Agriculture in Nigeria - SS2 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary purpose of cultivating food crops in Nigeria?
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Export
Generating Income
Human and animal consumption
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Industrial productionÂ
Where is cocoa, a major cash crop, primarily grown in Nigeria?
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 Northern Nigeria
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South-East Nigeria
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Southwestern Nigeria
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Western Nigeria
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Which agricultural factor significantly contributes to employment in Nigeria?
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 Infrastructure
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Education
Climate
Agriculture
What is the major source of income for Nigerian cocoa farmers?
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Livestock
Mining
Cocoa sales
FishingÂ
Why is modernizing farming techniques essential in Nigeria?
To reduce crop diversification
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To decrease productivity
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To improve yield and productivity
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To encourage traditional farming practices
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What is the primary purpose of cash crop cultivation in Nigeria?
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Local consumption
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Generating income and export
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Food security
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Employment creation
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Which region in Nigeria is known for extensive oil palm cultivation?
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Northern Nigeria
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South-East Nigeria
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Southwestern Nigeria
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South-South Nigeria
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What is the primary role of access to credit in agriculture?
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Enhancing productivity
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Reducing crop diversity
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Expanding land fragmentation
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Promoting traditional farming practices
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What is a common challenge in Nigerian agriculture due to land inheritance practices?
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High productivity
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Land consolidation
Low post-harvest losses
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Modern farming techniques
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Why is climate-resilient farming important in Nigeria?
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To reduce agricultural productivity
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To promote the use of traditional farming practices
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To protect crops from pests and diseases
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To cope with changing climate conditions
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