Agricultural Science

The benefits derived from wildlife conservation practices include the following except?

A. preservation of rear species of wild animals B. source of food for man C. tourist attraction D. preservation of…

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Which of the following is the botanical name for guinea grass?

A. Panicum maximum B. Pennisetum pupureum C. Eleusine indica D. Pennisetum maximum E. Panicum pupureum Correct Answer: Option A -…

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The planting depth of rice grain is about?

A. 2 - 4 cm B. 6 - 8 cm C. 8 - 10 cm D. 10 - 12 cm…

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The damage to the stem of maize plants resulting in hollowness and lodging is most likely caused by?

A. rodents B. grasscutters C. stem borers D. weevils E. thrips Correct Answer: Option C - stem borers

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Which of the following is not normally a pasture crop?

A. mucuna B. centrosema C. stylosanthes D. giant star grass E. guinea grass Correct Answer: Option A - mucuna

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Fertilization in crops leads to the formation of?

A. gametes B. pollen grain C. zygote D. pollen tube E. endosperm Correct Answer: Option C - zygote

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The stages of life cycle of locust are?

A. egg → larva → pupa → adult B. egg → nymph → adult C. egg → caterpillar → pupa…

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Which of the following plant parts or modification is not suitable for propagation of pastures?

A. stem cutting B. seeds C. leaves D. stolons E. rhizomes Correct Answer: Option C - leaves

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Which of the following crop is tolerant to both poor and rich friable soils?

A. onions B. cocoa C. tomato D. cassava E. rice Correct Answer: Option D - cassava

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The most devastating and commonest pests of cassava foliage are?

A. leaf worms B. weaver birds C. rodents D. variegated grasshoppers E. aphids Correct Answer: Option D - variegated grasshoppers

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