Husbandry of Oil crops - SS1 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
How is oil palm primarily propagated?
By cuttings
By seeds
By grafting
By bulbs
What is the preferred pH range for oil palm cultivation?
3.0-4.0
4.5-7.0
7.5-8.5
9.0-10.0
Which oil crop can be propagated through tissue culture for maintaining desirable traits?
Melon
Groundnut
Oil palm
Sunflower
What is the primary method of propagation for melon?
Cuttings
Bulbs
Seeds
Seeds
Which oil crop requires warm temperatures between 21-32°C (70-90°F)?
Oil palm
Groundnut
Sunflower
Cotton
What is the recommended pH range for melon cultivation?
3.0-4.0
4.5-7.0
7.5-8.5
9.0-10.0
Which oil crop prefers an annual rainfall of about 2000-2500 mm evenly distributed throughout the year?
Groundnut
Sunflower
Oil palm
Soybean
What is the primary method of propagation for groundnut?
Cuttings
Bulbs
Seeds
Rhizomes
What type of soil is best for groundnut cultivation?
Clay
Peat
Sandy loam
Rocky
What is the optimal temperature range for oil palm cultivation?
10-20°C (50-68°F)
21-32°C (70-90°F)
33-40°C (91-104°F)
41-50°C (105-122°F)