The branch of crop science which deals with the study of insect pests is
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(C)
entomology
2
Horse racing and polo are events where horses are used for
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(B)
recreation
3
The construction of rural feeder roads solves the following access problems in agriculture except
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(D)
land tenure system
4
The diagram above illustrates a farm tool. Use it to answer this question.
The illustrated farm tool is used for
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(A)
making mounds
5
The diagram above illustrates a farm tool. Use it to answer this question.
The farm implement that could perform a similar function as the illustrated tool is
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(C)
ridger
6
A tractor-mounted sprayer used on large scale farms is the
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(B)
motorised sprayer
7
Which of the following types of farm power does not cause pollution?
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(A)
hydro
8
In planning a farmstead, the structure which should be located on high elevation is the
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(C)
farmhouse
9
The diagram below illustrates processes in the water cycle. Use it to answer this question.
The process labelled I is.
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(D)
transpiration
10
The diagram below illustrates processes in the water cycle. Use it to answer this question.
The process labelled II is
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(C)
evaporation
11
The major source of water to the plants in the diagram is
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(C)
capillary water
12
The new rock formed when limestone is subjected to great heat and pressure is
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(D)
gneiss
13
Which of the following pairs of raw materials is used in the canning industry
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(A)
meat and fish
14
Microorganisms that decompose organic matter will function best under
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(D)
optimum soil PH
15
In an experiment determine the percentage of organic matter in a soil sample, the following data was collected; weight of over-dried soil before burning = 50g
weight of over-dried soil after burning = 28g. Use the information to answer this question.
Calculate the weight of organic matter in the soil
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(B)
22g
16
In an experiment determine the percentage of organic matter in a soil sample, the following data was collected; weight of over-dried soil before burning = 50g
weight of over-dried soil after burning = 28g. Use the information to answer this question.
Determine the percentage of organic matter in the soil
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(B)
44%
17
Which of the following practices will improve clay soil?
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(D)
addition of organic material
18
A farmer practices crop rotation in order to
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(D)
improve soil fertility
19
The phosphorus cycle is described as being sedimentary because phosphorus
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(A)
is a macroelement
20
The following factors are essential for maize production except
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(A)
high temperature
21
Drying of newly harvested grains before storage helps to increase the
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(C)
seed viability
22
Yam stored in a barn should be inspected at least once a week in order to
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(D)
remove sprouts and rotten tubers
23
The botanical name of onion is
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(D)
Allium cepa
24
Okro seeds are sown on 0.72 hectares of farmland at a spacing of 60cm. Calculate the expected plant population
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(D)
20,000 plants
25
A plot of land devoted to the cultivation of fruit trees is called
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(A)
orchard
26
Two species of kola grown for commercial purposes in West Africa are
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(B)
Cola nitida and cola verticillata
27
Propagation of ginger is generally done using it's
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(B)
rhizome
28
Elaeis guineensis and Arachis hypogaea are examples of
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(B)
oil crops
29
The diagram below illustrates a farm operation. Study it and answer this question.
Which of the following statements is not a reason for carrying out the illustrated farm operation? To
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(D)
prevent lodging of the plants
30
The diagram below illustrates a farm operation. Study it and answer this question.
Crops which require the illustrated farm operation are
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(D)
tomato and yam
31
The basic importance of agriculture to a forester is to
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(D)
procure timber
32
A suitable grass for lawns is
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(D)
Panicum maximum
33
The causative organism of maize rust is a
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(D)
fungus
34
Which of the following groups of insect pests damages crops by bitting and chewing?
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(C)
armyworm, termite nd grasshopper
35
The breeds of cattle resistant to trypanosomiasis are
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(A)
N'dama and moturu
36
Which of the following features is not a characteristic of a good layer
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(A)
Bright red comb and wattle
37
The best way for a young animal to obtain colostrum is by
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(D)
allowing it to suckle the dam
38
Which of the following statement about slatted floors in livestock housing are true? They
I.lessen labour requirements
II.reduce odour in pens
III.hamper movement of animals
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(C)
II and III only
39
If 0.7kg of feed was fed to chicks per week, determine the cost of feeding the birds for 6 weeks. (1kg of feed costs #5)
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(C)
#21.00
40
Feeds that have more than 18% fibre are classified as
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(D)
roughages
41
An advantage of zero-grazing is that it
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(C)
prevents depletion of pasture
42
The diagram above illustrates a tool used in animal production. use it to answer this question.
The illustrated tool is
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(D)
an artificial vagina
43
Formation of blisters on the mouth and the skin around the hoof of farm animals is a symptom of
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(D)
foot and mouth disease
44
In sheep production, tapeworm could be controlled by
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(C)
dipping
45
The table below illustrates the supply schedule of maize. Use it to answer this question.
PRICE(#)
QUANTITY SUPPLIED(kg)
24
480
16
400
The percentage change in quantity supplied for maize is
