Which of the following is NOT an agent of pollination in plants?
- A. Bees
- B. Wind
- C. Water
- D. Fungi
Which of the following is an example of agricultural technology?
- A. Crop rotation
- B. Irrigation
- C. Organic farming
- D. Composting
Which of the following is NOT a component of agronomy?
- A. Pest management
- B. Crop production
- C. Soil management
- D. Animal husbandry
What is agronomy?
- A. The study of crop production and soil management
- B. The study of animal breeding and genetics
- C. The study of agricultural machinery and equipment
- D. The study of plant diseases and pest control
Which of the following is an objective of agricultural development programs?
- A. Maximizing profits for individual farmers
- B. Increasing dependency on external inputs
- C. Enhancing sustainable agricultural practices
- D. Expanding land holdings for large-scale farms
Which of the following is NOT a principle of agronomy?
- A. Controlling pests and diseases
- B. Managing soil fertility
- C. Promoting biodiversity conservation
- D. Maximizing crop yield
What are the important properties of soil in agriculture?
- A. pH, organic matter content, and water-holding capacity
- B. Drainage, cation exchange capacity, and soil depth.
- C. All of the above
- D. Texture, structure, and fertility
Which of the following is a hand tool commonly used in agriculture for cutting grass or crops?
- A. Harrow
- B. Plow
- C. Scythe
- D. Seeder
Which breed of sheep is commonly found in Nigeria and known for its meat production?
- A. West African Dwarf
- B. Barbados Blackbelly
- C. Uda
- D. Dorper
The N’dama breed of cattle is primarily raised for
- A. Fiber production
- B. Meat production
- C. Milk production
- D. Draft power
What are abiotic factors in an agricultural ecosystem?
- A. Factors related to the living organisms
- B. Factors related to the availability of nutrients
- C. Factors related to the climate and weather
- D. Factors related to the physical environment
What is crop science?
- A. The study of agricultural machinery and equipment
- B. The study of weather patterns and their impact on crop growth
- C. The study of soil fertility and nutrient management
- D. The study of plant genetics and breeding
What is the process of removing the horns of cattle called?
- A. Mating
- B. Dipping
- C. Dehorning
- D. Castration
What are biotic factors in an agricultural ecosystem?
- A. Factors related to the climate and weather
- B. Factors related to the living organisms
- C. Factors related to the physical environment
- D. Factors related to the availability of nutrients
What is rock weathering and how does it affect agriculture?
- A. Rock weathering is the process of rocks eroding and washing away from agricultural fields
- B. Rock weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller fragments
- C. Rock weathering is the process of rocks decomposing and releasing nutrients into the soil
- D. Rock weathering is the process of rocks absorbing water and expanding in size
What is the importance of agriculture?
- A. Agriculture has no significant impact on the economy or global trade
- B. Agriculture is essential for food production and food security
- C. Agriculture provides employment opportunities only in rural areas
- D. Agriculture is primarily focused on the production of cash crops for export
Which of the following is an example of a farm implement used for soil preparation in agriculture?
- A. Seeder
- B. Sprayer
- C. Harvester
- D. Plow
What is the primary purpose of farm surveying in agriculture?
- A. Mapping land boundaries
- B. Determining soil fertility
- C. Assessing crop yield
- D. Identifying pest infestations