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10 fun questions about sustainable farming

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Question 1 of 10What does sustainability mean?
Topic Context • Core Principle
  • Why It Matters: Sustainability connects present-day food production with long-term ecological balance so future generations inherit fertile land and clean water.
Question 2 of 10Which farming practice prevents soil erosion?
Topic Context • Slope Management
  • Why It Matters: On hilly or sloped terrain, aligning ridges and furrows across the natural elevation slows down rainwater runoff and prevents topsoil washout.
Question 3 of 10What is vermicompost made from?
Topic Context • Organic Bio-Inputs
  • Why It Matters: Biological decomposers digest organic farm waste into nutrient-rich humus packed with plant-available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and beneficial microbes.
Question 4 of 10Which irrigation method saves the most water?
Topic Context • Precision Hydration
  • Why It Matters: Delivering water directly to the plant root zone drop by drop cuts evaporation and surface runoff, saving up to 70% water compared to open flooding.
Question 5 of 10What is the main benefit of crop rotation?
Topic Context • Seasonal Soil Health
  • Why It Matters: Planting different crop families in sequence—such as cereals followed by nitrogen-fixing legumes—prevents nutrient exhaustion and breaks pest cycles.
Question 6 of 10What does rainwater harvesting help with?
Topic Context • Monsoon Storage
  • Why It Matters: Capturing and storing seasonal rainfall in farm ponds and recharge pits secures clean irrigation water for dry months and replenishes local aquifers.
Question 7 of 10Which is broader in scope?
Topic Context • Science vs. Field Practice
  • Why It Matters: One term encompasses scientific research, soil science, genetics, and engineering, while the other refers specifically to the practical field activity of growing crops and raising livestock.
Question 8 of 10What is a disadvantage of sustainable farming?
Topic Context • Adoption Challenges
  • Why It Matters: Setting up drip irrigation, rainwater ponds, or organic certification requires upfront investment and training before long-term input savings kick in.
Question 9 of 10Conservation farming promotes:
Topic Context • Living Ecosystems
  • Why It Matters: Minimal soil disturbance, permanent organic cover, and diverse crop rotations protect beneficial insects, earthworms, and soil microorganisms.
Question 10 of 10Sustainable farming provides:
Topic Context • Consumer & Farmer Health
  • Why It Matters: Growing crops in biologically rich soil without synthetic pesticides yields nutrient-dense, chemical-free produce for families and communities.