Agricultural Science

Excessive drainage of soil water can be checked by the addition of adequate quantities of?

A. N.P.K 15 - 15 - 15 B. sulphate of ammonia C. single superphosphate D. compost manure Correct Answer: Option…

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The following equipment can be used for irrigation except?

A. bucket B. watering can C. knapsack sprayer D. siphon tube Correct Answer: Option D D. siphon tube

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A farmer applied NPK 15:11:8 at planting. What is the percentage of potassium in the fertilizer?

A. 23.53% B. 32.35% C. 33.33% D. 44.12% Correct Answer: Option A A. 23.53%

6 years ago

Which of the following statements about bush burning is false?

A. it releases mineral nutrients bound in plant tissues B. it encourages the growth of fresh grasses C. the heat…

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Sources of nitrogen to the soil include the following except?

A. lightening B. urea C. blue-green algae D. residues of burning activities Correct Answer: Option D D. residues of burning…

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Which of the following crops should be planted on a piece of land that has been repeatedly cropped with maize?

A. guinea corn B. millet C. rice D. cowpea Correct Answer: Option D D. cowpea

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Which of the following statement is not true about waterlogged soils?

A. such soils are heavily leached B. Dentrifying bacteria are more active in such soil than nitrifying bacteria C. Nitrosomonas…

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The three most important physical factors that influence rock weathering are?

A. colour, particle size and hardness of rock B. particle size, hardness and degree of cementation C. hardness, degrees of…

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The following are types of sedimentary rocks except?

A. granites B. limestone C. sandstone D. dolomite Correct Answer: Option C C. sandstone

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Which of the following biotic factors are usually used to control cassava meal bugs?

A. parasites B. predators C. pests D. pathogens Correct Answer: Option B B. predators

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