History of Agricultural Development in West Africa
Agricultural Science · 50 practice questions
Agricultural systems (shifting cultivation, bush fallowing); problems of agricultural development (land tenure, inadequate infrastructure/finance, environmental degradation); national research institutes (e.g. NCRI, IAR, CRIN, NIFOR) and international research institutes (e.g. IITA, ILRI); Agricultural Development Projects (e.g. RTEP, FADAMA); national programmes (e.g. OFN, NAFPP, NALDA, Green Revolution).
- Compare agricultural systems and identify the problems of agricultural development and their solutions.
- Trace the history of research institutes and assess their role in agricultural development.
- Give reasons for ADPs and evaluate national agricultural programmes.
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- Practice question 1
Nomadic pastoralism, as a historical livestock practice in West Africa, mainly involves
- A.herders moving livestock seasonally in search of pasture and water
- B.permanently confining livestock to a single fixed location
- C.raising livestock exclusively indoors with no grazing
- D.a practice that has no historical presence in the region
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A. herders moving livestock seasonally in search of pasture and water
Nomadic pastoralists traditionally move herds to follow available grazing resources.
- Practice question 2
The National Seed Service historically was mainly established to
- A.discourage farmers from using any certified seed
- B.regulate the export price of cash crops
- C.multiply and certify quality seed for distribution to farmers
- D.oversee the training of veterinary doctors
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C. multiply and certify quality seed for distribution to farmers
This service focused specifically on ensuring farmers had access to reliable, quality seed.
- Practice question 3
NALDA (National Agricultural Land Development Authority) was mainly established to
- A.regulate the export price of cash crops
- B.develop and improve access to arable land for agricultural use
- C.oversee the training of veterinary doctors exclusively
- D.manage international agricultural research funding
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B. develop and improve access to arable land for agricultural use
NALDA's core mandate centred on land development for farming.
More UTME Agricultural Science topics
- Factors of Agricultural Production
- Farm Surveying and Farmstead Planning
- Forms and Classification of Major Farm Animals in West Africa
- Meaning and Scope of Agriculture
- Rocks and Soil Formation
- Basic Economic Principles
- General Terminologies in Animal Production
- Importance of Agriculture
- Simple Farm Tools
- Soil Water and Soil Conservation
- Agricultural Ecology
- Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals
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