Question 1Horticulture is a branch of Agriculture that involves: A.Rearing of animals;B.Cultivation of food crops;C.Study of farm machines and tools;D.Cultivation of fruit, vegetables and ornamental plantsObjective Show full explanation
Question 2If a crop requires 1.5kg phosphorus per 63. hectare, how many kg of manure will be required per hectare if 1kg of manure contains 0.5kg of phosphorus? A.2.52B.2.95C.3.0D.4.15Objective Show full explanation
Question 3Maize grow best on A.sandy soilB.sand-clay soilC.loamy soilD.clayey-loam soilObjective Show full explanation
Question 4Root knot of tomato is caused by a A.fungusB.bacteriumC.protozoonD.nematodeObjective Show full explanation
Question 5Soil textural class can be determined using: A.Meter ruleB.Vernier caliperC.Textural TriangleD.Rain gaugeObjective Show full explanation
Question 6The process by which soil gets wetted up is known as ........... A.WettingB.ErosionC.CapillarityD.swellingObjective Show full explanation
Question 7The removal of excess water from a plant through the stomata is ............ A.TranspirationB.PollinationC.AbsorptionD.PhotosynthesisObjective Show full explanation
Question 8There productive cells of crops are called A.gametesB.genesC.anthersD.zygoteObjective Show full explanation
Question 9Trees can be classified into two classes namely A.Wood and wood lotB.Mediterranean wood and temperate woodC.Hardwood sand softwoodsD.Bad woods and Deciduous woodObjective Show full explanation
Question 10Virology is the A.study of InsectsB.study of virusesC.study of NematodesD.study of BacteriaObjective Show full explanation
Question 11............ is an example of plant propagated by leaf. A.ZoophyteB.AllelopathyC.BryophyteD.AngiospermObjective Show full explanation
Question 12A tree species introduced from another country is called ........... A.International species;B.Exotic species;C.Exogenous speciesD.Crossbreed speciesObjective Show full explanation
Question 13Agriculture can be broadly classified into ........ and .......... A.Livestock, SoilB.Animal, SoilC.Animal, CropD.Poultry, FruitObjective Show full explanation
Question 14An insect vector is important because A.it helps to habour and transmit pathogens which cause diseasesB.it helps pathogens to develop only at the egg stageC.it helps to carry pathogens to the environment for controlD.it is efficient in killing pathogensObjective Show full explanation
Question 15Birds are important pests of A.tree cropsB.legumesC.CerealsD.vegetables cropsObjective Show full explanation
Question 16In which of the following farm animals is the need for protein supplement in the diet not critical? A.Rabbit,B.Poultry,C.Pigs,D.CattleObjective Show full explanation
Question 17One of the animals that has been successfully domesticated in Nigeria is A.Cockroach;B.Earthworm;C.GrasscutterD.RatObjective Show full explanation
Question 18One of the branches of the poultry industry is A.Backward farmingB.Poultry housingC.Disease controlD.Integrated companiesObjective Show full explanation
Question 19Salmonella and Mycoplasma can only be controlled through A.VaccinationB.Proper sanitationC.Bio-securityD.Destruction of contaminated breedersObjective Show full explanation
Question 20The .......... contains enzymes that help to dissolve the membrane of the yolk before fertilization takes place A.OvaryB.SpermC.Seminal fluidD.AcrosomeObjective Show full explanation
Question 21The average seed rate for maize is 25kg per hectare. Allowing for seed wastage of 5 percent, how many kilograms of seeds would be required in planting 2 hectares of farm land? A.40.75B.47.50C.50.05D.52.75Objective Show full explanation
Question 22The correct definition of a soil profile is A.Horizontal section of the earth crust showing all the layers of soil.B.Diagonal representation of the soil from top to bottomC.Vertical section of the soil from the soil surface to the top of the parent materials showing the horizonsD.Perpendicular cross section of the soil showing all the layers from the top of the sub soilObjective Show full explanation
Question 23The mosaic symptom commonly associated with viral diseases of crops can be best observed on A.rootsB.stemC.leavesD.fruitsObjective Show full explanation
Question 24The most important part of a crop plant to a horticulturist are the A.RootsB.LeavesC.BudsD.BranchesObjective Show full explanation
Question 25The pest designated as a national pest by Nigerian Agricultural Advisory Council is A.variegated grasshopperB.thripsC.weevilD.cricketObjective Show full explanation