UNN Agricultural Science 2010/2011 Past Questions

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Question 1

Soil texture is describe as the

A.Distribution of different sizes of soil particles
B.Arrangement of soil particles in a soil sample
C.Rate at which water moves through the soil
D.Degree to which air spaces aerate the soil
E.Distribution of soil particles in a sample

Objective

Question 2

Slate is derived from

A.Schist
B.Sandstone
C.Shale
D.Gnesis
E.Quartzite

Objective

Question 3

Soil can be drained by the use of the following except

A.Sprinklers
B.Channels
C.Gutters
D.Ditches
E.Porous pipes

Objective

Question 4

In which layer of the soil profile does most biological activities occur?

A.Parent material
B.D-horizon
C.C-horizon
D.B-horizon
E.A-horizon

Objective

Question 5

Which of the following does not occur as a result of poor drained soil?

A.Mottling near the top
B.Decrease in rooting depth
C.Change in colour of the subsoil
D.Decrease in organic matter content
E.Increase in oxygen level of the soil

Objective

Question 6

The common surveying equipment for farmland include the following except

A.ranging pole
B.prismatic compass
C.measuring tape
D.Gunter's chain
E.spade

Objective

Question 7

In the establishment of pastures, it is best to

A.plant only grasses
B.plant only legumes
C.plant a mixture of grasses and legumes
D.let the natural grasses grow
E.allow weeds to mix with the forage crops

Objective

Question 8

The distance between two successive yam mounds should be about

A.0.10m
B.1.00m
C.10.00m
D.100.00m
E.1000.00m

Objective

Question 9

Which of the following is not the function of the ruminal micro-organisms?

A.Digestion of cellulose
B.Conversion of plant proteins into microbial proteins
C.Production of Vitamin B
D.Production of gas in the rumen
E.Eruption of the ruminal gas

Objective

Question 10

The part of the ruminant stomach from which digestive juices are secreted is the

A.Rumen
B.Reticulum
C.Omasum
D.Paunch
E.Abomasum

Objective

Question 11

The best method(s) of regulating fish capture is/are

A.Gill-netting and electro-fishing
B.Quota and mesh-size control
C.Beach seine method
D.Active netting
E.Passive netting

Objective

Question 12

Exposing farmers to scientific knowledge is the responsibility of the

A.Research institutes
B.Farm settlers
C.Agro-service centers
D.Extension personnel
E.Agricultural development project

Objective

Question 13

The following are factors of Agricultural production except

A.Farmstead
B.Land
C.Labour
D.Capital
E.Management

Objective

Question 14

Which of the following is a day-to-day record of work on a farm?

A.Crop yield book
B.Labour diary
C.Farm inventory
D.Produce account
E.None of the above

Objective

Question 15

Which of the following activities is correct about agricultural extension agent?

A.Teaching farmers the management of exotic breeds of animals and crops
B.Educating farmers on the use of improved inputs and techniques in agriculture
C.Training school leavers to become professional farmers
D.Encouraging graduates to take agriculture as a profession
E.Understanding the researchers and recording their findings

Objective