Agricultural Science

Which of the following is not an effect on man of the various preventive and control measures of diseases and pests of crops?

A. air pollution B. water poisoning C. food contamination D. poor health E. poor utilization Correct Answer: Option E -…

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The growing of both forest and agricultural crops on the same piece of land is termed?

A. mixed cropping B. mixed farming C. forestry D. taungya system E. poor reproductive ability Correct Answer: Option D -…

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The desirable characteristics of forage crops include the following except?

A. palatability B. dependability C. high yield D. resistance to trampling E. poor reproductive ability Correct Answer: Option E -…

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The distance between two successive yam mounds should be about?

A. 0.10 m B. 1.00 m C. 10.00 m D. 100.00 m E. 1000.00 m Correct Answer: Option B -…

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The best tool(s) a farmer should use to measure out a large farm accurately include(s) the?

A. garden line and measuring tape B. measuring tape and ranging poles C. measuring tape only D. garden line only…

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The most important limitation of agricultural mechanization is?

A. small holdings B. lack of technical know-how C. poor marketing system D. inadequate storage facilities E. pest attack Correct…

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The instrument used to measure the relative humidity is?

A. thermometer B. anemometer C. hygrometer D. hydrometer E. rain gauge Correct Answer: Option C - hygrometer

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Which of the following sources of farm power cannot be effectively used for processing agricultural products?

A. animals B. electricity C. sun D. machines E. wind Correct Answer: Option A - animals

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The advantage of providing drainage ditches in farms is that it?

A. requires periodic clearing B. is inconvenient for farm mechanization C. is labour intensive D. is unsuitable for draining basement…

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The following are advantages of the sprinkler method of irrigation except?

A. rate of application of irrigation water can be controlled B. portable nature of many sprinkler systems make them suitable…

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