Agricultural Science

A soil which consists of a mixture of and, silt and clay in equal quantities is described as?

A. humus B. alluvial soil C. sandy clay D. loam E. clayey loam Correct Answer: Option D - loam

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Which of the following statement is not correct about micronutrients? They

A. are required in small quantities by plants B. are harmful when present in large quantities in a soil C.…

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A soil with the PH range of 6.1 to 6.9 can be described as?

A. alkaline B. very acidic C. slightly alkaline D. slightly acidic E. neutral Correct Answer: Option D - slightly acidic

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Which of the following is not a way of maintaining soil fertility?

A. cover cropping B. manuring C. mulching D. mixed farming E. monocropping Correct Answer: Option E - monocropping

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The major climatic factors influencing agricultural activities in the tropics include the following except

A. rainfall B. temperature C. sunlight D. pressure E. wind Correct Answer: Option C - sunlight

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Which of the following is a day-neutral crop?

A. millet B. maize C. coffee D. tomato E. cocoa Correct Answer: Option B - maize

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During the processes of soil formation, the cracks or crevices that are first noticed on the rocks are normally caused by?

A. ice B. man C. wind D. temperature E. solution Correct Answer: Option D - temperature

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Which of the following is the best way to reduce surface run-off on farmlands?

A. adding more clay to the soil B. providing adequate plant cover C. planting across the slope D. planting annual…

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Which of the following statement about crop rotation is not correct?

A. it involves alternating legumes with non-legumes B. the use of legumes in rotation helps to maintain soil fertility C.…

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The soil nutrient which is important as a constituent of plant proteins and hormones is?

A. calcium B. magnesium C. iron D. potassium E. sulphur Correct Answer: Option E - sulphur

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