AGR 211 PRACTICE QUESTION

1. The transition from hunting and gathering to settled agricultural societies is known as the
__________ Revolution.
2. The Neolithic era is characterized by the development of __________, where humans
began to cultivate crops and domesticate animals.
3. __________ agriculture is a type of farming where farmers focus on growing enough
food to feed themselves and their families.
4. The main goal of __________ agriculture is to produce surplus crops for sale in the
market.
5. During the Neolithic era, the domestication of plants and animals led to the establishment
of __________ communities.
6. __________ is a form of subsistence agriculture where farmers move from one place to
another in search of fertile land.
7. The development of irrigation systems during the Neolithic era allowed for the
cultivation of crops in __________ regions.
8. __________ farming involves the production of crops and livestock primarily for sale
and profit.
9. In subsistence agriculture, traditional farming techniques such as __________ and slash-
and-burn are commonly used.
10. The rise of __________ farming during the Neolithic era led to the development of early
human civilizations.
11. Commercial agriculture often involves the use of advanced technologies and __________
to increase productivity.
12. The practice of rotating different crops in the same field to maintain soil fertility is
known as __________.
13. __________ is a type of subsistence farming where small plots of land are cultivated by
hand or with simple tools.
14. The surplus production in commercial agriculture is often stored, processed, and
transported using __________ networks.
15. The Neolithic era saw the domestication of key crops such as wheat, barley, and
__________.
16. One of the major problems in agriculture is the depletion of __________, which reduces
soil fertility.
17. __________ is a significant issue in agriculture where pests and diseases damage crops
and reduce yields.
18. __________ scarcity is a critical problem for farmers, particularly in arid and semi-arid
regions.
19. Soil __________, caused by wind and water, is a major challenge that leads to loss of
topsoil and nutrients.
20. The excessive use of __________ can lead to soil and water pollution, affecting both the
environment and human health.
21. A solution to improve soil fertility and structure is the practice of adding __________ to
the soil.
22. __________ irrigation is a method that can help conserve water and improve crop yields.
23. To combat pest and disease problems, farmers can adopt __________ management
practices, which include crop rotation and biological control.
24. __________ farming practices, which avoid synthetic chemicals and promote
biodiversity, can help address many agricultural problems.
25. One way to address the problem of low crop yields is through the use of __________-
resistant crop varieties developed through selective breeding and genetic modification.
26. As the world population continues to grow, the demand for food is expected to
__________.
27. Meeting the food demands of a growing population requires increased __________ and
agricultural productivity.
28. __________ farming practices can help reduce the environmental impact of agriculture
and ensure sustainable food production.
29. Climate change poses a threat to food security by causing __________ in weather
patterns and affecting crop yields.
30. To address the challenges of feeding a growing population, there is a need for
__________ in agricultural practices and food systems.
31. The __________ is a prominent agricultural research institute in Nigeria, focusing on
crop improvement and agronomic research.
32. The National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) is located in __________ state,
Nigeria.
33. The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) is affiliated with the __________, Zaria.
34. The __________ is a federal agricultural research institute in Nigeria that focuses on
livestock research and development.
35. The __________ is a research institute in Nigeria dedicated to fisheries research and
development.
36. The __________ is a national agricultural extension and advisory services institute in
Nigeria.
37. The Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) is located in __________ state, Nigeria.
38. The National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) is based
at __________, Nigeria.
39. The Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) is located in __________ state,
Nigeria.
40. The __________ is a federal agricultural research institute in Nigeria that focuses on
agricultural engineering research and development.
41. Agriculture started by our fore fathers by _______________ and ______________.
42. When food supply is not meeting the population, it can lead to ___________,
_____________ and _____________.
43. ________________, was created by president Obansanjo in the year ____________ to
serve as solution to problem of transportation.
44. ___________, ________________, _________________, ___________________,
_________________ and ______________ are basic problems of agriculture.
45. The _______________________ law stated that all land belongs to the government.
46. ________________ is the fragmentation of land into smaller units.
47. ____________________ is the state of ill health, while ____________ is an organism
that compete with man at both primary and secondary level of production.
48. The world population is increasing in a _______________________ and food production
is increasing in an ______________________ rate.
49. The Nigeria institute for soil science and it’s located in __________________.
50. ______________ said that food supply will not be sufficient to meet the population.
51. Breeds of cattle includes, ___________, ______________, _______________,
_____________ and ___________.
52. State the categories of human behavior.
53. ______________ are female cattle born as a twin along with male cattle which is usually
sexual sterile.
54. The act of giving birth in goat is _____________.
55. Resources in agriculture are __________, ______________, ________ and
___________.
56. __________ refers to the process of giving birth in animals.
57. The period of time when an animal is pregnant is called __________.
58. __________ is the process of removing the testicles of male animals to prevent breeding.
59. The term __________ refers to the act of giving birth in cattle specifically.
60. __________ is the process of mating animals to produce offspring.
61. __________ is the production of milk by mammals, especially cows, goats, and sheep.
62. The term __________ refers to the process of castrating male animals.
63. __________ refers to the act of giving birth in sheep.
64. __________ is the process of removing the horns of cattle.
65. __________ is the practice of keeping animals in a confined space for feeding and
management.
66. The scientific term for female cattle is __________.
67. The process of rearing and fattening cattle for meat production is called __________.
68. __________ is the term used for the wool of sheep.
69. The act of giving birth in sheep is called __________.
70. __________ is the term for a castrated male goat.
71. The practice of rearing and managing goats for meat production is known as
__________.
72. A female goat is known as a __________.
73. __________ is the term for a male sheep.
74. The practice of rearing and managing hens for egg production is known as __________.
75. __________ is the term for a group of sheep.
76. The period of time when a goat gives birth to kids is called __________.
77. __________ is the term for the meat of a mature sheep.
78. The problem of capital was solved by creation of ______________________.
79. ________________ is a social science that deals with human behaviour during the
process of producing, processing, distributing and consuming the products on farm and
ranches.
80. Socio economic and institutional factors affecting livestock in Nigeria include,
__________, __________, _____________, _________ and ______________.