Agricultural Science

Adoption of clean clearing of land in the tropical rain forest is not advisable because it?

A. encourages erosion arid leaching B. is very expensive C. is very difficult to practice D. deprives the farmer of…

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Lodging in crops is caused by excess supply of?

A. potassium B. sulphur C. iron D. nitrogen E. sodium Correct Answer: Option A - potassium

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Which of the following types of fertilizer is recommended for use in high quantities for groundnut production?

A. nitrogen fertilizer B. phosphorus fertilizer C. potassium fertilizer D. compost E. potassium and calcium fertilizer Correct Answer: Option E…

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The texture and the mineral composition of soil depend mainly on?

A. topography B. light intensity C. organic matter D. parent material E. temperature Correct Answer: Option D - parent material

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Which of the following is an example of igneous rock ____?

A. gneiss B. limestone C. sandstone D. granite E. quartzite Correct Answer: Option D - granite

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The alternate heating and cooling of rocks will result in?

A. molten magma B. sublimation C. solidification D. sedimentation E. fragmentation Correct Answer: Option E - fragmentation

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Tropical crops grow best within the temperature range of?

A. 40°C - 60°C B. 35°C - 55°C C. 30°C - 50°C D. 18°C - 32°C E. 6°C - 15°C…

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Dissemination of new ideas and techniques to farmers can only be effective if the agricultural extension officer?

A. works with existing community organization and local leaders B. gives only financial support to the farmers C. stays only…

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Commodity boards were responsible for the marketing of the following crops except?

A. grains B. cocoa C. yams D. palm produce E. groundnut Correct Answer: Option C - yams

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The difference between the total assets and total liabilities of a farm enterprise within a specified period before taxation is known as?

A. net profit B. liability C. current asset D. gross profit E. net-worth Correct Answer: Option E - net-worth

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