Agricultural Science

A stoloniferous grass which spreads rapidly and forms a good ground cover is?

A. andropogon gayanus B. andropogon tectorum C. cynodon plectostachyus D. panicum maximum E. pennisetum purpureum Correct Answer: Option C -…

6 years ago

Which of the following pasture grasses can be propagated mainly by roots and seeds?

A. spear grass B. gaint star grass C. bahama grass D. gamba grass E. guinea grass Correct Answer: Option E…

6 years ago

What is the main difference between forage and fodder crops? Forage crops are

A. fresh while fodder crops are dry B. grasses and legumes while fodder crops are legumes only C. preserved forms…

6 years ago

If cassava is planted at a spacing of 1m x 1m, what will be the plant population on 1 hectare of land?

A. 10,000 B. 5,000 C. 1,000 D. 500 E. 100 Correct Answer: Option A - 10,000

6 years ago

Which of the following is obtained from rubber tree?

A. fibre B. latex C. sisal D. silk E. gum Correct Answer: Option B - latex

6 years ago

Which of the following crops is propagated by suckers?

A. pineapple B. citrus C. tobacco D. mango E. carrot Correct Answer: Option A - pineapple

6 years ago

Which of these groups of crops require nursery for their successful cultivation?

A. rice, maize, pepper and okra B. cassava, guinea corn, tomato and cowpea C. tomato, orange, soya bean and rice…

6 years ago

In a farm lay-out, the best site for a fish pond is?

A. a steep slope B. an undulating land C. a flat land D. a gently sloping valley E. a hill…

6 years ago

One hectare of a school farm equals?

A. 1000cm² B. 1000m² C. 10,000cm² D. 10,000m² E. 100,000m² Correct Answer: Option D - 10,000m²

6 years ago

Combine harvester is usually used for harvesting?

A. pepper B. rice C. tomato D. rubber E. groundnut Correct Answer: Option B - rice

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