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Farm surveying can be defined as the
A leveling of land during road construction
B sighting of structures through a theodolite
C making measurements on land from which maps are drawn
D estimation of the type and properties of soil on a farm
Which of the following gives the correct order of usage of tillage implements on a virgin land?
A harrow-ridger-plough
B ridger-plough-harrow
C harrow-plough-ridger
D plough-harrow-ridger
A farm tool used for harvesting heads of rice is the
A shear
B secateur
C sickle
D rake
Which of the following sources of farm power will assist in the tillage of more land per unit time?
A man
B animal
C wind
D machine
Which of the following is not a source of farm power?
A wind
B bull
C tractor
D plough
Replenishing soil nutrients involves the following except
A leaching
B fallowing
C cover cropping
D liming
Which of the following mineral elements is essential for chlorophyll formation?
A sodium
B molybdenum
C boron
D magnesium
In the determination of soil texture, a soil sample was found to be smooth and powdery when dry and formed a cast when wet. That soil is
A vertical section through the soil is referred to as soil
A profile
B horizon
C structure
D texture
Liming is used to correct soil's
A neutrality
B acidity
C cation exchange capacity
D porosity
The chemical weathering that is responsible for changing haematite to limestone is
A hydration
B solution
C oxidation
D hydrolysis
The most active agent of physical weathering of rocks in arid regions is
A ice
B water
C wind
D animals
The physical factor affecting crop production is
A man
B temperature
C micro-organisms
D vegetation
In crop plants, high temperatures may cause
A premature dropping of fruits
B delayed ripening of fruits
C formation of woody stems
D prolonged drying of seeds
Poaching is prohibited in dame reserves in order to
A preserve wildlife
B starve hunters
C reduce wildlife population
D protect hunters from wild animals
Which of the following statement about land is not correct?
A it is basic requirement for production
B its supply is limited
C indiscriminate use can cause it to deteriorate
D it can be relocated
The primary role of government in agricultural development is to
A provide improved homesteads for farmers
B formulate good agricultural polocies
C provide extension services
D sell farmers produce through export
Government agricultural regulation are made to control the following except the
A spread of diseases
B exploitation of natural resources
C control of crops and animals quality
D use of exotic breeds
The factors hindering the development of agriculture in West Africa include the following except
A land tenure system
B inadequate rural infracstructure
C lack of rural markets
D poor transportation facilities
Subsistence farming is not characterized by
A the use of crude farm tools
B the use of extended family holdings
C low application of fertilizers
D low yields
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