Agricultural Science

Which of the following types of labour is commonly used in peasant agriculture?

A. skilled B. casual C. migratory D. family E. co-operative Correct Answer: Option D - family

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The mating of different breeds of animals is known as?

A. out breeding B. cross-breeding C. line-breeding D. in-breeding E. back-crossing Correct Answer: Option B - cross-breeding

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Cow dung is usually added to a fish pond in order to encourage the growth of?

A. lichen and mosses B. phytoplankton and zooplankton C. celosia and amaranthus D. shallot and Lilly E. lettuce and cabbage…

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The depth of a fish pond depends on the?

A. location B. landscape C. type of fish to be reared D. age of fish E. purpose of keeping the…

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Which of the following is most ideal when cow dies due to anthrax disease?

A. bury or burn the carcass of the dead animal immediately B. slaughter all other animals in the herd C.…

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The methods of rangeland management include the following except?

A. overgrazing B. good irrigation schedule C. rotational grazing D. fertilizer application E. roguing of pastures Correct Answer: Option A…

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Which of the following symptoms occurs when there is deficiency of iron and copper in livestock rations?

A. rickets B. scaly skin C. reduced growth rate D. anaemia E. lameness Correct Answer: Option D  anaemia

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Layers mash should contain a high percentage of?

A. iron B. calcium C. iodine D. fluorine E. sulphur Correct Answer: Option B - calcium

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A castrated male pig is called?

A. boar B. barrow C. gilt D. sow E. swine Correct Answer: Option C - gilt

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Rabbits are kept in?

A. hutches B. cages C. food boxes D. pens E. paddocks Correct Answer: Option A - hutches

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