Agricultural Science

Training of yam vines is important to?

A. ease passage in the farm B. suppress weeds C. increase photosynthesis D. prevent rodent attack Correct Answer: Option C…

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Which of the following activities are cultural practices?

I. Harrowing II. Filling-in III. Mulching A. I and II only B. I and III only C. II and III…

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A farmstead should be located close to a source of water because of the following reasons except?

A. reduction of overhead cost B. operation of efficient irrigation system C. processing of farm produce D. erosion of farm…

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The survey instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles on the field is the?

A. theodolite B. prismatic compass C. offset staff D. arrow Correct Answer: Option A A. theodolite

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The objectives of farm mechanization include the following except to?

A. obtain higher farm yield B. carry out farm operation quickly C. improve the quality of farm produce D. produce…

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The function of the mouldboard in a mouldboard plough is to?

A. cut a horizontal line in the soil B. give support to the share C. invert the furrow slice D.…

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The main sources of farm power in West Africa are?

A. wind, solar and mechanical B. human, animal and mechanical C. mechanical, solar and human D. electrical, mechanical and solar…

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An advantage of sprinkler irrigation is that?

A. it assists farmers to raise a greater variety of crops B. it is easy to install C. large areas…

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Which of the following effects is not due to water-logging?

A. inhibition of crop development B. enhancement of leaching C. inhibition of the activities of soil microorganisms D. wilting of…

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The following farming practices expose the soil to agents of erosion except?

A. bush burning B. land clearing C. crop rotation D. overgrazing Correct Answer: Option C C. crop rotation

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