Agricultural Science

Which of the following is not a reason for converting a piece of land into a forest reserve?

A. low population pressure B. poor soil fertility C. disputed ownership of land D. prevention of natural hazards E. improvement…

6 years ago

The tree species widely used in afforestation programme is?

A. neem B. teak C. oil palm D. ebony E. rubber Correct Answer: Option A - neem

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Reforestation is the?

A. organised planting of trees in areas from which forest trees have been removed B. establishment of forests in areas…

6 years ago

Which of the following is a pasture grass?

A. Stylozanthes gracilis B. Centrosema pubescens C. Pueraria phaseloides D. Cynodon dactylon E. Calapogonium mucunoides Correct Answer: Option D -…

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Common pasture grasses include the following except?

A. guinea grass B. carpet grass C. elephant grass D. gamba grass E. spear grass Correct Answer: Option D -…

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Milling of rice is usually done?

A. after parboiling and drying B. before parboiling and drying C. before parboiling and winnowing D. after parboiling and drying…

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A farm practice which assists in maintaining the structure and fertility of soil and reduction in risk of the sun infestation is?

A. bush burning B. organic manuring C. crop rotation D. mulching E. fertilizer application Correct Answer: Option C - crop…

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Effects of overgrazing on soil include the following except?

A. exposure of soil to erosion B. depletion of soil nutrients C. soil compaction D. improvement of soil structure E.…

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The following crops can be grown as cover crops except?

A. Pueraria phaseoloides B. Stylozanthes gracillis C. Centrosema pubescens D. Nicotiana tabacum E. Calopogonium mucunoides Correct Answer: Option D -…

6 years ago

Which of the following is not a function of organic matter in the soil?

A. conserving soil water B. preventing soil erosion C. preventing leaching in soil D. inhibiting seed germination E. stabilizing the…

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