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

A) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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4. 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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5. Can ‘organic’ crops be fertilized?

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

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

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

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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 that were produced according to traditional agricultural practices.

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

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

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

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

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

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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) 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.

C) Only fresh vegetables.

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9. What is ‘organic’ in crop production?

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

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

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

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10. 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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