Agricultural Science

In which part of the alimentary canal of poultry is grit mostly found?

A. proventriculus B. cloaca C. gizzard D. rectum Correct Answer: Option C - gizzard

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Which of the following effects is not a consequence of ‘introduction’ in crop improvement? Introduced crops

A. may mature faster than the local varieties B. may have high yield C. improve the quality of existing crops…

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Weeds which produce light and numerous seeds are normally dispersed by?

A. wind B. water C. animals D. insects Correct Answer: Option A - wind

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Mealy bug is a major pest of?

A. citrus B. cassava C. maize D. oil palm Correct Answer: Option B - cassava

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The following are biting and chewing insects except?

A. caterpillars B. beetles C. crickets D. moths Correct Answer: Option D - moths

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Mosaic disease affects?

A. cotton and cocoa B. groundnut and tomato C. cassava and tobacco D. mango and orange Correct Answer: Option C…

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Which of the following plant diseases is not caused by fungi?

A. rice blast B. maize streak C. cassava leaf-spot D. maize rust Correct Answer: Option B - maize streak

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The growing of both forest trees and arable crops simultaneously on the same piece of land is termed?

A. mixed cropping B. mixed farming C. pastoral farming D. taungya system Correct Answer: Option D - taungya system

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The most important reason for encouraging afforestation in the arid regions of West Africa is to?

A. provide timber for building purposes B. provide shelter for wildlife C. produce medical plants D. serve as wind break…

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An important forage crop in West Africa is?

A. maize B. rice C. giant star grass D. guinea corn Correct Answer: Option C - giant star grass

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