Agricultural science studies farming practices, including soil cultivation for growing crops and raising animals for food, wool, and other products.
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Question 11:
Which of the following is an example of a farm implement used for soil preparation in agriculture?
Options:
A) Seeder
B) Sprayer
C) Harvester
D) Plow
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 12:
Which of the following farm practices is not mechanized?
Options:
A) planting
B) fertilizer application
C) bush clearing
D) transplanting
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 13:
Which of the following surveying equipment is used for measuring angles during farm surveying?
Options:
A) Theodolite
B) Measuring tape
C) Gunter's chain
D) Abney level
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 14:
The problems associated with land tenure through inheritance include the following except
Options:
A) small land holdings for family members
B) hatred among family members arising from land sharing
C) right of individuals to free use and control of inherited land
D) difficulty to sell part of inherited land
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 15: Which of the following factors does not influence the distribution of cattle in West Africa?
Options:
A) pastures
B) light
C) diseases
D) rainfall
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 16: The use of animal traction is limited in the forest zones of West Africa because of the
Options:
A) topography of the forest land
B) presence of tsetseflies
C) high amount of rainfall
D) culture of the people
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 17:
What are the main components of soil?
Options:
A) Water, nutrients, and microorganisms
B) Organic matter, minerals, and air
C) Sand, silt, and clay
D) All of the above
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 18:
What is the primary purpose of an agricultural extension service?
Options:
A) Providing financial assistance to farmers
B) Offering training and advisory services to farmers
C) Conducting research on agricultural practices
D) Marketing and selling agricultural products
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 19:
The most active agent of physical weathering in arid regions is
Options:
A) wind
B) water
C) temperature
D) ice
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 20:
Maize grows best on
Options:
A) Sandy soil
B) Sandy-clay soil
C) Loamy soil
D) Silty-clay soil
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The correct answer is C .