Crop ProtectionCultural weed control in crops involves the use ofAherbicidesBpesticidesCrotationDtractors
Plant Structure And GrowthWhich gas is produced during respiration?Acarbon dioxideBhydrogenCnitrogenDoxygen
Crop ProtectionWhich of the following is most likely to give satisfactory control of nematodes?Acrop rotationBcontact pesticidesCnatural enemiesDsystemic fungicide
Farming SystemsCommercial Agriculture has developed through the following stages:Agathering, shifting, rotationBrotation, gathering, shiftingCrotation, shifting, gatheringDshifting, gathering, rotation
Livestock ProductionThe period when a female animal accepts a male during mating is calledAfertilisationBgestationCoestrusDservice
Farm Structures And MachineryIron fencing require treatment to protect them againstArodentsBrottingCrustingDtermites
Water And IrrigationWhat is the best soil material to fill a core trench of an earth dam?AclayBgravelCloamDsand
Natural Resources And ConservationNew shoes developing from a tree stump are calledABranchesBCoppicesCStolonsDSuckers
Farming SystemsThe most suitable farming activity in the low rainfall areas isAdairy farmingBforestryCpoultry farmingDranching
Plant Nutrition And FertilisersWhich of the following is easily lost from the soil by leaching?AmagnesiumBnitrogenCphosphorousDsulphur
Crop ProtectionBiological control of pests can be done byAflooding with waterBintroducing natural enemiesCremoving affected plantsDspraying organic chemicals
Crop ProductionWhich is not a reason for ploughing?Aaeration of soilBexposing pests in the soilCpreparation of fine tilthDturning the soil.
Livestock ProductionIn a pen for small livestock, each animal should have 0,3 m2 of space. How many animals should be kept in a pen measuring 9 m x 4 m?A12B36C81D120
Plant Structure And GrowthWhich of the following conditions increases water loss in plants?Alower humidityBlower temperatureCreduced light intensityDreduced wind movement
Farming SystemsAgriculture is important because itAincreases the country's foreign debtBlowers the national economyCprovides industrial raw materialDreduces trade between countries
Soil ScienceThe formation of a soil pan in arable lands can be prevented if the plough depth isAdeepBevenCshallowDvaried
Soil ScienceWhich is the correct order to describe the sizes of soil particles in descending order of size?Asand. Gravel, clay, siltBclay, silt, sand, gravelCgravel, sand, silt, clayDsilt, clay, gravel, sand
Soil ScienceHygroscopic moistureAcontains no dissolved mineralsBis called free waterCis easily used by plant rootsDis found in dry soils
Farm Management And EconomicsWhich of the following circumstances is an uncertaintyAaccidents to employeesBcrop yieldsCfarmer's healthDtechnological change
Farm Management And EconomicsThe graph above is used in farm economics to showTap to enlargeAdemand curveBdiminishing returnsCgross marginDsupply curve
Farm Structures And MachineryWhich is a routine maintenance practice for a pressure pump?AgreasingBpaintingCsharpeningDwelding
Livestock ProductionWhich list contains only ruminant animals?Acattle, goats, pigsBcattle, goats, sheepCgoats, pigs, sheepDgoats, horses, sheep
Livestock ProductionWhich term refers to the number of animals grazing per unit area?Acarrying capacityBoverstockingCrotational grazingDstocking rate
Crop ProtectionThe colour indicating a pesticide with the highest toxicity isAgreenBorangeCpurpleDred