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 21:
The principles of agricultural extension includes the following except
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A) Gain confidence of your audience
B) Programmes must undergo continuous evaluation
C) Programmes should be flexible
D) Reduce the confidence of your audience
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 22:
What happens to the price of a agricultural product when demand exceeds supply?
Options:
A) The price fluctuates randomly
B) The price decreases
C) The price remains unchanged
D) The price increases
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 23:
If 100 pieces of pests is attacking an hectare of cocoa farm and 25% suddenly died while 40% of the remnant is sent for medical examination. What is the number of pest remaining?
Options:
A) 45
B) 50
C) 25
D) 75
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 24:
The causative organism of maize rust is?
Options:
A) Nematoda
B) Insect
C) Bacterium
D) Fungus
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 25:
Which of the following fruit is a capsule?
Options:
A) Okra
B) Apple
C) Mango
D) Coconut
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 26:
Management practices in a piggery include the following except
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A) disinfecting pens
B) regular cleaning of feed and water troughs
C) isolating sick animals
D) weekly vaccination of pigs
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 27:
Which of the following is not an advantage of drip-irrigation?
Options:
A) fertilizers can be applied through the system
B) there is reduction in the concentration of salt in the root zone
C) the system operates on a much lower line pressure than sprinkler system
D) its efficiency on water distribution in steep slopes is poor
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 28:
Rain water is made available to crops through
Options:
A) evaporation
B) transpiration
C) surface drainage
D) root absorbtion
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 29:
What is the primary purpose of mixed cropping in agriculture?
Options:
A) Maximizing the yield of a single crop
B) Simplifying farm management practices
C) Enhancing soil fertility through crop rotation
D) Reducing the risk of crop failure
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 30:
What is the primary focus of animal husbandry in agriculture?
Options:
A) Veterinary care for domestic pets
B) Protection of wildlife habitats
C) Breeding and management of farm animals
D) Crop cultivation for livestock feed
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The correct answer is C .