Post Utme Agricultural Science Past Questions and Answers

Question 51:

2 The rock weathering process involving the equation $CaC{O}_3+H_{2}C{O}_{3}Ca{\left(HC{O}_3\right)}_2$ is called ____________

A. Carbonation
B. Hydration
C hydrolysis
C. Oxidation

Question 52:

3 Plant nutrients are restored during fallow period through ____________

A. Reduced soil erosion
B. Accumulation of soil organic matter
C. Reduced evaporation from the soil
D. Accumulation of farmyard manure

Question 53:

Which of the following features could lead to wrong reading on a prismatic compass?

A. A big tree
B. Wind direction
C. A pond
D. Magnetic attraction

Question 54:

Which of the following steps gives a correct sequence for surveying?

A. Reconnaissance $\to$ preliminary survey $\to$ mapping
B. Mapping $\to$ reconnaissance $\to$ preliminary survey
C. Preliminary survey $\to$ reconnaissance $\to$ mapping
D. Preliminary survey $\to$ mapping $\to$ reconnaissance.

Question 55:

The branch of horticulture that deals with the production of vegetables is called ____________

A. Pathology
B. Olericulture
C. Floriculture
D. Pomology