Agricultural Science

Clay particles are able to attract cations in the soil because they?

A. are positively charged B. have excess negative charges C. are sticky D. can be moulded Correct Answer: Option B…

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Igneous rocks formed within the crust are called?

A. quartzite B. volcanic C. plutonic D. stratified Correct Answer: Option C - plutonic  

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The use of land for agriculture is not influenced by?

A. labour B. climate C. topography D. population Correct Answer: Option A - labour

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The land tenure system that results in fragmentation of land is?

A. freehold B. government tenancy C. inheritance D. leasehold Correct Answer: Option C - inheritance

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Which of the following land tenure systems encourages the establishment of permanent crops?

A. freehold system B. tenancy C. leasehold system D. pledging Correct Answer: Option A - freehold system

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One factor which differentiates a subsistence from a commercial farmer is that the former produces?

A. for the benefit of his community B. only one type of crop C. for the benefit of his family…

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Which marketing agent normally makes the biggest profit margin per unit? The

A. processor B. wholesalers C. retailer D. commission agent Correct Answer: Option B - wholesalers

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Farm insurance schemes do not cover losses due to?

A. inadequate cultural practices B. heavy pest infestation C. flood D. drought Correct Answer: Option B - heavy pest infestation

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The supply of farm produce to markets in West Africa is mostly dictated by?

A. governments B. commodity boards C. climatic conditions D. the consumers Correct Answer: Option D - the consumers

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