Agriculture Past Questions And Answers
871
A stoloniferous grass which spreads rapidly and forms a good ground cover is
- A. andropogon gayanus
- B. andropogon tectorum
- C. cynodon plectostachyus
- D. panicum maximum
872
Plant breeders aim at obtaining the following except
- A. tolerance to climatic extremes
- B. resistance to pests
- C. adaptation of pollination
- D. uniformity in the time of maturity
873
Which of the following crops produces latex?
- A) Mango
- B) Citrus
- C) Palm tree
- D) Rubber
874
The hormone responsible for milk let-down in cows is
- A. oxytocin
- B. adrenaline
- C. oestrogen
- D. progesterone
875
Government laws and reforms are aimed at
- A. increasing agricultural production
- B. controlling farm profits
- C. discouraging investment in agriculture
- D. encouraging importation of agricultural produce
876
Which of the following statements about silage are true? I. It has a laxative effect II. is acidic in reaction. III. has a strong aroma when well prepared
- A. I and II only
- B. I and III only
- C. II and III only
- D. I, II and III
877
Which of the following is not an effect of bush burning on the soil?
- A. sterilizing soil against some harmful soil micro-organisms
- B. destroying the structure of soil
- C. increasing rate of nitrogen mineralization
- D. maintaining high levels of soil nutrients reserves
878
The most important part of a crop plant to a horticulturist are the
- A) Roots
- B) Leaves
- C) Buds
- D) Branches
879
Which of the following livestock parasites possesses proglottides?
- A. liver fluke
- B. roundworm
- C. tapeworm
- D. trypanosome
880
One of the followings is not a basic consideration in planting operations
- A. Planting space
- B. Planting time
- C. Planting depth
- D. Planting weed