Question : 'Agronomy' is the practice of raising _________.
Option 1: Plants and animals
Option 2: Crop plants
Option 3: Agriculture
Option 4: Fruit plants only
Correct Answer: Crop plants
Solution : The correct answer is Crop plants.
Agronomy is the science of growing crops and plants that provide us food, fibre, oil, medicinal resources and other essentials. It covers everything from managing soil and breeding plants to dealing with pests and understanding plant growth. Agronomists seek to optimize crop production while taking economic efficiency, sustainability and environmental considerations into account.
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