Organic Quiz

Organic Quiz for Beginners

Q&A Quiz for Organic Awareness Creation in Africa

This is an Quiz to test your knowledge on matters organic agriculture/ certification for beginners.

The number of attempts remaining is 4

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1. Can genetically modified organisms (GMOs) be used in organic production?

A) GMO crops can be used in exceptional cases, when there is evidence that they can be grown without the use of any chemical input (i.e. chemical pesticides, mineral fertilizers).

B) No, they are completely forbidden.

C) Yes, why not? All GMO crops can also be cultivated by using organic production practices!

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2. Are ‘organic’ products healthier than conventional products?

A) No, there is no scientific evidence for a difference in quality between organic and conventional products.

B) Yes, because the varieties that organic farmers cultivate contain more nutrients.

C) Mostly, especially for crops where conventional production applies significant amounts of pesticides (e.g. vegetables and fruits). Some organic products contain also more vitamins and minerals than conventional products.

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3. What is ‘organic’ in crop production?

A) To crops that are grown without the use of artificial chemicals.

B) To crops that are produced in open fields only.

C) To crops that are produced in greenhouses, without soil (hors sol).

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4. In ‘organic’ farming, no plant protection products are used?

A) No, while pesticides against insects are not allowed, synthetic products against weeds are allowed, so called herbicides.

B) Yes, absolutely no pesticides are allowed in organic crop production.

C) No, while chemical pesticides are not allowed, natural pesticides based on plant extracts, minerals and biological agents may be used.

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5. How do farmers control pests and diseases in ‘organic’ crops?

A) They put much attention into the prevention of pests and diseases to minimize direct interventions with natural pesticides.

B) They use very effective natural pesticides when pests and diseases occur.

C) They rely on very robust and resistant varieties that do not require any further plant protection.

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6. What is 'Organic’ in connection with agricultural products?

A) To products that were produced without the use of GMOs and synthetic pesticides.

B) To products sold by retailers who are committed to only offer healthy food products to their customers.

C) To products that were produced according to traditional agricultural practices.

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7. Does ‘organic’ production have a positive impact on the environment?

A) Not really, because the difference between organic and conventional production is minimal.

B) Yes, in fact, because organic production practices have a rather positive impacts on the soil and water while promoting biodiversity.

C) Only on the soil, as organic farmers keep animals which naturally fertilize the land.

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8. Which products can be produced ’organically’?

A) Primary plant and animal products such as cabbage, tomato, milk and meat.

B) Only fresh vegetables.

C) Primary food products, but also textile fibres, flowers, and more, as well as all kinds of processed plant- and animal-based food, and even cosmetics.

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9. Can ‘organic’ crops be fertilized?

A) Only in exceptional cases, when crops show nutrient deficiencies.

B) No, organic production does not need any fertilizers. It is completely natural.

C) Yes, mainly from natural sources (e.g. different organic manures) and natural mineral sources.

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10. Who decides whether a product can be sold as ‘organic’?

A) Government extension staff evaluate farmers’ fields to take this decision.

B) Specially trained persons who act as inspectors evaluate if all production-related aspects comply with the rules that apply to access a certain organic label.

C) The farmers themselves know best if their cultivation practices match with organic production principles.

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