Agricultural Science

A soil with low pH value can be improved by the addition of?

A. ammonium sulphate B. calcium carbonate C. sodium chloride D. sodium nitrate Correct Answer: Option B - calcium carbonate

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Which of the following soil properties cannot be easily altered?

A. structure B. consistency C. texture D. fertility Correct Answer: Option B - consistency

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The rate of soil erosion is not affected by?

A. vegetation cover B. leaching C. rainfall D. topography Correct Answer: Option B - leaching

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Which of the following is not a factor of soil formation?

A. topography B. land conservation C. parent material D. climate Correct Answer: Option B - land conservation

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The factors involved in the formation of metamorphic rocks are?

A. heat and pressure B. pressure and humidity C. humidity and chemicals D. chemicals and pressure Correct Answer: Option A…

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Which of the following is not a function of forestry?

A. provision of timber for building B. establishment of pasture C. provision of shelter for wildlife D. preservation of medicinal…

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The role of government in promoting agricultural development includes the following except?

A. formulation of policies B. provision of rural infrastructure C. establishing and funding research centres D. breeding of plant and…

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An advantage of individual system of land ownership is that?

A. the land may be fragmented B. such land cannot be used as collateral C. it encourages long term planning…

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Which of the following is an advantage of communal land tenure system?

A. it encourages modern agriculture B. each member of the community can own land C. the land can be used…

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Plant quarantine was introduced to?

A. control incoming diseases and pests B. control the cost of production C. maintain genetic purity of crops D. encourage…

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