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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CHSL - 13 April 2021 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q39

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______ is the application of plant and soil science to crop production.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2. i.e. Agronomy.

  • Agronomy is a branch of Agriculture that deals with field crop production and soil management. 
  • Agronomists usually work with crops that are grown on a large scale and that requires relatively little management. 
  • Agronomic experiments focus on a variety of factors relating to crop plants, including yield, diseases, cultivation, pest, weed management and sensitivity to factors such as climate and soil.