Science and Technology in Agriculture Quiz

What is the definition of science?

• The application of scientific knowledge for production

• The body of knowledge acquired through observation and testing of facts systematically

• The study of animals and plants

• The process of growing crops

Which of the following is a contribution of science and technology in agriculture?

• Development of software applications

• Development of animal and plant breeding

• Development of music genres

• Development of fashion trends

What are some factors affecting the use of science and technology in agriculture?

• Excessive market information

• High level of education and training

• Lack of farmland

• Abundance of capital

Which institute is responsible for research on arable crops in Zaira, Kaduna state?

• National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI)

• National Horticulture Research Institute (NIHORT)

• National Agricultural Extension Research and Liaison Services (AERLS)

• National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFR)

What is the focus of the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) in Ibadan, Oyo state?

• Animal production

• Horticulture

• Tree crops

• Fisheries

Which institute is responsible for research on animal health in Vom, Plateau state?

• National Institute for Trypasonomiasis Research (NITR)

• National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI)

• Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMAR)

• National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFR)

Where is the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) located?

• Benin City, Edo state

• Maiduguri, Borno state

• Ibadan, Oyo state

• Kano, Kano state

What is the main focus of the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) in Zaira, Kaduna state?

• Animal nutrition

• Animal breeding

• Animal health

• Animal transportation

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the application of science and technology in agriculture?

• Inadequate capital

• Excessive market information

• Inadequate farmland or land tenure system

• Poor education and training