Agricultural Science

Soil erosion caused by water can be controlled by?

A. overgrazing and bush burning B. ploughing and harrowing C. land clearing and stumping D. afforestation and erection of bunds…

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The two main elements of climate which affect soil formation are?

A. rainfall and temperature B. rainfall and air C. temperature and light D. wind and relative humidity Correct Answer: Option…

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Which of the following processes does not lead to the physical disintegration of rocks? The

A. heating and cooling of rock surfaces B. expansion and contraction of rock minerals C. formation of cracks and crevices…

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The largest kola-nut producing vegetation zone in West Africa is the?

A. sahel savanna B. sudan savanna C. derived savanna D. mangrove swamp Correct Answer: Option C - derived savanna

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Which of the following groups of crops will perform better in the savanna zone of West Africa?

A. cotton, millet and groundnut B. cotton, coffee and cocoa C. tobacco, sorghum and banana D. sorghum, millet and oil-palm…

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The main aim of wildlife management is to?

A. prevent the extinction of species B. provide lots of cheap protein C. generate foreign exchange through exportation of meat…

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Which of the following statement best describes subsistence agriculture?

A. the rearing of animals only B. small scale production of crops and livestock C. raising of crops and animals…

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The difference between subsidy and loan is that subsidy?

A. is a short term credit while loan is a long term credit B. is a medium-term credit while loan…

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Which of the following statements is not correct about Land Use Act?

A. land cannot be used for any purpose B. government has control over unused land C. it does not lead…

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Which of the following statement is not an impediment to the development of agriculture in West Africa?

A. teeming population of insect pests B. aggressive agricultural extension C. chaotic marketing systems D. pollution of the environment Correct…

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