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 451:
Which of the following is a form of land ownership in which an individual holds complete ownership and control over a piece of land?
Options:
A) Tenancy
B) Freehold
C) Leasehold
D) Commonhold
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 452:
The best control ensure for rinderpest disease in cattle is
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A) sanitation
B) vaccination
C) use of antibiotics
D) eradication of infected stock
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 453:
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 454:
What is the primary purpose of storage facilities in agriculture?
Options:
A) Offering a workspace for farm laborers
B) Storing and preserving harvested crops
C) Providing shelter for farm animals
D) Housing agricultural machinery and equipment
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 455:
The quantity of ration that can supply the requirement nutrients above the maintenance to enable the animal produce the form of animal product for which the livestock is kept is known as
Options:
A) balanced ration
B) measured ration
C) production ration
D) maintenance ration
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 456:
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 457:
Layer's ration contains more limestone than grower's ration because limestone
Options:
A) is difficult for the growers to digest
B) stimulates layer's appetite
C) reduces the acidity in the gut if growers
D) supplies sufficient minerals to layers for shell formation
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 458:
The hormone responsible for milk let down in female farm animals is
Options:
A) testosterone
B) FSH
C) Oxytosin
D) androgen
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 459:
A female cattle which has not had a calf or developed into the mature form of a cow is referred to as
Options:
A) stag
B) vealers
C) yealing
D) heifer
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 460:
What are the primary benefits of agricultural extension services?
Options:
A) Preservation of traditional farming practices
B) Enhanced knowledge and skills of farmers
C) Increased crop diversity and yield
D) Improved market access for agricultural products
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The correct answer is C .