Definition of Agriculture, Meaning, and Scope of Agronomy MCQ for All Agriculture Exams like ICAR-JEF, ICAR-SRF, ICAR-NET, IBPS-AFO/SO, Pre-PG, BHU Pre-PG, IFFCO-AGT, CCI, FCI, B.sc, M.sc, etc. 1. What is the origin of the term ‘Agriculture’? 2. Which of the following best describes the meaning of ‘Agronomy’? 3. Agriculture encompasses which of the following activities? 4. Which of the following factors influencing agriculture is beyond human control? 5. Which of the following statements is true regarding agricultural sciences? 6. The term ‘Agronomy’ is derived from which of the following languages? 7. Agronomy aims to create a favorable environment for which of the following? 8. Agriculture is known as the art, science, and business of producing crops and livestock for which purpose? 9. Which of the following sciences does NOT primarily contribute to agricultural science? 10. Applied science in the context of agricultural science refers to which of the following? 11. How does the knowledge of Botany contribute to agricultural science? 12. How does Zoology contribute to agriculture? 13. Why is soil chemistry important in agriculture? 14. How does Physics contribute to agricultural science? 15. In what way is Mathematics useful in agricultural research and experimentation? 16. How does the study of Economics contribute to agriculture? 17. What is the relationship between basic science and applied science in the context of agriculture? 18. Which of the following is NOT a contribution of basic science to agriculture? 19. How can Physics contribute to understanding soil conditions? 20. Which of the following basic sciences is most directly related to identifying plant nutrient deficiencies? 21. What has driven the need for new knowledge about the application of chemical fertilizers in agronomy? 22. Which of the following is an example of the application of basic science in agricultural practices? 23. How do basic sciences help in the development of agricultural tools and machinery? 24. Which of the following is NOT a basic science contributing to agronomy? 25. Which branch of science contributes most to understanding the life cycles of pests? 26. Which of the following sciences is crucial for understanding the genetic makeup of crops? 27. Which of the following areas is NOT directly influenced by agronomy? 28. How does Chemistry contribute to plant disease control? 29. Which agricultural practice is most associated with the study of Botany? 30. In agricultural sciences, what is the primary focus of ‘Horticulture’? 31. What role does Agricultural Economics play in farming? 32. Which of the following is an example of an applied science used in agricultural engineering? 33. Which basic science is involved in the study of soil fertility? 34. Which branch of agricultural science focuses on the breeding and management of livestock? 35. Which of the following is NOT a focus area of agronomy? 36. Which science is primarily involved in the study of weather patterns affecting agriculture? 37. Which basic science is essential for the development of fertilizers? 38. Which branch of agricultural science is concerned with the mechanical aspects of farming? 39. In which of the following areas does Physics play a significant role in agriculture? 40. Which branch of science is involved in studying insect behavior and its impact on crops?