The following problems are likely to be caused by insects except

• A. loss of leaves of crop plants
• B. rottening of cobs in storage
• C. transmission of viral diseases
• D. reduction of grains in storage to powder

Irrigation can be described as the

• A. reduction of soil water
• B. spraying of minerals on plants
• C. application of dissolved fertilizers to the soil
• D. application of water to the soil

The most effective method of controlling ectoparasites in farm animals is by regular

• A. exposure of animals to sunlight
• B. dipping of animals in a solution of pesticides
• C. hand-picking of ectoparasites
• D. isolation of infested animals

Which of the following fruits is a capsule?

• A) mango
• B) coconut
• C) apple
• D) okra

An example of fungal disease of stored grain is

• A. mould
• B. streak
• C. mosaic
• D. damping off

Which of these groups of crops require nursery for their successful cultivation?

• A. rice, maize, pepper and okro
• B. cassava, guinea corn, tomato and cowpea
• C. tomato, orange, soya bean and rice
• D. cocoa, orange, tomato and oil palm

The following equipment can be used for irrigation except

• A. bucket
• B. watering can
• C. knapsack sprayer
• D. siphon tube

Irrigation can be defined as

• A. high water table for plants
• B. a system of farming in which crops are provided with water artificially
• C. a type of farming where crops depend mostly on rainfall
• D. a type of farming practised in the fprest zones

A tapeworm absorbs food from its host through the

• A. mouth
• B. scolex
• C. hook
• D. body surface

The milk secreting organ in cattle is the

• A. dewlap
• B. udder
• C. comb
• D. muzzle