{"id":68373,"date":"2024-04-20T10:25:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=68373"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:25:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:25:29","slug":"zero-tillage-is-a-practice-that-minimizes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/zero-tillage-is-a-practice-that-minimizes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Zero tillage is a practice that minimizes:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a97513b73ee5\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Pesticide use                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Fertilizer application                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Soil disturbance                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Water use                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: c) Soil disturbance.<\/p>\n<p>Zero tillage is a farming practice that minimizes soil disturbance by planting seeds directly into the previous year&#8217;s crop residue. This helps to conserve soil moisture, reduce erosion, and improve crop yields.<\/p>\n<p>Pesticide use is not necessarily minimized by zero tillage, as herbicides may still be needed to control weeds. Fertilizer application may also be necessary, depending on the crop and soil conditions. Water use may be reduced or increased, depending on the climate and management practices.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<p>a) Pesticide use: Pesticides are chemicals that are used to kill pests, such as insects, rodents, and weeds. Pesticide use can be harmful to the environment and to human health. Zero tillage can help to reduce pesticide use by reducing the need for herbicides to control weeds.<\/p>\n<p>b) Fertilizer application: Fertilizers are chemicals that are used to provide nutrients to plants. Fertilizer application can be <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> harmful to the environment if it is not done properly. Zero tillage can help to reduce fertilizer application by improving the efficiency of nutrient uptake by plants.<\/p>\n<p>c) Soil disturbance: Soil disturbance is the disruption of the soil structure by tillage, which is the process of breaking up the soil with a plow or other implement. Soil disturbance can lead to erosion, loss of nutrients, and compaction. Zero tillage minimizes soil disturbance by planting seeds directly into the previous year&#8217;s crop residue.<\/p>\n<p>d) Water use: Water use is the amount of water that is <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> used for irrigation or other purposes. 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