The main objectives of agriculture is

• A. income generation
• B. provision of employment
• C. food production
• D. provision of shelter

A soil with low pH value can be improved by the addition of

• A. ammonium sulphate
• B. calcium carbonate
• C. sodium chloride
• D. sodium nitrate

What is the primary goal of agricultural extension services in the field of agricultural economics?

• A. Promoting sustainable farming practices
• B. Maximizing crop yields
• C. Enhancing market access for farmers
• D. Increasing farm profits

________ are less quick to accepting innovations which might be largely due to some of the aforementioned factors

• A. Never adopters
• B. Late adopters
• C. Early adopters
• D. Innovators

Inhibition of root and fruit formation are deficiency symptoms of

• A. iron
• B. nitrogen
• C. chlorine
• D. phosphorus

Rabbits are kept in

• A. hutches
• B. cages
• C. food boxes
• D. pens

Which of the following is not a problem of agricultural marketing in Nigeria?

• A) Lack of transport facilities
• B) Scattered sources of supply
• C) High quantity of farm produce
• D) Lack of good packaging and processing facilities

Salmonella and Mycoplasma can only be controlled through

• A) Vaccination
• B) Proper sanitation
• C) Bio-security
• D) Destruction of contaminated breeders

Forest regulations are formulated in order to encourage

• A. deforestation
• B. afforestation
• C. bush burning
• D. taungya farming

(a) Describe the life cycle of the variegated grasshopper.

(b) List five ways through which diseases are spread on crop farms.

(c) List six characteristics of a good layer.