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Which of the following agricultural implements is defined as a simple tool used for removing weeds and for loosening the soil?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · Science · Crop Production and Management
  1. Cultivator
  2. Hoe
  3. Seed drill
  4. Sickle
Answer
Hoe

The correct answer is Hoe — Step 3: It is specifically pulled by animals or manually used for removing weeds and loosening the soil.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Step 1: Identify the function of various agricultural tools described in crop preparation and management.
  2. Step 2: A hoe consists of a long rod of wood or iron with a strong, broad, and bent plate of iron attached to one end, which acts like a blade.
  3. Step 3: It is specifically pulled by animals or manually used for removing weeds and loosening the soil.
Common mistake: Students often confuse a hoe with a cultivator or seed drill, which are used for tractor-driven ploughing and sowing seeds respectively.

Concept tested: Agricultural Implements and Soil Preparation

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