Organic Quiz – Kilimo Hai

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) No, they are completely forbidden.

B) 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).

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

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2. How relevant is ‘organic’ farming for rural areas?

A) Not at all, as the lower yields in organic farming lead to lower incomes.

B) Very relevant, if organic produce fetch higher prices, and organic production create new job and income opportunities, while safeguarding natural resources (soil and water).

C) Somehow relevant, because organic production preserves ancient farming practices without using chemical inputs.

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3. Can ‘organic’ crops be fertilized?

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

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

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

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

A) 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.

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

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

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5. 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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6. What does ‘organic’ mean in processed food products?

A) The products were processed by the farmers themselves, who make sure that only fresh ingredients are used.

B) The products must be very tasty and healthy.

C) That all ingredients were produced organically and the organic processing requirements are met.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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9. Are there rules that define what is ‘organic’?

A) Yes, agreed public and private rules and procedures apply that clearly state what is allowed in organic production.

B) Yes, individual farmers and farmer groups can define own rules under which they want to produce organically.

C) No, all methods that claim to be nature-friendly can be called organic

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10. 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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