Agricultural Science

When farmer engages in both plant and animal husbandry; he is practicing?

A. lay farming B. mixed farming C. mixed cropping D. crop rotation Correct Answer: Option B - mixed farming

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Which of the following combinations of farm inputs enhances the healthy growth of crop?

A. Tractor and cash B. Irrigation and fertilizer C. Work bull and implement D. Cutlass and sacks Correct Answer: Option…

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In farm animals; gonads are organs associated with?

A. circulation B. excretion C. respiration D. reproduction. Correct Answer: Option D - reproduction

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Which of the following groups of crops are mostly cultivated in the rainforest zone of Nigeria?

A. Millet, yam and coconut B. Maize, cocoyam and cassava C. Sorghum, sweet potato and date D. Wheat, Irish potato…

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The major reason which necessitates the expansion of agriculture is the increase in?

A. rainfalls B. population C. manpower D. animal power Correct Answer: Option B - population

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The best method of introducing a new herbicide to rural farmers is through?

A. mass media B. circular letters C. farmer's cooperative D. group meeting with farmers E. demonstration Correct Answer: Option E…

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Which of the following is a reason for often marketing harvested crops immediately after harvest?

A. there is the lack of storage facilities for harvest crops B. crops cannot be processed immediately C. much more…

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The efficiency of agricultural production is not usually improved by the?

A. use of improved crop varieties and breed of livestock B. increased use of manure and fertilizer C. control of…

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Which of the following is not a source of farm credit?

A. cooperative societies B. government agencies C. commercial banks D. agricultural banks E. mortgage banks Correct Answer: Option E -…

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Exposing farmers to scientific knowledge is the responsibility of the?

A. research institute B. farm settlers C. agro-service centres D. extension personnel E. agricultural development project Correct Answer: Option D…

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