Agriculture Past Questions And Answers
The response of crops to day-length is referred to as
- A. photoperiodism
- B. photosynthesis
- C. photogenesis
- D. venalization
The use of pathogens to control dodder weeds is a
- A. Physcial method
- B. Mechanical method
- C. Biological method
- D. Cultural method
The side effects of the various preventive and control measures of pests and diseases of crops include the following except
- A. improved quality of farm produce
- B. environmental pollution
- C. poisoning of wildlife
- D. disruption of the ecosystem
Which of the following agents is not associated with chemical weathering?
- A. oxidation
- B. pressure
- C. hydrolysis
- D. carbonation
Pruning is carried out to I. control the size of the plants ll. obtain clean and attractive fruits III. ensure correct spacing of trees
- A. l and ll only
- B. l and lll only
- C. ll and lll only
- D. l, ll and lll
The diagram below is the digestive tract of a farm animal. What farm animal is being referred to?

- A. turkey
- B. cattle
- C. pig
- D. goat
Which of the following processes are associated with rubber production? I. coagulation II. fermentation III. tapping
- A. I and II only
- B. I and III only
- C. II and III only
- D. I,II and III
Control of weeds of forage crops can be carried out by the following methods except
- A. cutting
- B. burning
- C. use of herbicide
- D. biological control
Which of the following statement are advantages of mulching? It I. controls weeds II. conserves soil moisture III. increases soil temperature IV. reduces soil pH
- A. I and II only
- B. I and III only
- C. II and IV only
- D. III and IV only
The principles of agricultural extension includes the following except
- A. Gain confidence of your audience
- B. Programmes must undergo continuous evaluation
- C. Programmes should be flexible
- D. Reduce the confidence of your audience

