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1Which of the following is a major function of soil organic matter?

A Increases soil temperature B Improves water holding capacity C Reduces soil pH D Blocks root growth

2What is the most suitable crop for a farmer with a short rainy season of 3-4 months?

A Maize B Sorghum C Wheat D Potato

3Which livestock disease is transmitted by ticks and causes fever, anaemia and weight loss?

A FMD B Rinderpest C East Coast fever D Brucellosis

4In agricultural economics, the term 'opportunity cost' refers to:

A The price paid for inputs B The profit earned from a crop C The value of the next best alternative foregone D The cost of labour only

5Which tool is used to break up soil clods after ploughing?

A Hoe B Rake C Spade D Cultivator

6A farmer wants to start a small agribusiness selling fresh tomatoes. Which of the following is the best first step?

A Buy as many seedlings as possible B Identify a reliable market and price C Plant immediately without soil testing D Hire many labourers before planting

7Which pest is commonly known as the 'maize stalk borer'?

A Fall armyworm B Termite C Stem borer D Weevil

8Food security is achieved when a country can:

A Export all its food B Produce enough food for its population at affordable prices C Import all its food D Grow only cash crops

9Which practice helps prevent soil erosion on sloping fields?

A Deep ploughing B Monoculture planting C Contour farming D Leaving fields fallow for years

10In the context of livestock production, 'grazing management' aims to:

A Maximise animal weight gain regardless of pasture health B Rotate animals to allow pasture recovery C Keep animals in a single paddock all year D Feed only concentrate feeds