The structure of sandy soils can be described as?

• A. platy
• B. crumby
• C. single-grained
• D. bloc

The common name of Axonopus compressus is

• A. carpet grass
• B. spear grass
• C. guinea grass
• D. bahama grass

Bush fallowing is necessitated by

• A. population increase
• B. reduction in soil fertility
• C. cost consideration
• D. rural-urban migration

Which of the following activities is correct about agricultural extension agent?

• A. teaching farmers the management of exotic breeds of animals and crops
• B. educating farmers on the use of improved inputs and techniques in agriculture
• C. training school leavers to become professional farmers
• D. encouraging graduates to take up agriculture as a profession

(a) Draw a well labelled diagram of the water cycle

(b) Mention two deficiency symptoms of phosphorus in crops

(c) Using the table below, classify the follow-ing insect-pests according to their modes of feeding (i) weevil (ii) locust (iii) scale insect (iv) armyworm (v) earworm (vi) cotton stainer (vii) green spidermites (viii) thrips (ix) capsids (x) yam beetle

The principal involved in crop production include the following, I. controlling of diseases, weed and pests, II. maintaining the quality of agricultural produce, III. conserving and preserving of natural resources, IV. controlling soil erosion. Which of the following combination does the government aim at when making agricultural policies?

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

(a) State four aims of crop improvement. [4 marks]

(b) Give four conditions necessary for seed germination. [4 marks]

(c) State the importance of conducting a germination test. [2 marks]

(d) Discuss briefly three problems associated with the use of poor quality planting materials. [6 marks]

The practice of mating closely related animals is called

• A. cross breeding
• B. hybridization
• C. in-breeding
• D. out-breeding

The act of mating in chicken is known as

• A. treading
• B. service
• C. topping
• D. breeding

A pasture legume mixture cut and preserved but not dried for dry season feeding of livestock is referred to as

• A. hay
• B. soilage
• C. fodder
• D. silage