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