Agricultural Science

The major factor affecting distribution of crops in West Africa is?

A. climate B. soil C. topography D. disease Correct Answer: Option A A. climate

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Which of the following is not an effect of over-grazing on soil?

A. Improvement of soil structure B. soil compaction C. exposure of soil to erosion D. depletion of soil nutrients Correct…

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The practice of growing different crops in sequence on a piece of land is known as?

A. rotational grazing B. monoculture C. crop rotation D. mixed farming Correct Answer: Option A A. rotational grazing

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The method of surface irrigation widely used in rice fields is?

A. basin irrigation B. wild flooding C. furrow irrigation D. border strip Correct Answer: Option B A. basin irrigation

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Wind can be beneficial to crop production because it?

A. aids weed seeds dispersal B. aids pollination of crops C. causes lodging of crops D. causes rapid drying of…

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It is important to clean and grease plough discs after use to?

A. prevent rusting B. sharpen the discs C. reduce friction D. reduce the lifespan Correct Answer: Option A A. prevent…

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The appropriate farm tool for lifting tomato seedlings for transplanting is the?

A. dibber B. hoe C. hand trowel D. hand fork Correct Answer: Option C C. hand trowel

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The machine used for removing seeds from maize cobs is called a?

A. mill B. decorticator C. winnower D. sheller Correct Answer: Option D D. sheller

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The function of the seed-tube of a seed drill is to?

A. transport seeds from the metering device to the furrow opener B. control the rate of placement of seeds in…

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Which of the following methods is inappropriate when introducing a new variety of rice farmers?

A. Farners' cooperarive society B. Circular letters C. Demonstrations D. Field trips Correct Answer: Option B B. Circular letters

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