Agricultural Science

Which of the following are breeds of cattle?

A. muturu and sahel B. ouda and white fulani C. ndama and keteku D. gudali and red sokoto Correct Answer:…

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Plant breeders aim at obtaining the following except?

A. tolerance to climatic extremes B. resistance to pests C. adaptation of pollination D. uniformity in the time of maturity…

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The side effects of chemical control of diseases and pests include the following except?

A. environmental pollution B. poisoning of livestock and man C. destruction of some plant species D. increased cost of production…

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Black pod disease of cocoa is controlled by?

A. fumigation of soil B. farm sanitation C. application of herbicides D. application of fungicide Correct Answer: Option D -…

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good pasture?

A. high-quality grass B. provision of balanced nutrients C. ability to withstand trampling D. high stem to leaf ratio Correct…

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Pasture crops are best used in preparing hay?

A. when they are two weeks old B. just before flowering C. just after seed maturation D. after they have…

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Andropogon gayanus is commonly called?

A. guinea grass B. elephant grass C. gamba grass D. spear grass Correct Answer: Option C - gamba grass

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A variety of oil palm is?

A. trinitario B. tenera C. criollo D. amelonado Correct Answer: Option B - tenera

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Maize is a very important crop because apart from serving as a staple, it?

A. is ploughed into the soil to increase fertility B. can be processed into corn flakes C. forms the base…

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Parboiling is a term associated with the processing of?

A. cowpea B. melon C. sorghum D. rice Correct Answer: Option D - rice

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