Organic Farming MCQs Quiz Multiple Choice Questions & Answers

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the categories of organic certification?

1. Crops
2. Wild Crops
3. Equipment
4. Handling

2. Which of these is NOT allowed in organic farming?

1. Buffer Zones
2. Cover Crops
3. Sewage Sludge
4. Crop Rotation

3. Can you buy certified organic clothing?

1. Yes
2. No

4. Conventional and certified organic production can occur on the same farm

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

5. Converting a farm into an organic facility is a quick and easy process

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

6. How many years must land be treated as organic without the use of harmful prohibited substances to be eligible for organic certification?

1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four

7. If a label carries a USDA Organic seal how much of the product must be certified organic?

1. 100%
2. 95%
3. 70%
4. 50%

8. Organic farming is important because

1. It is less harmful to environment
2. It increases soil structure
3. No harmful chemical is used
4. All of the above

9. Organic farming movement began in the year

1. 1930s
2. 1950s
3. 1970s
4. 1990s

10. Organic livestock must be raised on certified organic land

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

11. Organic livestock must have year-round access to the outdoors

1. Statement is True
2. Statement is False

12. What is the main organic agriculture practice that helps to sequester carbon, thereby reducing climate change?

1. Eliminating runoff of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers into nearby bodies of water.
2. Protecting and nurturing the soil; increasing soil biodiversity.
3. Encouraging the health and natural behavior of their animals.
4. Requiring less energy consumption.

13. Which country has most organic farms?

1. United states
2. India
3. Australia

14. Which of the following is allowed in organic farming?

1. Synthetic Fertilizers
2. Buffer Zones
3. Persistent Pesticides
4. Hormones

15. Which of the following is an organic farming practice that helps maintain soil health?

1. Sewage Sludge
2. Synthetic Fertilizers
3. Monoculture
4. Crop Rotation