Agricultural Science

Which of the following combination does the government aim at when making agricultural policies?

The principal involved in crop production include the following: I. controlling of diseases, weed and pests, II. maintaining the quality…

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Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of peasant farming?

A. inability to repay loan B. long-term loan facility C. lack of capital D. small farm-holding E. inability to obtain…

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Chlorosis observed along the veins of leaves is a characteristic symptom for the deficiency of?

A. nitrogen B. magnesium C. potassium D. phosphorus E. sulphur Correct Answer: Option B - magnesium

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Which of the following is not an advantage of drip-irrigation?

A. fertilizers can be applied through the system B. there is reduction in the concentration of salt in the root…

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The effect of clearing agricultural lands clean of all vegetation and or trees include the following except?

A. exposure of soil to erosion B. compaction of soil C. desertification D. complete removal of soil nutrients E. exposure…

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Which of the following is not a biotic factor affecting agricultural production?

A. predator B. soil C. parasites D. pest E. dieases Correct Answer: Option B - soil

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The most important soil microorganism which are effective decomposers of wood in forest areas are?

A. earthworm B. wood beetles C. termites D. algea E. fungi Correct Answer: Option C - termites

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When there is large quality of food items in the market with other factors remaining constant, demand

A. will increase thus stabilizing the price B. will decrease and price will increase C. will increase and price will…

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Which of the following is not a problem of agricultural marketing in Nigeria?

A. lack of transport facilities B. scattered sources of supply C. high quality of farm produce D. lack of good…

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the number of animals that can be conveniently fed on a hectare of pasture is known as?

A. biological value B. carrying capacity C. nutritive value D. livestock quality E. zero grazing Correct Answer: Option B -…

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