Why should a seed-producing farmer spray an insecticide on his crops only when the bees are not around? L

• A) the bees would sting him and he therefore avoids them
• B) the farmer does not want to waste his chemicals
• C) bees are important for pollination of his crops
• D) bees are harmless insects

Farm labour is usually measured in terms of

• A. amount of wages paid to labour
• B. hours or days of work by labour
• C. level of education of labour
• D. type of work done by labour

Which of the following paring enterprise could best be combined with fish farming for mutual benefits?

I. Vegetable production

II. Beekeeping

III. Poultry production

• A. I and III only
• B. I, II and III
• C. I and II only
• D. II and III only

Which of the following is not a source of minerals in animal nutrition?

• A. green pastures
• B. fish meal
• C. blood meal
• D. palm oil

Natural immunity against diseases is conferred on the newly born animal through

• A. vaccination
• B. sanitation
• C. administration of antibiotics
• D. feeding with colostrum

Which of the following processes will not lead to the loss of nutrients from the soil?

• A. erosion
• B. mulching
• C. harvesting
• D. leaching

What is the primary characteristic of weeds in agriculture?

• A. They are beneficial for crop growth
• B. They compete with crops for resources
• C. They are cultivated intentionally by farmers
• D. They do not require any maintenance

In fish farming, clarias is introduced to a pond stocked with Tilapia in order to

• A. regulate the population for Tilapia
• B. compete with Tilapia for feed
• C. check pests in the pond water
• D. regulate the turbidity of the pond water

The main source of power for subsistence equipment is

• A. animal
• B. machine
• C. electricity
• D. man

What is the primary purpose of processing facilities in agriculture?

• A. To process raw agricultural materials into value-added products
• B. To provide shelter and housing for livestock
• C. To package and label agricultural products
• D. To store and preserve harvested crops