Agriculture Past Questions And Answers
1561
The general name for a plant that is considered to be a pest is
- A) tree
- B) shrub
- C) weed
- D) herb
1562
The physical factor affecting crop production is
- A. man
- B. temperature
- C. micro-organisms
- D. vegetation
1563
Which of the following products is not from coconut?
- A. candy
- B. copra
- C. oil
- D. jam
1564
Which of the following is an example of a farm implement used for soil preparation in agriculture?
- A. Seeder
- B. Sprayer
- C. Harvester
- D. Plow
1565
Calculate the amount of maize seeds required by a farmer to cultivate 5 hectares of farmland at the recommended seed rate of 25kg/hectare
- A. 50kg
- B. 75kg
- C. 100kg
- D. 125kg
1566
A castrated male fowl is known as
- A. cock
- B. capon
- C. cockerel
- D. hen
1567
In which of the soil layer does most biological activity occur?
- A. B - horizon
- B. C - horizon
- C. D - horizon
- D. A - horizon
1568
The loss in value of an asset due to wear and tear in the course of its use is known as
- A. depreciation
- B. salvage value
- C. appreciation
- D. net worth
1569
The system of irrigation whereby water is introduced as a sheet over farmland is referred to as
- A. shadoof
- B. channel
- C. flooding
- D. drip
1570
Which of the following is not a disadvantages of wind power?
- A. its supply is sporadic
- B. its source is the wind
- C. it is very expensive
- D. the supply is uncertain