Agricultural Science

Question 1

1Blossom-end rot in tomatoes is caused by

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A. calcium deficiency often linked to irregular watering B. insects C. a virus D. too much nitrogen only

Question 2

2Hardening off seedlings means

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A. keeping them in shade forever B. watering them heavily C. gradually exposing them to field conditions before transplanting D. cutting their roots

Question 3

3Which of these is grown mainly as an ornamental plant?

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A. maize B. sorghum C. bougainvillea D. cassava

Question 4

4Moving seedlings from a nursery to the field is called

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A. grafting B. thinning C. pruning D. transplanting

Question 5

5A nursery is used for vegetables such as cabbage mainly to

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A. keep livestock B. store harvested crops C. give small seedlings care and protection before planting out D. dry seeds

Question 6

6Tomato, pepper and garden egg belong to the plant family

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A. Cucurbitaceae B. Poaceae C. Fabaceae D. Solanaceae

Question 7

7Ornamental plants are grown mainly for

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A. beauty and decoration B. animal feed C. food D. timber

Question 8

8Onions are grown for their

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A. roots B. flowers C. bulbs D. leaves only

Question 9

9Which is a leafy vegetable?

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A. carrot B. onion C. tomato D. cabbage

Question 10

10Tomato is propagated mainly by

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A. stem cuttings B. suckers C. tubers D. seeds raised in a nursery