Question 1 of 17 57 total questions
The most efficient irrigation method on large scale farms involve the use of
A overhead irrigation facilities
B flooding system
C underground porous pipes
D shadoof system
Which of the following is not a principal of crop rotation?
A deep-rooted crops should be followed by shallow rooted crops
B a period of fallow must be provided in the cours of the rotation
C a leguminous crop should be included in the system
D crops that can be attacked by the same pest should not follow each other
Nitrogen deficiency in plants can lead to the following except
A stunted growth
B excessive growth
C lower protein content of crop products
D general yellowing of leaves
Nitrogen may be lost from the soil through the following processes except
A crop removal
B soil erosion
C leaching
D irrigation
What is the percentage water content of a soil sample which weighed 180g when fresh and 120g when oven dried?
A 66.7%
B 60.0%
C 15.0%
D 33.3%
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
Which of the following soil properties cannot be easily altered?
A structure
B consistency
C texture
D fertility
The rate of soil erosion is not affected by
A vegetation cover
B leaching
C rainfall
D topography
Which of the following is not a factor of soil formation?
A topography
B land conservation
C parent material
D climate
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
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 and economic tree
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 researche centres
D breeding of plant and animals
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
D it encourages land litigation
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 as collateral
D family labour can be easily employed
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 breding of new varieties
Wastage of perishable farm produce is likely due to the following problems except
A inadequate storage and processing facilities
B poor roads leading to rural areas
C inadequate plying rural roads
D inadequate water supply in rural areas
Agriculture helps to solve all the following problems except
A malnutrition
B unemployment
C high population growth rate
D inadaequate shelter materials
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