Agroforestry MCQs

What is agroforestry?
a) The practice of growing crops in a forest
b) The integration of trees and shrubs into agricultural systems
c) The cultivation of forest trees only
d) The practice of clear-cutting forests for agriculture
Answer: b) The integration of trees and shrubs into agricultural systems

Which of the following is a benefit of agroforestry?
a) Increased soil erosion
b) Reduced biodiversity
c) Enhanced soil fertility
d) Increased water runoff
Answer: c) Enhanced soil fertility

Which agroforestry practice involves growing trees in rows along the edges of fields?
a) Alley cropping
b) Windbreaks
c) Silvopasture
d) Forest farming
Answer: b) Windbreaks

In which agroforestry system are trees planted in the alleys between rows of crops?
a) Silvopasture
b) Alley cropping
c) Forest farming
d) Home gardens
Answer: b) Alley cropping

What is ‘silvopasture’?
a) Integration of trees into pasturelands
b) Growing crops in forested areas
c) The practice of agroforestry in urban areas
d) The cultivation of fruit trees only
Answer: a) Integration of trees into pasturelands

Which of the following is a primary goal of agroforestry?
a) Maximizing short-term agricultural yields
b) Reducing the number of tree species in an area
c) Enhancing land productivity and ecosystem health
d) Eliminating undergrowth and vegetation
Answer: c) Enhancing land productivity and ecosystem health

Which agroforestry system is commonly used in tropical regions for growing multiple crops under tree canopies?
a) Alley cropping
b) Forest farming
c) Silvopasture
d) Windbreaks
Answer: b) Forest farming

What is the primary function of windbreaks in agroforestry?
a) To reduce wind erosion and protect crops
b) To increase water runoff
c) To promote soil compaction
d) To reduce soil fertility
Answer: a) To reduce wind erosion and protect crops

Which practice involves growing trees and shrubs in home gardens for multiple uses?
a) Forest farming
b) Silvopasture
c) Home gardens
d) Alley cropping
Answer: c) Home gardens

What is the role of cover crops in agroforestry systems?
a) To increase soil erosion
b) To reduce soil fertility
c) To improve soil structure and prevent erosion
d) To decrease soil moisture
Answer: c) To improve soil structure and prevent erosion

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of agroforestry?
a) Enhanced biodiversity
b) Improved soil health
c) Increased risk of pest infestations
d) Better water management
Answer: c) Increased risk of pest infestations

In agroforestry, what is ‘multi-strata cropping’?
a) Growing crops in multiple layers with trees
b) Growing single crop varieties in large areas
c) Planting trees in rows along fields
d) Cultivating crops and animals together
Answer: a) Growing crops in multiple layers with trees

Which agroforestry practice involves integrating livestock with trees and forage?
a) Forest farming
b) Silvopasture
c) Alley cropping
d) Home gardens
Answer: b) Silvopasture

What is the main advantage of using nitrogen-fixing trees in agroforestry?
a) They provide shade for crops
b) They increase soil erosion
c) They improve soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen
d) They decrease soil moisture
Answer: c) They improve soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen

Which agroforestry system is designed to protect agricultural lands from soil erosion and wind damage?
a) Alley cropping
b) Windbreaks
c) Silvopasture
d) Forest farming
Answer: b) Windbreaks

What is ‘agroforestry zoning’?
a) The process of dividing land into zones for different agroforestry practices
b) The practice of planting only one species of tree
c) The removal of trees from agricultural land
d) The use of only non-native species in agroforestry
Answer: a) The process of dividing land into zones for different agroforestry practices

Which of the following practices is used to improve soil moisture retention in agroforestry systems?
a) Clearing vegetation
b) Planting cover crops
c) Increasing tillage
d) Removing all trees
Answer: b) Planting cover crops

In agroforestry, what is the benefit of using deep-rooted trees?
a) They help in soil nutrient mining and water infiltration
b) They reduce soil erosion
c) They increase soil compaction
d) They limit crop diversity
Answer: a) They help in soil nutrient mining and water infiltration

Which of the following is a challenge associated with agroforestry?
a) Increased biodiversity
b) Complex management and maintenance
c) Improved soil fertility
d) Enhanced ecosystem services
Answer: b) Complex management and maintenance

What role do tree canopies play in agroforestry systems?
a) They increase soil erosion
b) They provide shade and reduce evaporation
c) They decrease soil fertility
d) They limit crop growth
Answer: b) They provide shade and reduce evaporation

Which of the following is a common tree species used in agroforestry for its timber and fodder benefits?
a) Oak
b) Pine
c) Eucalyptus
d) Maple
Answer: c) Eucalyptus

What is the primary benefit of integrating fruit trees into agroforestry systems?
a) To increase soil erosion
b) To provide additional food and income
c) To decrease soil fertility
d) To limit biodiversity
Answer: b) To provide additional food and income

Which agroforestry system involves planting trees and shrubs for commercial timber production alongside agricultural crops?
a) Silvopasture
b) Alley cropping
c) Forest farming
d) Timber agroforestry
Answer: d) Timber agroforestry

What is the main purpose of ‘windbreaks’ in agroforestry systems?
a) To increase soil erosion
b) To enhance crop yields by reducing wind damage
c) To decrease soil fertility
d) To remove invasive species
Answer: b) To enhance crop yields by reducing wind damage

Which practice involves integrating trees with pasture for livestock grazing?
a) Alley cropping
b) Silvopasture
c) Forest farming
d) Home gardens
Answer: b) Silvopasture

What is the role of trees in agroforestry systems in terms of water management?
a) They increase water runoff
b) They decrease water infiltration
c) They improve water infiltration and reduce runoff
d) They limit water availability
Answer: c) They improve water infiltration and reduce runoff

