25 Multiple-choice questions MCQ on Organic Farming

25 Multiple-choice questions MCQ on Organic Farming

Source: Modern Concepts of Agronomy by ISA

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1. Who is considered the father of modern organic agriculture?

   A) Sir Albert Howard

   B) F.H. King

   C) Rudolf Steiner

   D) Lord Northbourne

   Correct Answer: A) Sir Albert Howard

   Explanation: Sir Albert Howard is widely recognized as the father of modern organic agriculture.

2. In which year was the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) created?

   A) 1940

   B) 1962

   C) 1972

   D) 1991

   Correct Answer: C) 1972

   Explanation: IFOAM was created in 1972 in Versailles, France.

3. Which book by Rachel Louise Carson led to the 1972 ban on DDT by the USA Government?

   A) The Living Soil

   B) Look to the Land

   C) Silent Spring

   D) Spiritual Foundations for the Renewal of Agriculture

   Correct Answer: C) Silent Spring

   Explanation: "Silent Spring" by Rachel Louise Carson played a significant role in the environmental movement, leading to the 1972 ban on DDT in the USA.

4. Which country was the largest organic producer in 2021?

   A) India

   B) Argentina

   C) China

   D) Australia

   Correct Answer: D) Australia

   Explanation: In 2021, Australia had the largest organic area with 35.7 million hectares.

5. As of 2021, which region had the largest share of organic agricultural land?

   A) Europe

   B) Oceania

   C) Latin America

   D) Asia

   Correct Answer: B) Oceania

   Explanation: Oceania had the largest share of organic agricultural land in 2021, with 38.9%.

6. What is the main focus of biodynamic agriculture?

   A) Chemical fertilizers and pesticides

   B) Treating the farm as a living system

   C) Using only synthetic inputs

   D) Maximizing yield per hectare

   Correct Answer: B) Treating the farm as a living system

   Explanation: Biodynamic agriculture focuses on treating the farm as a living system, with an emphasis on healthy soil and nourishing food production.

7. What does the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) in India include?

   A) Only organic production standards

   B) Accreditation for Certification Bodies, organic standards, and promotion of organic farming

   C) Solely focused on export regulation

   D) Only certification of organic products

   Correct Answer: B) Accreditation for Certification Bodies, organic standards, and promotion of organic farming

   Explanation: NPOP includes an accreditation program for Certification Bodies, organic production standards, and the promotion of organic farming.

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