Agricultural Science Quiz Trivia

21 Questions | By Asante_aisha | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 3806

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Without agriculture the population of the world would drop very fast. Most of the food we eat is as a result of someone planting veggies and rearing animals. It has also lead to a lot of nature conservation. Test how much you know about agriculture by taking the fun easy quiz below.

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1.

1. Agriculture is the business that deals with the rearing of animals and the cultivation of crops for food.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

2.. Cassava was a main crop cultivated by Taino many years ago.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

3. Horseback riding, fishing and rafting are major recreational activities provided by agriculture.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Agriculture does not provide a source of income for many rural families.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

5. The Jamaican economy does not benefit in any way from agricultural export.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

6. An agronomist studies the soil and growing conditions of crops.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

7. Monoculture is the cultivation of one major crop year after year.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

8. CARICOM is a single market that allows member states to trade with each other duty free.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

9. CARDI is the regional research institution that deals with human health and nutritional education.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

10. WHO is founded by the Jamaican government.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Which of the following is not considered as a basis need in life?
- A.
  
  SHELTER
- B.
  
  CLOTHING
- C.
  
  FOOD
- D.
  
  TRADE
12.

The art and science of growing crops and rearing animals is called;
- A.
  
  AGRICULTURE
- B.
  
  HORTICULTURE
- C.
  
  AGRONOMY
- D.
  
  ANIMAL SCIENCE
13.

The breeding and care of animals for specific purpose is:
- A.
  
  AGRICULTURE
- B.
  
  HORTICULTURE
- C.
  
  AGRONOMY
- D.
  
  ANIMAL SCIENCE
14.

Sugar cane, banana and __________ are major crops grown in Jamaica.
- A.
  
  Cassava
- B.
  
  Rice
- C.
  
  Coffee
- D.
  
  Plaintain
15.

The cultivation of crops and the rearing of animals at the same time on the same piece of land is_____________.
- A.
  
  Mixed cropping
- B.
  
  Mixed farming
- C.
  
  Monoculture
- D.
  
  Crop rotation
16.

All the following countries are member of CARICOM except
- A.
  
  Trindad and Tobago
- B.
  
  Barbadoes
- C.
  
  Cuba
- D.
  
  Jamaica
17.

Which of the following is NOT a function of Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute.
- A.
  
  Developing food and nutrition policies and plans of action;
- B.
  
  Developing food and nutritional education materials
- C.
  
  Promoting nutritional policies and strategies
- D.
  
  Access to free food o a day-day basis
18.

The CFNI headquarters is at ___________________________.
19.

WHAT DOES THE ACRONYM FAO MEANS
20.

THE ACRONYM O.A.S MEANS
21.

When was CARICOM establish