Agricultural Science

Tomato plants are primarily staked to?

A. prevent birds from feeding on the fruits B. accelerate fruits maturity C. raise fruits from the ground D. increase…

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Delayed harvesting of maize may result in?

A. improvement in the quantity of grains B. high incidence of pest infestation C. low seed viability D. yellow colouration…

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Which of the following factors will not influence the yield of crops?

A. soil depth and structure B. soil slope and texture C. atmospheric and soil temperature D. wind direction and speed…

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Drying of harvested crops is necessary because it?

A. shortens the length of seed dormancy B. reduces moisture content and stores better C. cannot be sold to consumers…

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Layering is advantageous because?

A. offspring perform better than their parents B. pollination agents abound to ensure its success C. possible failure of fertilization…

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Which of the following processes in plants are directly affected by high temperatures?

I. Water absorption II. Photosynthesis III. Respiration IV. Photoperiodism A. I and II only B. I, II and III only…

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A farmstead is best described as?

A. animal pens B. crop production centre C. farm equipment and storage facilities D. farmer's abode Correct Answer: Option D…

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The standard length of a Gunter’s chain is approximately?

A. 20 m B. 25 m C. 35 m D. 40 m Correct Answer: Option A - 20 m

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Which of the following statement about the advantages of farm mechanization is not true? It

A. saves labour B. improves soil structure C. reduces drudgery D. increases output Correct Answer: Option B - improves soil structure

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