Agricultural Science

Which of the following terms is not associated with surface irrigation?

A. tile B. basin C. dyke D. furrow Correct Answer: Option A A. tile

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The following crops require staking except?

A. tomato B. yam C. pumpkin D. guinea corn Correct Answer: Option D D. guinea corn

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Which of the following processes are associated with rubber production?

I. coagulation II. fermentation III. tapping A. I and II only B. I and III only C. II and III…

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If the recommended spacing for a tree crop is 2.5m by 4.0m. How many seedlings are required to plant 2 hectares of farmland?

A. 8,000 seedlings B. 3,000 seedlings C. 2,000 seedlings D. 1,000 seedlings Correct Answer: Option D D. 1,000 seedlings

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Which of the following combinations of activities gives the correct sequence of nursing seeds?

I. watering of sown seeds II. making drills with a dibber III. covering seeds with palm fronds IV. sowing seeds…

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If grains are not properly dried before storage, they are likely to?

A. lose viability at a fast rate B. remain domant for a long time C. synthesize carbohydrate during storage D.…

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Which of the following factors should be considered in selecting cover crops? The cover crops must

I. be easy to propagate II. compete with the main crops III. have roots capable of binding soils IV. be…

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Farmers practice mixed farming because they can?

A. easily secure loan to expand their farms B. specialize in either the growing of crops or rearing of animals…

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The soil water that is readily available for absorption by plant roots is called?

A. capillary water B. gravitational water C. hygroscopic water D. superfluous water Correct Answer: Option A A. capillary water

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The earthworm is important to the farmer because it?

A. improves soil texture B. destroys soil pathogens C. checks soil erosion D. improves soil structure Correct Answer: Option D…

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