Agroforestry MCQs January 8, 2026August 19, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What is agroforestry? (A) The practice of growing crops in a forest (B) The cultivation of forest trees only (C) The integration of trees and shrubs into agricultural systems (D) The practice of clear-cutting forests for agriculture 2. Which of the following is a benefit of agroforestry? (A) Increased soil erosion (B) Reduced biodiversity (C) Enhanced soil fertility (D) Increased water runoff 3. Which agroforestry practice involves growing trees in rows along the edges of fields? (A) Alley cropping (B) Windbreaks (C) Silvopasture (D) Forest farming 4. In which agroforestry system are trees planted in the alleys between rows of crops? (A) Silvopasture (B) Home gardens (C) Forest farming (D) Alley cropping 5. 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 6. Which of the following is a primary goal of agroforestry? (A) Enhancing land productivity and ecosystem health (B) Reducing the number of tree species in an area (C) Maximizing short-term agricultural yields (D) Eliminating undergrowth and vegetation 7. Which agroforestry system is commonly used in tropical regions for growing multiple crops under tree canopies? (A) Forest farming (B) Alley cropping (C) Silvopasture (D) Windbreaks 8. What is the primary function of windbreaks in agroforestry? (A) To promote soil compaction (B) To increase water runoff (C) To reduce wind erosion and protect crops (D) To reduce soil fertility 9. Which practice involves growing trees and shrubs in home gardens for multiple uses? (A) Forest farming (B) Home gardens (C) Silvopasture (D) Alley cropping 10. What is the role of cover crops in agroforestry systems? (A) To improve soil structure and prevent erosion (B) To reduce soil fertility (C) To increase soil erosion (D) To decrease soil moisture 11. 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 12. In agroforestry, what is ‘multi-strata cropping’? (A) Cultivating crops and animals together (B) Growing single crop varieties in large areas (C) Planting trees in rows along fields (D) Growing crops in multiple layers with trees 13. Which agroforestry practice involves integrating livestock with trees and forage? (A) Forest farming (B) Silvopasture (C) Alley cropping (D) Home gardens 14. What is the main advantage of using nitrogen-fixing trees in agroforestry? (A) They improve soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen (B) They increase soil erosion (C) They provide shade for crops (D) They decrease soil moisture 15. 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 16. What is ‘agroforestry zoning’? (A) The removal of trees from agricultural land (B) The practice of planting only one species of tree (C) The process of dividing land into zones for different agroforestry practices (D) The use of only non-native species in agroforestry 17. 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 18. 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 19. 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 20. What role do tree canopies play in agroforestry systems? (A) They provide shade and reduce evaporation (B) They increase soil erosion (C) They decrease soil fertility (D) They limit crop growth