AGRIC QUESTIONS 1. Which of the following results to leaching? A. Mulching B. Run off C. Cover cropping 2. D.

Deep percolation

The dark coloured part of the top soil that is rich in organic matter is called A. humus B. cover crop C. fertilizer D. compost

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Which of the following explain the importance of wood ash in the preparation of compost? A. It brings about decomposition B. It forms the compost C. It helps to remove traces of acidity D. It supplies adequate air for decomposition.

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The Characteristics of soil that describes how soil particles are packed is called A. Soil structure B. Soil colour C. Soil texture D. Soil pH

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Which of the following is not a component of soil? A. organic matter B. crust C. air D. water

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The process of soil formation is called A. Weathering B. Leaching C. Erosion D. Pollution

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The Following organisms can be found in the soil EXCEPT. A. earthworm B. termite C. millipede D. butterfly

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Which soil particle has its particle size less than 0.002? A. clay B. fine sand C. coarse sand D. silt

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A soil with a pH value of 7 is said to be A. acidic B. alkaline C. neutral D. corrosive

10.

The period of time for which a land is allowed to grow into bush, so that it can regain its fertility is called A. Fallow period B. Planting period C. Harvesting period D. Interphase period.

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are the agents of decomposition in composting

A. Fungi B. Bacteria. C. Virus D. Nematode 12. Which plant nutrient do leguminous plants add to the soil? A. nitrogen B. potassium C. phosphorus 13. D. Calcium

Which of the following is wrong about BUSH FALLOWING? A. It helps to check the incidence of pests and diseases B. It is practised where land is surplus C. It helps to improve soil fertility. D. It is practised where land is limited

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Which of the following is not a single fertilizer? A. N. P. K. B. Ammonium sulphate C. Urea D. Ammonium nitrate

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The following can be used as cover crops EXCEPT A. Centrosema pubescens C. Axonopus compressus B. Mucuna utilis D. Pueraria phaseoloides

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Inorganic manure can also be called A. fertilizer B. green manure manure C. farm yard manure D. compost

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Which of the following practices will encourage water loss from the soil? A. mulching B. bush burning C. cover cropping D. Avoidance of over grazing

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Which of the following is correct about soil conservation? A. It enables the soil to maintain its nutrient and moisture content. B. It exposes the soil to erosion C. It encourages environmental pollution D. It facilitates the loss of nutrients from the soil.

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Which of the following simple farm tools is used for the transplanting of seedlings? A. hand trowel B. rake C. sickle D. hand fork

20.

Which of the following can be used as bait for fishing? A. earthworm B. lizard C. snake D. none of the above

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The type of agricultural practice where the famer produces food just enough to feed his family is known as A. commercial B. subsistence C. plantation D. pastoral

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The following are branches of agriculture EXCEPT A. Health science B. Crop science C. Animal science D. Agricultural Education

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Which of the following was the main occupation of the early man? A. fishing B. trading C. rearing D. hunting

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Which of the following is the basic importance of agriculture to Nigeria as a nation? A. Source of foreign exchange B . Provision of clothing material C. Provision of shelter D. Provision of market for industrial goods

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Which of the following best define soil? A. It is a medium on which plant grows B. It is the outermost layer of the earth C. It is the outermost layer of the earth on which plant grows D. It is used for building bridges and houses.

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Which of the following methods is used for propagating maize? A. Seeds B. Leaves C. Stems D. Cutting

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The process of uniting the scion and the stock in crop propagation is known as A. planting B. Grafting C. Budding D. cutting

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Soil organic matter consists of A. decayed animals and plants B. only stones C mineral elements D. air and water

29.

Identify an organic manure from the following A. CAN B. N. P. K. C. Urea D. Compost

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Which of the following is a pre-planting operation? A. Ridging B. Weeding C. Thining D. Supplying

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The following crops can be propagated sexually EXCEPT A. soya bean B. Groundnut C. Potatoes D. Maize

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Cassava can be propagated by A. stem cuttings B. bulbs C. rhizomes D. suckers

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Which of these words is the meaning of the Latin word cultura A. Income B. Cultivate C. Land D Resource

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Which of the following statements best describes agriculture? A. Art and science of food production B. Crop cultivation and processing C. Crop production and animal rearing D. Livestock production and product preparation

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A farm tool that is used for the application of water is called A. Wheel barow B. Trough C. Headpan D. Watering can

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A vertical section of the sol is referred to as A. Soil profile B. Soil horizon C. Porisity D. Soil texture

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Which of the following is not a method of controlling erosion? A. Ridging B. Srip cropping C. Land clearing D. Terracing

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Which of the following is not a legume? A. Melon B. Cowpea C. Soya bean D. Groundnut years

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Biennial crops complete their life cycle in A. 3 B. 2 C. 1 D. 6

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The following are methods of vegetative propagation EXCEPT A. Sowing B. Budding C. Grafting D. Layering

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Post-planting operations include the following EXCEPT A. Supplying B. Manuring C. Thinning D. Sowing

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Which of the following is not a factor responsible for the loss of nutrients in the soil? A. Mulching B. Bush burning C. Crop removal D. Leaching

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The replacement of ungerminated seeds in the field is called A. Thinning B. Mulching C. Supplying D. Planting

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Which of the following farm practices can prevent excessive evaporation from the soil? A. Mulchng B. Liming C. Harrowing D. Staking

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The following are mulching materials EXCEPT A. Grasses B. Leaves C. Ashes D. Sawdust

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Which of the following is not an export crop? A. pepper B. Groundnut C. Cocoa D. Palm Produce.

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The acidity of a soil can be corrected by A. drainage B. liming C. flocculation D. conservation

Use the diagram below to answer questions 48 50

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The diagram above is a A. Soil profile B. Mountain C. Pit D. Space

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The part labeled I is A. Rock particles B. Concrete C. Silt D. Organic matter