1. : Agroecology is best defined as:
(A) The study of space and planets
(B) The application of ecological principles to agricultural systems
(C) The use of synthetic fertilizers in farming
(D) The genetic modification of crops only
2. : Which of the following is a key principle of agroecology?
(A) Monoculture expansion
(B) Biodiversity enhancement
(C) Heavy pesticide use
(D) Soil sterilization
3. : Intercropping in agroecology means:
(A) Growing a single crop on a large scale
(B) Growing two or more crops together for mutual benefit
(C) Planting crops without soil
(D) Growing crops only in greenhouses
4. : Agroforestry is a practice that combines:
(A) Livestock with fisheries
(B) Trees with crops and/or livestock
(C) Monoculture with pesticides
(D) Urban farming with hydroponics
5. : Which soil management practice is promoted in agroecology?
(A) Excessive tillage
(B) Cover cropping
(C) Plastic mulching only
(D) Chemical herbicides
6. : Crop rotation helps in:
(A) Increasing soil erosion
(B) Maintaining soil fertility and pest control
(C) Monoculture farming
(D) Maximizing chemical fertilizer use
7. : The concept of “food sovereignty” in agroecology emphasizes:
(A) Industrialized farming
(B) Control of food systems by local communities
(C) Reliance on global seed corporations
(D) Use of only genetically modified seeds
8. : Polyculture in agroecology refers to:
(A) Growing a single crop species
(B) Growing multiple crop species together
(C) Using only chemical fertilizers
(D) Farming without biodiversity
9. : Integrated Pest Management (IPM) promotes:
(A) Heavy pesticide spraying
(B) Eco-friendly and balanced pest control methods
(C) Ignoring pest populations
(D) Monoculture only
10. : Which of the following is a renewable energy practice in agroecology?
(A) Diesel tractors
(B) Solar-powered irrigation
(C) Chemical pesticide use
(D) Plastic mulch burning
11. : Agroecology supports the use of:
(A) Traditional knowledge combined with modern science
(B) Only industrial technologies
(C) Synthetic fertilizer dependency
(D) Monoculture seed varieties
12. : Conservation tillage in agroecology helps in:
(A) Increasing soil erosion
(B) Improving soil organic matter and reducing erosion
(C) Destroying soil biodiversity
(D) Releasing greenhouse gases
13. : Which nutrient cycle is critical in agroecological systems?
(A) Nitrogen cycle
(B) Silicon cycle
(C) Helium cycle
(D) Uranium cycle
14. : Agroecology emphasizes reducing dependence on:
(A) Renewable inputs
(B) Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
(C) Soil biodiversity
(D) Crop diversity
15. : A key social dimension of agroecology is:
(A) Promoting monoculture export crops
(B) Supporting local farmers and communities
(C) Reducing local participation in farming decisions
(D) Centralizing seed ownership
16. : Which farming method aligns most with agroecology principles?
(A) Industrial agriculture
(B) Organic farming
(C) Heavy pesticide monoculture
(D) Intensive livestock feedlots
17. : Soil fertility in agroecology is maintained by:
(A) Heavy chemical inputs
(B) Composting, crop rotation, and green manures
(C) Soil mining
(D) Overuse of irrigation
18. : Which practice increases resilience to climate change in agroecology?
(A) Monoculture farming
(B) Diverse cropping systems
(C) Soil erosion
(D) Deforestation
19. : Agroecology recognizes pests as:
(A) Always harmful
(B) Part of the ecosystem with natural predators
(C) Eliminated only with pesticides
(D) Non-existent in farming
20. : Community seed banks in agroecology help to:
(A) Promote genetic diversity and farmer control of seeds
(B) Restrict farmer access to seeds
(C) Depend on multinational corporations
(D) Reduce biodiversity
21. : Which of the following practices reduces greenhouse gas emissions in agroecology?
(A) Burning crop residues
(B) Cover cropping and reduced tillage
(C) Excessive fertilizer application
(D) Deforestation
22. : Agroecology integrates livestock with farming systems to:
(A) Increase synthetic fertilizer dependency
(B) Recycle nutrients through manure
(C) Increase greenhouse gas emissions only
(D) Reduce biodiversity
23. : Which of the following international movements is strongly connected with agroecology?
(A) Green Revolution
(B) La Via Campesina (Peasant Movement)
(C) Industrial Revolution
(D) Biotechnology revolution
24. : The concept of resilience in agroecology refers to:
(A) Ability of farms to recover from disturbances like droughts or pests
(B) Maximizing short-term yields only
(C) Dependence on chemical pesticides
(D) Ignoring biodiversity
25. : The ultimate goal of agroecology is to:
(A) Maximize industrial agriculture profits
(B) Create sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems
(C) Eliminate biodiversity
(D) Promote synthetic inputs