Agricultural Science

A crop not requiring more than 750 mm annual rainfall is most suitable for cultivation in?

A. Swampy forest B. Sahel savanna C. Rain forest D. Sudan savanna E. Guinea savanna Correct Answer: Option B -…

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Which of the following factors affecting land availability and use is a socio-economic factor?

A. population pressure B. soil type C. topography D. farming systems E. climate Correct Answer: Option A - population pressure

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In encouraging farmers to produce more of a particular crop, the Nigerian government has helped farmers in marketing that crop through the establishment of?

A. rural schools of agriculture B. markets for the sale of crops C. marketing boards D. rural extension offices E.…

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Which of the following is not the role of government in agricultural production?

A. provision of loans and credits B. building of storage facilities C. establishment of efficient marketing outlets D. provision of…

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Subsistence farming can be appropriately described as planting of crops and rearing of livestock?

A. for the benefit of the whole country B. as export for earning foreign exchange C. for the benefit of…

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The climate factors affecting agricultural production in Nigeria include the following except?

A. temperature B. rainfall C. relative humidity D. sunlight E. topography Correct Answer: Option E - topography

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The problems of agriculture development in Nigeria are caused by the following except?

A. inadequate land B. poor finance C. poor transportation system D. lack of basic amenities E. substandard farm inputs Correct…

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Which of the following activities is correct about agricultural extension agent?

A. teaching farmers the management of exotic breeds of animals and crops B. educating farmers on the use of improved…

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Net worth statement can be referred to as?

A. balance sheet B. farm record book C. profit and loss account D. farm trading account E. depreciation Correct Answer:…

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From which of the following sources can agricultural credits be more easily obtained by peasant farmers?

A. commercial banks B. wholesalers C. money lenders D. government agencies E. credit and thrift societies Correct Answer: Option E…

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