Agricultural Science

Most viral diseases of plants are transmitted by?

A. wind B. rain C. insects D. rodents Correct Answer: Option C - insects

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Streak disease of crop commonly attacks?

A. millet B. sorghum C. maize D. rice Correct Answer: Option C - maize

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Selective exploitation means felling trees of?

A. different ages and girths B. specific ages and girths C. different girths and same species D. different girths and…

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Which of the following factors does not affect the distribution of pasture grasses?

A. wind B. temperature C. soil D. pests Correct Answer: Option D - pests

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Some cassava tubers are poisonous to non-ruminant because they contain?

A. hydrochloric acid B. hydrocyanic acid C. sodium chloride D. sodium hydroxide Correct Answer: Option B - hydrocyanic acid

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Transplanting is best carried out in the evening because?

A. it allows for greater plant respiration B. roots show positive geotropism C. moisture losses are low during cold weather…

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A crop which is usually propagated sexually is?

A. banana B. pineapple C. cowpea D. ginger Correct Answer: Option C - cowpea

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Which of the following reasons explain why fertilizers are added to soils?

A. prevention of erosion B. increasing the organic matter content C. increasing the water retention capacity D. increasing the nutrient…

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The by-product in plant photosynthesis is?

A. carbondioxide B. carbohydrate C. hydrogen D. oxygen Correct Answer: Option D - oxygen

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One importance of cover crops is that they?

A. provide shade for crops B. protect crops from pests C. increase soil acidity D. suppress weed growth Correct Answer:…

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