.
- Q3 of 6Medium
Continuous, excessive use of chemical fertilisers over many years tends to:
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Answer: Reduce soil fertility by harming useful soil microbes
Explanation: Overuse of chemical fertilisers kills beneficial microorganisms and degrades soil structure, lowering long-term fertility.
- Q4 of 6Medium
Weeds are harmful to crops mainly because they:
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Answer: Compete with crops for nutrients, water, space and light
Explanation: Weeds compete with crop plants for resources, reducing yield, so they must be removed.
- Q5 of 6Hard
Grain stored at 15% moisture spoils while grain at 9% keeps well. The key reason high moisture causes spoilage is that it:
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Answer: Promotes growth of fungi/microbes and insect activity
Explanation: Moisture above safe limits lets moulds, microbes and insects thrive, spoiling stored grain.
- Q6 of 6Hard
A farmer growing vegetables in a dry, sandy region wants to conserve water. The best choice is:
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Answer: Drip irrigation delivering water directly to the roots
Explanation: Drip irrigation minimises evaporation and run-off by watering roots directly — ideal for water-scarce sandy soil.
Crop Production and Management notes: key concepts (Class 8 Science)
This chapter covers how crops are grown and managed — agricultural practices from preparing the soil to storage.
- Crops & seasons
- Kharif crops grow in the rainy season (e.g. paddy); rabi crops grow in winter (e.g. wheat).
- Agricultural practices
- The steps: soil preparation, sowing, adding manure/fertilisers, irrigation, weeding and harvesting.
- Manure vs fertiliser
- Manure is natural (decomposed waste) and improves soil; fertilisers are chemical and supply specific nutrients.
- Irrigation
- Supplying water to crops by methods like wells, canals and modern drip/sprinkler systems.
- Storage & food from animals
- Grains are dried and stored to prevent spoilage; animal husbandry provides food like milk and eggs.
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Crop Production and Management — FAQs
What are the key concepts in Class 8 Science Crop Production and Management?+
This chapter covers how crops are grown and managed — agricultural practices from preparing the soil to storage. Key ideas include Crops & seasons, Agricultural practices, Manure vs fertiliser, Irrigation, Storage & food from animals.
What does Class 8 Science Chapter 101 (Crop Production and Management) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 72 NCERT-based MCQs on "Crop Production and Management": 24 Easy, 24 Medium and 24 Hard. Together they make 6 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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How should I revise "Crop Production and Management" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 6 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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Yes. 6 sample questions are on this page with answers: tap an option, or "Show answer", to see the correct option and a step-by-step explanation. Sign in free with Google to start practising, with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Crop Production and Management" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Crop Production and Management (Class 8 Science)?+
The questions that matter most test Crops & seasons, Agricultural practices, Manure vs fertiliser, Irrigation, Storage & food from animals. This page shows 6 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations. Sign in to practise all 72 questions on the chapter as timed quizzes.
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Yes — Class 8 Science Crop Production and Management has timed online quizzes at Easy, Medium and Hard levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.
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