Agricultural Science

Question 1

1Horticulture is the branch of agriculture concerned with

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A. forestry only B. cattle rearing C. fishing D. fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants

Question 2

2Which is an important role of agriculture in Ghana's economy?

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A. printing money B. providing raw materials for industry C. producing crude oil D. building ships

Question 3

3Agriculture provides raw materials for industries such as

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A. software B. banking C. textiles, cocoa processing and breweries D. car manufacture only

Question 4

4Agricultural science is best described as

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A. the sale of food in markets only B. the study and practice of producing crops and animals using scientific principles C. the mining of minerals D. the building of roads

Question 5

5Agronomy is the science of

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A. fish farming B. bee-keeping C. animal breeding D. field crop production and soil management

Question 6

6Agriculture provides employment mainly in

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A. offices B. rural areas C. only cities D. banks

Question 7

7Agriculture earns foreign exchange for Ghana mainly through the export of

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A. imported rice B. frozen chicken imports C. used cars D. cocoa beans

Question 8

8Agricultural science is the study of

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A. stars and planets B. ancient history C. crop and animal production and related processes D. computer games

Question 9

9Agriculture employs a large proportion of Ghana's

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A. factories only B. universities C. labour force D. banks