Farm animals are identified by the following methods except

• A. tattooing
• B. tagging
• C. shearing
• D. notching

(a) Define the term Taungya system. (b) State five conditions that favour the practice of taungya system in Nigeria. (c) State two advantages of the system to each of the following: (i) farmer; (ii) foresters

Which of the following statement about cross breeding in farm animals is false?

• A. it is a method used to produce new breeds of farm animals
• B. the individuals used have all characters in common
• C. it is a practice of improving poultry production
• D. it can be used to introduce new genes in farm animals

During the production of palm oil, the oil palm fruits are boiled in order to

• A. extract the raw oil from the epicarp
• B. prevent high level of oil rancidity
• C. ease separation of mesocarp from the endocarp
• D. extract oil from the kernel

All but one are qualities of a good extension worker

• A. Organisational Ability
• B. Clear Judgement
• C. Initiative
• D. Involvement in local politics

In cattle, high fever and sudden death are symptoms of

• A. anthrax
• B. foot rot
• C. pneumonia
• D. bloat

If the recommended spacing for a tree crop is 2.5cm by 4.0m.determine the number of seedlings required to plant a 2 hectare farmland.

• A. 1,000
• B. 2,000
• C. 10,000
• D. 20,000

Which of the following suggestion would solve transportation problems associated with agriculture ?

• A. Establishment of tractor hiring units
• B. Efficient railway system
• C. Establishment of car hire units
• D. Provision of extension services

Government agricultural regulation are made to control the following except the

• A. spread of diseases
• B. exploitation of natural resources
• C. control of crops and animals quality
• D. use of exotic breeds

Sexual propagation involves the use of

• A. buds
• B. seeds
• C. cuttings
• D. vines