Agricultural Science

Which of the following constitutes subsidy in agricultural enterprise?

A. supply of fertilizer to farmers at reduced price B. borrowing of money from a thrift society C. provision of…

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An increase in supply of agricultural produce can be caused by the following except?

A. reduced cost of production B. favourable weather conditions C. reduced taxation D. consumers buying less products Correct Answer: Option…

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The natural resource utilized for production is?

A. capital B. management C. labour D. land Correct Answer: Option D - land

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The practice of mating closely-related animals is called?

A. pen mating B. cross breeding C. out breeding D. in breeding Correct Answer: Option D - in breeding

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Which of the following fishing gears can be used for total harvesting of ponds?

A. hook and line B. harpoon C. basket trap D. dragnet Correct Answer: Option D - dragnet

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Methods of preserving fish include the following except?

A. boiling B. drying C. smoking D. salting Correct Answer: Option A - boiling

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Heavy infestation of liver fluke causes poor absorption of fats in livestock by?

A. blocking bile ducts thus preventing flow of bile B. destroying fat-digesting enzymes C. reducing ingestion of fats D. inhibiting…

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Which of the following is not a symptom of foot and mouth disease of cattle?

A. excessive production of saliva B. sores on feet and tongue C. lameness D. blood stained diarrhoea Correct Answer: Option…

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Miracidium is one of the stages in the life cycle of?

A. roundworm B. tapeworm C. liver fluke D. tick Correct Answer: Option C - liver fluke

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Which of the following is not a method of improving rangeland?

A. practising continuous grazing B. routine and regular weeding C. routine reseeding D. regular application of fertilizer Correct Answer: Option…

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