(a) State the main food nutrient obtainable from specimen Q (BONE MEAL) and two main food nutrients obtainable from Specimen S(CATFISH)
(b) State three functions of each of the two main nutrients obtainable from specimen S mentioned in (a).
(c) Name three farm animals from which specimen Q could be obtained.
(d) Give three disadvantages of using the ingredients prepared from specimen P (BLOOD MEAL) in compounding livestock feed
(a) Using a table, classify specimens J, K, L, M, N and O into the following crops groups: Fruit, Leafy vegetable, Bulb and Root.
(b) List five general cultural practices that are carried out by farmers when growing Specimens J, K, L, M, N and O.
(c) State four ways in which the growing of Specimens J, K, L, M, N and is important to humans.
Take a sample each of specimens F (CLAY SOIL), G (LOAMY SOIL) and H (SANDY SOIL) and rub each between the thumb and forefinger. Put a sample of each of the specimens on your palm and add a little amount of water sufficient to wet it. Mix each sample with water. Attempt producing a roll and then a ring.
(a) Tabulate your observations from the experiment.
(b) Name two crops that can be grown on specimen H.
(c) (i) Which of specimens F,G, and H is preferred for maize productions?
(ii) Give three reasons for your answers in (c)(i).
(d) State three ways in which specimen l (EARTHWORM) is of economic importance in agriculture.
(a) State three uses each of specimens A (RAKE), C (SHOVEL), and D (CUTLASS)
(b) Describe Specimen E (WHEELBARROW).
(C) State three ways of maintaining Specimen E.
A major characteristic of mass teaching method of agricultural extension is that?
- A. information can be directed to a large number of people at different locations
- B. it demonstrates how to carry out new techniques to farmers in the same locality
- C. feedback is readily available to extension officers
- D. it summarizes and analyses what had been done in previous learning situations
Determine the equilibrium price of rice.
- A. N1.00
- B. N2.00
- C. N3.00
- D. N4.00
What is the change in quantity of rice demand when the price increases from N1.00 to N5.00?
- A. 8kg
- B. 6kg
- C. 4kg
- D. 2kg
Study the graph illustrated above and answer this question correctly
The graph best_____________
- A. shows an increase in the supply of rice
- B. describes a shift in the demand for rice
- C. describes the equilibrium price for rice
- D. shows that the demand for rice exceeds supply
Which of the following factors of agricultural production is abundant in rural areas?
- A. Enterprise
- B. Land
- C. Labour
- D. Capital
Vegetative growth in fish ponds?
- A. makes fish movements easy
- B. regulates water acidity
- C. increases pond water turbidity
- D. moderates pond temperature
Which of the following parasites may be found in the gut of livestock?
- A. Tick
- B. Flea
- C. Roundworm
- D. Louse
Which of the following statement about inbreeding in farm animal is/are false? I.Inbred animals reach market weight early II.Inbred animals have reduced vigour III.Inbreeding increases the occurrences of undesirable traits
- A. I Only
- B. II Only
- C. I and II Only
- D. I and III Only
Bone meal is usually included in the diet of livestock to supply?
- A. calcium and phosphorus
- B. calcium and iodine
- C. phosphorus and iron
- D. magnesium and sodium
The data for feed consumption and weight gain of our four farm animals labelled P,Q,R and S are shown below.
Use the data to answer this question correctly
P: 50kg feed consumed and 20kg weight gained.
Q: 90kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained.
R: 100kg feed consumed and 25kg weight gained.
S: 150kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained.
The feed conversion efficiency of the poorest weight gainer is?
- A. 0.40
- B. 0.33
- C. 0.25
- D. 0.20
The data for feed consumption and weight gain of our four farm animals labelled P,Q,R and S are shown below.
Use the data to answer this question correctly
P: 50kg feed consumed and 20kg weight gained.
Q: 90kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained.
R: 100kg feed consumed and 25kg weight gained.
S: 150kg feed consumed and 30kg weight gained.
Which of the animals is the most efficient feed converter?
- A. P
- B. Q
- C. R
- D. S
The wallow should be provided in the pen of pigs in order to?
- A. reduce the feed intakes of pigs
- B. increase the water intakes of pigs
- C. enable the pigs to swim
- D. cool the temperature of pigs
The least important factor for successful incubation of eggs is?
- A. light
- B. temperature
- C. ventilation
- D. humidity
In animal production, immature spermatozoa are stored in the?
- A. urethra
- B. scrotum
- C. epididymis
- D. prostrate gland
Which of the following hormones is responsible for oestrus in farm animals?
- A. oxytocin
- B. oestrogen
- C. prolactin
- D. progesterone
The main function of the part labelled I is?
- A. temporary storage of food
- B. production of digestive enzymes
- C. crushing of food particles
- D. transportation of food nutrients
The diagram above represents the digestive system of a?
- A. buck
- B. cock
- C. bull
- D. sow