Which agroforestry system is characterized by growing crops and trees in the same field, with trees providing shade and shelter for crops?
a) Alley cropping
b) Forest farming
c) Silvopasture
d) Windbreaks
Answer: b) Forest farming

What type of trees are typically used in agroforestry systems to provide both timber and non-timber products?
a) Fruit trees
b) Leguminous trees
c) Coniferous trees
d) Deciduous trees
Answer: b) Leguminous trees

What is ‘agroforestry integration’?
a) The process of combining trees with agricultural crops and livestock
b) The removal of trees from agricultural land
c) The use of monoculture systems
d) The practice of growing only timber species
Answer: a) The process of combining trees with agricultural crops and livestock

Which of the following agroforestry practices helps to reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers?
a) Alley cropping
b) Windbreaks
c) Silvopasture
d) The use of nitrogen-fixing trees
Answer: d) The use of nitrogen-fixing trees

What is ‘agroforestry diversification’?
a) The practice of growing multiple species of plants and trees in one area
b) The planting of a single crop variety
c) The removal of all tree species
d) The use of only native tree species
Answer: a) The practice of growing multiple species of plants and trees in one area

Which agroforestry practice involves planting trees to create a microclimate that benefits specific crops?
a) Forest farming
b) Silvopasture
c) Alley cropping
d) Windbreaks
Answer: a) Forest farming

What is the role of ‘shade trees’ in agroforestry systems?
a) To increase soil erosion
b) To provide shelter and reduce temperature extremes for crops
c) To decrease water infiltration
d) To limit biodiversity
Answer: b) To provide shelter and reduce temperature extremes for crops

Which of the following is a primary objective of agroforestry in arid and semi-arid regions?
a) Reducing water availability
b) Enhancing soil fertility and moisture retention
c) Increasing soil erosion
d) Eliminating crop diversity
Answer: b) Enhancing soil fertility and moisture retention

Which agroforestry practice is aimed at improving soil health and providing habitat for wildlife?
a) Home gardens
b) Silvopasture
c) Alley cropping
d) Forest farming
Answer: d) Forest farming

What is ‘agroforestry resilience’?
a) The ability of agroforestry systems to withstand and recover from environmental stressors
b) The process of planting only annual crops
c) The removal of trees for agricultural expansion
d) The reduction of biodiversity in farming systems
Answer: a) The ability of agroforestry systems to withstand and recover from environmental stressors

Which type of agroforestry system involves planting trees that provide food products, such as nuts or fruits, alongside crops?
a) Forest farming
b) Alley cropping
c) Silvopasture
d) Home gardens
Answer: a) Forest farming

What is the primary function of ‘shelterbelts’ in agroforestry?
a) To provide shelter from wind and protect crops and soil
b) To increase soil compaction
c) To reduce soil fertility
d) To remove native vegetation
Answer: a) To provide shelter from wind and protect crops and soil

Which practice integrates trees, crops, and livestock in a harmonious system?
a) Alley cropping
b) Silvopasture
c) Forest farming
d) Home gardens
Answer: b) Silvopasture

What role do ‘riparian buffers’ play in agroforestry systems?
a) They protect water bodies from erosion and runoff
b) They increase soil erosion
c) They decrease water quality
d) They limit crop growth
Answer: a) They protect water bodies from erosion and runoff

Which agroforestry practice can enhance soil structure and prevent erosion on hilly terrain?
a) Windbreaks
b) Alley cropping
c) Silvopasture
d) Forest farming
Answer: b) Alley cropping

What is ‘agroforestry outreach’?
a) Efforts to promote agroforestry practices to farmers and communities
b) The expansion of urban areas into agricultural lands
c) The removal of forested areas for agriculture
d) The use of only monoculture systems
Answer: a) Efforts to promote agroforestry practices to farmers and communities

Which agroforestry practice involves growing timber trees alongside agricultural crops for long-term benefits?
a) Forest farming
b) Silvopasture
c) Timber agroforestry
d) Alley cropping
Answer: c) Timber agroforestry

What is ‘agroforestry sustainability’?
a) The ability of agroforestry systems to maintain productivity and ecological balance over time
b) The practice of using synthetic fertilizers
c) The removal of all tree species
d) The increase in monoculture practices
Answer: a) The ability of agroforestry systems to maintain productivity and ecological balance over time

Which agroforestry system is characterized by the planting of trees to create a protective environment for crops and livestock?
a) Silvopasture
b) Alley cropping
c) Windbreaks
d) Forest farming
Answer: c) Windbreaks

What is the main advantage of integrating legumes in agroforestry systems?
a) They fix nitrogen in the soil, improving soil fertility
b) They reduce soil moisture
c) They increase soil erosion
d) They limit crop diversity
Answer: a) They fix nitrogen in the soil, improving soil fertility

Which agroforestry practice aims to optimize land use by growing different crops and trees in a single field?
a) Alley cropping
b) Silvopasture
c) Forest farming
d) Home gardens
Answer: a) Alley cropping

What is ‘agroforestry productivity’?
a) The measure of outputs (crops, timber, etc.) produced in an agroforestry system
b) The practice of removing trees for agriculture
c) The use of only monoculture systems
d) The reduction of biodiversity
Answer: a) The measure of outputs (crops, timber, etc.) produced in an agroforestry system

Which agroforestry system involves growing crops and trees together for mutual benefits?
a) Forest farming
b) Alley cropping
c) Silvopasture
d) Windbreaks
Answer: a) Forest farming

What is the impact of agroforestry on soil erosion?
a) It helps reduce soil erosion by stabilizing soil with tree roots
b) It increases soil erosion
c) It has no impact on soil erosion
d) It only affects erosion in forested areas
Answer: a) It helps reduce soil erosion by stabilizing soil with tree roots

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