Drainage refers to

• A. removal of excess water from the soil
• B. removal of nutrients from the soil
• C. addition of water to the soil
• D. protection of soil from erosion

Which of the following crops does not require nursery?

• A. rice
• B. tobacco
• C. tomato
• D. maize

Most viral diseases of plants are transmitted by

• A. wind
• B. rain
• C. insects
• D. rodents

Which of the following factors most influence the standard of living of individuals in a community?

• A. food crop production
• B. availabilty of machinery
• C. production of raw materials
• D. foreign excahnge earnings

The eradication of mealy bugs is an effective control of

• A. corn smut
• B. swollen shoot of cocoa
• C. groundnut rosette
• D. rice blast

Which of the following statements is not a reason for feeding farm animals?

• A. production of energy for work
• B. building up of body tissue
• C. production of inorganic manure
• D. protection of animals from diseases

The following fertilizers can be used to neutralize soil acidity except

• A. wood ash
• B. ammonium nitrate
• C. limestone
• D. calcium phosphosilicate

Which of the following statement about land is not correct?

• A. its supply is limited
• B. it is used for agricultural production
• C. it is subject for depreciation
• D. it can be relocated

The most devastating agent of erosion is

• A. wild wind
• B. slope
• C. run-off water
• D. rodents.

The most suitable planting pattern for a mechanized farm which is mono cropped is

• A. band placement
• B. drilling
• C. top dressing
• D. side dressing