Question 1Rock formed when pre-existing rocks are subjected to great pressure and heat are called A.igneous rocksB.sedimentary rocksC.metamorphic rocksD.plutonic rocksObjective Show full explanation
Question 2One effect of high environmental temperature on farm animals is A.increased feed intakeB.decreased milk productionC.increased sperm productionD.decreased water intake. Objective Show full explanation
Question 3The final statement of a farming year showing whether gains have been made is termed A.balance recordB.profit and loss accountC.opening valuationD.sales and receipts Objective Show full explanation
Question 4Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective extension system? A.Good advertisementB.Well motivated staffC.Good communication systemD.Adequate government support.Objective Show full explanation
Question 5Which of the following chemicals is used for liming soils? A.Ammonium hydroxideB.copper oxideC.calcium oxideD.sodium hydroxide Objective Show full explanation
Question 6Leaching in soils leads to the loss of A.textureB.profileC.fertilityD.organism.Objective Show full explanation
Question 7Liquid fertilizers and pesticides can be applied through A.furrow irrigationB.sprinkler irrigationC.underground irrigationD.check flooding.Objective Show full explanation
Question 8Immature spermatozoa are stored in the A.scrotumB.epididymisC.urethraD.prostate gland. Objective Show full explanation
Question 9Colostrum help calves to A.attain maturity on timeB.synthesize vitamin B complexC.digest celluloseD.develop resistance to pathogens Objective Show full explanation
Question 10An important method of controlling trypanosomiasis is to destroy the breeding sites ofA.houseflyB.tsetse flyC.tick D.flea.Objective Show full explanation
Question 11A daily maintenance practice carried out on a disc harrow is A.changing the discB.removing the soil on the discC.smearing the disc with grease.D.sharpening the edges of the scraper. Objective Show full explanation
Question 12Edaphic factors that influence agricultural production donot include A.soil textureB.soil microbesC.soil structureD.soil pH. Objective Show full explanation
Question 13Given that the spacing for yam is 1m x 1m, how many mounds can a farmer make on a one - hectare plot? A.5,000B.10,000C.15,000D.20,000 Objective Show full explanation
Question 14Chlorosis with characteristic parallel white or yellow streaks observed along the veins of leaves is a deficiency symptom of A.potassium.B.magnesiumC.phosphorus.D.Sulphur. Objective Show full explanation
Question 15The tank of knapsack sprayer is usually made of plastic in order to A.minimize temperature fluctuations.B.facilitate compression of the chemicalC.decrease droplet size.D.prevent corrosion. Objective Show full explanation
Question 16The white fly is a vector of the pathogen that causes A.maize rust.B.cassava mosaic.C.maize smut.D.rice blast. Objective Show full explanation
Question 17The scythe is a farm tool used for A.grinding maizeB.planting cropsC.sowing seedD. harvesting grains. Objective Show full explanation
Question 18The gestation period of ewe is A.90 days.B.114days.C.131days.D.149days. Objective Show full explanation
Question 19During photosynthesis, green plants convert carbon dioxide to A.chlorophyll.B.carbohydrate.C.protein.D.carbonic acid. Objective Show full explanation
Question 20The main mode of infection of rinderpest disease in cattle is through A.grazing.B.drinking.C.contact.D.inhalation. Objective Show full explanation
Question 21Sprinkler irrigation is an example of A.micro-irrigationB.sub-surface irrigationC.basin irrigationD.overhead irrigation Objective Show full explanation
Question 22A type of regulatory control of diseases in crop production is A.rogueingB.quarantineC.crop rotationD.soil sterilization Objective Show full explanation
Question 23The survey equipment used in determining the horizontal angles between a reference medium and a desirable point is the A.Gunter's chainB.measuring tapeC.prismatic compassD.protractor Objective Show full explanation
Question 24The removal of small, weak plants to give room for large healthier ones to develop is called A.layeringB.pruningC.thinningD.weeding Objective Show full explanation
Question 25The main reason for mulching soil is to A.conserve soil waterB.improve soil structureC.protect soil micro-organismD.improve soil aeration.Objective Show full explanation