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

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

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

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

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

C) The products must be very tasty and healthy.

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4. 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) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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8. 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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9. Can ‘organic’ crops be fertilized?

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

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

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

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10. What is ‘organic’ in crop production?

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

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

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

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