Agricultural Science

Natural immunity against diseases is conferred on the newly born animal through?

A. vaccination B. sanitation C. administration of antibiotics D. feeding with colostrum E. administration of drugs Correct Answer: Option D…

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All the following are components of balance diet except?

A. carbohydrates B. mineral and vitamin C. protein D. fats and oils E. sucrose Correct Answer: Option E - sucrose

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An effective way of preventing anaemia in piglets raised under intensive system is to provide them with?

A. milk supplement B. salt lick C. protein supplement D. drugs containing iron E. roughages Correct Answer: Option D -…

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The farm animal whose skin or hide cannot be used for leader production is?

A. goat B. sheep C. chicken D. cattle E. pig Correct Answer: Option C - chicken

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The most important advantage of in-breeding is that?

A. offspring show hybrid vigour B. offspring grow more rapidly C. offspring that can withstand variation of environment is produced…

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Which type of soil is usually preferred in terms of chemical properties in siting fish ponds?

A. neutral or alkaline soil B. very alkaline soil C. moderately acidic D. peaty soil E. swampy soil Correct Answer:…

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A nutritional deficiency disease of livestock is?

A. rinderpest B. contagious abortion C. oesteomalacia D. coccidiosis E. tuberculosis Correct Answer: Option C - oesteomalacia

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Which of the following is not a pasture legume?

A. pueraria B. calopogonium C. centrosema D. andropogon E. stylosanthes Correct Answer: Option D - andropogon

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Which of the following statement on ration is not correct?

A. chick ration is used to feed chicks from a day-old to six weeks old B. growers ration is used…

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What is the effect of applying pressure on a ring inserted through the nostril of a bull?

A. breaking of the septum B. reducing the resistance of the bull C. easing the flow of mucus D. facilitating…

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