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The following are advantages of the sprinkler method of irrigation except
A rate of application of irrigation water can be controlled
B portable nature of many sprinkler system make them suitable for use
C the sprinkler system can be made automatic
D method can be where topography affects horrowing of land
E method may be difficult for local farmers to use
Slate is derived from
A schist
B sandstone
C shale
D gneiss
E quartzite
The function of soil micro-organisms include the following except
A decomposition of dead plant and animal remains
B recycling of nutrients
C causing plant or animal diesases
D living as parasites on crop plants
E filtration of soil water for plant use
Which of the following is not an effect of burning on the soil?
A increasing the organic matter in the soil
B increasing the soil nutrients
C increasing the acidity of the soil
D exposing the soil to erosion
E sterilization of the soil
Nitrogen is made available to plants in the form of nitrates through the process of
A deamination and nitrification
B ammonification and denitrification
C deamination and ammonification
D nitrification and dentrification
E nitrification and ammonification
The parent material of a soil is formed from the disintegration of
A sand
B gravel
C silt
D rock
E organic matter
The process whereby rocks are broken down into small particles through both physical and chemical factors is known as
A rock hydration
B rock degradation
C oxidation
D erosion
E weathering
Which of the following environmental factors is likely to have the greatest influence on crop production in Nigeria?
A temperature
B vegetation
C air movement
D moisture
E pressure
The factor that does not influence land use is
A toptgraphy
B population pressure
C population graph
D forest establishment
E soil type
If a crop requires 1.5 kg phosphorus per hectare, how many kg of manure will be required per hectare if 1 kg manure contains 0.49 kg of phosphorus?
A 2.47
B 2.97
C 7.35
D 12.39
E 30.61
The cross-section of a segment of soil showing the horizons or layers is known as the soil
A structure
B texture
C section
D depth
E profile
Which of the following constitutes a direct monetary cash assistance from government to farmers?
A agricultural development programmes
B extension services
C supply of inputs
D loans
E tractor hiring services
The commonest method of land tenure in Nigeria is
A lease
B inheritance
C outright purchase
D pledge
E state allocation
Peasant farmers sell almost all their produce immediately after harvesting because
A stored produce would be lost to pests
B there are inadequate storage facilities
C stored produce lose their quality
D the commonest method of land tenure in nigeria
E the prices offered for stored produce are low
The best method of introducing a new herbicide to rural farmers is through
A mass media
B circular letters
C farmer's cooperative
D group meeting with farmers
E demonstartion
Which of the following is a reason for often marketing harvested crops immediately after harvest?
A there is the lack of storage facilities for harvest crops
B crops cannot be processed immediately
C much more income is generated by early sale
D pests attack only harvested crops
E the crops will get spoilt after harvest
The efficiency of agricultural production is not usually improved by the
A use of improved crop varieties and breed of livestock
B increased use of manure and fertilizer
C control of pest, diseases and weeds
D use of better farm equipment and tools
E improved sales of crop and livestock
Which of the following is not a source of farm credit?
A cooperative societies
B government agencies
C commercial banks
D agricultural banks
E mortgage banks
Exposing farmers to scientific knowledge is the responsibility of the
A research institute
B farm settlers
C agro-service centres
D extension personnel
E agricultural development project
Which of the following decisions will not benefit a farmer?
A what method of production to use
B what to produce
C how and where to dispose of outputs
D diversification of production from the beginning
E how and where to obtain inputs
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